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George & Dragon, Downe

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26 High Street, Downe, BR6 7UT (View on Google Map)
(01689) 889030
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Recently refurbished but remaining a traditional country pub in the lovely village of Downe, with pleasant relaxing atmosphere. The village is famous for being the home of Charles Darwin, creator of the theory of evolution by natural selection. His residence - Down House - is now a museum. The village can be reached from Bromley using the 146 bus which terminates near the pub. Generous menu with a good selection of home made pies advertised daily. Sunday roasts.

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Instagram page is @george_dragon_downe

Historic Interest

Dating from the early 19th C, this was originally called just the George. Charles Darwin and his young family stayed here whilst house hunting, prior to moving into Down House in 1842. At that time, the pub also served as a grocer's shop and was described by Darwin as "a little pot-house".

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
21/06/2024
Last surveyed
23/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
BRO/12560
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday
Noon - 7:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 7:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original Session Bitter • 3.7%
Young's - London Original
Young's - London Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
146, R8 - alight at Downe Village
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ432617

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