The Leather Bottle, Gravesend

Fine old building with an interior as traditional as you would hope for in a place looking like this. There is a public bar at the front but a much larger lounge / dining area on the other side of the central servery. Very full on a Sunday afternoon with those eating, but I managed to find a spot to sit at a table for those arriving later. Two real ales available from the four handpumps: a 'house' (Greene King) Best Bitter and the seasonal Gangly Ghoul (£4.80).

Official site of The Leather Bottle - www.theleatherbottle.pub

Official site of The Leather Bottle - www.theleatherbottle.pub

How funny. The other punters who had booked a table were told they could not bring their dog in. Lovely looking pub that plays on its literary traditions. Terrible Greene King Beer. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2oqfX8f

DOG OWNERS BEWARE!. Very unfriendly. Dog owners stay away.