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George & Dragon, Downe

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26 High Street, Downe, BR6 7UT (View on Google Map)
(01689) 889030
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Recently refurbished but remaining a traditional country pub in the lovely village of Downe, with pleasant relaxing atmosphere. The village is famous for being the home of Charles Darwin, creator of the theory of evolution by natural selection. His residence - Down House - is now a museum. The village can be reached from Bromley using the 146 bus which terminates near the pub. Generous menu with a good selection of home made pies advertised daily. Sunday roasts.

Note that opening hours may vary - please check with pub.

Instagram page is @george_dragon_downe

Historic Interest

Dating from the early 19th C, this was originally called just the George. Charles Darwin and his young family stayed here whilst house hunting, prior to moving into Down House in 1842. At that time, the pub also served as a grocer's shop and was described by Darwin as "a little pot-house".

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
21/06/2024
Last surveyed
23/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRO/12560
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip

Fuller's - London Pride

Chiswick

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Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4.1%
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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip

Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Keighley

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4.3%
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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Lewes

This beer is served regularly.

Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4%
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Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Burton upon Trent

This beer is served regularly.

Premium Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4.4%
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Young's - London Original

Young's - London Original

Wolverhampton

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Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 3.7%
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
146, R8 - alight at Downe Village

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