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The Red Lion (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Mar 2024 (Magnus Greel)
A busy mid Friday afternoon with many diners finishing up and a rather loud group of yobs at the bar even at this time?? We supped up and left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | All my SB expectations satisfied. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Busy early evening excellent service with 3 behind the bar kept waiting times minimal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | At last - all my Harvey's expectations satisfied. A delicious well kept pint. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Feb 2022 (Magnus Greel)
One of the few pubs open at 14.30 on a Monday afternoon, it sufficed until 15.00 until The Globe opposite opens.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Sweeter than expected and served soooo cccold |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, fairly quiet. We sat by the fire and had a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 Oct 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Refuelling pint here at the end of a walk from Folkestone in sometimes bleak conditions. Just a few late Sunday lunch tables taken at 5pm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | A bit too heavily malty for my tastes. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
24 Oct 2013 (ChrisE)
I was the only customer not eating and I found the smell of food overpowering.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | |
26 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
13:00 visit. Fair crowd in the rear room for a party and a good few diners and drinkers elsewhere. Nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | 4.20 | | In very good condition. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2010 (ChrisE)
A quiet Tuesday lunch time. Just time for a pint before afternoon closing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - More's Head (previously 3.4% & 3.5%) | 3.70 | | Amber coloured, slightly eggy. |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About The Red Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Hythe, Kent, CT21 5AU.
Centrally located hotel and restaurant in Red Lion Square with large open plan bar. No juke box or fruit machines but plenty of board games to enjoy. Real ales are usually from Kent micro-breweries.
We have visited this pub 8 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: CT21 5AU