The Crayford Arms, Crayford - pub details
Address: 37 High Street, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4HH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 8615)
Crayford (0.4 miles), Barnehurst (1.2 miles), Slade Green (1.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Pool table
- Real ale
Pub suggested by GaryD on 28 Jun 2004
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> Current user rating: 6.4/10 (rated by 8 users)
> Local guide: Kent pub guide
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user reviews of the Crayford Arms, Crayford
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| The Lennox Lewis connection is true enough. I used to live in Crayford in the 80s and certainly in 87 - 87 there was talk of him being a contender. I'm not sure if he trained in one of the rooms above the pub but he certainly lived in one of them for a while. Not sure if he worked behind the bar ever, but I do know that very rarely he would be asked to make an unobtrusive (!) appearance front-of-house if ever there were any issues bubbling with the punters. itfc - 15 Nov 2009 20:25 |
| This traditional 2 bar Shepherd Neame pub is a short stroll from the Greyhound stadium and also reasonably handy for VCD football ground. My trips here have been few and far between over the years but having made a couple of recent visits, I can echo the previous sentiments of its ongoing improvements although to be fair, this was always my preferred Crayford pub anyway. The Ale range has been extended to 5 which include any seasonals and specials with prices reasonable and quality fine. The Saloon Bar to the left as you go in is carpeted with lots of paneling, built in pews, various displays, plates, old posters and nick nacks. An open staircase leads to a function room where, according to the local rumours, Lennox Lewis used to train. I have heard he also worked behind the bar although I cannot unearth any evidence to substantiate his connections with the pub. The bar itself is a bit cramped and the pub in general is hardly spacious but it has a certain retro charm with its sightly dated ambience. The separate Public Bar has been recently redecorated and has pool, darts and a TV. There is also a small but neat and tidy beer garden. The locals are quite welcoming and chatty and it is clear that the new management is doing a good job and their efforts not going unnoticed. RogerB - 27 Apr 2009 13:41 |
| This pub has improved leaps and bounds in the last couple of years , the beers range now extents to 5 hand pumped beers ( normally all Sheps but occasional guests assocaited the Sheps alliances ) The management are trying really hard with various initaves to make this work - well worth a visit with plenty of established Community groups using it asa focul point gphillman - 29 Dec 2008 22:53 |
| Good beer and thats about it, real strange atmosphere. The locals look at you like you should not be in there pub!! bowmore - 11 Sep 2008 11:21 |
| New Landlord and some big improvements recently, especially to the external appearance of the pub. Inside, things are improving too. The beer is better (Spitfire, Kent's best) and the decor is changing gradually. Friendly and efficient bar staff. Good party/group pub as you'll often be able get part of a bar for yourselves. Sunday night is quiz night. Cesco - 27 Jan 2007 23:37 |
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