Lang's, Sittingbourne

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Built in 1857 as part of the railway development, The Globe and Engine is a busy town centre pub, currently a Shephard and Neame house (it has been with the Brewery since 1919). It still has many Victorian features, including of note the stained glass windows and cast iron columns, and is worth a visit just for that, if you're so inclined, though the effect is slightly spoilt by the railway memorabilia scattered around the bar. It tends to attract the younger element, but is a friendly pub with a good atmosphere and a welcoming, no-nonsense landlady (Paula). When I went in neither of the two handpumps was working, so I settled for a bottle. The tv was slightly annoying, and there was a gaming machine which stayed unobtrusive. Worth dropping in when using the train, and I'd love to come back when they have some beer on tap.