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Plough, Swalecliffe

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100 St John's Road, Swalecliffe, CT5 2RN (View on Google Map)
(01227) 794636
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One of few remaining 1930's Road-houses with some original restored features. This large pub is split evenly between eating areas for those who wish to dine and drinking areas for those who wish to imbibe. The Plough Inn is conveniently located for those staying at the nearby Seaview Holiday Park.

Information for this venue is provided by the Canterbury Herne Bay & Whitstable Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Canterbury District (B)
Last updated
04/09/2025
Last surveyed
21/03/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CAN/4292
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Plough, Swalecliffe.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Plough, Swalecliffe.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Most Fridays
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in Restaurant area.
Camping Camping
Seaview Holiday Park (300m)
Function Room Function Room
50 Persons
Games Games
Darts.
Restaurant Restaurant
Open 12-3, 6-9 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sun
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 400 (Triangle)
400 changes number to 600 at Herne Bay
Nearby Station (650m)
Chestfield & Swalecliffe
Ordnance Survey Reference
TR139673

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