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Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere, Kingsclere

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Swan Street, Kingsclere, RG20 5PP (View on Google Map)
(01635) 299342
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Traditional inn formerly known as the Swan Hotel, which has recently been acquired by the Bel & The Dragon group. Serves 3 real ales and has a strong focus on high quality food and local produce.

The pub is one of the county's oldest coaching inns, dating from 1449, and associated with the Bishop of Winchester for 300 years. A Grade II-listed building, close to the Watership Down beauty spot, it retains original oak beams and fireplaces, and offers nine en-suite bedrooms. Private dining also available.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane District (B)
Last updated
17/09/2025
Last surveyed
27/05/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
HAN/125
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere, Kingsclere.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fuller's , Renegade - Good Old Boy

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Restaurant Restaurant
AccessAble
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 32

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