Friendly and welcoming village local, a few in mid afternoon with more appearing during my stay. Sadly the Bell Inn opposite is currently closed due to ill health of the current landlord.

Quiet, lunchtime, pleasant atmosphere.

Cycle meet. We have changed our allegiance from the Bell since the landlady was forced out by a rent hike. Ironically the Bell (open again with a temporary manager) is now allegedly trading at a nominal £1 a week rent! A few other customers in and very friendly. The beer choice is rather disappointing however.

Very pleasant welcome, busy with diners that used to eat at the Bell, the pub opposite, now closed

Late lunchtime. I had a swift half to check this out, I was the only customer unlike the Bell opposite. This has only reopened about 3 months ago apparently after a long period of closure. It is bigger and barer than the Bell, far less cosy. The same tennants have both pubs - but the barman told me that they were “different breweries” - I guess he meant management companies (seems odd, perhaps Mr P can check it out) - both with a full beer tie so no Wantsum ales unfortunately. Smart new sign with wrought ironwork surround - I’ve sent a pic to Andrew.

4 ales on pre Wantsum brewery visit

Pub now under new management but appears temporary as there is a new to let sign up

Decided to check out the beer festival that was advertised in the paper, were slightly disappointed to find only 4 beers on when we arrived! Still the place had a good atmosphere and the beers they had on were all good.

A mate and I were on a 30 mile tour of Thanet so we had to stop in a new pub for a pint en route, this was the chosen resting point. Sat out in the garden on the deck chairs and soaked up the rays. I really liked this pub, nice relaxed atmosphere and a friendly barman.

Visited at lunchtime just after visiting the Bell opposite. We were the only customers in. Pleasant enough.