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Lion Hotel, Farningham

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Operator: Vintage Inns2 (Mitchells & Butlers)
High Street, Farningham, DA4 0DP (View on Google Map)
(01322) 862621
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Historic pub in picturesque setting near the River Darent. Large car park for which vehicle registration number is required at the bar. Up to four real ales available on handpump. Dog friendly, with treats and water provided.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gravesend & Darent Valley Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Black Lyon until 1680
Local Authority
Sevenoaks District
Last updated
08/06/2023
Last surveyed
24/02/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
GRA/0125
Asset of Community Value
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 - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

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

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

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Lion Hotel, Farningham.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Purity - Mad Goose

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Allowed in bar area
Events Events
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Go Coach Hire: 2, 429

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