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The Bishops Finger (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) |  | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Goldings Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Sun & Planet Steam Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse). | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Pocket | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Sep 2023 (Andrew)
25 years since I've been here. Umm I suspect my next visit will be in the same period of time. Busy, noisy, and bluh. Much like the beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Bluh |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Hop Pocket | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Time for a swift one on the way to the railway station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Sun & Planet Steam Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse). | 4.20 | | Not what I expected, the pump clip said this was a rich copper ale, it turned out to be a pale straw coloured slightly citrusy beer. ABV was shown on the clip as %2°h whatever that means. |
20 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Walked in to the scream at the Fellaini Manchester United goal on TV.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 |  | Flat as a pancake |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
07 Aug 2014 (Jack William)
Evening, fairly busy - here to let my (rather young looking) niece buy a round on the occasion of her 18th birthday - she is disappointed that she is not asked for ID.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Goldings Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
08 Oct 2010 (Ian)
Sat at the bar talking to a bloke down from London, whose birthday it was and also had a Sambuca shot as they were only £1.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Apparently ceasing to be all year round after this year's experiment and going back to its usual winter spot. I still like the flavours on this beer and is easily my favourite of Sheps major brands. |
01 Oct 2010 (pavorossi)
First pub visited on my trip down to Canterbury.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
27 Mar 2010 (Blair)
After hearing on the site about the double stout I really wanted to come and see for myself. This is a good pub, light and airy, a great place to sit and people watch. Prices are a bit steep but then it is a Shepherd Neame.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | | Dark slightly tart stout, a little lacking in flavour but that really is only a small niggle. Roasted malt dominates with a smooth slightly creamy finish. Actually pretty good. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2010 (Ian)
Again I had 5 mins before the train from Canterbury West, and I wanted to try the Double Stout again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | | I thought that this was even better than the day before. Really good roasted malts, even if they are slightly harsh on the finish. |
19 Mar 2010 (Ian)
I had 5 mins before my train went so I popped in here quickly to see if the Amber or Early Bird were on and was delighted to find the Double Stout.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Double Stout (superseded by 4% version) | 4.30 | | Black, with brown edges, lasting cream head. Decent dry stout, lots of burnt roast malt on finish. Aroma of choc and roast malt. Very burnt and roast with some body but the burnt malt dominates just a touch too much. But still really good and I sank a pint inn 5 mins no problem. |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2009 (Blair)
Used this place as a meeting point before heading into town. Only a couple of people in which seemed strange for a friday night. Nice place though even if my beer was more than £3.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | A lot of people don't like this beer but I actually think it's quite good. Rich, malty and satisfying. A good start to the night. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Bishops Finger
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | 2 |
| 9 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AF.
Narrow bare-boarded 16th century pub in St Dunstan's Street. One large open bar at the front and another area at the rear and a garden too. 4 handpumps. Popular when sports events are being televised.
We have visited this pub 17 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: CT2 8AF