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08/09/2026
CHARLTON v QPR — TOMORROW NIGHT ⚽️🍺
Any Dartford-based Charlton or QPR fans heading to the game tomorrow?
Why not start the evening with us at The Royal Oak — both sets of supporters are more than welcome for a few pre-match drinks. 🍻
🚉 We’re only a 6-minute walk from Dartford Station, so ideal if you’re heading up by train.
Feeling hungry? No problem! Grab yourself a pizza, burger or chicken from over the road and you’re more than welcome to bring it in and eat it here. 🍕🍔🍗
Good beer, good atmosphere and plenty of football chat before the game.
⚽ Charlton v QPR
🕗 Tomorrow — 8pm KO
📍 The Royal Oak, DA1 2DX
Charlton and Rangers — all welcome.
06/09/2026
⚽️🍺 SUPER SUNDAY AT THE ROYAL OAK! 🍺⚽️
We’ve got two cracking Premier League games LIVE today, finishing with a London derby that looks an absolute belter!
🔵 2PM — EVERTON v MAN UTD 🔴
A proper old-school fixture to get the afternoon underway.
🔥 4:30PM — ARSENAL v CHELSEA 🔥
This is the big one! Chelsea can’t stop scoring, Arsenal don’t concede — something’s got to give, surely! 👀
Two London rivals, bragging rights on the line and the perfect way to round off the weekend. ⚽️
And if you’re making an afternoon of it, we’ve got fresh seafood pie & mash 🥧, plus hot dogs 🌭 available today.
📺 Live on the big screens
🍺 Cold beer
🥧 Fresh food
🎶 Jukebox fired up between the games
Get yourself down to The Royal Oak, 57 Spital Street, Dartford.
Sunday football. Pub. Sorted. 🍻⚽️
31/08/2026
☁️ BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY AT THE ROYAL OAK 🍻
WE’RE OPEN FROM 12:30 TODAY!
It might be a bit overcast out there, but that’s a perfect excuse to spend your Bank Holiday afternoon with us at The Royal Oak!
🎱 British Open Snooker on the TVs
🏇 Horse Racing live on Racing TV
🎶 The Jukebox fired up and ready for your Monday afternoon tunes
🍺 And, of course, a nice cold pint waiting at the bar!
So if you’ve got no big plans today, come down, settle in and spend the afternoon with us.
And if you’re busy during the day, we’ve got a cracker tonight…
⚽ ASTON VILLA v ARSENAL — 8PM⚽
📺 LIVE AT THE ROYAL OAK
Bank Holiday sport, tunes and a few beers — that’ll do nicely! 🍻
See you from 12:30!
22/07/2026
🎯 School holidays… kids driving you up the wall already? 😄 Got a budding Luke Littler at home?
Bring them down to The Royal Oak and settle the age-old question…
Can Mum or Dad still throw a better dart than the kids? 🎯😂
Or has your youngster got you beaten already?
Our dartboard is FREE for customers to use and we’ve got:
🎯 Winmau Blade 6 board
💡 Proper dartboard lighting
🎯 House darts behind the bar – free to borrow
📺 Live darts on the TV whenever they’re on
Whether it’s 301, Around the Clock or just aiming for the bull, it’s a great way to spend an hour together.
👨👩👧👦 Children aged 11+ are welcome to play until 5pm when accompanied by a responsible adult. (Under 11 kids more than welcome but as spectators only 😁)
🕑 We’re open from 2pm Monday to Friday and from 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Just ask behind the bar for the darts, grab a drink and enjoy a game.
🎯 Who’ll be crowned the family darts champion?
🍺 The Royal Oak, Dartford
22/07/2026
Congratulations to our World Cup sweepstake winners:
1st - Arsenal Steve £80
2nd - Kev £30
3rd - Seanny £10
Thanks to everyone who had a go!
20/07/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the World Cup.
We’d like to thank every single one of you who came through our doors over the past few weeks. You’ve helped make this a fantastic tournament here at The Royal Oak.
