Lunchtime and it was roasting. The little patio area at the rear of the pub was very nice with lots of pot plants. The interior of the pub is really nice. The kind of pub to find yourself in of a dark evening.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Not Tried
04 Jun 2005 (Andrew)
It was very busy for late on a Saturday night but I think that was because it was someone's birthday.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
A bit tired
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Reminded me of cheap washing up liquid
15 May 2005 (Andrew)
Warm friendly and with lots of books
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
Brown bitter. Can't say much more about it than that
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Not Tried
05 Mar 2005 (Andrew)
This pub is beginning to grow on me. It was friendly and warm and the books on the ledge around the wall make it feel very informal
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
Quite hoppy and, compared with the last visit, quite drinkable
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Not Tried
15 Jan 2005 (Andrew)
Quite busy for a Saturday afternoon I thought but then it did have a big real fire in one room and the final scores on the TV in the next.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
A slightly watery weak pint of mildly bitter water
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
A rubbish beer servered badly about sums this one up
15 Jan 2005 (Cam)
After a couple of JHBs from Canterbury Beer shop and half a forgettable London Pride from the Anchor in Wingham.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
A bit off - wouldn't have wanted more than a half!
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Undrinkable. Left it after one sip. Makes me wonder how this beer ever came second best in the Champion Beer of Britain.
02 Oct 2004 (Andrew)
On a cold night and after a hot curry it was good to sit down in a cosy pub and that's exactly what this is. It reminded me of a classy pub from a Dickens novel - plenty of dark mahogany and deep red upholstery.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood
3.70
Nothing special. Not my favourite beer at the best of times but if the choice is between it and GK-IPA it wins
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)
3.40
Not Tried
About The Red Lion Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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6
1
The pub is found in Wingham, Kent, CT3 1BB.
Large old coaching house in Canterbury Road. Situated on the corner of the road (visit Wingham and you'll see what this means). Had past fame as it was used in some of the filming of the Pressburger & Powell 1944 film A Canterbury Tale where it was designated as The Hand of Glory.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 2 different beers and tried both.