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The Crown Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 3 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Straight Red (also seen at 3.2% & 4.2%) | | 2 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's |  | 3 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | | 1 |
| Ossett - Butterley | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Jun 2025 (Jack William)
Lunchtime cycle meet. We sat in the little alcove (or the naughty corner?) near the bar as the weather was a bit damp for the garden. Pleasant enough.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | Much better than the Hophead. A good traditional session bitter. |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 |  | Condition good and a full pint served. This ale is only a shadow of its former self though. The ABV has been reduced but I also think the other ingredients have also been cut back - it really is a very weak flavoured beer now lacking in body. |
13 Mar 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Quiet, more diners arrived later. New portico added to front of pub and new dining furniture. Beer now £5.10.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Malty, burnt butterscotch |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
02 Feb 2025 (Jack William)
Back for a Sunday cycle meet. Friendly welcome. Choice of ales rather safe and samey.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | | In very good condition. |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Our cycle group squeezed into a small area with seats at various heights. Landlord explained that, on Sundays, the pub relies on a busy food service to break even.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Straight Red (also seen at 3.2% & 4.2%) | 4.00 | | Very dark, malty almost a porter. |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2024 (Jack William)
Very busy Sunday lunchtime. 10 of us managed to cram into the small drinking area facing the bar. A lively session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Straight Red (also seen at 3.2% & 4.2%) | 4.00 | | Almost black “red” - full bodied, super condition |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | |
07 Nov 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Very quiet, food took a long time to arrive
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett - Butterley | 3.80 | | Malty lightly hopped |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | 3.40 | Not Tried |
26 Sep 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Quiet, just us cyclists and a couple of regulars. Excellent service as always, brimming pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Very pale, hoppy, quite sweet |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | 3.80 | | Light colour, hoppy |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2024 (Jack William)
Thursday lunchtime. Our cycle group of 9 were lively and made this feel more like a Friday night party. We sat inside at the top of the main bar, the diners kept their distance in the other areas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | On form here. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
21 Jul 2024 (ChrisatSturry)
Always look forward to visiting this pub and its regular offering of Hophead. Friendly staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 |  | Full flavour, malty and highly hopped. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Jul 2024 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime cycle meet. I think this may have changed hands recently. Very friendly welcome. 10 of us sat outside and supped in the sunshine. A bouncy castle was inflated at some time but we all declined to participate- might have spilled our rather good beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | | What a well balance refreshing pale ale. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | As expected. All 3 ales here in good nick. |
About The Crown Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 12 |
| 16 |
| 4 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Finglesham, Kent, CT14 0NA.
Old public house in The Street with, from the outside, the look of a Spanish villa perhaps. Inside it's a low beamed old English pub with major food emphasis. 4 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 22 times, seen 36 different beers and tried 19 of them.
Postcode: CT14 0NA