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George Inn, Beckenham

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Operator: High St Pubs (Mitchells & Butlers)
111 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AG (View on Google Map)
(020) 8663 3468
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The George Inn dates back over 350 years and was the last coaching inn on the route to London. The pub attracts a wide age range, although more of a younger crowd attend at weekends. The range of beers has increased in recent years, with 5 or 6 on offer most days. A reasonable choice of food is available and is of the pub grub style - burgers, pies, steak, fish and chips etc. Piped music plays on a 2 hour loop, but is generally not too intrusive. A TV shows BBC News channel (muted, with subtitles) and occasionally football/rugby, if on terrestrial TV.

The pub sign portrays St George defeating the dragon. The weatherboarded exterior has changed little over time and the building is the oldest in the High Street. Since the 1970s, this has also been called "Ye Olde George Inn" and "Ye George Inn".

Historic Interest

Dating back to the mid 17th C, this former coaching inn was used for the London to Dover stagecoach (rivalling the nearby former "Three Tuns" coaching inn). A further stagecoach service was established in the early 18th C direct to London. Petty sessions were once held here during the 19th C (Charles Darwin was a visiting magistrate). In the 1860s, this was the first building in Beckenham to be lit by gas. This inn was later tied to the Nalder & Collyer brewery in Croydon before being owned by Ind Coope. Grade II listed in 1973 by Historic England, which states: "C18. 2 storeys and attic. Ground floor stuccoed. Above faced with weather- boarding. Tiled roof. Moulded eaves cornice with brackets. 5 windows. 3 dormers. Narrow sash windows with glazing bars intact on 1st floor only. Wide porch with narrow square pillars."

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
27/08/2024
Last surveyed
08/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
BRO/12519
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (.) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

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

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p/pint of real ale.
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
54, 227, 354, 367, N3 - alight at Kelsey Square
Close to metro (500m)
Beckenham Junction
Nearby Station (500m)
Beckenham Junction

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