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The Mermaid Inn (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Green Hop Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 9 |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Two Hoots | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
19 Sep 2026 (Jack William)
Saturday lunchtime - midway point (and pint) on a loop walk from Bridge. Only one other family group in and the landlady told us she was leaving in a couple of weeks. Sheps have found new rookie tenants apparently. “Good luck to them” she said.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
14 Mar 2026 (Andrew)
Pub number six on the tour. The bus dropped us on at the top of the hill so it was a 10 minute walk to the pub. A handful of others in. And then we walked back up the hill to the bus stop. It's a lovely village to walk through.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
29 Jan 2023 (Andrew)
Fairly busy with locals, walkers and families.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good condition and very drinkable |
14 Oct 2020 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - a circular walk from Bridge and I timed it perfectly to arrive at noon. Four of us for drinks only but we got a very nice welcome and pleasant service. The pub feels more spacious these days and I noticed that the patio area to the side now has a selection of blankets - so an al fresco pint in cool weather can be had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Only ale on - well kept. |
14 Sep 2019 (Andrew)
Ah the Mermaid. We sat in the garden and enjoyed pretending it was 13 years ago by recreating our Kings of Rock n Roll photo.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
30 Jun 2017 (Jack William)
Long walk from Bridge Andrew? I stopped here en-route from Canterbury to Coldred - 6 miles down 7 to go.
Lunchtime - half a dozen diners but my dog and I had the "public" bar to ourselves.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Two Hoots | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 May 2017 (Andrew)
After a long walk from Bridge we were pleased to see the pub was open. We sat in the garden with Isabel's friend but soon had to go as they were getting bored.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Excellent condition and very refreshing. |
22 Oct 2016 (Jack William)
Moderately busy for Saturday night, pleasant welcome from the landlady.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Green Hop Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) | 4.20 | | A bit on the sweet side. |
15 Oct 2016 (Andrew)
We walked from Bridge over fields, past hop poles and honking geese. The pub was empty at 4:30 but it was nice and warm. Jane, Isabel and I sat in the window and Isabel talked about Christmas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Brewed by masters? |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
07 May 2016 (Andrew)
We walked over from Bridge across the fields. Very bucolic. The pub wasn't too busy and we sat by the window overlooking the allotments.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Nice |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Mermaid Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | 3 |
| 11 |
| 4 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Bishopsbourne, Kent, CT4 5HX.
The pub was built in 1861 as a tap house for estate workers. It was originally known as the Lion’s Head until it was bought, along with the Bourne Park estate, by industrialist Sir John Prestige in the 1920s. The name was changed to The Mermaid Inn because a mermaid features on Sir John’s coat of arms. The pub was extended in 1968. Small pub with 2 rooms served by the same bar allowing occupants of both rooms to see each other. The pub has a friendly feel to it and also a pretty garden at the rear.
We have visited this pub 16 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: CT4 5HX