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Operator: OR PUBS LIMITED
19 High Street, Aylesford, ME20 7AX (View on Google Map)
(01622) 715066
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Now owned by local brewer Goacher's this early 12th-century building has been restored in keeping with its Grade II status following a 10-year period of closure. Beware the low doorway and ceiling as well as the step down into pub. A large inglenook fireplace provides a warm welcome in winter and a small seating area on a mezzanine floor makes a good addition to the small floor area. Real ale is dispensed from two handpumps on the bar counter and two or three chilled casks on gravity dispense on the bar back shelf or cooled cellar. Snacks, crisps, boxed cider and wine and spirits are available. An occasional quiz and other events are held.

Information for this venue is provided by the Maidstone & Mid Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling District (B)
Last updated
16/02/2025
Last surveyed
17/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
MAI/7
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

After lying empty for ten years, refurbishment has restored this C12 building as a pub, in keeping with its Grade II-listed status. It has a stunning, no-nonsense interior with exposed beams, low ceilings, whitewashed walls and a small seating area on a mezzanine gallery, which is handy given it is one of Kent's smallest pubs. A large inglenook fireplace provides warmth and there is none of the usual frippery to distract from enjoying a pint and conversation. The pub serves real ales and ciders, some on gravity, but does not provide meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale Session Bitter • 3.7% Spotted 12 times
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Gravity, straight from the cask
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 12 times
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale Premium Blond Ale • 5.1% Spotted 5 times
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale
Goacher's - Gold Star Strong Ale

Premium Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times
Changing

May only be one on.

Changing beers typically include: Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout , Goacher's - Real Mild Ale , Goacher's - Silver Star

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Stout , Old Ale Changes with season

Source: Local

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Monthly
Garden Garden
Two small pavement tables that are not to be used after 9pm for alcohol use, ok for smokers.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On leads
Events Events
Occasional general knowledge quiz. Fish & chip van visits fortnightly
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Not the jugs
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Two small tables with chairs on pavement not to be used after 9pm for alcohol use, ok for smokers.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Turners
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Closest station (1250m)
Aylesford

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