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Little Gem, Aylesford

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Operator: OR PUBS LIMITED
19 High Street, Aylesford, ME20 7AX (View on Google Map)
(01622) 715066
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

Now owned by local brewer Goacher's this early 12th-century building has been restored in keeping with its Grade II status following a 10-year period of closure. Beware the low doorway and ceiling as well as the step down into pub. A large inglenook fireplace provides a warm welcome in winter and a small seating area on a mezzanine floor makes a good addition to the small floor area. Cask ale is dispensed from two handpumps on the bar counter and two or three chilled casks on gravity dispense on the bar back shelf or cooled cellar. Snacks, crisps, boxed cider and wine and spirits are available. An occasional quiz and other events are held.

Information for this venue is provided by the Maidstone & Mid Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling District (B)
Last updated
23/06/2025
Last surveyed
17/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
MAI/7
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

After lying empty for ten years, refurbishment has restored this C12 building as a pub, in keeping with its Grade II-listed status. It has a stunning, no-nonsense interior with exposed beams, low ceilings, whitewashed walls and a small seating area on a mezzanine gallery, which is handy given it is one of Kent's smallest pubs. A large inglenook fireplace provides warmth and there is none of the usual frippery to distract from enjoying a pint and conversation.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Goacher's - Fine Light Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Goacher's - Fine Light Ale
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 14 times.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. at Little Gem, Aylesford.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Gravity, straight from the cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale Premium Blond Ale • 5.1% Spotted 9 times.
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Little Gem, Aylesford.

ABV 5.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

May only be one on.

Changing beers typically include: Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout , Goacher's - Real Mild Ale , Goacher's - Silver Star

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Stout , Old Ale Changes with season

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Monthly
Garden Garden
Two small pavement tables that are not to be used after 9pm for alcohol use, ok for smokers.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On leads
Events Events
Occasional general knowledge quiz. Fish & chip van visits fortnightly
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Not the jugs
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Two small tables with chairs on pavement not to be used after 9pm for alcohol use, ok for smokers.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Turners
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Closest station (1250m)
Aylesford

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