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Powell, Birchington-on-Sea (Powell Arms)

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11 The Square, Birchington-on-Sea, CT7 9AB (View on Google Map)
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Re-opened in July 2025, the decor of this pub is of a contemporary feel mixed with the more traditional. A variety of seating is available including outdoor seating to front which is excellent for Summer drinking plus the conservatory. The restaurant has now opened.

Historic Interest

Circa 1840, Grade II Listed. The long-established Powell Arms is the oldest hostelry in Birchington. Named after Squire Powell Powell of Quex, the High Sheriff of Kent in 1823, it was formerly called the New Inn. So-named pubs are invariably built on the site of ancient hostelries; and in all probability the predecessors of the 'Arms' evolved alongside All Saints Church, some parts of which are said to date from the 12th century. Before village halls, parish affairs were conducted in the church vestry. The Birchington vestry met, however, in the upstairs function room of the pub, which now houses the Belfry Restaurant . Churchwardens, Poor Law Officers and Highway Surveyors would pore over their respective accounts, set their rates, and then adjourn downstairs for a jar. Today's Powell, a listed building, has seen changes over time; the former saloon and public bars have been knocked together, extended to incorporate part of a barn/stable; the gardens have disappeared, and so has the well, down which a former landlord is reputed to have jumped to his death one Boxing Day.

Information for this venue is provided by the Thanet Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Powell Arms
Local Authority
Thanet District
Last updated
23/07/2025
Last surveyed
06/12/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
THA/069
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 - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Six luxury boutique rooms are available.
Events Events
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
There is a restaurant area separate from the bar.
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (15m)
Stagecoach East Kent: 8, 8A, 32, 36
Nearby Station (600m)
Birchington-on-Sea

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