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The Honest Miller (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| G2 - Otava IPA | | 1 |
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Two Hoots | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut |  | 1 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Musket - Trigger | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | | 3 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Eagle IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Dec 2019 (Trevor)
In need of lunchtime sustenance my wife and I dropped in and had very good fish and chips served by the landlord who told us he had been there a year. There were a number of people eating in the restaurant area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Eagle IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried |
03 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Tuesday lunchtime.
Three tables of eaters. Just me at the bar.
Sky sports news blaring out in the middle area (where no one was sitting). Piped music competing from behind the bar.
Served pleasantly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt's (see also Joseph Holt) - Two Hoots | 4.20 | | Bit hazy. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | 3.60 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2016 (ChrisE)
Early evening and fairly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | | In top condition. |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | 3.60 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2016 (Trevor)
Very few in during our lunchtime meal which was very tasty, as usual - but no OAP option. Pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | A refreshing ale |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2015 (Trevor)
Fairly quiet for our Monday lunchtime visit when we had a tasty meal and pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2015 (Andrew)
Came for my dad's birthday. Not been here for years but looked the same even though the landlord had changed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Sep 2015 (Trevor)
Only ones in when we arrived quite early for lunch but by the time we left there more tables occupied in the restaurant area. Another very tasty meal with pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried | Unavailable |
16 Sep 2015 (Trevor)
We had heard that this pub was under new management again and thought we ought to try it out. We arrived fairly early for lunch and were the only ones in for half an hour or so but by the time we left an hour or so later there were a number of tables occupied. We had a good meal especially so as main course meals were half price for OAPs; sweets were good too at full price. All food was prepared by the landlord chef with whom we had a friendly chat before we left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried | Unavailable |
18 Mar 2015 (Trevor)
The pub has been under new management since last November and this was our first visit for a year. There were a few in during our lunchtime when we had a tasty meal in a friendly environment.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 - Otava IPA | 4.40 | | The landlord said this was a beer from a new microbrewery in Brunswick Road ,Ashford. A light coloured ale with some flavour. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Feb 2014 (Trevor)
Haven't visited for almost 2 years. Perhaps being a Monday, it was very quiet as we were the only lunchtime visitors whilst we were there. There were new owners who had taken over about 4 months ago. We had a tasty meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Not available today |
About The Honest Miller
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 45 |
| 29 |
| 7 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Brook, Kent, TN25 5PG.
Allegedly built in 1609 this is an ancient house located in The Street. In 1804, the house was given the title the "Honest Miller", the significance of which dates back to the Saxons when a miller cheated the Romans by giving them a short measure. His ears were cut off as a penance and warning to others. After this millers not wishing to fall into the same category as their luckless and earless colleague hung a sign stating they were "Honest Millers". The pub has had many owners over the years. Re-opened in July 2024 after a period of 4 years or so of closure and changing ownership. Early signs are that it might not be selling cask ales.
We have visited this pub 86 times, seen 36 different beers and tried 28 of them.
Postcode: TN25 5PG