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The Brickfield Micropub (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent - Local Hero |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Chislet - Nethergong | | 1 |
| Larkins - Green Hop Best | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | | 2 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | | 1 |
| Northdown - Dune Buggy |  | 1 |
| Bexley - Roasty & Toasty | | 1 |
| Goffs - M&S Pale | | 1 |
| Larkins - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Burton Ale | | 1 |
| Northdown - Cali Ray |  | 1 |
| Chislet - Island Road | | 1 |
| Northdown - Bitter Seas |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Funky Claude Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Got The Face On | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale (superseded by 3.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Level Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Ninth Life (a.k.a. 9th Life) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Chislet - Captain's Garden | Not Tried | 0 |
| Front Row - Crouch | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Three Kings | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Rising Giant | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Jun 2026 (Andrew)
Larkins was on. What more of an excuse do you need to visit. It started raining just as we entered and we had a chat with a local about it, as you do.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Best Bitter | 4.40 | | Larkins do caramel-malt really well. Condition was a little flat, but still very drinkable. |
| Mad Cat - Ninth Life (a.k.a. 9th Life) | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Chislet - Captain's Garden | 3.50 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2026 (Magnus Greel)
We arrived around 10 minutes after 13.00 opening, one other chap in soon joined by a few others during our hour or so's stay. Friendly and welcoming as always here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chislet - Nethergong | 5.00 | | A caramel sweetness with a fruity yeasty profile and creamy texture. |
| Goffs - M&S Pale | 4.30 | | Heavily hopped tropical hazy fare with a hint of coconut. |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2026 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime. Friendly welcome, comfortably busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | | Superb. |
| Northdown - Dune Buggy | 3.80 | | Very pale ale. Good condition. |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Feb 2026 (Jack William)
About 2. Two groups enjoying the ambience. Found a local history book with hundreds of nicknames of old fishermen etc. from Whitstable, very amusing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Level Best | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2025 (Andrew)
A fairly swift visit. Very busy early evening. I think it was someone's birthday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Green Hop Best | 4.00 | | A really good beer. Juicy green hop bite with a sherbet hop finish |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale (superseded by 3.8% version) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Chislet - Island Road | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2025 (Jack William)
Bus pass outing, Icycled! Opened at noon for us by arrangement. Nicely busy by 1:30. The garden is looking good and the bat and trap pitch is now in regular use as the pub is in a league.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | Full bodied and in top condition. |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | | Very pale, subtle. |
| Northdown - Cali Ray | 5.50 | | Not sure if this was unfined - certainly a bit hazy, but pleasant enough. |
20 Apr 2025 (Jack William)
Easter Sunday lunch meet up with a few cyclist chums. Nice and warm out of the cold wind. Pleasantly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | | Very refreshing pale ale in top condition. |
| Elgood's - Golden Newt | 4.60 | | Good mouthfeel on this golden ale - I thought it had a hint of almond? |
| Iron Pier - Burton Ale | 4.20 | | A traditional Burton style bitter going down very well with my companions. |
15 Mar 2025 (Jack William)
Saturday early afternoon. Quiet with 4 or 5 in. Rugby on a large TV - not quite the traditional micro pub experience.
They are offering a flight of three thirds here now for £4.70.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northdown - Bitter Seas | 4.20 | | Flat and thin. Turns out it was the penultimate pint in the cask. |
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Got The Face On | 4.50 | Not Tried | Should have gone for this |
28 Dec 2024 (Jack William)
First one in just after noon. A jolly local in bright purple trainers arrived shortly after.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Roasty & Toasty | 4.70 | | A pleasant, gluten free, festive ale. |
| East London (ELB) - Three Kings | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Rising Giant | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Funky Claude Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon. Half a dozen others in. Very pleasant. There will be a mini beer festival this weekend (29/11 to 1/12) to celebrate the first anniversary of this rather good micro.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Local Hero | 3.40 | | Great condition and a terrific body that punched well above its ABV. |
| Chislet - Island Road | 4.50 | | Rather disappointed with this - rather bland with little life in it. |
| Front Row - Crouch | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Northdown - Bitter Seas | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Brickfield Micropub
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 15 |
| 20 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Swalecliffe, Kent, CT5 2LX.
High quality shop conversion in the micropub style in Herne Bay Road - but a good size with seating for at least 30 people. Enclosed outside garden yet to be fully developed (January 2024). Temperature controlled taproom. Brick flooring throughout with underfloor heating. Half-height wooden and stained glass screens on the entrance. Some low seating a plus a couple of high tables. Opened in December 2023. Sister pub to The Handsome Sam in Whitstable.
We have visited this pub 21 times, seen 59 different beers and tried 34 of them.
Postcode: CT5 2LX