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The Padwell Arms (Free House)

We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Cottage - AphroditeExceptional1
Hopdaemon - IncubusExceptional1
Hopdaemon - LeviathanExceptional1
Brentwood - Chestnut StoutExceptional1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESBExceptional1
Cottage - TrafalgarExceptional1
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPAExceptional1
Hopdaemon - Golden BraidExcellent1
Cottage - AC AceExcellent1
Cottage - BoundaryExcellent1
Larkins - PorterExcellent1
Nelson - Green HornExcellent1
Brentwood - Spooky MoonExcellent1
Tonbridge - Ebony MoonExcellent2
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good LifeExcellent1
Brentwood - GoldExcellent2
Hogs Back - Surrey NirvanaExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2013)Excellent1
Larkins - TraditionalGood3
Cottage - Wessex RedGood1
Hogs Back - HBBGood1
Tonbridge - Golden BraunGood1
Cottage - DuchessNot Tried0
Brentwood - BestNot Tried0
Larkins - Grumpy GitNot Tried0
Tonbridge - TraditionalNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark PorterNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Not Tried0
Nelson - Powder MonkeyNot Tried0
Tonbridge - CoppernobNot Tried0
Tonbridge - RusticNot Tried0
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good HarvestNot Tried0
Tonbridge - Capel Pale AleNot Tried0
Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden AleNot Tried0
Mad Cat - Auburn Copper Ale (previously Meaney's Auburn Copper Ale)Not Tried0
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)Not Tried0
Mad Cat - Autumn MoonNot Tried0
Spencer's - Green Hop GoldNot Tried0
Tonbridge - Alsace GoldNot Tried0

Visits Details

20 Feb 2015 (Tobes)
Was told it was shut by someone out side, but the landlord came out and told me to come in as long as I was quick as they were closing at 4pm to set up for a big function.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cottage - Aphrodite3.80Exceptional
Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana4.00Excellent
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Cottage - Duchess4.20Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Not Tried
Larkins - Grumpy Git4.20Not TriedHouse beer
30 Nov 2013 (Tobes)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Larkins - Porter5.20Excellent
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life3.90Excellent
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Traditional3.60Not Tried
Tonbridge - Alsace Gold4.00Not Tried
22 Nov 2013 (Tobes)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Larkins - Traditional3.40Good
Cottage - Wessex Red4.00Good
Hogs Back - HBB3.70Not Tried
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Traditional3.60Not Tried
08 Nov 2013 (Tobes)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cottage - AC Ace4.00Excellent
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Hogs Back - HBB3.70Not Tried
Tonbridge - Capel Pale Ale4.50Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life3.90Not Tried
Tonbridge - Alsace Gold4.00Not Tried
25 Oct 2013 (Tobes)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2013)4.80Excellent
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Rustic4.00Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Harvest3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Capel Pale Ale4.50Not Tried
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)4.20Not Tried
18 Oct 2013 (Tobes)
Popped in for a quick one on the way home from work with colleagues, a nice surprise to find the current owners first beer festival. Ales in great condition & very friendly staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cottage - Trafalgar4.10ExceptionalLoved it
Nelson - Green Horn4.00Excellent
Hogs Back - HBB3.70Good
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter5.60Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Not Tried
Nelson - Powder Monkey4.40Not Tried
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Rustic4.00Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Harvest3.80Not TriedFriend really rated this.
Tonbridge - Capel Pale Ale4.50Not Tried
Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden Ale4.20Not Tried
Mad Cat - Auburn Copper Ale (previously Meaney's Auburn Copper Ale)4.20Not Tried
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)4.20Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life3.90Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2013)4.80Not Tried
Mad Cat - Autumn Moon4.00Not Tried
Spencer's - Green Hop Gold3.90Not Tried
02 Aug 2013 (Tobes)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cottage - Boundary4.00Excellent
Tonbridge - Golden Braun3.20Good
Larkins - Traditional3.40Not Tried
Tonbridge - Traditional3.60Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life3.90Not Tried
04 Oct 2011 (Sessionstar)
Fabulous Ploughmans. Best I have had in many a year. Worth it just for that. But the beer is of an equally high standard
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Leviathan6.00ExceptionalLast one before the driver arrived. I took one home for the evening too ! STUNNING
Brentwood - Chestnut Stout3.90ExceptionalI hope that this is not just a seasonal brew. It is so smooth and silky
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50ExceptionalWhat joy! One of may favorite bottled brews on draught !
Hopdaemon - Golden Braid3.70ExcellentSimply stunning pint.
Brentwood - Spooky Moon3.80ExcellentIt is beer that makes pubs. If only all Landlords realised what they know at the Padwell. Good beer= lots of customers
25 Aug 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
This was the mystery destination for the Thursday evening mild drinkers who arrived by Maltese bus.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon4.20ExcellentThis sample is probably the best I have had yet, more smooth and well rounded with a sweeter malt profile making it more like a "mild porter". My score 16/20.
Larkins - Traditional3.40GoodGood bitterness despite not being particularly hoppy. Fairly dry finish. A little hazy. My score 15/20 with B for quality.
Brentwood - Gold4.30GoodWell balanced golden ale with slightly more biscuity malt then hop. My score 15/20.
25 Aug 2011 (Sessionstar)
I have been to this pub several times over the last nine years. The recent transformation, not only in the decoration but also the staff augurs very well indeed for the future. There was an excellent crowd including a mild ale drinking society who had come by vintage coach. Lovely bunch of people, great warm and friendly atmosphere and a fantastic beer or two. The food was very good and modestly priced. It is great to see a pub being resurrected ! Well done to the Landlady , Maria !
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00ExceptionalGreat malty depth, superb colour and lovely kick of hops on the nose and the taste buds. A simply stunning pint served perfectly
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB5.50ExceptionalIt was time for the last one before the taxi picked us up. I could not believe the selection of bottled beers on offer to supplement the drafts ! Served with a bottle glass and not chilled to death! Apparently the landlady is taking advice from a couple of local CAMRA chaps. It shows !
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon4.20ExcellentIm not a regular mild drinker but I love my porter. This neither. It is a half way house , but it is delicious. Big and malty with some chocolate malt flavours and a good hoppy bitterness. personally id have given it top marks if it had a little more body but this is my personal opinion. Great to see a dark beer on that is not guiness too !
Brentwood - Gold4.30ExcellentI think I fell in love with the Padwell at this point. A truly stunning bitter, a great dark mild and now a seriously good golden ale. This was bright and slightly citrus flavoured. Good hop[s and a some light malts. £2.60 a pint !!! It was like being back in the 90-s !
Larkins - Traditional3.40AcceptableThis did not stand up to the other beers. It was just ordinary in comparison, totally outshone. I spoke to one of the regulars and he told me that this was the only beer that the new management had kept on following protests from the regulars when it was dropped. I hope the newbies manage to re-educate the locals, they are making a damned good effort !
Hopdaemon - Golden Braid3.70Not Tried
Hogs Back - HBB3.70Not Tried
Brentwood - Best4.20Not Tried

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About The Padwell Arms

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional10
Excellent17
Good9
Acceptable1
Poor-

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The pub is found in Seal, Kent, TN15 0LQ.

A traditional looking pub in a potential sun trap among orchards in the Stone Street area of Seal. In October 2019 permission given to demolish - reported spring 2021 demolition has taken place.

We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 41 different beers and tried 25 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN15 0LQ