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This pub has changed substantially and we are now adding visits to its new page, the Timber Batts @ The Compasses
The Compasses Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bootleg - Urban Fox |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Andrew
Visits Details
07 Mar 2015 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon - good cycle out from Canterbury - disappointingly only Master Brew on - with two pump clips showing "coming soon".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
31 May 2014 (Jack William)
Early afternoon - eaters had all departed - swift half on my way past (by cycle). Nice to see a guest ale on, I thought this was a solid Sheps pub now.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleg - Urban Fox | 4.20 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
29 May 2014 (Andrew)
It was very quiet in the car park when we arrived but a couple of bikes pushed up against the wall suggested it was open. The landlord was very pleasant and we sat inside for some lunch. It's been years since I've been here. In essence it doesn't change much.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition | 4.50 | | Nice refreshing pale gold beer. Grapefruit and green leafy hop bite |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
14 Aug 2008 (Andrew)
Adrian and I drove over from Canterbury through patchy rain and behind an array of slow moving country vehicles. Ah the Compasses! I remember summer afternoons sitting outside the pub drinking pints of Fremlins and flirting (in our heads at least) with female horse riders. But that was years ago so I was interested to see how the pub had changed since then. Well, obviously gone was the Fremlins but other than the beer line-up not much else was different. The front bar is still lovely and cosy with its low ceiling and huge fire place and the garden looked much as it did all those years ago.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | I don't say this often about a Shep's regular beer but this was damn fine. The condition was excellent and the flavours rounded and fresh. The malt had a nice edge of hazelnut and the hops were earthy and pleasantly resinous. Top stuff. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Compasses Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Sole Street, Crundale, Kent, CT4 7ES.
The pub is found on the edge of the hamlet in Sole Street and is a favourite for walkers, drinkers and diners. Became free-of-tie. Became very foodie. Closed 25th February 2023 and seeking new operator(s). The previous operators from The Timber Batts in Bodsham re-opened this house in September 2023, bringing with them their eclectic furnishings and quirky displays. Limited weekend opening hours.
We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 15 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: CT4 7ES