Live Music — Pubs in Dartford
Discover live music pubs in Dartford. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 11 live music pubs in Dartford
Dart
30 Chastilian Road, Dartford DA1 3JJ
Two-bar estate pub dating from the 1950s and typical of that period. Would benefit from a more adventurous range of cask beer.
Hufflers Arms
110 Hythe Street, Dartford DA1 1BN
Located north of the town centre. A huffler was a porter who carried provisions from a ship's chandler aboard waiting vessels. Would benefit considerably from the re-introduction of real ale.
Ivy Leaf
72 Darenth Road, Dartford DA1 1LS
Large suburban hostelry situated about ten minutes walk from the town centre and even closer to Dartford football ground. This long single bar pub offers one regular real ale and up to four guests. There are wood burning fires at either end of the bar and a covered smoking area to the right of the pub with steps leading up to a beer garden. A music quiz takes place monthly on a Thursday, and an open quiz on Sunday evenings. The Fastrack "B" bus stops nearby.
Malt Shovel
3 Darenth Road, Dartford DA1 1LP
Traditional country-style pub dating from 1673 situated near the town centre. It has two bars, a low-ceilinged tap room featuring an 1880s Dartford Brewery mirror and a larger bar leading to a conservatory where meals are served Wednesday to Sunday lunchtimes and Thursday to Saturday evenings. A large beer garden leads off the conservatory. The Fastrack "B" bus stops just across the road to the rear of the garden, where barbeques are hosted in the summer. There is a thriving open quiz on Monday evenings and crib night on Tuesday. Small car park adjacent to the pub.
Rose & Crown
43 West Hill, Dartford DA1 2HJ
Friendly local pub, with one horseshoe-shaped bar, located at the top of West Hill, on the main road to Crayford, just outside the town centre. Features one competitively priced guest beer and special curry and Mexican food menu on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. An upstairs function room is well used by the local community and there is a small garden at the rear. The pub also supports charity events, and holds regular live entertainment and karaoke sessions.
Royal Oak
57 Spital Street, Dartford DA1 2DX
17th century former coaching inn with much potential. The home of Dartford Debating Society.
Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel
1 High Street, Dartford DA1 1DU
Historic former coaching inn rebuilt in 1703. Still retains much of the early 18th century design including gallery and courtyard. Accent on food deals and traditional pub values. The hotel was refurbished in February 2018 and is offering national beers, guest ales and a real cider.
Stage Door
37 Hythe Street, Dartford DA1 1BE
Town centre local run on fairly traditional lines. Handy for a quick pint during performance intermissions at the nearby Orchard Theatre, where real ale is for some reason not offered.
Wat Tyler
80 High Street, Dartford DA1 1DE
Situated near the railway station next to the parish church at the High Street pedestrian area, this early 15th century pub, named after Wat Tyler the Peasant Revolt leader, was known as the Crown & Anchor until 1966. A narrow bar leads to a raised quieter area at the rear of the pub. Old Peculier is a rare regular beer for the area. No website, but the Facebook page is regularly updated by the pub so check there for current information.
Wig & Gown
43 Spital Street, Dartford DA1 2DX
This pub, previously The Court House, reopened early June 2018. Previously tied to Youngs, it is now operating as a free house, and, for reasons best known to the management, no longer offers real ale.
Dartford Working Men's Club
Essex Road, Dartford DA1 2AU
Winner of the CAMRA National Club of the Year in 2006 and finalist in 2017 this modern CIU club boasts a selection of up to 15 real ales on handpump, plus ciders on gravity. The ales come from various micro and regional breweries, with over 500 different beers being served each year. The club hosts the BBC award-winning Dartford Folk Club meeting every Tuesday evenings There is free live music on Thursday and Saturday nights plus last Sunday afternoon of every month. A well attended quiz takes place on the first Wednesday evening of each month. CAMRA members are welcome as guests.