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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 reopened the pub in April 2023. See The George Community website for more details.

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Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm

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 • 4% Spotted 12 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 12 times
Goacher's - Special/House Ale
Goacher's - Special/House Ale Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Goacher's - Special/House Ale
Goacher's - Special/House Ale

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Long Man - Long Blonde
Long Man - Long Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 11 times
Long Man - Long Blonde
Long Man - Long Blonde

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Goacher's - Silver Star
Goacher's - Silver Star Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Goacher's - Silver Star
Goacher's - Silver Star

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.2%
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
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Smoking Smoking
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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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