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The New Inn (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Three Acre - Bonfire BeerExceptional1
Lakedown - FirefallExcellent2
Kent - The Quiet AmericanExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Excellent1
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - BestExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - 1838Excellent1
Wantsum - HurricaneExcellent1
St Austell - Proper JobExcellent1
Rudgate - Valkyrie APAExcellent1
Shivering Sands - Castle PaleExcellent1
Burning Sky - PorterExcellent1
Mallinsons - CitraExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Excellent1
Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island HoppingGood1
Kent - PaleGood1
Kent - Aztec Good1
Two by Two - Snake EyesGood1
Blue Bee - Reet PaleGood1
Tonbridge - Blonde AmbitionGood1
Iron Pier - Challenger Joined at the Green Hop (2024) Good1
Kent - Prohibition XGood1
Salopian - Hop TwisterGood1
Pentrich - Fighting For a Sandwich Acceptable1
Wylam - GoldAcceptable1
Long Man - Best BitterNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller'sNot Tried0
Fell - Ghyll (was 3.7%)Not Tried0
Tonbridge - Ebony MoonNot Tried0
Kent - PorterNot Tried0
Iron Pier - BitterNot Tried0
Loch Lomond - The GloamingNot Tried0
Rudgate - BattleaxeNot Tried0
Surrey Hills - Shere DropNot Tried0
Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Blonde AmbitionNot Tried0
Long Man - Long BlondeNot Tried0
Arbor Ales - MosaicNot Tried0
Shivering Sands - TimeballNot Tried0
Kent - ProhibitionNot Tried0
Vocation - Naughty & NiceNot Tried0
Tempest - Pale ArmadilloNot Tried0
Tonbridge - Country BestNot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Masham AleNot Tried0
Rudgate - Ruby MildNot Tried0
Triple fff - Alton's PrideNot Tried0
Picture 1. The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent
Picture 2. The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

Visits Details

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”
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Excellent
Kent - The Quiet American4.20Excellent
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - 18384.50Excellent
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon4.20Not Tried
Blue Bee - Reet Pale4.00Not Tried
Iron Pier - Bitter4.00Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's3.40Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
St Austell - Proper Job4.50ExcellentGrapefruit and pineapple flavours balanced with a crisp bitter finish.
Burning Sky - Porter4.80ExcellentA rich chocolate and black malt flavour with a firm bitter finish.
Blue Bee - Reet Pale4.00GoodPale and hoppy beer with a citrus & floral taste leading to a dry and bitter finish.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried
Triple fff - Alton's Pride3.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's3.40Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Prohibition X6.80GoodGood … pushing excellent. Slightly on the sweet side but very moorish.
18 Dec 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Quiet, miserable weather, great service.gradually filled with dedicated drinkers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Three Acre - Bonfire Beer6.70ExceptionalBrown ale, sweet, hint of strawberry and caramel, nicely bitter so we'll balanced.
Shivering Sands - Castle Pale4.50ExcellentGreen hop but not over hopped, refreshing.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried
Long Man - Long Blonde3.80Not Tried
Arbor Ales - Mosaic4.00Not Tried
Shivering Sands - Timeball4.30Not Tried
Kent - Prohibition X6.80Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80ExcellentStuck on this all night it was that good.
Kent - Prohibition4.80Not Tried
Kent - The Quiet American4.20Not Tried
Vocation - Naughty & Nice5.90Not Tried
Tempest - Pale Armadillo3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Country Best4.00Not Tried
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Masham Ale6.50Not Tried
27 Nov 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Quiet, welcoming
BeerABVScoreNotes
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best4.10ExcellentChestnut colour, malty, slow to develop its full flavour
Lakedown - Firefall4.80ExcellentMalty, summer fruit, dark
Kent - Aztec 4.90GoodHot, chocolate stout, just a bit tired.
Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Blonde Ambition4.20Not Tried
Wylam - Gold4.00Not Tried
27 Nov 2025 (Jack William)
Lunchtime meeting for our cycle group. 10 of us for nearly 3 hours got the place buzzing.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Lakedown - Firefall4.80ExcellentBy far the most popular ale for the group. Very drinkable red ale belying its strength.
Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition4.20Good
Wylam - Gold4.00AcceptableNothing wrong with this - but very bland.
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best4.10Not Tried
Kent - Aztec 4.90Not TriedI 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!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Hurricane4.50Excellent
Two by Two - Snake Eyes4.70GoodUnfiltered grapefruity pale ale.
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20Not Tried
15 Oct 2025 (Jack William)
Early evening, just after opening. Filling up nicely as I left.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mallinsons - Citra3.80Excellent
Iron Pier - Challenger Joined at the Green Hop (2024) 4.20Good2025 version, same strength.
Pentrich - Fighting For a Sandwich 4.30AcceptableJust 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. 54.40Not TriedReplacement for the Loch Lomond
Kent - Porter5.50Not Tried
Loch Lomond - The Gloaming4.40Not TriedVery popular- barrel finished while I was there.
Rudgate - Battleaxe4.20Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Valkyrie APA5.00Excellent
Salopian - Hop Twister4.50Good
Swannay (formerly Highland) - Island Hopping3.90Good
Kent - Pale4.00Good
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40Not Tried
Long Man - Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Fell - Ghyll (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried

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About The New Inn

The pub sign. The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional51
Excellent204
Good154
Acceptable39
Poor7

Website.

The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NP.

A narrow terrace house in Havelock Street that was once a Fremlin's pub and now a freehouse. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2022.

We have visited this pub 225 times, seen 505 different beers and tried 276 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT1 1NP