We pulled the live Google rating and review count for every one of the pubs across Bexleyheath, Barnehurst and Bexley village (checked 3 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.
The Bird & Barrel
Bexleyheath
100 Barnehurst Rd, Bexleyheath DA7 6HG
Get directionsWith 4.9 stars from 167 Google reviews, The Bird & Barrel is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2024).
Good to know: has a website with more detail, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
The Long Haul
Bexleyheath
149 Long Ln, Bexleyheath DA7 5AE
Get directionsGoogle reviewers rate The Long Haul 4.8 out of 5 across 137 reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Reviewers most often mention micropub (19 mentions), ales and cider selection.
Good to know: phone 07753 617874, closed on Monday.
Silver Fox Micro Pub
Bexley
9 Montpelier Ave, Bexley DA5 3AP
Get directionsSilver Fox Micro Pub is rated 4.8 from 82 Google reviews. It is listed in Bexley as a bar. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated May 2024).
Good to know: phone 07894 289979, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday.
The Rusty Bucket Pub
Bexley
3, Mill Row, Bexley DA5 1LA
Get directionsWith 4.7 stars from 54 Google reviews, The Rusty Bucket Pub is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Bexley as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2024).
Good to know: phone 07777 756003, has a website with more detail.
Robin Hood & Little John
Bexleyheath
78 Lion Rd, Bexleyheath DA6 8PF
Get directionsGoogle reviewers rate Robin Hood & Little John 4.6 out of 5 across 312 reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2022).
Good to know: phone 020 8303 1128, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday.
The Kentish Belle Micropub & Bottle Shop
Bexleyheath
8 Pickford Ln, Bexleyheath DA7 4QW
Get directionsThe Kentish Belle Micropub & Bottle Shop is rated 4.6 from 301 Google reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Reviewers most often mention ciders (20 mentions), micro pub and cask ales. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2024).
Good to know: phone 020 3417 2050, has a website with more detail.
The Black Horse
Bexley
63 Albert Rd, Bexley DA5 1NT
Get directionsWith 4.6 stars from 82 Google reviews, The Black Horse is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Bexley as a pub. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (9 mentions), atmosphere and beer garden.
Good to know: phone 07884 317798.
The Kings Arms
Bexleyheath
156 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7DW
Get directionsGoogle reviewers rate The Kings Arms 4.5 out of 5 across 930 reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Reviewers most often mention live music (33 mentions), sunday roast and roof terrace. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026).
Good to know: phone 020 8303 1173, has a website with more detail.
The Rose public house
Bexleyheath
179 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7ES
Get directionsThe Rose public house is rated 4.5 from 382 Google reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated July 2025).
Good to know: phone 020 8303 3846.
Jolly Millers Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath
111 Mayplace Rd W, Bexleyheath DA7 4JR
Get directionsWith 4.5 stars from 162 Google reviews, Jolly Millers Bexleyheath is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Reviewers most often mention beer garden (15 mentions), local pub and refurb. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026).
Good to know: phone 07377 135428, has a website with more detail.
The Three Blackbirds
Bexley
Blendon Rd, Bexley DA5 1BX
Get directionsGoogle reviewers rate The Three Blackbirds 4.4 out of 5 across 744 reviews. It is listed in Bexley as a bar & grill. Reviewers most often mention polite staff (30 mentions), family friendly and local pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2025).
Good to know: phone 020 8303 7249, has a website with more detail.
The Golden Lion Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath
258 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 8BE
Get directionsThe Golden Lion Bexleyheath is rated 4.4 from 701 Google reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (36 mentions), watching football and beer garden. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2025).
Good to know: phone 020 8303 4268, has a website with more detail.
Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen
Bexley
61-63 Bexley High St, Bexley DA5 1AA
Get directionsWith 4.4 stars from 661 Google reviews, Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Bexley as a bar. Reviewers most often mention polite staff (23 mentions), birthday celebration and burgers. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated October 2025).
Good to know: phone 01322 555422, has a website with more detail.
Lord Hill
Bexleyheath
40 Watling St, Bexleyheath DA6 7QG
Get directionsGoogle reviewers rate Lord Hill 4.4 out of 5 across 294 reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Reviewers most often mention sunday roast (13 mentions), live music and early evening.
Good to know: phone 01322 958055, has a website with more detail, closed on Monday.
The Volunteer
Bexleyheath
46 Church Rd, Bexleyheath DA7 4DQ
Get directionsThe Volunteer is rated 4.4 from 230 Google reviews. It is listed in Bexleyheath as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated February 2026).
Good to know: phone 020 8306 0287.
The verdict
On the numbers, The Bird & Barrel is the best-reviewed of the pubs we checked, with 4.9 stars from 167 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
1. Which businesses: every listing for pubs on Google Maps across Bexleyheath, Barnehurst and Bexley village with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
2. Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
3. "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
4. Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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