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Horseshoe & Castle, Cooling

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Main Road, Cooling, ME3 8DJ (View on Google Map)
(01634) 221691
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Welcoming free house nestling in a quiet village on the Hoo peninsular. The restaurant specialises in seafood on Fridays. B&B Accommodation of a high standard is available for those who wish to explore the area. The village has two main points of interest: the local church and graveyard, which was used in a film version of Great Expectations, and where Dickens drew inspiration for his book of the same title. It’s where Pip met Magwitch, and the nearby ruined castle. Master Brew pint kept to perfection by the landlord and good value home produced (and from local suppliers) menus available.

Venue has stated it may close early on occasions.

Information for this venue is provided by the Medway Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Medway (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MED/11716
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Kent breweries) and 1 regular beer.

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted once
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Horseshoe & Castle, Cooling.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in restaurant
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Specialises in seafood
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
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Quiet Quiet
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