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Royal Oak, River

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Operator: Independent
36 Lower Road, River, CT17 0QU (View on Google Map)
(01304) 829433
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A charming 19th century village pub.

The Royal Oak is a charming pub situated in the village of River near Dover.

Inside there is a large open wood-floored bar area, with a small restaurant to the side., A friendly, warm welcome complements their range of cask ales.

The menu is varied, from light bites during Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon and there is a good selection of British food is available on the menu.

At the front there's a small patio area and up a flight of stairs, at the back, there's a courtyard garden. In the winter, two wood burners help to keep out the cold while enjoying your pint.

A regular charity quiz is held.

Walkers are welcome to pop in for a pint or two.

The pub was originally formed from two 18th century flint cottages and earliest records show that the pub started trading in the early 19th century. It was, until recently, a Shepherd Neame tied house for many years.

Historic England Entry: 1070319
Kent’s Public House Archive: Royal Oak, River

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
DDS/0149
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Kent (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Major sporting events on terrestrial TV.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Up to 8.00pm.
Parking Parking
10 places
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
5 ensuite rooms.
Events Events
Quiz nights.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Private dining area off the main bar, seating 20.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beers from the Kent brewery feature regularly.
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
StageCoach: 89, 90, 91
Closest station (1000m)
Kearsney (Kent)

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