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The George, Bethersden. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 25-08-2023
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Community Pub

George, Bethersden

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Operator: Independent
The Street, Bethersden, TN26 3AG (View on Google Map)
(01233) 820235
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Following the pub's closure in 2020, local residents came together to form 'The George Community' with the aim of saving it. After refurbishment, the pub reopened on 26 May initially as a 'wet pub', food is now available every day including Sunday lunch.

A proper village pub and CAMRA branch runner up Pub of the Year 2019, has four hand pumps.

Also opens as a Cafe Monday to Friday 10:00 to 12:00 with cakes and coffees available all day.

Open on Bank holidays. Buses from Ashford and Tenterden stop outside.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Ashford District (B)
Last updated
22/02/2025
Last surveyed
09/11/2024
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ASH/3896
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. Year Purchased 2022.

The George Community Limited (a Community Benefit Society), raised £300,000 to buy the pub. in December 2022. The George Community then plan to prepare the pub for reopening in April. See The George Community website for more details.

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 11 times

Wantsum - 1381
Wantsum - 1381

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Long Man (varies) , Romney Marsh (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
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Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free with purchase
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Beer Festival Beer Festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Stagecoach: 2 (not Sundays)
Directions
Off the A28 between Ashford and Tenterden in the centre of the village

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