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The George & Dragon (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Renegade IPA |  | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Compass Light Ale | | 1 |
| By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | | 1 |
| RedWillow - Seamless | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Palaeolithic | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top |  | 1 |
| Brass Castle - Mosaic | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Prehistoric Amber | | 1 |
| Calvors - Lodestar Festival Ale | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Megalithic | | 3 |
| Blackjack - The Pokies | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown |  | 1 |
| Stewart - Cascadian East American Pale | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Bakers Hole Mild | | 1 |
| Siren Craft - Driftwood |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Nor'Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Atom - Bunsen | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Diamond Geezer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O5 Hop Angeles | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - The Art of Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Rapture | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Bouillotte | Not Tried | 0 |
| Box Steam - Funnel Blower | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - The Full Nelson | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Triple Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Empty until I followed a friendly chatty couple in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle - Mosaic | 4.30 | | |
| Siren Craft - Driftwood | 4.30 | | No life |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | 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 |
19 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Past few Sunday night visits found the pub almost empty. Tonight there was a lively birthday party with a live band playing and a lot of drink being downed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | | An oatmeal pale ale. Soon ran out |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Megalithic | 5.90 | | A hit like a hunting caveman's cudgel |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Bakers Hole Mild | 3.50 | | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | 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 |
05 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Some heating on - start of Winter!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Megalithic | 5.90 | | Total clarity |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Compass Light Ale | 3.50 | | Total clarity |
| Box Steam - Funnel Blower | 4.50 | 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 | |
| Tiny Rebel - The Full Nelson | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Triple Hop | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A much cooler night after the hurricane earlier.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | 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 | |
| Magic Rock - Rapture | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Bouillotte | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. 'twixt trains visit. Some keen Dartford based real ale drinkers made recommendations upon my arrival. CAMRA discount claimed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | | Rebranded with new circular pumpclip |
| Titanic - Mild | 3.50 | 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 | |
| Magic Rock - Rapture | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Bouillotte | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. No local marsh mozzies about so the pub's portable zapper was idle.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Megalithic | 5.90 | | |
| Blackjack - The Pokies | 3.60 | | In good nick but too much like lemon juice |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O5 Hop Angeles | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - The Art of Darkness | 3.50 | Not Tried |
11 May 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Lucky to get in as just closing but licensee Bron and barman took pity and remained on duty just for me. Thanks.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | |
| Calvors - Lodestar Festival Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Diamond Geezer | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
30 Apr 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early evening, drinkers coming and going. Cracking selection of beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | 5.10 | | |
| RedWillow - Seamless | 3.60 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Palaeolithic | 3.80 | | |
| Hop Stuff - Renegade IPA | 5.60 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Atom - Bunsen | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and St. George's Day celebrations in full swing with. Elgar and Winston Churchill being played at a reasonable volume.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Prehistoric Amber | 4.50 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moor - Nor'Hop | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown | 5.20 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Wet and misty night outside but very busy and buzzing inside with a birthday being celebrated. Tried the Chafford 13% cider before I left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown | 5.20 | | Strong taste but not really a favourite type |
| Stewart - Cascadian East American Pale | 5.40 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | 5.10 | 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