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This Ancient Boro' (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale |  | 1 |
| Salopian - High Fidelity | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Smild | | 1 |
| Long Man - Sleeping Giant | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Green Hop with Bullion 2018 | | 1 |
| Wolf - Sirious Dog Star | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | | 2 |
| Hopdaemon - Session Ale | | 1 |
| Cellar Head - India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | | 1 |
| Goffs - Jouster Ale | | 1 |
| Range Ales - Hythe Green |  | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Ruby Wheat | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Ale (aka Special Coriander Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - La Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - Paradigm Shift | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Boatmen | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Village Idiot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Venture | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Double Calypso | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Cromwell Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Octoberfest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arundel - Brewhouse Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - Festivale 30 | Not Tried | 0 |
| 3 Piers - Northern Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Scary Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Scarborough - Chinook | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Blackbird Dry Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Black Swan Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Red Rock - Jilt IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Suffolk County Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Pie Factory - O.P.F. Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goffs - Black Knight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Red Poll | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Yorkshire - White Lady | Not Tried | 0 |
| Navigation - Patriot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - I'm a Talking Parrot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Heart of Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - No Space No Time | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Little Ships Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Magna | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Nov 2019 (Wittenden)
I only seem to come to this pub when I'm buying paint, as I am today.Noon on a gloomy Saturday,several in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Ruby Wheat | 4.60 | | Listed as 4.4%abv today.Dark and grainy.No cloves , as I'd half expected,but background fruit. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Magna | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Umbel Ale (aka Special Coriander Ale) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - Paradigm Shift | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Venture | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Cromwell Best Bitter | 4.40 | Not Tried |
23 Oct 2019 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I had a good chat with Ray, the guv about the attempt to reopen the Swan in Wittersham.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs - Jouster Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Range Ales - Hythe Green | 3.80 | | A green hop ale with hops grown in Hythe, Kent. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Suffolk County Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goffs - Black Knight | 5.30 | Not Tried | Very popular in here today. |
| North Yorkshire - White Lady | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - I'm a Talking Parrot | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - No Space No Time | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly busy around the bar area we decided to sit at a free table amongst the many available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Session Ale | 3.80 | | This was very good, wheat and barley yet subtly refreshing. |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | Slightly metallic which detracted from the expected flavours. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Black Swan Mild | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Scarborough - Chinook | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Red Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Red Rock - Jilt IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 May 2019 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon and fairly quiet. I had a good chat with Ray. I have not listed all the beers that were available but there were two from Cellar Head and Kirkby Lonsdale breweries.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | |
| White Horse - Village Idiot | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arundel - Brewhouse Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 3 Piers - Northern Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried |
20 May 2019 (Wittenden)
Early afternoon:unexpected brief visit.Other beers not noted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | | The more I drink this, the more I ask myself why Mild is a dying style.Delicious. |
02 Mar 2019 (Wittenden)
Saturday lunchtime:busiest I'd seen it.My carrying a paint tin (No 32), occasioned much merriment.Not all beers noted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Valley - Smild | 3.80 | | Pretty close to exceptional.Luscious dark mild:chocolate,molasses,earth. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried | Tempted,selling well. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried |
31 Jan 2019 (Wittenden)
A rare midweek,midday visit.Quite busy,given the inclement weather.Several dark 'uns being enjoyed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | Pleased to find this;fruity and austere. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Red Poll | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Navigation - Patriot | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Heart of Darkness | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Little Ships Citra | 2.40 | Not Tried |
29 Nov 2018 (Wittenden)
An infrequent weekday visit on a damp November Thursday.A few in.Not all beers listed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cellar Head - India Pale Ale | 5.00 | | Juicy, arboreal:fulfilling. |
| Vale - Black Swan Mild | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Pie Factory - O.P.F. Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried |
24 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
The local schoolchildren were on half-term holidays which meant that it was safe to wait for the 3.30pm bus, so I came in here and enjoyed a couple of pints whilst waiting for it. Fairly quiet in here this afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Sleeping Giant | 3.80 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Green Hop with Bullion 2018 | 4.00 | | |
| Wolf - Sirious Dog Star | 4.40 | | |
| Mauldons - Octoberfest | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - Festivale 30 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Plum Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Scary Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Blackbird Dry Stout | 4.00 | Not Tried | This ran out. |
27 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
Bank Holiday Monday afternoon and bustling with drinkers and a few diners. A good welcome from the guv as usual. I sat at the far end of the bar and noticed that out of all the customers at the bar (and there were a lot of them) all but one of them were drinking pints of the dark uns, I think Dosser would have been impressed. I had visited two other pubs in the town centre earlier and it was interesting to note how busy this place was compared to its competitors.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | | A dark mild in very good condition. |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | | A really enjoyable stout. |
| Salopian - High Fidelity | 5.70 | | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | Selling very well in here today. |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - La Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Boatmen | 3.90 | Not Tried | Just a taster, not for me unfortunately. |
| Rudgate - Double Calypso | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the This Ancient Boro'
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 28 |
| 15 |
 | 7 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AD.
Small pub situated in East Cross, Tenterden. In the 19th century it was known as the New Inn but later changed its name to This Ancient Boro', it was sold by Whitbread Fremlins in the late 1960s or early 1970s and became the Honeymoon Chinese Restaurant and traded as such for around 50 years. It reopened as a pub on 13 July 2018 and has a large selection of cask ales on gravity dispense from behind the bar using cooling jackets. A tapas menu was added later in summer 2018. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2020 and 2023.
We have visited this pub 32 times, seen 142 different beers and tried 49 of them.
Postcode: TN30 6AD