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The East Kent (Shepherd Neame)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shepherd Neame - Late RedGood1
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterPoor1
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Red IPAGood1
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Picture 1. The East Kent, Whitstable, Kent
Picture 2. The East Kent, Whitstable, Kent

Visits Details

30 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Completely altered since my last visit, it looks very enticing from the outside with a new look inn sign depicting the Buffs East Kent Regiment badge including the Griffin. Inside has been refurbished with polished floor boards, exposed brick work and white tiling behind the bar with the words East Kent in the lettering that was used by the local bus company of that name. The pictures that are currently on this site show the pub before refurbishment.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Red IPA4.50GoodThis reminded me of Shepherd Neame Late Red.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not TriedI did not have this but my friend was not impressed and only managed about two thirds of her pint.
29 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Still undergoing what looks like a total facelift. Bet they'll ruin the previously rather dark and unspoilt interior.
BeerABVScoreNotes
28 Mar 2015 (Andrew)
Very quiet. Nice interior with imposing bar in the middle.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70PoorGood condition but hint of vinegar. Left it.
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
06 Nov 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Brief visit. Serious darting in full swing. Had forgotten how woody and etched glassy the interior is.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Late Red4.50Good
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried

About The East Kent

The pub sign. The East Kent, Whitstable, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent-
Good2
Acceptable-
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA.

Originally a multi-roomed traditional pub in Oxford Street at the south end of the shopping area. For many years had original internal door and external window glass panels show it has a Public Bar, Saloon Bar and a self-contained Coffee Room. Extensively refurbished in 2016 and re-opened in October with a bright airy style, typical of latter-day Shepherd Neame refurbishments, that has removed many of the original internal features. 3 handpumps.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 4 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT5 1DA