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The Old Mill (Village Green Restaurants (Shepherd Neame))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| 1648 - Signature |  | 1 |
| 1648 - Triple Champion |  | 1 |
| Abigale - Nailbourne | | 1 |
| Abigale - Samphire | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 4 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top |  | 4 |
| 1648 - Bee-Head | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - Britannia Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Mar 2020 (ChrisE)
Two of us came here for lunch. We were the first customers but the place soon became busy. Friendly service and great food. Not much wet trade in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Nice to see this in a Sheps pub. |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and quiet, soon got busier as expected for a warm sunny Friday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | More like what I expected. |
| 1648 - Signature | 4.40 | | I thought a cider had been pulled by mistake! Barman agreed it wasn't and shouldn't taste like that. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2015 (ChrisE)
A warm summer evening and a very pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy a couple of pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| 1648 - Bee-Head | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2014 (ChrisE)
Morning visit before the food service, so nice and quiet to enjoy a pint and sit wherever I liked.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Just a little too cold for me. |
| 1648 - Signature | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2013 (Trevor)
Quite busy both outside and inside on this fine day. The OAP meal and service were good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Fine smooth dark ale |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - Britannia Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
02 Jul 2013 (Trevor)
Very busy in the restaurant area when we arrived at lunchtime to try the OAP menu which was first introduced yesterday. There were some options within this and we were very pleased with our choices. The price was very good too, £8.95 for 2 courses. The service was excellent as well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - Britannia Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon and very busy indeed. I was told that the owners are in the process of purchasing the Chequers at High Halden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
| 1648 - Triple Champion | 4.00 | | Very well kept, but not to my taste. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2012 (Bob A)
Busy Thursday lunchtime diners outside got a soaking when a heavy shower passed over.Excellent customer service from the staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Sweetish copper coloured bitter in excellent condition. |
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | Good pint from a local brewery. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2012 (ChrisE)
Just after mid-day and already busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2012 (Ian)
ummmm shouldnt be here but I am. Still very popular. Shame Goachers isnt on after a promising start
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Nailbourne | 4.50 | | Probably the best pint of this I have had. Good toffee malt and some hop sting. Full bodied |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - Bee-Head | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Old Mill
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 13 |
| 8 |
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The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN25 4DZ.
Previously The Golden Ball on the A28 at Kennington at Mill Lane. Revamped and extended with old pub charm on the interior and attractive patio area at rear. Four handpumps serving local beers. Reported in November 2016 as sold by Village Green Restaurants to Shepherd Neame which takes the ownership back full circle to the pub's Golden Ball days!
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: TN25 4DZ
This pub was formally know as the The Golden Ball.