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King's Head (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton (formerly called Anchor Springs) - Rip Tide |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest Ale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Challenger | | 1 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale |  | 1 |
| Goddards - Wight Squirrel | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | | 1 |
| Freeminer - Bitter | | 1 |
| Greene King - XX Dark Mild | | 2 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter | | 2 |
| Hardys & Hansons (see now and use Greene King for new entries) - Olde Trip (reduced from 4.8%) |  | 1 |
| White Horse - Wayland Smithy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ripple Steam - Farmhouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Mar 2017 (Andrew)
A handful in watching music videos on a big screen. I think this pub reminds me of a French tavern in Normandy with all its dark wood and straight edges. Anyway, I like it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - XX Dark Mild | 3.00 | | Reminded me of the dark mild I used to drink in the student union in Plymouth 25 years ago. Virtually no hops and just a reedy, watery, taste. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Jan 2017 (ChrisE)
Morning and early afternoon visit for a meeting.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | A new cask on and selling very well indeed. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ripple Steam - Farmhouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2016 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime - a few in, some chatting, some watching F1. Thought I would try again as Channel Draught mentioned it - 4 ales on but rather unadventurous in the choice still.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | As hop-laden as usual. |
| Greene King - XX Dark Mild | 3.00 | | Smooth, good body for a low abv. |
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter | 4.50 | | OK but lacking in something. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
29 Jul 2016 (Jack William)
Early evening. Pleasant after the Maidens.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Barn Owl Bitter | 4.50 | | Smooth and malty. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - XX Dark Mild | 3.00 | Not Tried |
24 Jan 2016 (Jack William)
Early Sunday lunch - sprinkling of locals in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | A lovely, fresh citrus ale with a nice bite - made me long for Spring. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried |
03 Jan 2016 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime - a bar full of locals.
Change of landlord about 4 weeks ago apparently - Mark - ex regular - good luck to him.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | New barrel. |
| Hardys & Hansons (see now and use Greene King for new entries) - Olde Trip (reduced from 4.8%) | 4.30 | | Bland with little life. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2015 (Jack William)
Busy with jolly locals.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | | good condition and full bodied - a little sweet of my liking though. |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | 4.00 | | Only a taster but it seemed interesting - very dry - disappointingly I believe that the Latin name just translates to "oak leaf" que sera sera. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Dec 2014 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - busy - very festive
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlehampton (formerly called Anchor Springs) - Rip Tide | 4.10 | | A ruby coloured beer - fruity. |
| Freeminer - Bitter | 4.00 | | Pleasant enough if a little bland - hints of vanilla. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2014 (Jack William)
Not a planned visit on a four pub Canterbury crawl tonight - but finished in the Cross Keys, Oaten Hill. No entry added for that pub as it is does not serve real ale. Disappointingly it was the liveliest and busiest of my 4 with plenty of twenty somethings who seemed oblivious to this major failing in a pub. After a half of fizzy cider I had to restore my faith and the King's Head didn't disappoint: busy and lively and a choice of four ales on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest Ale | 5.00 | | Not as hoppy as expected from Harvey's but this really grew on me and I had to drag myself away. Mmm nice finish for a mid-week jaunt. |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Challenger | 4.50 | | I think it was this "green hop" - very good hoppy flavour and excellent condition. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 May 2014 (Jack William)
After work - a few in, nice welcome.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddards - Wight Squirrel | 4.30 | | Malty, good condition - nutty flavour - or is that just auto suggestion from the name? Only a blind tasting will confirm. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Wayland Smithy | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About the King's Head
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 10 |
| 24 |
| 6 |
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RY.
This is a traditional one room pub on Wincheap heading south out of the city. Central bar serves 2 areas. One has darts, bar billiards, Sky Sports on wall mounted flat screen TV and a fireplace, whilst on the other side of the bar are more tables and chairs. Hops decorate the wooden beams and bar. Four handpumps. Pumpclips behind the bar and on the wall are testament to the beers they've had on in the past but the range is far more limited of late. Bat and Trap and Darts leagues also feature.
We have visited this pub 33 times, seen 45 different beers and tried 29 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3RY