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Royal Oak
36 Lower Road
River
CT17 0QU
Premises Description
A charming 19th century village pub.
Social Links
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Visit Royal Oak on Facebook
Follow @RoyalOakinRiver on Twitter
Opening Times
Regular
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm |
| Thursday | Noon - 3.00 pm 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm |
| Friday | Noon - 3.00 pm 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm |
| Saturday | Noon - 3.00 pm 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm |
| Sunday | Noon - 5.00 pm |
Meal Times
Mon No Service
Tue - Sat noon - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm
Sun noon - 6pm
Operator
Independent
About the Pub
Inside there is a large open wood-floored bar area, with a small restaurant to the side., A friendly, warm welcome complements their range of real ales.
The menu is varied, from light bites during Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon and there is a good selection of British food is available on the menu.
At the front there's a small patio area and up a flight of stairs, at the back, there's a courtyard garden. In the winter, two wood burners help to keep out the cold while enjoying your pint.
A number of events keep the pub busy during the year including quizzes, open mic nights, live music and themed food evenings.
Walkers are welcome to pop in for a pint or two.
The pub was originally formed from two 18th century flint cottages and earliest records show that the pub started trading in the early 19th century. It was, until recently, a Shepherd Neame tied house for many years.
Historic England Entry: 1070319
Kent’s Public House Archive: Royal Oak, River
Photos courtesy of the Royal Oak, River.
Regular ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Adnams Broadside
- Adnams Ghost Ship
Changing ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Guest ales feature from a different brewery each month.
Features
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Real Ale Available
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Garden
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Parking
10 places.
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Accommodation
5 ensuite rooms.
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Events
Quiz nights and and themed food evenings.
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Traditional Pub Games
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Live Music
Monthly live music and open mic nights.
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Newspapers
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Real Fire
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Restaurant Area
Private dining area off the main bar, seating 20.
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Sports TV
BT Sport.
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Wifi
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Royal Oak
36 Lower Road
River
CT17 0QU
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Nearby Bus Routes (500m)
StageCoach: 89, 90, 91
Closest Station (1000m)
Kearsney (Kent)
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