The George and Dragon, Swanscombe - pub details
Address: 1 London Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 32336) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Swanscombe (0.2 miles), Northfleet (0.8 miles), Greenhithe For Bluewater (1.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 4 users)
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user reviews of the George and Dragon, Swanscombe
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| I made the trip from London Waterloo East to Swanscombe after a friend recommended this pub from the 1800s following its recent revolution. The bar is, at present, fairly compact but this adds to its charm and the staff are extremely welcoming. I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of ales, stouts and porters, both bottled and cask, available as a reward to the well-travelled visitor. It was obvious, too, that the new owners have an interest in real ale, discussing the beer and the brewing processes while inviting drinkers to taste. I was advised to try a bottle of Odell5 Barrel Pale Ale and a pint of Oakham Bishops Farewell, both were delicious. I will be heading back The George and Dragon very soon. MalSiret - 28 Dec 2011 20:38 |
| Just reopened after a major renovation by its new owners and it's looking fantastic. Great to have a pub in the area that offers something other than cheap lager. When I visited on Friday night they had a couple of lovely Oakham Ales on, alongside Doom Bar and a couple of Meantime beers - plus three fridges full of bottled beers, which included a couple of brilliant IPAs by The Kernel and some lovely US craft beer. They've also got a few decent lagers. All in all, not exactly the sort of pub you expect to find in the area. Well worth a trip down from London - especially since it's only 2mins walk from Swanscombe station. mikewhills - 26 Dec 2011 23:52 |
| Currently under refurbishment from what i hear and re opening with a restaurant and serving cask ales and locally sourced beers Kent and London Jamesj82 - 10 Dec 2011 19:35 |
| I have drank in there on a few occasions and have always found it a pleasant enough. Friendly staff, good beers and decent decor. Few rough diamonds in there but they don't bother you and they certainly do not spoil an enjoyable evening. Most pubs in swanscombe are like a jeremy kyle show waiting room, this at least seems to be a proper boozer, not a single mothers social club drunkasusual - 31 Jan 2010 17:51 |
| It's a proper boozer and I got the impression that a few dodgy deals are struck here - even the quiz machine contained hooky versions of the proper games! That said, it was friendly enough when we visited. Pubgrabber - 11 Jan 2008 13:33 |