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Lion, Luddesdown

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Operator: Silverhand Estate
Luddesdown Road, Luddesdown, DA13 0XE (View on Google Map)
0330 122 5290
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Lively village pub with a comfortable bar area and a separate restaurant area with good value meals. It hosts several groups, including custom cars, cycling, and an investment group. There are also quiz nights on Tuesdays and regular open mic nights and charity race nights. Popular with walkers. Large car park. Beer festivals are held on Whitsun Saturday and August Bank Holiday Saturday. May close early if quiet. A wine and farm shop is now open.

Boasts an eclectic mix of former customers, including Will Hay, Diana Dors and Bob Marley. Research has not yet revealed whether they were all present at the same time!

Renamed and relaunched in 2024 with new local operators Silverhand Estate, a local Luddesdown vineyard.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gravesend & Darent Valley Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Golden Lion (until 2024); Duke's Arms 1681-1703; British Tar 1861-91
Local Authority
Gravesham District (B)
Last updated
21/02/2025
Last surveyed
12/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GRA/0099
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Young's - London Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7%
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

This beer is served regularly at Lion, Luddesdown.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Iron Pier - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Bitter
Iron Pier - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Bitter
Iron Pier - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once at Lion, Luddesdown.

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

Changing beers typically include: Dark Star - Hophead

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Monthly Saturday night
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz fortnightly on a Tuesday
Games Games
Darts
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
See description
Transport
Closest station (1850m)
Sole Street

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