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Memphis Bar (formerly The Oranges) (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red |  | 4 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale |  | 1 |
Visits Details
05 Jan 2013 (ChrisE)
This pub is now closed and boarded up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
12 Sep 2012 (ChrisE)
The existing tenants are planning to leave by the end of the year, and the pub has been put up for sale. I got the impression that the For Sale sign has been bad for business as I was the only customer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
14 Apr 2012 (ChrisE)
Fairly quiet, but I was surprised to see that every customer was a member of Camra, including one former National Executive member. We sat and read the lists of ingredients on some bottled beers that one of them had just purchased from a local supermarket - well all I can say is that I won't be buying any.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2010 (ChrisE)
A quiet Tuesday afternoon. I sat and enjoyed my pint until the other customer shattered the peace by playing loud rock music on the juke box.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
24 Mar 2010 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon, a few customers at the bar. The music was being played a bit too loudly for my liking. I had time for a quick pint and a half before catching the bus to The Pheasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | A well kept pint. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
18 Mar 2010 (Ian)
I sat at the bar as the only one in and listened to the jukebox on random. Pleasant enough pub and very pleasant greeting from the staff. Homemade Cornish Pastie for £3.50.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Reminds me of the amber beer to an extent. Still lovely hop but reminds me of something Danish, I think, but can't remember. Something like Mikkeller but don't know which. Good though and had 2 very enjoyable pints this evening. Decent price in centre of town too. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
24 Oct 2009 (Ian)
3 people in, but the jukebox is good and it was mid afternoon on a Saturday when people had better things to do than be in a pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Some turkish delight fruit but just a little thin in the mouth. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2008 (Ian)
New landlords arrived not too many weeks ago. The place has had a bit of a face lift both inside and outside, but essentially it is the same pub. Jam sessions on Sundays from 4pm for musicians.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | I was a little sceptical with this as when I ordered it, the barman disappeared out the back. But the pint was fine. Drinkable bitter that slipped down easily on a hot and humid evening. Friendly barman too. |
06 Jul 2007 (Ian)
I got a call from my next door neighbour that a jazz singer was playing here and did I want to go. So I hurried back from Folkestone, got changed and we went out about 9pm. The singer/piano player was brilliant and the pub fell silent for each song. Another good place now there is no smoking.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | It did actually have some decent hop on the finish and I would have been happy to drink this all night. |
12 Nov 2006 (Ian)
Popped in for a pint hoping Late Red would be on. Imagine my disappointment when NEITHER the Late Red nor the Master Brew were on (both pump clips turned round). So I had a bottle of the 1698 Shepherd Neame strong ale. Nice enough, but not what I wanted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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About the Memphis Bar (formerly The Oranges)
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 7 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN23 1LN.
Formerly known as Elephant & Castle then The Oranges this Apsley Street corner pub was run by Shepherd Neame until it closed and re-opened as an Elvis themed bar with chinese restaurant. No real ale.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 5 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: TN23 1LN