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The New Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Mosaic |  | 1 |
| Kent - Maia Springtime IPA | | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 1 |
| Kent - Ruby Tuesday mild | | 1 |
| Oakham - Thunderhawk | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Kent Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Stancill - Barnsley Bitter | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Midnight Mild | | 1 |
| Twisted Wheel - Speed Wobble | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | | 1 |
| Electric Bear - Dark Side Of The Spoon | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Easy Rider | | 1 |
| Kent - Ēostre | | 1 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | | 1 |
| Lakedown - Kicking Donkey Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Moor - Nor'Hop | | 1 |
| On Point - Toodle Pip | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | | 1 |
| Pentrich - Future Folklore | | 1 |
| Quantock - Wills Neck | | 1 |
| Surrey Hills - Ranmore Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Anarchy - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - NZPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - The Importance of Brewing Ernest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Extra Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Karma | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lakedown - Gateau | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Lion's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nene Valley - Blond Session Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures | Not Tried | 0 |
| New Bristol - The Joy of Sesh IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northdown - Pale Ale Mary | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Ernest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Midnight Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Tempest Cask Aged | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - York Chocolate Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Castle Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Danish Dynamite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Sign of Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Acre - Skylark Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Verdant - Lamanva Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hoppy Bunny | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 May 2026 (Andrew)
Arrived early afternoon and the garden was busy, but Ian and John had a table already. Good atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Kent Pale Ale | 6.50 | | I didn't have my glasses on so thought this was like the HPA and 3 point something percent. It wasn't, which I realised when asked to pay. Excellent beer. What I expect from an English IPA. |
| Stancill - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | | Peanuts and a hint of sulphur. Clean brown best bitter. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Midnight Mild | 4.00 | | Smooth chocolate and clean. Reaal good |
| Moor - Nor'Hop | 4.10 | | Hazy pale yellow.. reedy low hop. Bit of orange cordial |
| Electric Bear - Dark Side Of The Spoon | 5.00 | | Stout. Rich. Honey. Malty hint of roastiness |
| On Point - Toodle Pip | 3.90 | | Very pale not too extreme. Hoppy and mellow |
22 May 2026 (Jack William)
Early evening visit, beer festival in full swing. Good turnout from the local CAMRA branch. Great selection of beers. Music on Saturday and Sunday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | 6.50 | | Had a half, had another half. Superb. |
| Twisted Wheel - Speed Wobble | 4.70 | | Dry good citra based IPA, gluten free apparently but clear and full-bodied. |
| Pentrich - Future Folklore | 4.20 | | Murky pale ale. Didn’t get much flavour despite the OTT description. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Lion's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Danish Dynamite | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Midnight Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Stancill - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| New Bristol - The Joy of Sesh IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Ernest | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Anarchy - Gold Star | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Verdant - Lamanva Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Castle Pale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Electric Bear - Dark Side Of The Spoon | 5.00 | Not Tried |
09 May 2026 (ChrisatSturry)
Steady, most enjoying the garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Mosaic | 4.00 | | Citrous,light sweet, chalked up as a 4.2% |
| Kent - Ruby Tuesday mild | 4.50 | | Deep mahogany colour malty, very similar to Cobnut. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Nene Valley - Blond Session Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Lakedown - Kicking Donkey Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
07 May 2026 (Jack William)
Evening - to show our Canadian visitors a real English pub. Busy with a good solo guitarist later. Great buzz. At least 7 ales on at times during the session - just noted the ones on one bank of pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Thunderhawk | 4.30 | | Super pale ale. Reminiscent of White Dwarf but more fruity. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2026 (Jack William)
Friday evening, very busy. Take to local Rory O’Grady who worked on the construction of the Thames Barrier and has written a book on it - placed an order for a signed copy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Maia Springtime IPA | 5.00 | | Superb. |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Lakedown - Kicking Donkey Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Extra Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hoppy Bunny | 4.50 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2026 (Andrew)
Met Ian and Martin here and sat in the snug. The grand national was on and we entered the sweepstake, and lost.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Perfumed, like Parma Violets. |
| Quantock - Wills Neck | 4.30 | | Hazy. Is it supposed to be? Quite orange peel bitter. Grew on me but not great. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried | Came on after the Iron Pier Stout went off |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - NZPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Tempest Cask Aged | 5.00 | Not Tried |
02 Apr 2026 (Jack William)
Cycle group meet. We had rather a good session. Very few others in during lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Easy Rider | 4.30 | | |
| Lakedown - Kicking Donkey Best Bitter | 4.20 | | |
| Stonehenge - Sign of Spring | 4.60 | Not Tried | Last knockings. |
| Three Acre - Skylark Stout | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - The Importance of Brewing Ernest | 4.20 | Not Tried |
25 Mar 2026 (Jack William)
Evening. New Archbishop in Canterbury today - good excuse for a pint. Nicely busy, but no sign of archbish Sarah.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | End of cask - but still very drinkable. |
| Kent - Ēostre | 4.20 | | Not sure about the rather unusual flavour of this brew. |
| Stonehenge - Sign of Spring | 4.60 | Not Tried | Replaced the Aurora while I was supping. Green beer is back! |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - York Chocolate Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nene Valley - Simple Pleasures | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Karma | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2026 (Andrew)
Met Ian and Martin here. Got busy by the time we left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | | Good condition. Hops felt like they weren't the usual ones. I know they used to keep changing the hops in this so I wonder if they've done it again |
| Surrey Hills - Ranmore Ale | 3.80 | | Good condition, and fresh on. But not for me |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | | Good condition but odd hop in it. Galena? |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | | Good condition but rich, slightly sickly and metalic |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Lakedown - Gateau | 5.10 | Not Tried |
20 Feb 2026 (Jack William)
Friday evening - plenty drinkers in all areas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Scapa Special | 4.20 | | Juicy pale ale, quite sweet. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Northdown - Pale Ale Mary | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Lakedown - Gateau | 5.10 | Not Tried |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 52 |
| 214 |
| 166 |
| 44 |
 | 7 |
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 235 times, seen 535 different beers and tried 294 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP