Pub in Downe
George & Dragon
26 High Street, Downe, BR6 7UT4.1out of 5 on Google, from 259 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About George & Dragon
Recently refurbished but remaining a traditional country pub in the lovely village of Downe, with pleasant relaxing atmosphere. The village is famous for being the home of Charles Darwin, creator of the theory of evolution by natural selection. His residence - Down House - is now a museum. The village can be reached from Bromley using the 146 bus which terminates near the pub. Generous menu with a good selection of home made pies advertised daily. Sunday roasts.
Note that opening hours may vary - please check with pub.
Instagram page is @george_dragon_downe
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Family Friendly
- Quiet
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Disabled Access
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01689 889030
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 259 ratings
5 out of 5Graham Wilsonon Google, May 2024
I was visiting Down House (home of Charles Darwin) yesterday and popped into this pub for lunch. It proved to be a very positive experience from start to finish! In the first place, I found Denise, who was serving at the bar, to be very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. We ordered our food and I was surprised at how quickly it arrived, yet still was of an excellent standard and presentation. As we were deciding where to sit, my friend mentioned that he didn’t like the high seats too much. Denise heard what he said, and immediately directed us to a different location where there was…
5 out of 5Stephen Godwinon Google, December 2023
Our last walk of the year on the 30th Dec 2023, resulted in us having a small refreshment stop here. We were warmly welcomed, upon entering this gem of a traditional pub. The menu looked to be a great choice of the usual pub food. I'll note here that there's a large selection of pies. Which included their Festive December Pie. We weren't hungry on this occasion so chose their basket food, which was reasonably priced and arrived quickly. The rest room facilities were clean and tidy, and I'll note the men's was larger than most for this area. A queue for these would be a rare thing I'd say. In…
2 out of 5Teresa Baileyon Google, September 2024
It could be so much better. Food was pricey and we had to walk through the pub to serve our own vegetables. Also saw a lady take a tumble on an unmarked step. Nasty
5 out of 5Mitchell Ethertonson Google, June 2024
We both opted for the roast - slow roast pork belly and minted lamb shank. Good choice of vegetables from the buffet. All the food was beautifully cooked and extremely tasty.
4 out of 5Petra Lenihanon Google, March 2024
Nice pub with tons of history. We all had pies, chicken, beef and Stilton and beef and ale. £22 for a pie and a ginger beer. Pastry was lovely and the filling was a good ratio of meat and gravy. Pub was empty and there was some quiet music playing but it was a quiet lunchtime so not much atmosphere. Staff are friendly and there are child/baby friendly facilities
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.