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Ship & Lobster, Gravesend

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Cask Ale
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Operator: Independent
Mark Lane, Milton, Gravesend, DA12 2QB (View on Google Map)
(01474) 324571
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Historic building, reputed to be the Ship in Dickens' Great Expectations. Located on the Saxon Shore Way, it is popular with walkers and sea anglers. There is an outside drinking area on the river wall with views of the river Thames. Inside there are pictures with a nautical theme. One varying real ale, often from Iron Pier, is available. Advisable to book for the popular Sunday lunches. Occasional themed food nights: Wednesday steak, Friday fish. Occasional events include cabaret nights.

The pub may close early if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gravesend & Darent Valley Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lobster 1811-28
Local Authority
Gravesham District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/02/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
GRA/0216
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 7:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Iron Pier

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Raised drinking area on river wall
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Directions
E of town. Follow Ordnance Rd, Canal Rd into Mark Lane

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