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The Rifleman, Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks
TN13 3LZ
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Tris C left this review about The Rifleman
Not visited since 2001 when this was our local, this was a pleasant, traditional family-run pub (as I recall) with a good atmosphere in a pleasant residential area and off the beaten track.
In keeping with the name, I remember a couple of old rifles mounted to the wall but the photos on the website show an altogether more modernised affair.
I'd return if in the area.
On 26th February 2018
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Rifleman
In many respects, this Greene King house is rather better outside than in. It has a number of benches out front which are pleasant in the sunshine as the adjacent back street has little traffic. On the opposite side of the building, the raised decking offers a substantial covered area plus a separate smokers shelter. Lower down, there is also a basic beer garden with a few further benches. Inside, there is some plain furniture in each bar plus pool table, etc. in the larger back bar. IPA, Old Golden Hen (£3.80), Rocking Rudolph and Tribute available from a total of eight handpumps split between the two bars. Overall, rather hidden away but worth a look if you are in the area.
On 1st January 2018
- rating: 7
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Roger Button left this review about The Rifleman
A relatively appealing Greene King pub on the outskirts of Sevenoaks but more of a local's pad than anything worth going out of the way for. I have been lured here a couple of times in the past year by my nephew who occasionally plays in a band that performs here although it really isn't a place conducive to live music with cramped bars and poor sight lines. The front bar has a darts area and is generally inhabited with bar huggers. The rear bar is equally cramped but does have extended areas containing a pool table one way and bar billiards the other. Décor and furnishings are pretty standard with a few beamed ceilings, military pictures, a log fire (that belts out enough heat to make the place a bit of a sweatbox) and the old pub sign now displayed by the pool table. To the rear is an attractive rear garden with covered decked patio.
One huge bonus is that despite being a Greene King pub, it does offer a guest ale to supplement the 2 GK beers (my recent visit saw the excellent Davenport Highland Whisky Ale). Prices are reasonable, staff and customers quite welcoming and it is generally a pretty civilized place albeit off the beaten track to most people.
On 25th October 2009
- rating: 6
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