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The Ship Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top |  | 2 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - West Coast Light | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Aug 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- I was first in. Must be 30 years or so since my only previous visit - when this was a renowned whisky pub in a quiet creek. The pub and the area have been significantly developed but all very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | Superb and just £3.50 a pint. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - West Coast Light | 3.60 | Not Tried | Badged as a Limited Edition. |
17 Aug 2012 (Eddie)
1pm visit: use to use this pub some 20 odd years ago, then it was a haven for real ale and had a HUGE selection of single malts and when I say HUGE I mean over 100!!!
The pub then was dark and and mainly lit by candles and was very much an unspoilt old inn, now in the year 2012 that is no longer the case it is very much a food led pub and is light and airy with stripped pine and down lighting, all done very nicely but I loved the way it was :( oh well never mind...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Not the beer it once was but this was a fine example |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
22 Apr 2012 (Stephen Harris)
A rather superior (if relatively expensive) Sunday roast lunch taken here, midway on a pleasant riverside walk from Sittingbourne to Faversham.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Excellent, brown, traditional bitter. Served here in very good condition. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2012 (Andrew)
I came to Conyer to walk around the creek and look for egrets. It was quite windy and Isabel thought it was a better idea to go to the pub instead. Who am I to argue. It's been done up since I was last here and it was very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Excellent condition. Excellent beer. This would probably be my brown bitter of choice for it's earthy realness. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Ship Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Conyer, Kent, ME9 9HR.
Now owned by Swale Marina this was formerly the Ship & Smuggler. On the quayside at Conyer Creek it is a popular destination for locals as well as walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers and has strong links with the local yacht club. Closed late 2023 without notice but re-opened under new licensees mid September 2024 with clear emphasis on food.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: ME9 9HR
This pub was formally know as the Ship & Smuggler.