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Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone - External © Tony Wells.. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-01-2025
Image: Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone - External © Tony Wells.. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 19-01-2025
Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone - Sign © Tony Wells.. (Pub, Sign). Published on 12-06-2019
Image: Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone - Sign © Tony Wells.. (Pub, Sign). Published on 12-06-2019
Exterior. by Chris Excell. Published on
Image: Exterior. by Chris Excell. Published on

Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone

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The Street, Goodnestone, CT3 1PJ (View on Google Map)
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This friendly, community pub, which nestles close to the Goodnestone Park Gardens, dates back to 1589.

The public bar, with its small snug, features an open log fire, wooden floor & beams and hops – giving the pub a truly traditional country feel. Food is home-made.

The barn has recently been converted into a village shop, selling a range of locally sourced meat and veg, locally-made gifts as well as takeaway snacks and coffee.
Historic England Entry: 1363235
Kent’s Public House Archive: Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Three Crowns (1598-1740); Bridges Arms (1740-1923)
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
10/02/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
DDS/0063
Asset of Community Value

A striking brick building of 1589 with 17th century additions, it has an imposing porch with seating and a room above and is entered via a flight of five steps. Note the distinct round headed latticed leaded window (Dering) windows. It still retains a three room layout. The public bar in the centre retains an old bar counter, ancient brick fireplace, old tongue and grove wainscotting, but the bar back fittings are modern. To the right a separate bar retains a curved counter which is at least 70 years old, more old wainscotting, but the brick fireplace is modern and a portion of the wall between this room and the bar has been removed 'for supervision purposes'. To the left is the Saloon still with a '3' on the door which retains a small hatch with old counter and two fireplaces indicating it was two rooms in the past and is now a single room. Lord Fitzwalter, owner of the local estate gave his name to the pub in 1924.

A striking brick building of 1589 with 17th century additions, it has an imposing porch with seating and a room above and is entered via a flight of five steps. Note the distinct round headed latticed leaded window (Dering) windows. It still retains a three room layout. The public bar in the centre retains an old bar counter, ancient brick fireplace, old tongue and grove wainscotting, but the bar back fittings are modern. To the right a separate bar retains a curved counter which is at least 70 years old, more old wainscotting, but the brick fireplace is modern and a portion of the wall between this room and the bar has been removed 'for supervision purposes'. To the left is the Saloon still with a '3' on the door which retains a small hatch with old counter and two fireplaces indicating it was two rooms in the past and is now a single room. Lord Fitzwalter, owner of the local estate gave his name to the pub in 1924.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (From Shepherd Neame) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 7 times

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sports TV is only shown during special sporting events, such as the World Cup.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Quiet country garden at the back.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
On street parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Three ensuite bedrooms
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Shepherd Neame ales are served.
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