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Drakes, Maidstone

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Operator: OR PUBS LIMITED
9 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, ME14 1JP (View on Google Map)
(01622) 356849
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An old building close to the river that was once called the Lamb. Following previous flooding it was completely refurbished internally and a fireplace was revealed during the renovations. Updated but still retains its ancient origins. It has a large rear courtyard with covered areas to keep the weather at bay. An independent Caribbean food stall operates in the courtyard. It is popular for the Tuesday jam night and bands at the weekends. See media for latest information on the current band list.

Information for this venue is provided by the Maidstone & Mid Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Drakes Crab & Oyster Bar; Lamb
Local Authority
Maidstone District (B)
Last updated
02/04/2025
Last surveyed
12/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
MAI/134
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Drakes, Maidstone.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Tonbridge (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Jam night Tuesdays. Bands Friday & Saturday 9pm. Some Sundays 4pm
Garden Garden
Large courtyard with covered area to rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On leads
Games Games
Pool table. Darts league teams.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Courtyard
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Turners
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p / pint
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
(In High Street)
Nearby Station (500m)
Maidstone West

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