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The Aviator (Shepherd Neame)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Tallyman's Special | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Jul 2020 (Archie14)
Came here as all my usual local establishments don’t open on a Wednesday evening at the moment. In the middle of a “refurbishment” and I say that loosely. This pub has change many times over the years but the latest idea is to turn the centre of the pub into an ice cream parlour!!! Complete with green plastic stools, White tiled floor and walls and a bank of milkshake blenders? Had to wait 20mins for my pint of master brew as the cask needed changing, good job the pub was empty. Dear Shepherd Neame, have you truly lost the plot on your choice of pub closures and refits?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 |  | Fresh cask served unnecessarily through a sparkler, loads of hop aroma in the head as you’d expect with the choice of dispense, then a glimmer through the pint. |
30 Oct 2013 (Archie14)
Late afternoon visit and despite this being a "Foody" pub the pub had a distinctive boozer feel to it as most were at the bar drinking but, sadly not many drink ale :(
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | Good pint' good condition. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2013 (Archie14)
Large resturant family pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Tallyman's Special | 4.50 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good once a new cask was on |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Aviator
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Queenborough, Kent, ME12 3DJ.
Ancient house significantly updated, formerly known as The Ship Inn then Lady Hamilton and once owned by Fremlins Brewery and located at Queenborough Corner. The pub has authentic uniforms, photographs and artefacts telling the story of how Sheppey was a home of the early flying pioneers such as Charles S. Rolls, the Wright brothers and the Short brothers, as well as the Eastchurch Naval Flying School and the Gordon Bennett Air Race. Large garden. 4 handpumps on bar counter. Closed in early 2024 with reason unknown.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 4 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: ME12 3DJ