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The Anchor (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Harvest Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Abbey Mild | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Old Faversham Gold | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - 4-4-2 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
08 Jul 2017 (Joe Gargery)
nice beer garden at the back, separate area for the foodies inside away from the bar area. Friendly staff. Dogs welcome. Liked it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | 4.10 | | citrus with soft bitter finish |
02 Feb 2017 (ChrisE)
A good atmosphere and chatty landlord. Blues music was being played in the background.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Feb 2013 (Andrew)
Ah the Anchor; step back in time. Nice pub. Only pub in the day where I had a pint (if we ignore the half of old and half of lager in the Wetherspoons)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | good condition |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Amber Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2010 (ChrisE)
Six handpumps with six different Shepherd Neame beers. I came here looking for Old Faversham Gold and I found it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Old Faversham Gold | 4.20 | | As the name implies, this is a golden ale. Cascade and Amarillo hops. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - 4-4-2 | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 May 2009 (Andrew)
Second pub of the day. Tony and I sat out the front on the benches and watched the local residents park their cars. The weather was superb and I could have sat there for much longer but we had other pubs to cover.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Abbey Mild | 3.40 | | I'm guessing this was from their micro-kit. A brown mild that tasted of toffee-apples. Certainly above average for Sheps. |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Been wanting to have this all year but never seen it until now. It was okay but a bit soapy. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
18 Sep 2008 (Andrew)
Friday the 12th’s Independent ran a supplement that contained Roger Rrotz’s top 25 pubs in the country. This was one of them and the only one in Kent. Well that’s a gauntlet if ever there was one. I came here fully expecting to disagree with old Roger but it turned out to be a gem. It was the kind of pub farm workers would have strolled into 200 years ago. Okay, the beer was Shep’s but it was good Shep’s. Would I have put this in my top 25 pubs in Britain? No. It would probably stuggle to get in my top 25 in Kent. However, it was still a cracking pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Harvest Ale | 4.50 | | Fawn brown coloured and soft in the mouth. I wouldn’t have picked this as a Shep’s beer which suggests to me it was brewed on their micro kit. The body was malty and the finish was astringent, tart and had an orange peel bite. £3.10 a pint was a bit steep I thought. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2006 (Ian)
If I had to pick one pub in Faversham to return to, it would be this one. Maybe not the best Master Brew but still a 3.5/5. The location, building and overall atmosphere are excellent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Maybe just behind the Mechanics Arms and Crown & Anchor for flavour. Yeast aroma was a little less stated but the hop finish is good and bitter. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Anchor
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BP.
This large pub is situated at the end of the attractive and historic Abbey Street, near the river. Long pub with dining in saloon, public bar, rear snug and garden. Sailing/Faversham memorabilia. Lots of wood and has authentic feel. No one has tried to destroy it. Serving hatch for rear room and garden. Latest re-opening was 16th November 2023 after a number of periods of closure of late.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: ME13 7BP