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26/10/2026
⭐️ Monday Mention ⭐️
This weeks Monday mention here at the Bear & Ragged Staff goes to Jack
Jack hasn’t been with us long he joined us only 5 weeks ago after coming to our Quiz on a Thursday asked if we had any job’s and left his details within couple days Jack was invited in for a chat now his part of the team that feels like his been here forever Jack’s picked up shifts when needed come in on days off to help the effort performance and everything is 10/10 and we are so glad he has settled in well with us.
Keep up the good work Jack looking forward to see where the future takes you in your adventure here with us and the progress you make.
Everyone needs a Jack in their team.
Well done ⭐️
26/10/2026
🧠🍻 Quiz night is back this Thursday!
Our weekly quiz is back at The Bear & Ragged Staff every Thursday from 7pm!
It’s just £3 per person to enter, with cash prizes up for grabs! 💷🏆
It’s been lovely seeing more and more of you coming along each week, and it’s getting pretty busy now, so we’d recommend booking a table in advance.
Get your team together, come down for a few drinks and see how much you really know! 🍻
Book your table here 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
See you Thursday! 😊
26/10/2026
⚽🎃 Football & Halloween at The Bear & Ragged Staff! 🎃⚽️
We’ve got plenty going on this Saturday, 31st October!
We’ll be showing all the live Premier League action throughout the day ⚽
🎃Chelsea v Man United – 12:30pm
🎃 Crystal Palace v Spurs – 5:30pm
🎃 Aston Villa v Fulham – 8pm
Then from 9pm it’s our Adults Halloween Disco! 🎃👻
Our resident DJ Ross will be on the decks, so get your costumes ready and come along for a few drinks and a dance and a chance to win our best dressed Halloween comp
Whether you’re popping in for the football or joining us for the Halloween party, we’d love to see you!
If you’re planning on coming down, why not get a table booked? https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
See you Saturday! 🎃
24/10/2026
Five Premier League games this Sunday ⚽️
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle
Hull City vs Brentford
Liverpool vs Brighton
Man Utd vs Bournemouth
Sunderland vs Leeds
Some interesting fixtures there 👀
Who’s picking up the three points?
Fancy watching the footy with a pint and a Roast, We’ll have the games on at the Bear & Ragged Staff, so pop in and join us! 🍻
Want to grab a table? Book here 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
23/10/2026
⚽️Saturday football shown here live ⚽️
We’ve got plenty of football on tomorrow, so why not pop down and watch the games with us!
⚽️ 12:30pm
Aston Villa v Man City
⚽️ 5:30pm
Chelsea v Tottenham
We’ll have the drinks ready and the football on, so grab your mates book your table and come join us for all the action https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
Kitchen open 12-9 so grab a bite to eat and relax
See you tomorrow! ⚽️
23/10/2026
It’s Friday! ☔️
It’s cold, wet and miserable out there today, but we’ve got the heating on and plenty of hot drinks to keep you warm and cosy!
If you fancy getting out of the rain and grabbing a bite to eat, we’ve got some great deals on!
🍽️ 2 mains from £16.49
🍽️ Lunch deals from £8.49
🍽️ Small plate deals
Plus plenty more to choose from!
So why not pop in, warm up and let us do the cooking for you? 😊
Book your table here 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
22/10/2026
🎅🎄 Breakfast with Santa bookings are now open! 🎄🎅
We’re excited to welcome Santa back this December for two special breakfast dates!
📅 Saturday 12th December
📅 Saturday 19th December
You can secure your places with just a £5 deposit per child.
We’ll also have an additional menu available for adults to order from, so everyone can enjoy a bite to eat too! 🍳☕
We can’t wait to see you all!
Book your table today https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
21/10/2026
Saturday 24th October
🥊WBC champion Dalton Smith finally makes his first defence, facing Alberto Puello in a high-stakes super lightweight main event this Saturday at 7pm BST.
Don't miss a second of the hard-hitting action shown live on all our screens 🥊
Kitchen open until 9pm serving bar snacks to small plates to main meals there’s something for everyone 😁
Book your table today for the best seats with the best view https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
21/10/2026
🧠 Quiz Night Tomorrow! 🍻
Looking for something to do tomorrow night? Why not come along and join us for our weekly quiz!
It’s just £3 per person to enter, with cash prizes up for grabs!
Get your friends together and come along for a fun night with a bit of friendly competition!
Can’t make it tomorrow? Don’t worry, we’re here every Thursday, so there’s always next week!
Hope to see you there! 😊
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
18/10/2026
⚽ Arsenal v Nottingham Forest today! ⚽
Kick off at 4:30pm 🍻
Why not join us for the football and grab a bite to eat while you’re here?
🍽️ Food served until 9pm
🥩 Sunday roast dinners
🍔 Main meals
🍟 Bar snacks
🍰 Puddings
Something for everyone, whether you’re coming for the football or just fancy a Sunday dinner!
