Kent Region

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Queens Arms

Hartfield Road
Cowden Pound
TN8 5NP
Telephone07854 626004
Real AleReal FireQuiet PubFamily FriendlyGardenSeparate BarGamesParkingDog Friendly
Opening times: Mon–Wed closed; Thu 16:00-20:00; Fri and Sat 17:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-15:00
Regular beers: Larkins Traditional Ale

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This wonderful unspoilt pub has thankfully been saved from the threat of closure in 2014 following the long-serving landlady moving into a care home and her subsequent passing away, and after it being run by a band of locals for nearly 5 years. A rare rural time-warp, in the same family hands since 1913, with the former landlady, Elsie Maynard, taking over in 1973. It comprises two bars entered separately from the front entrance. Note the old Bisset dart scorer on the public bar wall - three finger-operated metal dials that change the score; being darts, the numbers come down as you enter the score. Warning: this has become fragile so is actually best not used anymore! Use your head instead. In addition to the Larkins cask ale (on gravity dispense in the outbuilding and on handpump in the main building) the pub sells Titsey IPA and Titsey lager on keg dispense. Cash and card payments accepted. Precise closing times are subject to customer demand.