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The New Fox Inn (formerly The Windmill Inn) (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall |  | 1 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 4 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | | 1 |
| Marston's - Poppy |  | 1 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | | 1 |
| Wickwar - BOB | | 1 |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Up & Udder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Fathoms Deep Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Apr 2021 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and the garden area was busy. This was the first day of reopening under new management and a new name after a period of closure, COVID restrictions meant that only the garden area could open today, it will be interesting to see how this pub does once things settle down.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2019 (ChrisE)
Now with new tenants, I spoke to the incoming guv and he told me that Doom Bar would return to the pumps here and that John Smiths Smooth would also be making a come back. The beers in the future should consist of Sharp's Doom Bar, Atlantic and one guest ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 |  | Slightly acetic. |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2018 (ChrisE)
I had a good chat with Annie, the current landlady and enjoyed a couple of pints which were the best of today's visits. This pub is currently being advertised as a business opportunity.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening just a couple of others at the bar, learned from the barman the pub will be changing hands early new year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Poppy | 3.60 | | Possibly rebadged from something else in the Marston's range? |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and a hive of activity with a dozen or so students unloading and setting up band equipment ready for tonight's live music.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | Fresh cask and very lively. Wheaty caramel with a delicate floral and light citrus finish |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I was the only customer at first but was joined by a few more later on. I had a good chat with the landlady.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar. Better selection of beers since my last visit thanks to the new licensee.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | Instant 4 star recognition, superb. |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | | |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday evening with a very loud rock band playing. I had to order by pointing to the pump clip and using sign language as I could not make myself heard above the band. One pint and away.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | One of my favourite Tonbridge beers, a superb dark ale. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a good chat with the representative from EI Group who was sitting at the bar. The landlady informed me that she intends to showcase Kent Green Hop Beers in the near future.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | 4.00 | | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Up & Udder | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Fathoms Deep Black IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday evening and fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Good dark ale with a nice flavour of chocolate malt. |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | | |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | 3.50 | |
About The New Fox Inn (formerly The Windmill Inn)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 13 |
| 27 |
| 13 |
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The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0QR.
In Hythe Road, the pub changed its name in 2009 to Windmill Inn from The Fox. On entry there is a bar area facing you with tables and chairs occupying most of the one large room. There is a spacious L-shaped area outside with benches, some of which are under a canopy. Being renovated during closure in 2020 with stated plans to re-open as The New Fox Inn.
We have visited this pub 46 times, seen 41 different beers and tried 25 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0QR