Tables still available, book yours now 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
See you at the bar! 🍻⚽
17/10/2026
🎄🎅 69 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 🎅🎄
✨🎁 The countdown is officially ON, and here at the Bear & Ragged Staff, we’re prepped, excited and ready to make your festive celebrations extra special! 🥂🎉
Whether you’re planning…
🎅 A work Christmas party
🍽️ A delicious festive feast
🥂 A Christmas catch-up with friends
🎄 Or just an excuse to get everyone together!
We’ve got you covered! ❤️
📅 Our Christmas booking system is OPEN, and our friendly team is ready to help with any questions you may have!
🎁 Don’t leave it until the last minute – get your festive celebrations booked in and let us take care of the rest!
👇 BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION HERE! 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
🎄✨ Let’s make Christmas 2026 one to remember! ✨🎄
17/10/2026
We’ve got an absolutely MASSIVE Saturday lined up at The Bear & Ragged Staff here tonight 🐻
🎤 LIVE MUSIC FROM 8PM!
Our fantastic solo singer Brooke will be performing LIVE, getting the party started with some brilliant tunes! 🎶💃
🥊 THEN IT’S FIGHT NIGHT! 🥊
🇬🇧 DANIEL DUBOIS 🆚 FABIO WARDLEY 🇬🇧
Two British heavyweight warriors going head-to-head in a HUGE all-British showdown!
🍺 Cold pints
🎶 Fantastic live music
🥊 Big fight atmosphere
🔥 An unmissable Saturday night!
📣 BOOK NOW TO BAG THE BEST SEATS! Tables will be in demand, so don’t leave it too late!
👇 BOOK YOUR TABLE HERE 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
🍻 GET YOUR MATES TOGETHER AND JOIN US FOR A MASSIVE NIGHT! 🍻
16/10/2026
🔥🥊 THIS SATURDAY IS GOING TO BE HUGE! 🎤🍻
We’ve got an absolutely MASSIVE Saturday lined up at The Bear & Ragged Staff! 🐻
🎤 LIVE MUSIC FROM 8PM!
Our fantastic solo singer Brooke will be performing LIVE, getting the party started with some brilliant tunes! 🎶💃
🥊 THEN IT’S FIGHT NIGHT! 🥊
🇬🇧 DANIEL DUBOIS 🆚 FABIO WARDLEY 🇬🇧
Two British heavyweight warriors going head-to-head in a HUGE all-British showdown! 💥👊
📅 SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
🍺 Cold pints
🎶 Fantastic live music
🥊 Big fight atmosphere
🔥 An unmissable Saturday night!
📣 BOOK NOW TO BAG THE BEST SEATS! Tables will be in demand, so don’t leave it too late!
👇 BOOK YOUR TABLE HERE 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
🍻 GET YOUR MATES TOGETHER AND JOIN US FOR A MASSIVE NIGHT! 🍻
14/10/2026
BURGER + DRINK FOR JUST £9.95!
Don’t fancy cooking? Fancy a little midweek treat? Well… you heard right! 👀
Every Wednesday, 12pm–9pm, you can grab a burger AND a drink for only £9.95 at The Bear & Ragged Staff!
Perfect for a midweek catch-up, a treat after work or simply because you don’t fancy cooking! 😋
📅 Every Wednesday | 12–9pm
💷 Burger + drink £9.95
Book your table now and make Wednesday your favourite day of the week https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
13/10/2026
💃🎤 SATURDAY NIGHT STARTS HERE—BOOK NOW! 🎤💃
Join us this Saturday from 9PM for live music, dancing and nonstop good vibes! 🪩✨
🎶 BROOKE will be performing all your favourite tunes while you dance the night away! 💃🕺
📅 Book your table now: https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
Grab your friends, secure your table and get ready for an unforgettable night! Don’t miss out
11/10/2026
☀️🍻 SUNDAY FUNDAY IS HERE! 🍻☀️
The sun is shining, the Sunday roasts are cooking, and the football is on! ⚽🔥
Our wonderful kitchen team, KM Ryan and Olena, are busy cooking up delicious Sunday roasts for you all served by our bar member Jack
⚽ Today’s football LIVE on all our screens!
🏟️ Crystal Palace 🆚 Nottingham Forest – 2pm
🏟️ Hull 🆚 Everton – 2pm
🏟️ Liverpool 🆚 Man City – 4:30pm
So why not make a Sunday of it? Pop down, grab a delicious roast, enjoy a nice cold pint and settle in for an afternoon of football! 🍺⚽
Book your table here https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
10/10/2026
⚽🍻 FOOTBALL, LIVE MUSIC & GOOD TIMES! 🎸🎤
We’ve got a cracking Saturday lined up at The Bear & Ragged Staff! 🐻🍺
⚽ LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION ⚽
🔴 Arsenal 🆚 Leeds United
⏰ Kick-off 12:30pm
🔴 Manchester United 🆚 Tottenham Hotspur
⏰ Kick-off 5:30pm
🎸🎤 THEN THE PARTY REALLY STARTS! 🎶
🔥 COVER TO COVER – LIVE ON STAGE FROM 9PM! 🔥
Join us for a full day of football, great drinks, fantastic atmosphere and live music to keep you dancing into the night! 🍻💃🕺
📲 Get your mates together and book your table now! 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
⚽🍺🎶 Football by day, party by night – see you at the bar!
