The New Inn (Free House)
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29 Jan 2026 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - seven of our « bus pass » group enjoyed a very good session. There was also a similarly aged contingent of about 9 for a couple of early drinks, I think they were form Sandwich.
Note - there is a new sign outside detailing opening times. It include the message “ with advance warning we can open weekdays all afternoon phone 01227 464584”
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 |  | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 |  | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - 1838 | 4.50 |  | |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Bee - Reet Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
26 Jan 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and not as busy as expected, a few perched at the bar with tables and seats still available so we chose the one by the entrance to settle down and enjoy the rest of the evening.
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 |  | Grapefruit and pineapple flavours balanced with a crisp bitter finish. |
| Burning Sky - Porter | 4.80 |  | A rich chocolate and black malt flavour with a firm bitter finish. |
| Blue Bee - Reet Pale | 4.00 |  | Pale and hoppy beer with a citrus & floral taste leading to a dry and bitter finish. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
18 Dec 2025 (Jack William)
Late lunchtime just before 3pm closing. A good few in here today for a weekday lunchtime. Missed Chris - same beers as he listed. Just had to try the Prohibition X.
| Kent - Prohibition X | 6.80 |  | Good … pushing excellent. Slightly on the sweet side but very moorish. |
18 Dec 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Quiet, miserable weather, great service.gradually filled with dedicated drinkers.
| Three Acre - Bonfire Beer | 6.70 |  | Brown ale, sweet, hint of strawberry and caramel, nicely bitter so we'll balanced. |
| Shivering Sands - Castle Pale | 4.50 |  | Green hop but not over hopped, refreshing. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Mosaic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Timeball | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition X | 6.80 | Not Tried | |
29 Nov 2025 (Andrew)
We arrived at the New Inn to find Ian had already been here for a while and was putting music on the free jukebox. We sat in the 'pocket' all evening.
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 |  | Stuck on this all night it was that good. |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Vocation - Naughty & Nice | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tempest - Pale Armadillo | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Country Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Masham Ale | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
27 Nov 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Quiet, welcoming
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | 4.10 |  | Chestnut colour, malty, slow to develop its full flavour |
| Lakedown - Firefall | 4.80 |  | Malty, summer fruit, dark |
| Kent - Aztec | 4.90 |  | Hot, chocolate stout, just a bit tired. |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wylam - Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
27 Nov 2025 (Jack William)
Lunchtime meeting for our cycle group. 10 of us for nearly 3 hours got the place buzzing.
| Lakedown - Firefall | 4.80 |  | By far the most popular ale for the group. Very drinkable red ale belying its strength. |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 |  | |
| Wylam - Gold | 4.00 |  | Nothing wrong with this - but very bland. |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Aztec | 4.90 | Not Tried | I won’t mark this as it was a freebie 1/3 at the very end of the barrel - but I had to turn it down. |
18 Nov 2025 (Jack William)
Evening, just back from Down Under. Needed some real ale. Very jolly in here tonight for a Tuesday night - bit of a party atmosphere. 6 ales on, just noted the three pumps that I could get to!
| Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 |  | |
| Two by Two - Snake Eyes | 4.70 |  | Unfiltered grapefruity pale ale. |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
15 Oct 2025 (Jack William)
Early evening, just after opening. Filling up nicely as I left.
| Mallinsons - Citra | 3.80 |  | |
| Iron Pier - Challenger Joined at the Green Hop (2024) | 4.20 |  | 2025 version, same strength. |
| Pentrich - Fighting For a Sandwich | 4.30 |  | Just had a taster of this - unfined and thick as soup (not “naturally hazy” as the pump clip advertised). Fruity pale ale. Stupid name. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | Replacement for the Loch Lomond |
| Kent - Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Loch Lomond - The Gloaming | 4.40 | Not Tried | Very popular- barrel finished while I was there. |
| Rudgate - Battleaxe | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
21 Sep 2025 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime. I was first in at noon, seven of my cycling group joined me within an hour and we had a most enjoyable session in the garden. 7 ales on, Guinness at £5 a pint. Everyone happy.
| Rudgate - Valkyrie APA | 5.00 |  | |
| Salopian - Hop Twister | 4.50 |  | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island Hopping | 3.90 |  | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 |  | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fell - Ghyll (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
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