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Blacksmiths Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Trooper Light Brigade | | 1 |
| Camerons - A-hop-alypse Now | | 2 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 2 |
| Exmoor - Hound Dog | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 1 |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Overhang | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 2 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - BOB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Courage Directors (was brewed at Banks's for a while) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Whakatu | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Weizen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Jul 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and quiet just a couple of others in. I had 30 or so minutes before my bus to Brabourne so popped in here, sadly just the one cask ale on offer today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 |  | Tired lacklustre cloudy and watery with virtually no condition or flavour. Thankfully not vinegar, yet a chore to drink. |
27 Jul 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy with folk on the left side dining area, empty in the main bar. No change since my last visit still remains a much appreciated proper pub atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | | Traditional malty brown ale style English bitter |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Courage Directors (was brewed at Banks's for a while) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2019 (ChrisE)
Evening visit, very busy tonight. I sat and seriously considered hibernating until January when the pubs should have returned to normal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Pale Ale | 3.50 | | Very good Harveys. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | I was told that this is proving to be very popular here. A nice pint. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 May 2019 (ChrisE)
There has been a change of management here since my last visit. Not much has changed but I do miss seeing a traditional "guvnor" behind the bar though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Very popular in here today. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2018 (ChrisE)
A fairly busy Monday afternoon. The landlord and landlady of one of Dover's Micropubs popped in for a drink so I had a good chat with them. The current licensees of this pub will be leaving in February 2019.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and fairly busy, the usual attentive bar staff meant we didn't have to wait long for service. Sadly the current owner who has made a valiant effort with an ever changing and exciting beer range will be moving on from March next year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Easy drinking with subtle APA flavours |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Weizen | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and fairly busy with mainly groups of drinkers, with many enjoying the extensive gardens. IMO the best of Ashford's periphery pubs by far and easily reachable by frequent buses to the WH Hospital and a 2 min footpath walk.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Trooper Light Brigade | 4.10 | | A lower ABV ale from the Trooper portfolio, delicious full bodied session beer malty and yeasty yet refreshing with it. Robinson's have definitely upped their game with producing decent ales recently. |
| Exmoor - Hound Dog | 4.00 | | Rather sweet for my palate however in good condition |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Whakatu | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Mar 2018 (ChrisE)
Friday evening and very busy indeed. A good welcome from Dave the landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | 4.20 | Not Tried | Definitely advertised as being 4.2% |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | 5.00 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and quite busy. There was lots of free food on offer which was left over from a buffet earlier in the day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camerons - A-hop-alypse Now | 4.30 | | Top condition and very enjoyable. |
| Robinsons - Overhang | 4.10 | | O.K. but not to my taste. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Jan 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and fairly busy with drinkers, small as the world is I'd arranged to meet up with my retired mate and there was another already in here so we had a good old days reminiscing session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camerons - A-hop-alypse Now | 4.30 | | Fruity light and moorish with a banana twang, superb hence stayed with this for the rest of the session. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | I had two pints if this and both failed expectations to what I'd expect had I'd been in a Fuller's house. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Overhang | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the Blacksmiths Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 26 |
| 37 |
| 9 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NA.
Lovely low ceilinged old pub in The Street, in a pretty part of Willesborough, not far from William Harvey Hospital. Central dark wood bar serves large single room. Large fireplace to one side. Original wood beams add character. Quirky split level garden at rear. Cosy pub with 5 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 97 different beers and tried 51 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NA