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The County Hotel (Wetherspoon)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Woodforde's - WherryExcellent2
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red TopExcellent1
Adnams - LighthouseExcellent1
Rooster's - Capability BrownExcellent1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper TopGood1
Lancaster - BlackGood1
Wantsum - Red RaddleGood1
Lancaster - RedGood2
Saltaire - New World RedGood1
Wantsum - ImperiumGood1
Oakham - CitraGood1
Sambrook's - JunctionAcceptable1
Wantsum - DynamoPoor1
Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Devon DarknessNot Tried0
Greene King - Ruddles CountyNot Tried0
Greene King - AbbotNot Tried0
Hook Norton - Old HookyNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%)Not Tried0
Picture 1. The County Hotel, Ashford, Kent

Visits Details

01 Dec 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening not too busy just a few groups dotted about. One could've wrongly assumed tonight was an Old Dairy brewery takeover event as most of the handpumps were either Red Top or Copper Top with just the three usual suspects otherwise available.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80ExcellentMalty with hints of blackcurrant and treacle near on perfect condition and temperature.
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedAlways good to see JDW still supporting this scarce ale.
Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top4.10Not Tried
09 Oct 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening with 30 minutes to wait for my bus home so just in time for a relaxed pint..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Dynamo4.30PoorJust about managed to chew my way through this sickly sweet murky pond water..
12 May 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Met a friend here early evening for a pub crawl of Ashford's finest.. Busy but late enough to have missed the pushchair brigade!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - Citra4.20Good
Lancaster - Black4.50GoodMore of a watery porter than a chewy stout
Greene King - Ruddles County4.30Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Hook Norton - Old Hooky4.60Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedA regular here
08 Mar 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Met a few friends here late afternoon, we opted to sit in the quieter more adult friendly front of the pub as the back half had been turned into a creche.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Excellent
Saltaire - New World Red5.20GoodThis malty offering had just come on.
Sambrook's - Junction4.50AcceptableRisked a pint of this surprisingly had flavour but became ever cloying towards the end.
21 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
Fairly busy for a Monday evening, I met a group of friends here and enjoyed a good chat and few beers. Haggis and Neeps was on offer as the Manager's Special tonight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top4.10Good
Wantsum - Red Raddle5.00Good
Wantsum - Imperium4.00Not Tried
03 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and not too busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Imperium4.00GoodA short measure but at £1.49 I decided not to argue. A nice pint of Imperium.
21 Jan 2022 (ChrisE)
Friday afternoon and fairly busy. I popped in for a curry and pint meal deal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rooster's - Capability Brown4.00Excellent
Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Devon Darkness4.20Not Tried
20 Jan 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Met a couple of friends here for a mid afternoon to early evening session, sadly just the one non national bland beer on offer we left once we'd finished the barrel off between us.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Woodforde's - Wherry3.80ExcellentPerfect right up to the final scrapings.
16 Jan 2022 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon, I found myself a table towards the rear of the pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Lancaster - Red4.80Good
Woodforde's - Wherry3.80Not Tried
16 Jan 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Mid Sunday afternoon busy with family groups in the front bar with others occupying the rear. Friendly efficient service with each pint served with no room to spare. I didn't bother including the usual offerings here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Woodforde's - Wherry3.80GoodNot as watery as expected with the recognisable flavours coming through.
Lancaster - Red4.80GoodNot a fan of chewy 'red' beers but this was very good, smoky yet smooth and dry with hints of chestnuts.

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About The County Hotel

The pub sign. The County Hotel, Ashford, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional18
Excellent131
Good185
Acceptable167
Poor28

Website.

The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TD.

Typical Wetherspoon's drinking hall in High Street. Standard 'Spoon's regular beers with guest beers normally the best bet. 2 banks each of 4 handpumps on the higher level bar and 6 handpumps on the lower level.

We have visited this pub 342 times, seen 473 different beers and tried 378 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN24 8TD