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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale |  | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2026) | | 1 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve |  | 1 |
| Gun - Zamzama IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Acre - Black Shuck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Velvet Raven | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Legs - Offa | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Galvanise | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Cinque Ports Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
24 Oct 2026 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a rainy Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Cracking mild, full of Tovil goodness. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | 3.40 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2026 (Wittenden)
Saturday lunchtime, several in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2026) | 4.80 | | Mineral vigour, nettley resinous hops. Thought I’d missed the Green hops for this year- that would never do. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Offa | 4.50 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2026 (Wittenden)
A few in on a blustery late summer Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best | 3.70 | | Nostalgic Kent Bitter. Pome fruit with energising hops. |
| Tonbridge - Velvet Raven | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Cosmic Jive | 3.40 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2026 (Wittenden)
Mid afternoon on a welcome rainy Saturday. Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | | Upstanding hoppy pale |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon busy but welcoming and friendly atmosphere, we sat at the table by the window and enjoyed our beer. Only time for one thanks to our 297 bus from Brenchley being 20 minutes late ate into our planned 50 minute stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | | Zesty floral tropical fruits luminous broth. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Three Acre - Black Shuck | 4.90 | Not Tried |
01 Aug 2026 (Wittenden)
It’s Lammas today, apparently.Not many celebrating here, unfortunately.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Hedgerow goodness. Nary a duff’un in this house. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Project Babylon Pale Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried |
25 Jul 2026 (Wittenden)
Busy on a sweltering Saturday noon. My first pub visit for a while.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | Reliable farmyard bitter. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Zamzama IPA | 6.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2026 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a balmy Saturday: they were all celebrating with Mr Trump!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Listed as “Coming Next”, but the Barman kindly drew me a glass.The essence of Kent, dry with berry fruit. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Cinque Ports Pale | 3.40 | Not Tried |
13 Jun 2026 (Wittenden)
A handful in on a sunny Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | Tovil coffee. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Session IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2026 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a shucky Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | Earthy farmyard goodness in grand condition. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Galvanise | 5.10 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 13 |
| 184 |
| 68 |
 | 2 |
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 261 times, seen 349 different beers and tried 162 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB