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The George (formerly The Barrow House, The George Inn) (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Tonbridge - Barrow House BrewExcellent2
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterExcellent4
Cellar Head - A Winter's PaleExcellent1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue TopGood1
Hop Back - Summer LightningGood1
Rother Valley - Level BestAcceptable1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish BestAcceptable1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's AleAcceptable1
Cellar Head - Single Hop PaleAcceptable1
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Goacher's - Fine Light AleNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterNot Tried0
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper TopNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Picture 1. The George (formerly The Barrow House, The George Inn), Egerton, Kent
Picture 2. The George (formerly The Barrow House, The George Inn), Egerton, Kent

Visits Details

17 Jun 2022 (Wittenden)
Late afternoon on a very hot June Friday.Quiet,considering that it was builder o'clock.More publike than its previous iteration.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Kentish Best3.70AcceptableArdent.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
18 Feb 2020 (Jack William)
My wife suggested I cycle here to try it out - bless her. Lunchtime - a few eaters in the restaurant area. I chatted with a couple of locals and warmed myself by the log fire in the large bar area. Friendly locals and bar staff - who kindly charged my phone up.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cellar Head - A Winter's Pale3.90ExcellentBadge said “unfined and hazy” but this was clear and very tasty, especially considering the ABV. Lovely pint.
Cellar Head - Single Hop Pale4.60AcceptableMuch more ordinary than the Winter Pale Ale.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
04 Sep 2017 (Wittenden)
We came for a meal on a damp but mild Monday evening. A few in the bar:cosy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Barrow House Brew3.60ExcellentGood earthy unflamboyant session bitter.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale3.80AcceptableA bit cardboardy.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
25 Feb 2017 (Wittenden)
My first brief visit since the pub's reopening by the folk from The Milk House. Saturday lunchtime:a bit clinical.Friendly though. Trouble is, I remember this pub fondly from many years back.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Barrow House Brew3.60ExcellentGreat condition. Leafy hops, bit of farmyard.Tonbridge Traditional rebadged?Anyway, my kind of beer.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
21 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
Lots of old people eating and having a lunchtime drink
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80GoodPleasant enough
17 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
Came for Sunday lunch. Very popular.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Excellent
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10Not Tried
18 Feb 2014 (Wittenden)
Family evening on a wet Tuesday night.We discussed student life.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodMoreish and succulent.
Rother Valley - Level Best4.00AcceptablePale,slight haze.Peppery biscuit.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10Not Tried
20 Oct 2013 (Andrew)
We came for lunch for my dad's birthday. The food was excellent and the staff all friendly. I'm sure I've been here before, maybe 20 years ago. I have some vauge recollection of wandering out of a party down a dimly lit road so I coild get a pint and I'm sure it was here I came.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodGood Harveys
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
01 Aug 2012 (Wittenden)
Busy with drinkers and diners on a warm Wednesday evening. A group of old ladies were discussing the actions of the RHS.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentProper Harveys, selling well tonight. Luscious malt, slightly peppery. When I'm in best bitter mode, this is the beer for me.
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00GoodAhh, Summer Lightning! In good order, but not the full on experience of a few years' back.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
22 Feb 2011 (Trevor)
Not my visit, but my wife who went with a friend for a lunchtime meal which they found very enjoyable. The pub was quite busy, with a friendly atmosphere and good service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top4.10Not Tried

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About The George (formerly The Barrow House, The George Inn)

The pub sign. The George (formerly The Barrow House, The George Inn), Egerton, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent6
Good4
Acceptable4
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Egerton, Kent, TN27 9DJ.

Formerly The George in The Street, reopened as the Barrow House in September 2016 by same owners at The Milk House Sissinghurst. An imposing weather-boarded pub in the centre of an attractive village. 3 letting rooms. Closed for a while for renovations so subsequently relaunched back to be The George in July 2021.

We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 11 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN27 9DJ