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The King George V, Gillingham
Brompton
Postal town: Gillingham
ME7 5AL
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Reviews of The King George V (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
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Brian Moore left this review about The King George V
This pub is probably my favourite in Kent. The beers are varied and well kept, the food very good value and it has a great atmosphere. I'm by no means a regular but always get a warm welcome when I drop by. One of its best features is the variety of entertainment and activities which are offered. This is a real pub at the heart of its community. If I lived nearer I would spend every evening at the bar.
On 21st August 2012
- rating: 9
[User has posted 8 recommendations about 8 pubs]
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E TA left this review about The King George V
Originally The Prince of Orange, the pub dates from around 1690 and was first licensed in 1740. As Alex says below, it was renamed The King of Prussia in 1758 and again to its current name when War broke out in 1914. The business itself moved between Nos 1 and 6 Prospect row, and for a number of years it was unlicensed - an illegal drinking den which later became legit. It is usually referred to locally as the KGV and is a GBG regular. The current landlord is John, an ale enthusiast who organises regular beer-based outings and regales anyone who will listen with tales from his past, which is just as colourful as the pub's. In addition to John there is a lovely barmaid who provides an aesthetic contrast. Four ales on this time - I had a pint each of Wells's, John Bull and Adnams Southwold, all in first class condition. An essential part of a Gillingham or Chatham crawl.
On 6th June 2012
- rating: 9
[User has posted 3516 recommendations about 3480 pubs]
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Strongers . left this review about The King George V
The King George V is a thin pub that is divided into three areas with seating at the front entrance and at the rear whilst the bar area is located in the centre. I counted four hand pumps and these were drawing Buzzard Dark Ale, Incubus, Hewish Mild and Adnams during my recent midweek lunchtime visit. Food is served and the £8.50 12” pizza is heavily advertised. There are some food deals as the aforementioned pizza is available for £5 between 15:00 and 17:00 Monday to Saturday and during the lunch period food and a pint is available for £5, but the food wasn’t listed. There is a plasma screen that was airing Heart FM and I didn’t spot any advertisements for Sky Sports. Live music is advertised for every month, but I didn’t take down any other details. There is a yard out the back that houses some covered seating.
I found the service in here to be very friendly and the Buzzard was a decent pint. I’d have no problem returning.
On 29th October 2011
- rating: 8
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : Yes - September - last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Beer Garden : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10p per pint - last updated 05 February 2017 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Child Friendly : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Function Room : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Pool Table : No last updated 11 August 2016 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
