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Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone

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Opens at 4:00pm
The Street, Goodnestone, CT3 1PJ (View on Google Map)
(01227) 286448
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Beautiful, Grade II historic village pub.

This friendly, community pub, which nestles close to the Goodnestone Park Gardens, dates back to 1589.

The public bar, with its small snug, features an open log fire, wooden floor & beams – giving the pub a truly traditional country feel.

The kitchen is expected to open in August. Light snacks are available.

Historic England Entry: 1363235
Kent’s Public House Archive: Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone

Information for this venue is provided by the Deal Dover & Sandwich Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Three Crowns (1598-1740); Bridges Arms (1740-1923)
Local Authority
Dover District
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
DDS/0063
Asset of Community Value

A striking brick building of 1589 with 17th century additions, it has an imposing porch with seating and a room above and is entered via a flight of five steps. Note the distinct round headed latticed leaded window (Dering) windows. It still retains a three room layout. The public bar in the centre retains an old bar counter, ancient brick fireplace, old tongue and grove wainscotting, but the bar back fittings are modern. To the right a separate bar retains a curved counter which is at least 70 years old, more old wainscotting, but the brick fireplace is modern and a portion of the wall between this room and the bar has been removed 'for supervision purposes'. To the left is the Saloon still with a '3' on the door which retains a small hatch with old counter and two fireplaces indicating it was two rooms in the past and is now a single room. Lord Fitzwalter, owner of the local estate gave his name to the pub in 1924.

A striking brick building of 1589 with 17th century additions, it has an imposing porch with seating and a room above and is entered via a flight of five steps. Note the distinct round headed latticed leaded window (Dering) windows. It still retains a three room layout. The public bar in the centre retains an old bar counter, ancient brick fireplace, old tongue and grove wainscotting, but the bar back fittings are modern. To the right a separate bar retains a curved counter which is at least 70 years old, more old wainscotting, but the brick fireplace is modern and a portion of the wall between this room and the bar has been removed 'for supervision purposes'. To the left is the Saloon still with a '3' on the door which retains a small hatch with old counter and two fireplaces indicating it was two rooms in the past and is now a single room. Lord Fitzwalter, owner of the local estate gave his name to the pub in 1924.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Ramsgate - Gadds' No. 5 Best Bitter Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Ramsgate - Gadds' No. 5 Best Bitter Ale
Ramsgate - Gadds' No. 5 Best Bitter Ale Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 4 times
Ramsgate - Gadds' No. 5 Best Bitter Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Ramsgate - Gadds' No. 5 Best Bitter Ale

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ramsgate (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial sports TV only showing major sporting events, such as the World Cup.
Garden Garden
Quiet country garden at the back.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
On street parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Can cater for around 40 people.
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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