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The Sennockian (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - 1878 Strong Ale |  | 1 |
| Temperance Union - Vfm Softy | | 1 |
| Adnams - Explorer | | 1 |
| Flack's (a.k.a. Flack Manor) - Black Jack Porter | | 1 |
| Adnams - Avery 3 Point 5 Session Ale | | 1 |
| Brains - St David's Ale | | 1 |
| Westerham - William Wilberforce Freedom Ale |  | 1 |
| Coach House - Christmas Stocking | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Red Sails | | 1 |
| Adnams - Good Word Read the Room | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Riptide | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Goodwill Festive Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Red India Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Fireside - Smoked Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holbeck Brewhouse (sub-brand of Welbeck Abbey) - Santa Baby - USA & NZ Hopped IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Gunhill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mondo - Juliet (collaboration with Hogs Back) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Ishii Brewing Minagof Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stewart - Canongate Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Combined Harvest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Flat White | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Feral Australian IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Malteza Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Terra Firma | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Devil's Advocate | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Blunderbuss | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Cambridge Brewing Heather Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Ringwood Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Mar 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
4th visit of the outing: Busy early evening but not overly to find a table not too far from the bar and to assist a pint with a meal to aid soaking up some of those earlier ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Good Word Read the Room | 4.00 | | Brewed by Adnams Brewery in Southwold, this Suffolk-based amber coloured brown ale is a collaboration with Good Word Brewing from Georgia, USA, for the J D Wetherspoon Spring 2026 Beer Festival. Todd DiMatteo, owner and brewer at Good Word Brewing has worked alongside the Adnams’ team to develop the recipe. Very good head and lacing and lasting. A malty caramelised first hit. A hoppy bitterness from UK Goldings hops rising providing an earthy, honey-like, and slightly spicy character. A mild maltiness winning over from its brown malt lending it bready and toasty notes and its chocolate malt aiding its lingering dark chocolatiness. Very palatable and assisted admirably in downing a Spoons’ curry. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mondo - Juliet (collaboration with Hogs Back) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Stewart - Canongate Best | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Flat White | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Malteza Session IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
4th visit of the outing: Busy for our early evening arrival for our party of two and so as to soak up a good few beers, especially those supped in The South Park Tap, with some suitable dish to accompany Wetherspoon's own liquid offerings. A table and chairs rapidly spotted and the usual prompt, efficient service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flack's (a.k.a. Flack Manor) - Black Jack Porter | 4.60 | | This dark ruby-coloured porter from a brewery in Romsey, Hampshire, and north-west of Southampton, and known for using the traditional double-drop fermentation method, certainly did not disappoint! My fellow real enthusiast also went for this having been lusting after such a dark real ale in the micropub we had just come from. Head and lacing to die for and clinging onto the sides of the glass the whole way down. A bitter and dark fruited first bite. A malty fruitiness rising aided by its English Goldings and Fuggles hops. A lingering bitterness prevailing before its final downwards journey accompanied by a hint of hazelnut. It very ably washed my curry down. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried |
13 Dec 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
9th visit of the outing: Our party of 8 were surviving well by this mid-evening finale visit at about half past eight but our tummies were rumbling. This Sevenoaks Wetherspoons had produced one or two empty tables for us unlike two hours earlier when we had last tried. A choice of four festive beers on as well as the usual to help wash down my supper and so lovely jubbly before my roll down the hill for the train back to London!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach House - Christmas Stocking | 4.30 | | This Cheshire-brewed winter ale from Warrington presented a good head and I duly approved it after my tasting of it. Its lacing went on to prove it could last just as well as me on this epic of an outing! A mildly fruited first bite with hints of pear. A hoppy bitterness rising with the odd spicy note from its cinnamon and ginger flavourings. A touch of caramel in on the mix sailing off into the sunset. It helped to sink my curry admirably! |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Goodwill Festive Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Fireside - Smoked Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Holbeck Brewhouse (sub-brand of Welbeck Abbey) - Santa Baby - USA & NZ Hopped IPA | 5.20 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2016 (Alenomore)
Lunchtime, in between hopping on/off the circular RM2472, seasonal tour bus. Usual fodder on offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperance Union - Vfm Softy | 1.00 | |
20 Apr 2013 (oz11)
Early evening, not many ales available, so had one and swiftly moved on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - 1878 Strong Ale | 5.50 | | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Riptide | 4.30 | Not Tried |
01 Mar 2013 (Pedro)
lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - St David's Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Marston's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
03 Nov 2012 (oz11)
Early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Avery 3 Point 5 Session Ale | 3.50 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Terra Firma | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Devil's Advocate | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Blunderbuss | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Cambridge Brewing Heather Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2012 (Pedro)
Early evening visit for fest beers before seeing Three Belles at Stag Theatre.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Red Sails | 3.90 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Gunhill | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Ishii Brewing Minagof Pale Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Combined Harvest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Feral Australian IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
23 Jun 2012 (oz11)
Evening. Doom Bar coming soon, not good for guest ales on this visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
08 Feb 2012 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - William Wilberforce Freedom Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Red India Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | Not available when I asked ! |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | Not available when I asked ! |
About The Sennockian
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 8 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1UX.
Fairly small Wetherspoon in High Street, with small outside garden drinking area. Placed up for sale by Wetherspoon September 2022 with 31 others but subsequently seems to have been reprieved.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 42 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: TN13 1UX