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The Lobster Pot (Punch Taverns)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 2 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 5 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar |  | 1 |
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | | 1 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Princetown - Best Bitter (aka Dartmoor IPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Feb 2011 (Pedro)
lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2011 (Hopmonster)
Re-opening party after internal refurbishment. Had to stand outside as no room inside. Bar is smaller and another hand pump has disappeared. Now just three. This pub used to be famous for its range of real ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | 2nd barrel of the evening. Much better. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | Alright. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 |  | Last of the barrel I think. |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | 3.50 | Not Tried |
20 Feb 2011 (Hopmonster)
Pub closed for major refurbishment - Re-Opening with a big party on 25th February at 7pm
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
21 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
Disappointly only two handpumps with real beer available. Sadly no sign of any Christmas beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | 3.50 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
Quiet late-evening visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Went off shortly after we arrive. More in the cellar but hardly worth putting on a new barrel at 10:55. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | 3.50 | Not Tried |
05 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
A quiet Sunday evening visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | |
29 Nov 2010 (Hopmonster)
Evening visit after the Christmas Lights went on. Place was packed and very jolly. I was sorry to see that two beer engines seem to have disappeared since last time I was here, so just four on now.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Dartmoor Best Bitter (previously 3.9%) | 3.50 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2010 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Princetown - Best Bitter (aka Dartmoor IPA) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2010 (Pedro)
Afternoon quick visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay | 5.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | |
27 Aug 2010 (Pedro)
Evening start to beer festival - interesting festival prices, buy a £3 voucher for 2 halves or a £7 voucher for 5 halves !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf - Granny Wouldn't Like It !!! | 4.80 | | |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Princetown - Best Bitter (aka Dartmoor IPA) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About The Lobster Pot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 18 |
| 16 |
 | 3 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in West Malling, Kent, ME19 6JU.
4 room corner pub/bar off the High Street on the way to/from the railway station. Two rooms shared by a central bar with a smaller room at the side. There is also an upstairs “lounge”. 3 hand pumps. Closed and substantial building works taking place winter 2016/7 - future as a pub seems uncertain.
We have visited this pub 25 times, seen 56 different beers and tried 27 of them.
Postcode: ME19 6JU