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Royal Oak, River

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Operator: Independent
36 Lower Road, River, CT17 0QU (View on Google Map)
(01304) 829433
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A charming 19th century village pub.

The Royal Oak is a charming pub situated in the village of River near Dover.

Inside there is a large open wood-floored bar area, with a small restaurant to the side., A friendly, warm welcome complements their range of real ales.

The menu is varied, from light bites during Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon and there is a good selection of British food is available on the menu.

At the front there's a small patio area and up a flight of stairs, at the back, there's a courtyard garden. In the winter, two wood burners help to keep out the cold while enjoying your pint.

A number of events keep the pub busy during the year including quizzes, open mic nights, live music and themed food evenings.

Walkers are welcome to pop in for a pint or two.

The pub was originally formed from two 18th century flint cottages and earliest records show that the pub started trading in the early 19th century. It was, until recently, a Shepherd Neame tied house for many years.
Historic England Entry: 1070319
Kent’s Public House Archive: Royal Oak, River
Photos courtesy of the Royal Oak, River.

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
06/10/2024
Last surveyed
20/08/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
DDS/0149
Asset of Community Value
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Guest ales feature from a different brewery each month.) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside

Red Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT Sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Monthly live music and open mic nights.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
10 places
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
5 ensuite rooms.
Events Events
Quiz nights and and themed food evenings
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Private dining area off the main bar, seating 20.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer from the Kent brewery feature regularly.
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
StageCoach: 89, 90, 91
Closest station (1000m)
Kearsney (Kent)

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