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Spotted Dog, Penshurst


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This extremely picturesque white weather-boarded, Grade II listed free house, perched on a hillside, was originally a run of three farm cottages. Approached down the steps via the front sunny terrace one gets a sense of the oozing charm befitting a place which has served as an ale house for over half a millennium. Equally appealing in winter with log fires including an inglenook adding to the cosy feel and in summer with rear tiered terracing affording elevated views over some fine countryside. A combination of low oak beams adorned with hops and fairy lights, quarry tiled and carpeted flooring and subdued lighting add to the historic feel. Larkins Trad comes from the brewery only 3 miles down the road, with up to two guest ales depending on seasonal demand appearing alongside the other regular, Harveys Best. The rare local, lightly-carbonated Chiddingstone cider is also served. The cosy restaurant area can be reserved for special occasions and private parties (no food served on Sunday evenings).

With Penshust Place and Hever Castle located nearby and set in good walking countryside, this is a deservedly popular refreshment stop for walkers and dogs (spotted or otherwise).

Information for this venue is provided by the West Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Sevenoaks District
Last updated
08/06/2023
Last surveyed
15/02/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TTW/105
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

16th century timber-framed weatherboarded pub that retains many fittings from an interwar refurbishment. The interior of character consists of  a series of small areas including a partitioned snug and an old inglenook fireplace. Outside gents’ and ladies’.

Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Larkins - Traditional Ale
Larkins - Traditional Ale

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Long Man - Best Bitter

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sun evening
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In bar area. Biscuits available.
Games Games
Many board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
231
Directions
turn off B2188 S of Penshurst

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