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The Leading Light (Wetherspoon)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Wantsum - Red RaddleExcellent1
Westerham - Audit AleExcellent1
Wantsum - Yellow TailExcellent1
Ringwood - Old ThumperExcellent1
Lancaster - AmberExcellent1
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale RiderExcellent1
Westerham - God's WallopGood1
Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin GoldGood1
Marston's - Old Empire IPAGood1
Exe Valley - Autumn GloryAcceptable1
Wantsum - 1381Acceptable1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer TopNot Tried0
Greene King - AbbotNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - Green DaemonNot Tried0
Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point BlancNot Tried0
Daleside - Monkey Wrench (was 5.4%)Not Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red TopNot Tried0
Wibblers - Hop BlackNot Tried0
Loddon - Bamboozle Pale AleNot Tried0
Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale AleNot Tried0
Westerham - British BulldogNot Tried0
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old GrowlerNot Tried0
Cairngorm - Highland IPANot Tried0
Hopdaemon - Golden BraidNot Tried0
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish BitterNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Greene King - Ruddles BestNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Leading Light, Faversham, Kent

Visits Details

18 Feb 2024 (Archie14)
Busy afternoon visit
BeerABVScoreNotes
Lancaster - Amber3.60ExcellentNest to last pint out but still in excellent shape, biscuity, malty goodness 🍺
08 Nov 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening. Sat in the window, Red the paper and watched the rain.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ringwood - Old Thumper5.10ExcellentSuperb winter warmer.
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler5.00Not Tried
Cairngorm - Highland IPA5.00Not Tried
15 Sep 2021 (Jack William)
2pm. Having discovered that both Faversham micros were closed until late afternoon we went to The Elephant - only to find that didn’t open until 3. What is it with the independents in Faversham? Ended up here, the place felt rather tired. Bit disappointed that I’ve only just realised this brings up my 300th different Kent pub on this site. If I’d have known I may have chosen a more distinguished venue.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold4.20GoodA much better pint than the Autumn Glory.
Exe Valley - Autumn Glory4.50AcceptableNot great condition.
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
09 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - Audit Ale6.20ExcellentBest beer of the evening by a long chalk. Not the best one to start the evening on with its high abv
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Loddon - Bamboozle Pale Ale4.80Not Tried
Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
Westerham - British Bulldog4.10Not Tried
26 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, inevitably the busiest pub I found in Faversham.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider5.20ExcellentQuite a meal this one
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried
Wibblers - Hop Black4.00Not Tried
15 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Old Empire IPA5.70GoodA snip at £2.15 pp
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Daleside - Monkey Wrench (was 5.4%)5.30Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried
18 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening call.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - 13813.80AcceptableAn odd floral or perfumed smell and taste. Added lemonade to knock it down with
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top3.60Not Tried
05 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Busiest of the Faversham pubs I visited.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Yellow Tail4.50ExcellentBest beer of the day, perhaps a tad colder than a purist would like but welcomely so on this balmy night
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Green Daemon5.00Not Tried
Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc4.00Not Tried
01 Feb 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Brief late evening visit. More "Available soons" than one could poke a stick at.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - God's Wallop4.00GoodSharply bitter
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
12 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Brief visit for quick pint. Oddly not a single festival ale on sale but staff pointed to the 4 Kentish ales and said they were at festival prices.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Red Raddle5.00ExcellentBest beer of the evening. Great head, condition and flavour
Hopdaemon - Golden Braid3.70Not Tried
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter3.80Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Ruddles Best3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top3.60Not Tried

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About The Leading Light

The pub sign. The Leading Light, Faversham, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent17
Good12
Acceptable7
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ.

Lovely Art Deco building in Preston Street not far from the railway station and opened in 1997. The name of this Wetherspoon pub recalls Henry Wreight (pronounced rate), who was a 'leading light' in the development of Faversham in the 19th century. Great iron work and windows on the front. The wood/marble interior is stunning and gives a grandiose feel to the pub. Attractive patio garden to the rear. 12 handpumps in 2 banks each of 6. Raised seating area to one side of the main bar floor and a restaurant area to the rear.

We have visited this pub 35 times, seen 88 different beers and tried 31 of them.

Map location

Postcode: ME13 8NZ