Tartar Frigate (Thorley Taverns)
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07 Aug 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit sandwiched between two to The Chapel. Don't think I have been in here before as in days of yore (after Cobb's) it was uninspirational for ales. A visit in homage to that famous local occasional imbiber here - Edward Heath "Man of Principle"!
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | In good condition and flavoursome full bodiedness |
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
13 Jul 2012 (Blair)
Pub was busy as it always seems to be and there was an acoustic duo playing.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | In top condition. |
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
04 Jul 2012 (Blair)
Second try at finding an interesting pint of ale in Broadstairs. Decent enough selection but nothing that imaginative. There seems to be some sort of celtic jam night here on a wednesday, it was brilliant.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | A good pint of one of Gadds' lesser beers. |
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Ripple Steam - Classic IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
13 May 2012 (Blair)
Usual Sunday evening vibe.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Solid malty bitter. |
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
02 Apr 2012 (Blair)
Songwriter's Den apparently and there was a lot of people in to come and support it.
Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | | Actually a really good beer for 3.4%. |
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
01 Apr 2012 (Blair)
Friend of a friend was playing here so we dropped in for a couple of pints. Good few people in as well as a good 20 or so foreign students, made for a good atmosphere.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | | Decent pint of seasider. |
Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Good malty ale. |
16 Mar 2012 (Blair)
Absolutely heaving with barely even enough room to stand. Only stayed for the one before we tried to find somewhere a little less cramped.
Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | | Decent, very malty bitter. |
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
10 Mar 2012 (Blair)
A friend of mine is moving to Helsinki so a farewell party was in order, this was the first port of call. The pub was already fairly busy so with all 15 or so of us it was fairly cramped. They've finally changed up their beer line-up, good news.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | | I'd been meaning to try this ever since Courage were taken over, actually pretty good. |
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
22 Jan 2012 (Blair)
Piano sessions, felt like drinking in a 1920's speakeasy only without the suits and cigars. I always think this pub is full of potential, if they changed the ale up a bit it'd be a good start. Barmaid didn't appreciate my attempt at a joke, "Glenmorangie on the rocks with no ice please" she just stared daggers at me until I left...
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Sweet and fruity, pretty good. |
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
12 Nov 2011 (Blair)
Had recently finished a massive bike ride so was practically falling asleep at the bar. This is a lovely pub, bit of tweaking and it'd probably be my local.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Sweet and a bit hoppy. There's a great beer here somewhere, tone down the sweetness and up the hops and it'd be fantastic. |
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
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