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British Lion, Folkestone

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10 The Bayle, Folkestone, CT20 1SQ (View on Google Map)
(01303) 251478
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Easy to find next to the parish church and everything a town pub should be. Said to be the oldest pub in town it has a bow-windowed Queen Anne front hiding a 15th century cosy interior with an area set aside for eating good food to accompany the good beer usually from the Marston's usually a Hobgoblin and Ringwood beer. plus, a selection of ciders. There is a big painting on the wall of the British Lion and an outside area. The pub is situated in a secluded quiet area of Folkestone near the church known as the Bayle.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Priory Arms
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/11/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
ASH/3928
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 4:00pm & 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Marston's (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
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Features
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Two real ciders
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (350m)
Bus Station
Closest station (1100m)
Folkestone Central
Directions
close to the church off the pedestrian part of Sandgate Road

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