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The Pheasant (Marston's Inns and Taverns)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - BitterExcellent2
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)Excellent1
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)Good1
Marston's - PedigreeGood6
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)Good5
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)Not Tried0
Picture 1. The Pheasant, Ashford, Kent
Picture 2. The Pheasant, Ashford, Kent
Jason Jones

Visits Details

01 Sep 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy with mostly younger folk, the two bar staff struggled to cope hence extended waiting time at the bar. I was impressed with the beer range on offer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Pedigree4.50ExcellentSpoilt for choice I opted for this, luckily it was in excellent condition.
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80Not Tried
09 Jun 2018 (Magnus Greel)
I fancied a poor choice of national bland beers and I wasn't disappointed, George has been his usual Generous self with the beer range on this busy mid Saturday evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Pedigree4.50GoodAcidic twang detracted from the usual flavours.
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin)4.50GoodRich plummy chewy and syrupy ale
17 Mar 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and busy mainly with drinkers, some accompanied by a few boisterous children who luckily departed not long after our arrival. Usual unexciting beer range on offer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Excellent
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10ExcellentSpot on condition and temperature, subtle flavours coming through eventually.
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80Excellent
20 Jan 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and very busy just a couple of tables free so we grabbed one in the lounge area alongside the entrance.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80ExcellentCrisp clear with a slight vanilla aftertaste.
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter3.40GoodNice hoppy bitter bite to this, missed 4* as served rather cold.
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)4.60Not Tried
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Late evening and very busy with both drinkers and diners. We managed to find a free table by the window. Disappointing beer range here tonight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80PoorFlat cold and tasteless. Hopefully not the start of a continuing trend here.
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
29 Aug 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and fairly quiet, a couple of groups dining and a few outside enjoying a balmy humid evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter3.40ExcellentAt last, something different and in top form too.
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80Not Tried
16 Aug 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and fairly busy by the bar, we had our pick of tables so opted for one by a welcome open window on a warm sunny evening. Since last year's refurb Marston's seem to have given up on offering customers a wider choice of beers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Pedigree4.50ExcellentExcellent condition compared to my last visit. The first pint didn't touch the sides!
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)4.60Not Tried
05 Aug 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and fairly busy with drinkers and diners, a fair amount of tables reserved for later groups. The exciting beer range tonight caught me by surprise I must admit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80GoodIn as good condition as expected however not eyebrow raising.
Marston's - Pedigree4.50AcceptableTired and lacklustre, lacking it's usual liveliness.
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)4.60Not Tried
20 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit to this family friendly pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80Excellent
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)4.60Not Tried
19 Jul 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Pleasant Pheasant mid week evening visit, fairly quiet as expected with a few, including us, dining. I haven't seen the full beer range or new ones on offer for a while now.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Pedigree4.50Good
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cocker Hoop (aka September Ale)4.60Not Tried
Banks's - Amber (was Amber Bitter)3.80Not Tried

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About The Pheasant

The pub sign. The Pheasant, Ashford, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent39
Good71
Acceptable24
Poor5

Website.

The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QH.

Between the new Trinity housing estate and the Eureka Business Park. Largish multi-area pub. Patio to the side for better weather and smokers. Curved bar has six handpumps serving beer from the Marston's estate. Pictures of old Ashford on the walls. It advertises a monthly special also from the Marston's range.

We have visited this pub 112 times, seen 46 different beers and tried 37 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN25 4QH