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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.

Town Pier
Gravesend
DA11 0BJ

01474 566869

It is older than Shakespeare's house, older than many well known
ancient buildings, and is a place to reflect on past and very hard
times.

www.threedaws.co.uk

One of the oldest taverns in the country - this ancient inn (now
named) the Three Daws is over 500 years old and gained its licence
in 1565.

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The Three Daws began its life by being converted from five
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.
Serving a wide range of meals from locally sourced Kent produce
complimented with six real ales and a selection of wines, with
beautiful surrounding of the river, The Three Daws is a must at any
time of the day.
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. For those special occasions, we have function rooms to
suit different sized events.

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