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The Pilot (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Romney Marsh - B17 Sleepytime GirlExceptional1
Rudgate - Ruby MildExcellent2
Romney Marsh - Pilot AleGood1
Ringwood - BoondoggleGood1
Black Sheep - Best BitterGood1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood2
Adnams - BroadsideGood1
Romney Marsh - American Pale AleGood1
Hook Norton - Old HookyNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Banks's - MildNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Pilot, Dungeness, Kent
Picture 2. The Pilot, Dungeness, Kent

Visits Details

25 May 2022 (Jack William)
Cycled here for lunchtime. Despite the grim surroundings and a rather blustery day the pub was thriving. I have only been here once before, many years ago. It has definitely gone up-market, very food oriented but a good vibe nonetheless. I stoked up with a “medium” (but substantial) skate and chips for my 40 mile return trip. Also an excellent APA from Romney on at 5.0%, B17 Sleepytime Gal - named after a WWII Flying Fortress - part of which is displayed outside.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - B17 Sleepytime Girl5.00ExceptionalGorgeous APA
Romney Marsh - Pilot Ale4.80GoodGood, malty trad bitter with plenty of body.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
11 Dec 2021 (Wittenden)
Late lunchtime after a pebbly dog walk on a still December Saturday.We'd come for fish 'n'chips.Friendly, efficient service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale5.00GoodAmber.Biscuity malt.Arboreal.Badged as B17.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Romney Marsh - Pilot Ale4.80Not Tried
02 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
A sunny Saturday lunchtime and like a licensed fish and chip restaurant.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Good
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
31 Mar 2018 (Trevor)
Arrived at noon and the place was already very busy and stayed that way throughout our visit. We enjoyed our cod and chips and had pleasant service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Broadside4.70GoodTasty and in good condition
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
07 Sep 2014 (ChrisE)
Two of us were travelling in a preserved London Transport RF bus from New Romney to Dungeness and back when we had a word with the conductor and driver to see if we could be dropped off at the Pilot and picked up 30 minutes later on their way back. This was agreed, and as they are all dedicated Harvey's drinkers they were quite envious when we told them how good the Harvey's was in the pub. The pub itself was like a huge fish and chips café with beer, but it does retain some nice original features such as Ringing the Bull although it would have been impossible to play with a family (including small baby) sitting at a table in front of the bull.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodGood, a pity that we only had time for one.
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Hook Norton - Old Hooky4.60Not Tried
01 Sep 2014 (Trevor)
Busy with lunchtime eaters for our visit with 2 grandchildren who, like us, enjoyed their fish and chip meal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Good
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
16 Aug 2014 (Trevor)
We went with my granddaughter for a fish and chip meal - the pub speciality - at just after noon when the place was busy. About 10 minutes later the place was packed. Our meal was fine.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ringwood - Boondoggle4.20Good
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
08 Sep 2013 (Alenomore)
14:30 visit. Came here via a classic bus and the RH&D Light Railway, as part of their annual bus rally. First visit and busy as ever with diners on what was a really pleasant day out all round. The steam railway ride was pure nostalgia too.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Banks's - Mild3.50Not Tried
02 Aug 2013 (Trevor)
We arrived at 12:30 and the place was already busy and by the time we left after a very satisfying fish and chips around an hour later there was not a seat to be had in the place. Pleasant and helpful service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40ExcellentRich nutty flavoured.
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
27 Jul 2012 (Andrew)
Had the day off so we visited the marsh. Misty day but roasting. Got to the pub at 12:30 and it was already busy with mainly elderly customers and the occasional baby. On the stereo, and just audible over the general murmur, was ACDC's Back in Black. Must come here more often.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40GoodRoasted malt and quite rich
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried

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About The Pilot

The pub sign. The Pilot, Dungeness, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent5
Good12
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Dungeness, Kent, TN29 9NJ.

Situated right next to the sea in Battery Road, on the shingle headland that is Dungeness. This pub is renowned for its fish and chips.

We have visited this pub 18 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 11 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN29 9NJ