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The George & Dragon (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Chinook (brewed at Kent Brewery) |  | 4 |
| Marble - Lagonda IPA | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | | 4 |
| Kent - Pale | | 1 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | | 1 |
| Devilfish - Satan Claus | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout |  | 1 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | | 1 |
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | | 1 |
| Marble - Draft | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Solstice | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Steamed Flames Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Buckeye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Little Scotney Green Hop Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green Hop Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2012) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Single Hopped Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Scotney Green Hop Harvest Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Dobber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - St. David's | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Nov 2012 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and fairly quiet, good beer range alas I've only listed the one I drank. Good value range of snacks available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Chinook (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.30 | |
20 Nov 2012 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon, we were made very welcome and stayed longer than originally planned. We enjoyed some good value filled rolls which helped soak up the beer. The pub will be holding a mini-beer festival from 14-16 December. I have not listed all the beers that were available on this visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Lagonda IPA | 5.00 | | Slightly hazy but delicious. |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Chinook (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.30 | | Still brewed at Kent Brewery. The barman was unable to tell us when the new kit at the pub is expected to become operational. |
11 Nov 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. First chance to try Caveman Brewery's new Chinook as you can see below.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Chinook (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.30 |  | New brew from Caveman. I must compliment it for saying on the clip "Brewed under license at Kent Brewery" - totally honest and nowt to hide. This beer was faultless today. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Just gone |
| Marble - Dobber | 5.90 | Not Tried | Just gone |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Devilfish - Satan Claus | 5.50 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon - rolls at £1-50 were excellent
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devilfish - Satan Claus | 5.50 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Chinook (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.30 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Dobber | 5.90 | 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 |
11 Oct 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit prompted by ChrisE's comment that a second brew of Cavemen Citra was on offer. Warm welcome and informative chat with the Caveman brewer about future plans for the basement. His next planned beer is a Chinook.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | A second brew of this beer currently produced on the Kent Brewery. I felt this was less hop harsh and more rounded and drinkable |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Single Hopped Pale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green Hop Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2012) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Scotney Green Hop Harvest Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Oct 2012 (ChrisE)
I arrived just before 1pm only to discover that the pub did not open until 4pm, so I caught the bus to Dartford, and returned here at exactly 4pm to hear the delightful sound of the door being unbolted. I had a good chat with the barman about Caveman Brewery.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | I was told that this was from the second brew of Citra, from the Kent Brewery plant. |
| Westerham - Little Scotney Green Hop Ale | 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 | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green Hop Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2012) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
16 Sep 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
First visit ever to Swanscombe. A pub where conversation is king and a major interest in real ales and bottled (lots of Kernel about).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster's - YPA (Yorkshire Pale Ale) | 4.10 | | After the Citra this tasted very light indeed |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | A very strong distinct mono-hop flavour |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Solstice | 3.80 | 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 | |
| RCH - Steamed Flames Bitter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Buckeye | 3.50 | Not Tried |
15 Sep 2012 (Ian)
Friendly corner pub. Saturday lunchtime and 3 dogs were playing in the bar. Ran into the brewer of Caveman. Good beer selection and ciders
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | | Lovely citra hops all over this pale ale |
| Marble - Draft | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
10 Sep 2012 (James Hayward)
Loads of real ale, bottled beers and nice atmosphere
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | | Nice keg stout, really smooth and lovely stout flavours |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | | Typically lovely marble brew |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (brewed at Kent Brewery) | 4.10 | Not Tried | This is brewed under license at Kent Brewery whilst they build their own brewery at the George and Dragon. |
10 Mar 2012 (ChrisE)
I have passed this pub on the bus many times in the past few years, and have seen it change from a run down looking pub to a closed pub. I was surprised to see it re-opened with an A board outside advertising eight real ales. Well I just had to get off the bus. There was a good welcome from the landlady, and a good mix of customers. The pub has been refurbished, and there are plans to provide restaurant facilities and accommodation in the near future. The bottled beers on sale included offerings from Kernel, Brew Dog, Curious Brew, Goose Island, Anchor Steam, Flying Dog, Odell, Brooklyn, and Buxton. A note for Ian, it is only one or two bus stops from Ebbsfleet station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | | A good pale and hoppy bitter ale. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | | Amber ale with citrus notes. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 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 | |
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - St. David's | 4.50 | 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