Contact & Info
The George & Dragon
King Street
Fordwich
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 0DB
Tel: 01227 710 661
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.georgeanddragon.pub
Local Attractions
There's plenty to do in the area, you could make a day of it and visit a local attraction before or after you come to see us.
Canoe Wild
Canterbury
Tel: 01227 469 219 | canoewild.co.uk
Canoe courses and adventures around Kent's rivers. Please see their website for details.
From the George and Dragon - Conoe Wild adventures is just down the road.
Canterbury cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury. CT1 2EH
Tel: 01227 762 862 | www.canterbury-cathedral.org
Open Weekdays 9am to 5pm and Sundays 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
From the George and Dragon - about 3 miles to/from Canterbury Cathedral, a 10 minute drive.
Canterbury Heritage Museum
Stour St, Canterbury. CT1 2NR
Tel: 01227 475 202 | www.canterbury.co.uk/Canterbury-Canterbury-Heritage-Museum
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
From the George and Dragon - about 3 miles to/from Canterbury Cathedral, a 10 minute drive.
Gulbenkian Theatre
The Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent. CT2 7NB
Tel: 01227 769 075 | www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian/the-gulbenkian
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
From the George and Dragon - 3.8 miles to/from the Gulbenkian Theatre, an 11(ish) minute drive.
Fordwich Town Hall
Fordwich Town Hall, King Street, Fordwich, Canterbury. CT2 0DA
Tel: 01227 710 326 | www.canterbury.co.uk/Canterbury-Fordwich-Town-Hall
Open every Sunday during the summer from 1:45pm to 4pm and every Wednesday during August.
From the George and Dragon - all of 100ft to Fordwhich Town Hall - well just over the road really.
St Augustine's Abbey
St Augustine's abbey Longport, Canterbury. CT1 1PF
Tel: 01227 767 345 | http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-augustines-abbey
Open daily 10am to 6pm
From the George and Dragon - 2.5 miles to/from St Augustine's Abbey, about an 8 minute drive.
Howletts Wild Animal Park
Howletts Wild Animal Park Bekesbourne Lane | Bekesbourne, Canterbury. CT4 5EL
Tel: 0844 842 4647 | http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-augustines-abbey
Opening times: Friday 29th March - Sunday 27th October 2013: 9.30am-6.00pm (last admission 4.30pm)
Monday 28th October 2013: 9.30am-5pm (last admission 3.30pm)
From the George and Dragon - 4.8 miles to/from Howletts Wild Animal Park, about a 10 minute drive.
Westgate Gardens
Westgate Gardens, Westgate Grove, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ
Tel: 01227 378 100 | www.westgateparks.co.uk/gardens
Opening times: Please be aware that the gardens close at dusk.
From the George and Dragon - Around 3 miles to/from Westgate Gardens, about a 10 minute drive.
St Lawrence Cricket Ground - Home of Kent Cricket team
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent. CT1 3NZ
Tel: 01227 456 886 | www.kentcricket.co.uk/the-club/st-lawrence-ground-canterbury
Opening times: Please be aware that the gardens close at dusk.
From the George and Dragon - Around 0.5 miles to/from St Lawrence Cricket Ground, about a 10 minute drive.
Hambrook Marshes
Whitehall Road, Canterbury. CT2 8BQ
Tel: 01227 844 489 | kententerprisetrust.org/hambrook-marshes
Opening times: Please be aware that the gardens close at dusk.
From the George and Dragon - Around 3.6 miles to/from Hambrook Marshes, about an 11 minute drive.
Canterbury Roman Museum
Butchery Lane, Canterbury. CT1 2JR
Tel: 01227 844 489 | www.canterbury.co.uk/Canterbury-Canterbury-Roman-Museum
Open Daily 10am to 7pm
From the George and Dragon - Around 3.1 miles to/from Canterbury Roman Museum, about a 9 minute drive.
Opening times
| Day | Open | Daily menu |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am - 11pm | 11:30am - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am - 10:30pm | 12noon - 9pm |
Christmas opening times
| Day | Open | Menu served |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 11:30am - 12midnight | 12noon - 10pm |
| Christmas Day | 12noon - 3pm | 12noon - 2pm |
| Boxing Day | 12noon - 6pm | 12noon - 5pm |
| New Year's Eve | 11:30am - 1am Ticketed Event from 7pm | 12noon - 6pm & 7pm - 10pm |
| New Year's Day | 12noon - 9pm | 12noon - 7pm |
Disabled access
We have full disabled access including a disabled loo and disabled parking. Please don't hestitate to ask if you need any assistance.
We have also put together a disabled access statement aiming to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer - Disabled Access Statement
Dogs
Dogs of the well behaved and 'on-the leash' variety are welcome in the bar area.
If you are booking a table and bringing a dog please make us aware so we can assign a specific table for you.
Bookings
We do take bookings, but we try to make sure that there is room for customers who are not able to book in advance, so if you have not made a reservation, it's not the end of the world. If there are no tables free we run a waiting list.
Please make bookings by calling or using our online bookings calendar link at the top of the page. Unfortunately we are not able to take bookings via email or facebook.
We don't reserve any of our outside tables so if you enjoy a little alfresco dining these are on a first come first served basis.
Sadly due to our operation we are not able to cater for very large parties or groups.
Service
First off, life revolves around the bar, so that's where to head for drinks, menus and to find out where you're sitting if you've booked.
If a table isn't reserved you're welcome to sit at it and have a bite to eat or drink. If you can't find a table, ask and we'll try to find one for you.
Food ordering:
Inside - someone will pop over and take your order. Outside - please find a table, note its number and then order at the bar when you're ready.
Children and minors
Whilst primarily an adult's environment, children are welcome in areas away from the bar, although the pub is not very suitable for babies and toddlers in the evenings. We have changing facilities and some high chairs available.
Taxis
Longleys: 01227 710 777
Cab Co: 01227 455 455
X Cars: 01227 789 100
Accommodation
Rose Cottage: See on: Air BnB
Jacobs Lodge, Fordwich: See on: Air BnB or call 07568198232 / 01227719756
Harriet House: 01227 457 363
Acacia Lodge: 01227 769 955
Meal Tickets
As a little reminder, a Meal Ticket is received for each main course or light bite purchased at full price. Six tickets can then be exchanged to claim up to £12 off the price of your chosen main meal or light bite from Monday to Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays, set menus, ticketed events and click and collect). For full terms and conditions, please click here.