From the opening game right through to the semi-final, we’ve had brilliant crowds, great banter, plenty of laughs, and, most importantly, a safe and friendly atmosphere that we’re really proud of. Whether you came for one game or every game, thank you for being part of it.
Thanks again for making this World Cup one to remember. We couldn’t have done it without you. 🍻⚽❤️
17/07/2026
⚽ No football tonight… which means it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a relaxed summer evening at The Royal Oak.
The garden’s awaiting you, the jukebox will be playing, the drinks will be flowing, and there’s no need to rush anywhere.
Fancy some proper comfort food? Treat yourself to delicious pie, mash & liquor from our food stall.
Not your thing? No problem – there’s also fresh seafood and hot dogs on the menu.
If you’re popping in this afternoon, our freshly made rolls are ready too:
🥪 Cheese & Tomato
🥪 Ham, Cucumber & Tomato
🥪 Roast Beef
Whether you’re after a quiet pint, a bite to eat, or just somewhere to unwind in the sunshine, we’d love to see you.
🍺 Good beer. Good food. Great company. See you at The Royal Oak.
14/07/2026
🏴 ENGLAND v ARGENTINA — WEDNESDAY 8PM 🇦🇷
All tables are now reserved, but we currently still have standing room available in the pub.
Please come down early, find yourself a perch and get settled — once we reach capacity, entry cannot be guaranteed near kick-off.
Our resident pie and mash stall will also be open in the garden, serving:
🥧 Pie & mash
🦐 Fresh seafood
🌭 Cracking hot dogs
Free entry. Great atmosphere. Come on England! 🏴
13/07/2026
🏴 ENGLAND v ARGENTINA 🇦🇷
🏆 WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL
📅 Wednesday | 8pm
📍 The Royal Oak
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
This is the big one!
We’ve got loads of standing room in the garden once the tables are full — and you’ll still have a great view of the screen.
Our resident pie & mash stall will also be in the garden, serving:
🥧 Pie & mash
🦐 Fresh seafood
🌭 Cracking hot dogs
Come down early, find yourself a perch, grab some food and a drink, and let’s get the job done against Argentina!
Good beer. Good people. Come on England!
12/07/2026
What a night!!
06/07/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last night for England.
What a brilliant night with great locals, a great atmosphere and no nonsense — exactly what the Royal Oak is all about.
Shall we do it again Saturday?
Oh go on then… 😀⚽
05/07/2026
⚽ England tonight at The Royal Oak ⚽
Just a heads-up — tonight’s England showing is for regulars and invited guests only.
The door will be managed from 10:30pm and entry will be limited.
Thanks for understanding — we’re keeping it safe, sensible and enjoyable for everyone.
Address
57 Spital Street
London
DA1 2DX
From Spital Street in London, you can reach this pub and gastropub by taking the public transport. Take the Jubilee line towards Stratford and get off at North Greenwich station, then transfer to bus 132 towards Bromley North Station and get off at the Bull Lane stop. The pub is a short walk from there.
Alternatively, if driving or parking is preferred, take the A2 towards Dartford and take exit 2 towards Rochester. Continue onto East Hill/A226, then turn left onto Hawley Road/B2174. Turn right onto High Street/B2175, then right again onto Hythe Street. The pub is located on your left-hand side and there is parking available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
2pm - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday |
2pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
2pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
2pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
2pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10:30pm |
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What people say
The Royal Oak, Dartford is a charming traditional pub located on Spital Street that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. With a range of events and activities, there is always something exciting happening at this gastropub. Sports fans can enjoy watching live matches such as the FA Cup final and the Champions League final while enjoying a pint with friends. Music lovers can also look forward to live performances by COVER2COVER, who play classic hits from throughout the years. The pub also hosts a quiz night every Thursday for those looking for some friendly competition. The Royal Oak, Dartford truly has something for everyone, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day or to catch up with friends over drinks and entertainment.
