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The Crown Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 7 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 1 |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead Gold | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Ossett - Butterley | | 1 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | | 1 |
| Theakston - Grouse Beater | | 1 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (was 3.8%) brewed by Fuller's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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. |
10 Dec 2023 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime with gathering clouds. Despite (or because of?) the weather outside this was a very cheery place. Drinkers in the main bar, eaters mostly segregated in the dining area. Had a good session with three of my cycling buddies before we made the wet ride home. Ales at a very reasonable £4.40.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Spot on. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 May 2023 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- group of 10 cyclists - we enjoyed the garden in the spring weather.
A Canterbury Ale on as well but I didn’t note which.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Superb condition. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2022 (Jack William)
Lunchtime cycle meet. I believe there are new licensees in the last few month and lunchtime food is available again. Beers in good nick but some criticism from the guys that they were all a bit similar in style and strength.
Sat in the sunny garden, pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
02 Jun 2022 (Jack William)
Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Thursday. Back here for a cycle group get together. Lunchtime, plenty of people enjoying the sunny garden.
A “Jubilee” ale from Greene King at 4.0% also on. Reasonable - but should it have been called “Bandwaggon” ?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Spot on - a real thirst quencher. |
| Milestone - Rich Ruby | 4.50 | |
04 Nov 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime. Cycle get together. No food available but a good log fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Theakston - Grouse Beater | 4.20 | | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About The Crown Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 9 |
| 13 |
 | 3 |
 | 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 17 times, seen 33 different beers and tried 16 of them.
Postcode: CT14 0NA