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The Dovecote Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob |  | 3 |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Original Port Stout | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | | 1 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Purity - Pure Gold | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | | 2 |
| West Berkshire - Mr Chubb's Lunchtime Bitter | | 1 |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Dipper | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Explorer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Feb 2015 (thebrewingman)
Thursday lunchtime. Almost full with diners but we managed to get a table.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Berkshire - Mr Chubb's Lunchtime Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2014 (thebrewingman)
A sunny Wednesday which brought several people out to enjoy the last of the summer weather. We sat in the garden. The oxtail stew was delicious.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2013 (thebrewingman)
A pleasant Thursday lunchtime so we sat on the terrace to eat and drink.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | In cracking form. The hops really came through. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried |
07 Jun 2013 (thebrewingman)
Busy Friday lunchtime but plenty of room on the patio. Food offerings were good, as usual, and a bit different from the normal pub fare.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2012 (thebrewingman)
Sunday lunchtime. Quieter than I expected. A few seasoned drinkers at the bar and a some diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2012 (thebrewingman)
Sunday lunchtime and almost all tables were reserved for diners. We found an unreserved one in a corner and had a roast lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | Went off as we came in. |
21 Jul 2011 (thebrewingman)
Comfortable Thursday lunchtime. Excellent food choices - as per normal - and the staff very friendly and welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Dipper | 3.70 | | Really tasty session beer. So nice I didn't bother to try anything else. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2011 (thebrewingman)
Fairly quietish Saturday lunchtime. My wife was challenged by the food menu (she wanted everything) but did decide in the end. It was very nice too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2011 (thebrewingman)
A busy Friday lunchtime but quickly served despite lots of people milling around the bar. As we wanted to eat our drinks were carried to the table for us. Attentive service throughout the visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Original Port Stout | 4.80 | | In excellent condition. |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Very tasty bitter. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
31 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | | In top condition here, showing its true character as a light mild, with soft hoppiness and biscuity malt really showing through. My score 16/20. |
About The Dovecote Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 15 |
 | 2 |
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The pub is found in Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, TN12 6SU.
One bar pub in Alders Road, with a couple of drinking areas. Attractive interior with some exposed wood and red brick and a real fire. There is also a largish trellis covered patio and a garden. Beer is served on gravity from casks behind the bar.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 21 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: TN12 6SU