80 Church Street

Burham

https://whatpub.com/golden-eagle

Above photo from http://www.burhamvillage.com

The "Golden Eagle" was built about 120 years ago and was originally known as The "First And Last." The pub, which commands breathtaking views across the Medway Valley towards West Malling and Tonbridge, was owned by Whitbread until 1977 after which it became the "Tudor Rose." It is owned in its current guise as The "Golden Eagle" by John and Kathy Maynard who took over in 2004 from Vince Forde, who retired after 18 years at the helm. However, chefs Margaret and Ian, creators of the pubs popular Malaysian menu and with over 25 years experience between them, are retained so customers can continue to enjoy the delicious oriental cuisine which has made this establishment a local favourite.

The "Golden Eagle" prides itself on its quality food and service and is mentioned in the Egon Ronay Guide and the AA Good Pub Guide. It has continually won Environmental Health awards from 1988 to the present day.

The pub is now closed and was on the market in July 2013 for an extension and conversion to four houses on the edge of the village.

Above images showing the proposed plans for the conversion.

Project 2014 has been started to try and identify all the pubs that are and have ever been open in Kent. I have just added this pub to that list but your help is definitely needed regarding it's history.

As the information is found or sent to me, including photographs, it will be shown here.

Thanks for your co-operation.

LICENSEE LIST

???? Eddie 1980s

BLACKWELL Chris & Chiu ????

FORDE Vince 1986-2004

MAYNARD John & Kathy 2001+