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Queen's Head, Downe

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25 High Street, Downe, BR6 7US (View on Google Map)
(01689) 852145
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Attractive and traditional pub with open fireplaces, dating from 1565, and named following a visit to Downe by Queen Elizabeth 1. The pub is situated in the centre of the historic country village but is less than 20 minutes by bus from Bromley or Orpington. Charles Darwin lived at nearby Down House (English Heritage) and was likely a patron.

The four hand pumps normally include Harveys Sussex plus local beers often including Westerham or Bexley and others sourced nationally.

There are several dining areas benefiting from a daily menu which includes home-made pies and locally sourced fish specials. Hot refreshments and cakes are available from the integral tea shop. Last orders for food are 30 minutes before the food times shown.

The pub is popular with walkers and locals all year round. Bromley CAMRA Pub of the Year 2014

Historic Interest

Part of old village of Downe, links with Charles Darwin

Information for this venue is provided by the Bromley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bromley
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/06/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
BRO/12559
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Queen's Head, Downe.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bexley (varies) , Northdown (varies) , Westerham (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in the restaurant areas.
Events Events
Golf days, brewery trips and beer festivals
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, shove-ha'penny, jenga, crib, cards
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Westerham
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
146, R8
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ432616

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