Food scene
Casual vibe, not expensive, good food. Note you can't book though. In the middle of Orpington High Street
Pato Lounge
202-206 High StreetCasual vibe, not expensive, good food. Note you can't book though. In the middle of Orpington High Street
Orpington GPO
214 High StreetGood food, not too expensive. Right in the middle of the High Street
Unusual restaurant which is also a record store. Lovely staff, pop in for coffee or 3 courses.
the Orpington
161 High StUnusual restaurant which is also a record store. Lovely staff, pop in for coffee or 3 courses.
Xian
324 High StreetLovely Chinese restaurant, a bit expensive and booking essential
Neighbourhoods
Petts Wood
Petts Wood commuter belt small town. Good restaurants, nice atmosphere
Great for pubs, and restaurants. Slightly more upmarket than Petts Wood, has a winebar and micropub. Nice interesting local shops
9 locals recommend
Chislehurst
Great for pubs, and restaurants. Slightly more upmarket than Petts Wood, has a winebar and micropub. Nice interesting local shops
Sevenoaks
20 minute drive. Nice high street, upmarket restaurants. Expensive area
Lots of restaurants, British Queen is a good pub for lunch or dinner. Chapter One restaurant if you want Michelin standard food.
Locksbottom
Lots of restaurants, British Queen is a good pub for lunch or dinner. Chapter One restaurant if you want Michelin standard food.
Sightseeing
National trust huge park, lots of deer and you can visit the house. Lovely place to walk
43 locals recommend
Knole Park
National trust huge park, lots of deer and you can visit the house. Lovely place to walk
High Elms Country Park
Shire LaneLovely walks. Good cafe. Car park gets very busy though.
Downe House
Interesting place of interest if you are into history
Great place to visit, park is lovely, and then stroll in Greenwich itself have a look at the covered market at the weekends, the Cutty Sark, get a boat to London along the Thames. Lots of places to visit. Naval College, Maritime museum
736 locals recommend
Greenwich Park
Great place to visit, park is lovely, and then stroll in Greenwich itself have a look at the covered market at the weekends, the Cutty Sark, get a boat to London along the Thames. Lots of places to visit. Naval College, Maritime museum
Great for a visit. 26 miles of caves, check for tours and book in advance I would think.
52 locals recommend
Chislehurst Caves
Old HillGreat for a visit. 26 miles of caves, check for tours and book in advance I would think.
Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton RoadIf you are into history this is interesting, won't take long but worth a peek