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The George & Dragon (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | | 2 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | | 1 |
| Clouded Minds - N29 Rye Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Oregon Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Learning To Fly APA | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - The Stout | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Brightside - Odin | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Amber (Ella) | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Shatkora IPA | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Winter Solace |  | 1 |
| Mr Majolica's - Excelsior | | 1 |
| Brightside - TFI Christmas! | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Green Hop 70 Shilling | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Union Pale | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - New Deck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 3 Indian Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Gravitas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brightside - Citra Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - So'Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Jun 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and fairly quiet we sat in the front bar chatting to the amicable barmaid
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Learning To Fly APA | 4.50 | | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Evening visit, a band was taking up the whole of the area at the front of the bar whilst the two side areas were crammed with people. Too noisy for me so I left after one pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Porter | 5.30 | Not Tried |
29 Mar 2018 (ChrisE)
Peace and quiet after visiting a family orientated pub at half term. I had a good chat with Bron and a chap at the bar. Bron mentioned that her son has opened the Iron Pier brewery in Gravesend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Brightside - Odin | 3.80 | | Straw coloured pale ale. |
| Moor - So'Hop | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2017 (ChrisE)
Comfortable and welcoming. I ate here and the fish and chips was superb.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Jan 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime and the pub has been taken over by Dartford FC supporters ahead of the North Kent Derby at nearby Ebbsfleet United. Hard to squeeze into the pub through the throng standing outside and difficult to approach the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Shatkora IPA | 5.50 | | Golden. Great hop flavours, but suffering from flat condition. |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | | A chestnut-coloured, fruity, Best Bitter. ( |
| Brightside - TFI Christmas! | 4.40 | | A dark brown, spiced Bitter. |
| Brightside - Citra Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Oct 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10.30pm close. The CAMRA discount has been withdrawn since my last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Amber (Ella) | 4.50 | | After the Green Hop 70 Shilling this was a pleasure to drink |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Green Hop 70 Shilling | 4.30 | | I was warned it was the last one out of the cask. Rather sharp |
| Vale - Gravitas | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brightside - Manchester Skyline | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10.30pm close. All staff and customer attention on the World Championship snooker on the TV.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Oregon Pale Ale | 5.50 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - The Stout | 4.60 | | Selling well here and also in keg version too |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | Not Tried |
06 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10.30pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clouded Minds - N29 Rye Session Pale Ale | 3.70 | | Plays tricks on the palate with initial bitterness on the tongue quickly turning dry at the back of the throat |
| Tonbridge - Union Pale | 4.70 | | |
| Tonbridge - Winter Solace | 4.80 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 3 Indian Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and time for some lunch before the kitchen closed for the afternoon. I had a good chat with the landlord of the King George V at Brompton (Kent) whose enthusiasm for beers means that his pub is now on my "to do" list.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Very good indeed and I am told that this has proved very popular with the regulars here. |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | 5.80 | | Suberb full bodied dark ale. |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
12 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and very quiet at first, but customers soon started to drift in. I sat near the log fire and chatted with the barman.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown | 5.20 | | |
| Mr Majolica's - Excelsior | 4.10 | | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - New Deck | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The George & Dragon
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 56 |
| 53 |
| 18 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LQ.
Large pub just a minute's walk from Swanscombe railway station. U shaped bar with seating on all sides. Handy for Ebbsfleet's football ground. A pub brought back from the dead by the current owners who have now installed a brewery, Caveman, in the cellar. Has a small restaurant room which is very popular on Sunday lunchtimes. CAMRA Gravesend & Darent Valley branch Pub of the Year for 2013 and again in 2014. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2013. Regular beer festivals. 6 handpumps and always has up to 4 ciders in boxes for sale. Extensive range of bottled beers. Closed 31st August 2019 when licensees retired, now future is uncertain. Conversion to a Domino's Pizza franchise apparently authorised by planners.
We have visited this pub 61 times, seen 176 different beers and tried 93 of them.
Postcode: DA10 0LQ