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The Famous Ship Inn (formerly The Ship Inn) (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing - Amber |  | 1 |
| Amazing - Cotter VC | | 1 |
| Amazing - Cotter VC |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 5 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | | 1 |
| Otter - Bitter | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Old Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Jun 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- this where the drinkers are today. A fancy makeover but I feel it has lost some of its charm in the process.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Disappointing. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried |
04 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Intending to pay a visit only to find it closed with renovation work in progress. Looks like the whole pub is being gutted, pity as I'll miss the sticky carpets and flies!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
16 Jun 2023 (Jack William)
Definitely open.mid afternoon visit - has been taken over recently apparently. No food but 3 ales on. The rooftop terrace was full with drinkers enjoying the sun shine and the sea view
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
A stop for lunch, the front bar was full and the restaurant looked very busy, so we opted for the public bar at the rear and enjoyed some beers and a light lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | |
07 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
A long overdue visit to this splendid pub. We were informed that the pub's brewery is no longer in use.
I have only listed the beer that I drank, others as already listed by Magnus.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | |
07 Feb 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon to early evening visit, another cracking boozer that hasn't changed a bit. Fairly busy with a mix of all ages enjoying a good beer or three.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | 4.20 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Evening visit for a CAMRA meeting. I was pleased to see that this pub is brewing again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Amazing - Cotter VC | 3.80 | | |
| Amazing - Amber | 4.80 | | Pale in colour. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon and both bars were quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2016 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I had a good chat with Stuart.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing - Cotter VC | 3.90 | | A good traditional bitter. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
07 Nov 2016 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a good chat with Stuart and some friends that I met in the front bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Famous Ship Inn (formerly The Ship Inn)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 11 |
| 18 |
| 3 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Sandgate, Kent, CT20 3AH.
Located in Sandgate High Street, the back bar of the pub was formerly known as The Sebastopol. One time home of the Amazing Brewery, which now longer operates. Allegedly closed having gone into administration in late spring 2023. Re-opened now with new operator in late 2023.
We have visited this pub 30 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: CT20 3AH