PubsandBeer
Red Lion (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells |  | 1 |
| Musket - Trigger | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | | 1 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Trawler | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | | 1 |
| Westerham - Hop Rocket India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Constellation - Draco | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 Oct 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and busy with diners and drinkers and more arriving during our 50 minute stay the bus timetable allowed us. Friendly and welcoming the busy lone landlady coped well with the orders and even had time for some banter in between.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Hop Rocket India Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Refreshingly hoppy piney with a subtle citrus hint. |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | | A complex bitter sweet tropical fruits malty fare |
05 Sep 2023 (Trevor)
Lunchtime visit for a Birthday meal. Few in when we arrived but a number had come in by the time we left. We had a very tasty sirloin steak and the service was good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Very drinkable ale |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 May 2023 (Magnus Greel)
We capitalised on the £2 single bus cap and decided to visit here after the Flying Horse with most convenient bus stops right outside the pub. Friendly late afternoon welcome with just the two cask ales on offer but local Kent brews and both in excellent condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Light creamy refreshing with an earthy bitter finish. Delicious.. |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | | Slight malts and caramel with a hoppy bite for this traditional cooking bitter. |
03 Jul 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime friendly welcome from the jovial barmaid who found time to chat to us despite being busy which was good to see, as was the lack of National Blands since my last visit!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | | In top notch condition |
| Constellation - Draco | 4.20 | Not Tried |
27 Oct 2019 (Andrew)
Came for lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Bit of vinegar. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2019 (Andrew)
Came for some food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | Really well constructed. |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2019 (Andrew)
We came because the menu is gluten free. Friendly service and busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | 4.50 | | The aroma and flavour reminded me of oil seed rape for some reason. Drinkable but odd. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Late lunchtime we were the only customers. Friendly welcome, we were prompted without asking for tasters.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Dynamo | 4.30 | | Rather hazy but tasted fine. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Sep 2016 (Andrew)
I was passing and as I've not visited in years, popped in. Handful of people in eating. Friendly. Sat in the garden with my half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very nice. Toasted nuts, tangy and tea-leaf hops. Top stuff. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Feb 2013 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner's - Cornish Trawler | 3.80 | | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Red Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 15 |
| 6 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Badlesmere, Kent, ME13 0NX.
On the A251 halfway between Challock and Faversham in Ashford Road. Good place for music. Good community pub in the heart of the village.
We have visited this pub 17 times, seen 45 different beers and tried 24 of them.
Postcode: ME13 0NX