Some of my mates have heard that there are a lot of pubs in Gravesend and are talking about having a pub crawl there. Perhaps oddly, checking out some of the pubs online and finding out that they maybe aren't that salubrious has strengthened our resolve to go. Any, particular recommendations for pubs to visit or avoid?
On a related (geographically at least) note, as a resident of south Essex I've often wondered about trying the Tilbury/Gravesend ferry to get to a home match. Anyone done this? What's the journey like?
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Obviously a mistake but You've put this in the fun section. You have however mentioned that you may well be visiting Gravesend AND Tilbury in the same day!
Please move it to the slit your throat section with the Duchtalet and Luzon threads.
;-)
As for Gravesend having loads of pubs, it (apparently) had more pubs per square mile than any other town in the country. Unfortunately, many have now been either turned into resturants or closed down then mysteriously burnt to the ground and replaced with houses/flats, although the latter is usually outside of the town centre.
There are still plenty of pubs in the town though...........
From the ferry, theres a fair number, you can go to. These are all in the town centre, all of varying quality
Rum puncheon
Middle eight
Riva
Three Dawes
The George
Crown and thistle
TJs
Kent bar,
The grapes,
The goose,
The Kings head,
The pocock,
Somerset arms,
Railway bell,
The wheat sheaf,
The compass,
My route would be rum puncheon, three Dawes, the George, the crown and thistle, the grapes, the goose, the Kings head, the pocock, the wheat sheaf, the Somerset, the railway bell.
That maximises pubs on the way to the station. Some are really good, some crap and some I haven't been to myself.
The Crown & Thistle was originally two fishermen's cottages and has a convivial atmosphere free from music and machines: excellent beer and real cider, and formerly a CAMRA national pub of the year. The Jolly Drayman, away from the river, is also a Good Beer Guide regular and was once part of Walker's brewery.
If you have the time and inclination, try the Ship & Lobster, on the eastern edge of town at Denton Wharf. You'll think you are trespassing through a boatyard, past a lighthouse and a Trinity House yard stacked with buoys - the whitewashed pub is right by the sea wall and has Dickens connections.
Enjoy - but remember that the last ferry back to Tilbury is at 7 p.m.!
I'd do a version of our annual Christmas pub crawl and do the longer walking at the start of the session. Windmill, Millers, Waterloo, Coke Oven (Drayman), TJ's, Grapes, New Inn, George, Crown & Crumpet, Three Daws, Middle 8, Rum Puncheon, Pocock (if you like a Weatherspoons), Troc, Compass, Railway Bell, Somerset, Wheatsheaf, next door for a kebab and then head off. The Goose is a Spoons alike and to me is a soulless shed, but to each their own.
It's designed to make all the patrons talk to each other and in that sense it works.
It is an unusual and quirky way to enjoy a pint or two. On the one occasion i went there, i quite enjoyed it. But it doesn't make for a rockin' night out.
The 'coke oven' is a nice pub. Run by a Scooterist. Which is why i've been there.
" I know Charlie well, one of the Sentinals "
Indeed he is.
Indeed he is.
Are you?
Are you?
No, but I know them and ride with them occasionally
No, but I know them and ride with them occasionally
I was a member of the Sentinals back in the 80's. I believe Alison is still heavily involved in them..............
No, but I know them and ride with them occasionally
Good man, not into scooters myself but have a couple of old mates (Chris and Nick Bobby) who are members of the Sentinals and I know a few of the others through them.
But they are ten years younger than me (my best excuse)