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Village pub
Attractive and traditional pub with open fireplaces, dating from 1565, and named following a visit to Downe by Queen Elizabeth I. The pub is situated in the centre of the historic country village but is less than 20 minutes by bus from Bromley or Orpington. Charles Darwin lived at nearby Down House (English Heritage) and was allegedly a patron.
The four hand pumps normally include Harveys Sussex plus local beers often including Westerham or Bexley and others sourced nationally.
There are several dining areas benefiting from a daily menu which includes home-made pies and locally sourced fish specials. Hot refreshments and cakes are available from the integral tea shop. Last orders for food are 30 minutes before the food times shown.
The pub is popular with walkers, cyclists and locals all year round, as well as visitors to Down House.
Please check the pub's website for any changes to opening hours and food service.
Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year for 2014.
Historic Interest
The inn was originally built in 1565 and named after a visit to Downe by Queen Elizabeth I in 1559. This steadily gained a reputation as a stage post and coaching inn for travellers to and from London. By the late 18th C., the inn also had a grocers and corn merchants shop that later became integrated. (The village name of Downe changed to Down in the 1830s before reverting back in the 1940s)
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This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Queen's Head, Downe
Changing beers typically include: Bexley (varies) , Northdown (varies) , Westerham (varies)
Source: Regional
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