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Bird in Hand, Dartford

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Opens at 12:00pm
242-244 Dartford Road, Dartford, DA1 3EY (View on Google Map)
(01322) 280139
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Handy for local bus routes this locals' pub lies just inside the Kent border from Crayford. Has a lively local atmosphere under its new management. The pub hosts darts, pool and bat & trap teams. The large garden to the rear features a bar. The pub has live music at times featuruing soloists or duets as well as karaoke, quizzes and bingo.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gravesend & Darent Valley Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dartford District (B)
Last updated
27/07/2025
Last surveyed
23/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GRA/0009
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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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 Bird in Hand, Dartford.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly at Bird in Hand, Dartford.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Games Games
Darts, pool, bat & trap
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
96, 428
Closest station (1100m)
Crayford

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