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The Royal Oak (Polly Clean Stairs)

A Grade II-listed pub in Bexleyheath nicknamed 'The Polly', with a beamed ceiling, an L-shaped bar, a large beer garden and regular quiz, karaoke and music nights.

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The Royal Oak (Polly Clean Stairs), a Grade II-listed pub
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Did you know

Its nickname, Polly Clean Stairs, honours a landlady from the late 1800s who was famously obsessive about keeping the pub's white staircase spotless.

Local tip

Look out for the life-size monkey statue in one corner. It opens noon-11pm Monday to Saturday and noon-10.30pm on Sunday, with lunchtime food noon-3pm Monday to Saturday and none on Sunday.

Famous dishes

  • Fuller's London Pride (regular cask ale)
  • Rotating guest cask ales

Finding it

Address
The Royal Oak, Mount Road, Bexleyheath, London DA6 8JS
Nearest station
Bexleyheath (National Rail), 1362 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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