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Bake & Alehouse (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter Rum |  | 1 |
| Bexley - Howbury 27 Stout |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life | | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Northdown - Bitter Seas | | 1 |
| Oakham - Endless Summer | | 1 |
| Oakham - Inferno | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA | | 2 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | | 2 |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | | 2 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - The Usual (at one time 4.1%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Green Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - DAVE | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Wheel - Space Hopper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Oct 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
Fifth visit of the outing: Busy on arrival at this tiny micropub which is situated down an alleyway running to one side of the Carlton cinema just a little after 6pm and with a good group of drinkers at the front around bench seating and with 18 seated in total throughout it is noted. Some seating in the corridor leading to the cold room afforded our party of two a pew before the next hourly train service heading to London and where it is just a 5 minutes' walk from Westgate Station. Prompt, friendly service with six real ales on to choose from and by all accounts this micropub was the inspiration for the Four Candles in Broadstairs which opened in 2013 and ran until the end of 2025 before the guvnor retired and it became Trigger’s Broom in May 2026.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | 2nd beer of this visit: A good foamy head and lasting lacing on this dark porter from brewing set up in 2009, in Hersden near Canterbury, before in 2017 moving to a rustic spot at St Nicholas Court Farm in St Nicholas at Wade, sitting on the Isle of Thanet in Kent, and the brewery taking its name from the old Wantsum Channel. A dry dark fruited first hit on this porter so-named as a nod to the old Spanish Armada and when the locals used to call those doomed, blackened enemy ships "Black Pigs" when the wreckage came bobbing up on the coastline near Deal. A maltiness rising from its British malts lending a biscuit-like foundation including Crystal malts behind its caramelized sweetness, roasted chocolate malts, and smoky malts throwing down deep notes of ash, espresso and bitter cacao. A prevailing hoppiness with dark fruits rising from its traditional Phoenix lending a crisp bitterness and British Fuggles hops behind its woody and earthy herbal notes. Wild floral flavours abounding for me along with sweet toffee. A dry roasty cocoa bitterness sliding downwards having tamed the heavy sugary weight of the grain on this Kentish porter as dark as a coal-miner's trousers. Served in very good nick with long-lasting conditioning. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 1st beer of this visit: Came with very good head staying proud as a pearly king and lasting lacing on this amber-hued traditional best bitter. With the brewing operation hatched in 2011, the very first drop splashed out of the coppers in February 2012, having given a renovated 17th-century flint barn a new lease of life at Church Farm in Litlington, East Sussex, in the shadows of the South Downs. A sharp fresh bitterness on the first hit. A hoppiness rapidly winning over from its English whole-leaf green hops immersed straight into the boiling kettle. Its Fuggles imparting a woody earthiness with a herbal bite and the Goldings behind a honeyed floral spice and elegant orchard brightness. Sweet jam, cedar woodland and toffee predominating for me with hints of sharp marmalade and bitter orange punch. Not in the least too malty here but relying on home-raised Church Farm Pale Ale Malt behind its bready and crisp biscuit base alongside a healthy dose of Aromatic Malt lending a touch of caramelised toffee, and its Malted Wheat lending a hint for me of toasted-nuts alongside a biscuity note. An appley fruitiness prevailing before the sailing down my gullet. Served in good condition. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Green Hop | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | 3.80 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
Fifth visit of the outing: My first ever visit to this, one of Thanet’s first micropubs and the inspiration behind the now demised micropub and brewhouse, the Four Candles in Broadstairs. This micropub now only shuts on Tuesdays since new management took over in the last 6 months by all accounts. A warm welcome for our early evening visit and seating to be had both inside and out on this clement day despite it being very petite on the inside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northdown - Bitter Seas | 4.20 | | Served with lasting head and lacing on this amber-coloured bitter from the local Northdown Brewery established in 2018 just inland from Margate, Kent, making it the town's first working brewery in 50 years. A dry fruited first hit from being dry-hopped with New Zealand hop varieties, Pacific Jade and Rakau behind for me flavours of stone fruit and nuts. A hoppy fruitiness rising from its Northdown and Fuggles hops in the mix from the start of the brew lending earthy and herbal hints. A distant maltiness rising lending light toffee infusions from its speciality malts such as Chestnut & Caramel Malts also behind its deep caramel sweetness to balance out the heavy bittering hops, and alongside its traditional British pale base malt such as Maris Otter aiding a bitter-sweet flavouring. A dry hoppiness sailing out with a fruited wave or two. Served in very good nick. |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Wheel - Space Hopper | 6.50 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2023 (Dosser)
Lunchtime drink. 6 beers on and one coming soon. Such a pity this fine micro only opens at weekends.All beers £3.30 to £3.50.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | | Lovely chocolatey pint. |
09 Jun 2022 (Dosser)
Pub opened especially for our camra committee meeting. Have heard many arent happy this micro is closed all week. 4 beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | | Superb pint |
09 Jan 2022 (Dosser)
Apparently this micropub is only open at weekends but they still managed to be serving 6 ales on a cold Sunday afternoon to a packed pub.£3 to £3.40 a pint so offering great value. Lots of takeaways available to get you through the week!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | | £3.40 and in great nick. |
12 Mar 2020 (Jack William)
9 of us on our “2nd Thursday of the month” outing descend on one of our favourite venues. Excellent choice of beers, good banter with the regulars.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | Sparkling |
| Bexley - Howbury 27 Stout | 5.20 | | Smooth, rich body, superb. |
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | | Good, rounded flavour - just slightly hazy. |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Oatmeal Stout | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Oct 2019 (Dosser)
8 beers on, though most low strength beers
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter Rum | 5.00 | | Good but a little flat |
08 Aug 2019 (Jack William)
Lunchtime visit with my bus-pass cronies. Excellent choice so we stayed for the session. Newish owners of the Hovelling Boat were there - we promised to visit soon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Endless Summer | 3.40 | | Superb dry, crisp pale beer - loads of flavour for a low ABV. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | | Gorgeous. |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - DAVE | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2019 (Dosser)
Windy Westgate on a Tuesday afternoon. Interesting to see the poty selling old speckled hen.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | Superb pint and temperature |
14 Jun 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Not long after opening time and already a few in, we sat outside and made the most of a warm sunny afternoon, sadly lacking of late. A good selection of beers on today, could've stayed much longer...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life | 3.90 | | Not an fan of Goody Ales but this was excellent, bitter citrus and hoppy flavours lingered throught. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | 4.30 | | Refreshing malty amber ale |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - The Usual (at one time 4.1%) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Bake & Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 52 |
| 42 |
 | 7 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8RE.
Another of the new generation of Micropubs. This single storey building is situated close to Westgate-on-Sea railway station in an alleyway between the Carlton Cinema and Coral's bookmakers. The pub has an almost complete collection of Good Beer Guides from 1975 onwards. A mixture of breweriana and kitchenalia adorn the walls and lampshades are made from upside-down colanders. Usually 4 real ales on sale served from a cooled cellar room in the corner which has a viewing window. 2014 Thanet CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year. Changed hands in May 2016 as the original owners Pete and Gwyneth retired from the business. Local CAMRA branch Micropub of the Year 2019 and 2020 and overall local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019 and 2020 too.
We have visited this pub 61 times, seen 127 different beers and tried 80 of them.
Postcode: CT8 8RE