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The Duke William (Pickled Egg Pub Co.)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Westerham - Summer PerleExcellent1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's AleExcellent1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterExcellent1
Wantsum - ImperiumGood1
Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller'sGood1
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale AleGood1
Romney Marsh - Best BitterGood1
Cellar Head - Session Pale AleGood1
Moor - RawGood1
Romney Marsh - Summer PaleGood1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Good1
Moor - So'HopGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Rock TopGood1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Acceptable1
Elgood's - Cambridge GoldAcceptable1
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale AleNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Panama JazzNot Tried0
Cellar Head - India Pale AleNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish BestNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Duke William, Ickham, Kent
Andrew

Visits Details

05 Aug 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Wednesday mid afternoon and busy with a few groups sat at the bar and family groups with well behaved children finishing off a late lunch. We sat in the sun trap beer garden on a cooler fresher day of late.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Best Bitter4.00GoodMalty yeasty nutty cooking bitter.
Romney Marsh - Summer Pale4.00GoodNot sure what this is aiming to be, far too fruity for my palate with apple and strawberry flavours prevalent.
08 Jul 2026 (Magnus Greel)
After a short hop double back using the one afternoon journey of route 11 from Wingham and stopping conveniently outside we made the most of our half hour stay and enjoyed the extensive shaded beer garden to relax and enjoy our pints. Fairly busy for a midweek afernoon which is good to see for this bucolic gem of a pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale3.80ExcellentBarmaid pulled through a couple of pints which ensured my light pale ale, honey notes giving way to spicy, orange & citrus hops was served in top form.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best3.70Not Tried
20 May 2026 (Wittenden)
We came for a late lunch on a changeable Wednesday afternoon. Several drinkers and diners in attendance.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's3.40GoodNostalgic citrus jobby.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40AcceptableTired.
18 Jun 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and surprisingly busy with folk everywhere. Another superb friendly welcoming and relaxed boozer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Good
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
02 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly quiet with a couple of groups finishing a late lunch. Friendly and welcoming it still had a cosy pub atmosphere despite the food emphasis.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale3.80Good
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
12 Oct 2022 (Jack William)
Evening 8ish. Better than my last visit - same layout and still food centric - but I had 45 minutes to kill and enjoyed sitting by the fire in a comfy sofa and chilling over my half.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Elgood's - Cambridge Gold3.90AcceptableGood condition but a bit soapy I thought.
Cellar Head - India Pale Ale5.00Not Tried
04 Jun 2017 (Andrew)
Been on a walk between Wickhambreaux and Ickham. The pub was busy mainly with diners.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - Summer Perle3.80ExcellentRich gold colour. Syrupy. White pepper hop bite.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Panama Jazz4.80Not Tried
18 Jul 2015 (Andrew)
Busyy both inside and out inthe garden. Nice view out over cornfields. Pricey.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Moor - So'Hop4.10GoodTasted of passion fruit and tutti frutti sweets. Very cloudy else I'd have scored it higher.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Rock Top4.10GoodSlightly sweet slightly tart brown bitter
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
14 Jun 2015 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime for lunch - busy almost exclusively with diners - good food and polite but rather inattentive staff - very slow - at the bar and in serving lunch.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Imperium4.00GoodA malty, but not very distinctive beer.
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90Good
Moor - Raw4.30GoodVery tasty with strong citrus notes, unfined version and very cloudy.
29 May 2007 (Andrew)
Popped in for a quick drink as I was in the area. The pub's been refurbished and feels much bigger and more open than before. I liked it although at £4.70 for a pint and a packet of crisps I won't be rushing back!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentFresh, bitter and with that Harvey's yeastiness to it. Excellent
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried

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About The Duke William

The pub sign. The Duke William, Ickham, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent3
Good10
Acceptable4
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Ickham, Kent, CT3 1QP.

Opposite the church in The Street. Large outside area with patio and garden. Welcomes diners and drinkers.

We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 26 different beers and tried 17 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT3 1QP