Stuck our heads in to see what was on, but decided to move on once we knew.

Few in. Beer range was unusual

Second stop of the evening. I've not been here for years. It's been done out very nicely. There's a spade on the wall covered with little shells. It's clearly a happenin' place.

830pm busy. Good service

This pub appeared closed when I passed this way about a year ago, but was in full swing this lunchtime with diners occupying tables on two floors and drinkers at the bar and in the rear garden. It seemed a likeable little place.

Unfortunately Enterprise Inns has bought this pub and it has changed quite a bit and not for the better. We were the only people in and when we saw the beer lineup we decided to just stay for a half. Shame as I loved this place a couple of years back.

Fifth pub visited this afternoon, and the best of the bunch. Very impressive ale range and even more impressed with the Foreign beers available. Time pressing, but this place certainly needs another visit for a proper session. Top marks. Recommended.

First time I've been here and I really liked it (everything except the prices that is). Like a clash between a pub and a bistro/diner. Great beer and an eclectic mix of people, the food looked really good as well.

Oops, I planned to get lunch here, but the Hophead at the Ship was so good, that I missed it. Not a problem as there are 3 beers on tap here I like, Bernard pilsner from Czech Republic, Budvar light and dark and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Oh and 4 UK cask.

I did have a few more pubs on my list to visit, but as soon as I got here, that was it for the afternoon. Clearly the best pub in Deal for the beer selection, both UK and world beers. OK, so it is a bit more of a bistro/bar than a traditional pub, but they have extended the handpumps to 7 and have good beers on tap and in bottle from Belgium, Germany and elsewhere. I had 4 different beers from the Hirt Brauerai from Austria.