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The Black Lion (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 2 |
| London Beer Factory - London Red Ale (collaboration with Greene King) | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Brains - Hancock's HB |  | 2 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| House Beer - Brew XI | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Dead Good | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Only With Love - Firecracker ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Jan 2024 (Andrew)
Again, not been here for years! Large seating area for those eating with a nice bar area for drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Only With Love - Firecracker ESB | 5.20 | Not Tried |
10 Mar 2022 (ChrisE)
We came here because the Red Lion at Snargate is very temporarily closed owing to self isolating. A few familiar faces from Snargate were at the bar when we arrived. Our enjoyment was spoilt by one customer who arrived later and sat on a stool at one end of the bar and engaged in very loud conversation with someone at the other end making it impossible to order a drink without standing between them.
I looked at the food menu and noted that a jacket potato with cheese was a mere £8.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Superb. |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
28 Jun 2016 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit and fairly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Beer Factory - London Red Ale (collaboration with Greene King) | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | New pump clip. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Dead Good | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Doing well for a Monday evening. A good welcome from the people behind the bar and I envied the Friary Ales water jug.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Ghastly new pump clip. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Jun 2014 (Jack William)
Noon - a few early drinkers and eaters in - sat outside in the sun facing the quiet road - very nice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Top condition. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
02 Jul 2012 (Wittenden)
Busy with farmers and locals on a wet July Monday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | How the mighty are fallen! Time was, this was a real treat:now it's a perfectly acceptable session bitter. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | Ran out, to my deep chagrin. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2006 (Andrew)
Came for Sunday lunch with Jane. The food is great and it was fairly well booked up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Too cold but still very refreshing with that initial harvey's bite to it. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - Hancock's HB | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Brew XI | 3.90 | Not Tried |
07 May 2005 (Andrew)
Popped in for a swift one late afternoon and it was faily busy. Many of the tables were laid up for food and if it hadn't just rained we'd have probably sat out on one of the many benches out the front
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - Hancock's HB | 3.60 | | A brown bitter that tasted slighly syrupy with a hoppy twang |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried |
07 May 2005 (Ian)
Red brick square building next to church at one end of main road through Appledore (pretty village with plenty of period properties) L shaped interior with bar on left and restaurant on right. Up to 4 real ales. Good, plentiful food with fish specials. Sat out at the front can be most pleasant on a summers day/evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - Hancock's HB | 3.60 | | Mid brown colour. Piney hops on nose, ok in mouth, some good citrus acids, bitter finish. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Black Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Appledore, Kent, TN26 2BU.
Red brick building set next to the church at one end of the main road, in The Street, through the pretty village of Appledore on the edge of Romney Marsh. Serves up to 4 beers. Food is good, well priced and plentiful with a fish specials board. 5 handpumps. Closed until mid April 2023 for renovations then re-opened and very much food-led.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: TN26 2BU