09/10/2026
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09/10/2026
⚽🍻 SPORT, LIVE MUSIC & GOOD TIMES! 🎶💃
🔥 TOMORROW IS SORTED! 🔥
📺 Come and watch all the games LIVE on our TVs with us! Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy a few drinks and cheer on your teams! ⚽🍻
🎸 Then stick around because we’re turning up the party with the one and only COVER TO COVER, LIVE from 9PM! 🎤🎶
💃🕺 Get your dancing shoes ready and dance the night away with us!
🍻 Great sport, great music, great atmosphere and even better company!
❤️ WHERE ELSE WOULD YOU RATHER BE?! 🙌🔥
06/10/2026
The temperature might be dropping… but things are definitely heating up in here! 😍
Our NEW Autumn Specials have landed and the feedback has been incredible! 🙌
If you haven’t tried them yet, what are you waiting for? 👀
🍁 Limited-time Autumn Specials
🤤 Packed with flavour
⭐ Already getting GREAT feedback
Don’t just take our word for it — pop in and try them for yourself!
04/10/2026
🍺⚽ SUNDAYS ARE FOR ROASTS, PINTS & FOOTBALL! ⚽🍺
Get yourself down to The Bear & Ragged Staff, Crayford this Sunday for a proper roast, a few cold ones and an afternoon of live footy! 🙌
🍽️ Sunday Roasts
🍺 Pints flowing
📺 Big screens & live sport
⚒️ West Ham Women v Chelsea Women 🔵
🔥 Man City Women v Arsenal Women 🔴
Get the roast in, get the drinks ordered and settle in for the day! 🍻⚽
Good food. Good b**r. Good football. Proper Sunday.
📍 The Bear & Ragged Staff, Crayford
👇 BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW 👇
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
03/10/2026
Today’s Sport
1:30pm → Man Utd Women v Liverpool Women
3:05pm → Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints
5:00pm → 🇭🇷 Croatia v England 🏴
6:00pm → 🏉 Wakefield Trinity v Warrington Wolves
7:45pm → 🏴 Scotland v North Macedonia
9:00pm → 🥊 Ben Whittaker v Conor Wallace
Watch it all here with us today followed by the one and only live on stage The Fifth District its sure is the place to be right here at The Bear & Ragged Staff Crayford.
03/10/2026
👨🍳 NEW FACE AT THE BEAR & RAGGED STAFF! 🐻
Meet Ryan, our new Kitchen Manager!
Ryan’s been with us for just a week, but it already feels like he’s been part of the team forever! He’s settled in brilliantly, and the fantastic feedback on his dishes just keeps rolling in.
We’re really excited to have him on board and can’t wait for you all to try more of what he’s got cooking! 🍽️
Next time you see Ryan in the pub, be sure to say hi and give him a warm Bear & Ragged Staff welcome! 🐻
01/10/2026
🎃👻 YOU ASKED… WE’RE DELIVERING! 👻🎃
KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY 🕷️🦇
✨ ONLY AT THE BEAR & RAGGED STAFF, CRAYFORD! ✨
📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ 2–5pm
🎟️ £15 per child
🎧 DJ & DISCO
🏆 Best Dressed Competition
🎉 Party Games
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🍽️ Meal & Pudding
🍬 PLUS a spooky goody bag to take home!
Get those costumes ready — it’s going to be SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃👻
🚨 BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL — spaces are limited!
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/kent/bear-and-ragged-staff/book
👨👩👧 Parents/guardians must stay with their child. Our menu will be available for adults to order from on the day.
🕸️ WHO’S JOINING US?! 🕸️
01/10/2026
🍻 LAST DAY OF HAPPY HOUR! 🍻
Today’s your final chance to enjoy our Happy Hour, so don’t miss out! 🙌
⏰ 4PM–7PM TODAY
📍 Only here at The Bear & Ragged Staff
Round up your mates and join us for one last Happy Hour! 🍹🍺
Address
2 London Road, Crayford
Dartford
DA1 4BH
Located on London Road in Dartford, this pub and restaurant is easily accessible by both public transport and car.
For those traveling by public transportation, the nearest train station is Dartford Station, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Alternatively, there are several bus stops within walking distance of the location that are serviced by local buses.
If you decide to drive, there is a car park located near the establishment that can be accessed from London Road. Additionally, there may be on-street parking available nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11:30am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11:30am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11:30am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11:30am - 10pm |
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What people say
The Bear & Ragged Staff is a must-visit pub and restaurant located in the heart of Crayford on London Road. This establishment boasts a rich heritage and is a pillar of the community, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all who visit. The expertly-kept beers, spirits, and shots are perfectly complemented by the menu of pub classics and small plates for sharing with friends and family. Whether you're looking to catch up over drinks or enjoy live sport, there's always something going on at The Bear & Ragged Staff. The personable team ensures that you're always fed and watered, making it your home away from home. Don't miss out on the hearty Sunday roast or relaxing in their beer garden - there's always a reason to come back for more!
