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The Dirty Habit (Elite Pubs)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 5 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Okell's - Autumn Dawn | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | | 1 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Trigger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
21 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
Busy with a good mix of clientele. Excellent service and welcome here. My colleague was impressed with what he saw of the food offering and plans to come back to eat. There was a good selection of ales, mostly from Kentish Breweries.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very good Harvey's. |
09 Jun 2018 (Jack William)
Saturday lunchtime - busy inside and out. Part of this no doubt was that I was one of a group of 23 cyclists undertaking a 900+ mile Dover to Durness (far NW of Scotland). This was our lunchtime stop after 40 miles on Day 1. Very well catered for, staff very attentive. Beer good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | | A very acceptable red ale. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Dec 2017 (Jack William)
Early doors - just opened, I was the only customer. I was cycling the Pilgrims Way from Bluebell Hill and had already passed two nice looking pubs that weren’t quite open (the Cock Horse and the Black Horse at Detling).
My first visit here and I was impressed by the layout and decor; nice feel to the place.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | First one out, passable. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2017 (Wittenden)
Busy with diners mid afternoon on the warmest Sunday so far this year.We sat in the wood paneled dining room and discussed gardening matters.A pity no Kent beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | A really good pint of Landlord:crisp , bitter and peppery. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fruitier than usual. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2013 (Pedro)
Afternoon. The Dirty habit Summer Surfer house beer is Old Dairy Sun Top
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top | 3.60 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 May 2013 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2013 (Pedro)
Lunchtime - Harveys Best and Taylor landlord not available
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | £3-50/pint |
| Okell's - Autumn Dawn | 4.20 | | also £3-50 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Aug 2012 (thebrewingman)
Excellent reception as we walked through the terrace to the bar. Just as good reception in the bar. Very friendly without being overbearing. We had done one of their walks from their website and were in dire need of drink and food. The food is a cut above your average pub grub but not expensive for the quality and service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | One of the better pints I have had recently. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Far better than one I had a couple of weeks ago at another Kent pub. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Is there a pub that doesn't sell this awful beer? |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | My wife enjoyed this beer. |
About The Dirty Habit
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 13 |
| 12 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Hollingbourne, Kent, ME17 1UW.
The Dirty Habit is a beautiful 11th Century pub situated in the picturesque Kentish village of Hollingbourne in Upper Street. Closed 9th October 2022 until further notice after a serious fire. Set on The Pilgrims Way in a designated area of natural beauty, with many walks and bike rides from the pub, it has been used by pilgrims on their way to Canterbury for centuries. It is reputed that King James II stayed at the inn whilst on his way to France via Canterbury and Dover.
We have visited this pub 22 times, seen 23 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: ME17 1UW