The George & New Territories , Sittingbourne

Very basic pub, now subdivided into a Chinese restaurant in the left-hand side and a bar (with a pool table) to the right. Limited seating away from the barstools. Nothing doing from the single handpump, so went for the keg London Pride (£4.00) before moving on.

Now renamed 'The George and New Territories', this popular village pub has diversified into providing Chinese food as well as beer. The pub shares a large car park with The Swan next door and a seafood stall. The left hand bar is still very much a traditional working village local, though, despite its main road location. The right bar appeared to be reserved for diners, though I didn't actually see anyone eating. The no-nonsense barman was chatty and friendly. Only one ale on - Bombardier - which was in excellent condition. Worth stopping for a pint.