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The Black Dog (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic |  | 1 |
| Blackedge - Pike Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | | 1 |
| Kent - Black Gold | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 4 |
| Lines - Small Beer ‘Cryo Hop’ – LINE AD (Phat Firkin) |  | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Legend | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Goldilocks is Dead | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Simcoe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Slater's - Premium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Whisper - Beltie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Made North | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Feckless | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - American Amber Ale (Cascade, Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - A.D.H. ME | Not Tried | 0 |
| Springhead - Left Lion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Panama Jazz | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Steerage | Not Tried | 0 |
| 360° - Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Full Nutty Jacket | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Black Taxi to the Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beachy Head - South Downs Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Lighterman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Just time for one pint. People were discussing the amount of plastic used in crisp packets and the idea of re-inventing crisp tins came up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | 4.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Mallinsons - Simcoe | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Whisper - Beltie | 4.80 | Not Tried |
14 Apr 2018 (Wittenden)
Ah,the Black Dog on the first springlike day.I've yet to have a dull beer here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | | Dark brown pale ale. Roast notes forward. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Goldilocks is Dead | 5.30 | Not Tried |
10 Mar 2018 (Andrew)
Eclectic. Liked the Led Zep posters.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 |  | Nothing wrong with it but once you've had it at the Pottle it's never going to be as good. |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - A.D.H. ME | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Panama Jazz | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| 360° - Best | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Black Taxi to the Moon | 5.40 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2017 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - genuinely pleased to see 6 of us even if the request for “mead” was not.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | A very nice brew in tip top condition. |
| RedWillow - Feckless | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Pale Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - American Amber Ale (Cascade, Citra, Mosaic & Simcoe) | 5.60 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2017 (Wittenden)
On my way to buy onions.Popular today.No Kent Green Hop beers on yet...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackedge - Pike Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Pale chestnut.Citrus hops .Cucumber on the finish. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2017 (Wittenden)
Early afternoon on a hot Saturday.Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lines - Small Beer ‘Cryo Hop’ – LINE AD (Phat Firkin) | 3.20 | | Dry and fruity,but with a high level of turbidity. Unsure if this is the right name, as the pumpclip was difficult to read, and the website is out of Pseuds' Corner.Enamel raspingly hoppy. |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Slater's - Premium | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Made North | 3.80 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2017 (Wittenden)
Pleasantly busy on a Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Citra Sonic | 4.10 | | Oatstraw.Rich piney hops.Delicious. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Beachy Head - South Downs Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - Lighterman | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Legend | 4.60 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2017 (Wittenden)
Brief escape from the al fresco consumption of oysters outside in the High Street.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 |  | Always top notch here.Delicious, minty hops. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Steerage | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Full Nutty Jacket | 4.30 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2017 (Joe Gargery)
fabulous interior
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | |
08 Jul 2017 (Wittenden)
I needed a walk to ease my backache. Quiet on a sultry Whitstable Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | | Pale,resinous hops.Poplars.Grand stuff. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | Sorely tempted. |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Springhead - Left Lion | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Black Dog
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 9 |
| 56 |
| 24 |
| 8 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BB.
Micropub in central Whitstable in the High Street. Formerly a delicatessen called Olivias. Various problems dogged the opening date but it finally opened for business on Sunday 22nd September 2013. A very narrow building with black tiled floor and a traditional bar counter at the back with 5 unused handpumps for decoration only although are however adorned with the current pumpclips, behind which is a viewing panel into the same level cellar where the real ales and ciders are dispensed on gravity stillage. The bar walls are part tiled, part upholstered with a number of pictures hung. High level bench seats are along the full length of both side walls and are accompanied by high tables. The interior has a dark gothic feel. From the bar up one step to pass the entrance to the cellar on the way to the toilet. Currently closed long term due to Covid-19 pandemic. Seems like a change of use has taken place from a pub and without any planning permission. Currently operating as a picture gallery.
We have visited this pub 75 times, seen 177 different beers and tried 68 of them.
Postcode: CT5 1BB