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THREE DAWS RIVERSIDE INN
A historic riverside inn dating back to 1488, steeped
with tales of smugglers, press gangs, hauntings and
much more, and yet today it remains a focus of activity.
From wedding receptions, discos, parties, live bands
through to barbeques, cocktail evenings, quiz nights
and the simple meeting of
people gathering for a quiet meal or drink.
Standing at the river edge at the foot of the old High
Street, it has for centuries served as a home from
home for the river men, been the haunt of smugglers
and was regularly raided by the old naval press gangs.
It is older than Shakespeare's house, older than many
well known ancient buildings, and is a place to re?ect
on past and very hard times.

Why not come and visit us for a casual drink or a meal
overlooking the Thames, and see for yourself just how
it feels to be sitting in a place that has more history
associated with it than most other buildings added
together.
Visit www.threedaws.co.uk for more information on our
menus and events.

One of the oldest taverns in the country - this ancient
inn (now named) the Three Daws is almost four
hundred and ?fty years old and ?rst gained its
licence in 1565.
The Three Daws began its life by being converted from
?ve traditional styled wood fronted cottages. The
general structure is therefore some years older than the
length of its history as a Thames tavern, and probably
goes further back to at least 1501.
A rambling building typical of its period, the wooden
structure of its construction is reputed to be the work
of shipwrights who were seeking work at that time,
owing to a depression in their waterside trade.

The Three Daws
Town Pier
Gravesend
DA11 0BJ
01474 566869
[e-mail]
www.threedaws.co.uk

Serving a wide range of meals and ?ve traditional ales,
with beatiful surrounding of the river, The Three Daws
is a must at any time of the day.

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