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The Mermaid Inn (Shepherd Neame)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird |  | 4 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Brilliant Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) |  | 1 |
Visits Details
09 May 2015 (Jack William)
Saturday evening - lively crowd in.
Haven't been here for a couple of years - has had a bit of a refresh and new owners (nearly a year ago). The woodchip is still on the wall, but painted white instead of 1970s advocado. Still two bars but the serving area has been opened up to make more of an inclusive feel. Menu and wine list have both been improved. Shame that the ale selection has not. Overall much improved though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | As it should be, |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | Not in best condition - possibly end of barrel. |
24 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
Quite busy. We sat in the garden which had been smartened up since we were last here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Brilliant Ale | 4.00 | | Refreshing. Clean tasting. Slightly tart bit zingy. Long leafy hop finish |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Mar 2014 (Andrew)
Jane Isabel and I came to look at the floods... I mean go for a walk. We came here first and sat in the garden. It was a bit windy and a bit cool but the only thing you could hear was the wind in the tall trees.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Excellent condition. Hint of rose and geranium. Nice leafy finish. Quaffable stuff. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
02 May 2011 (Andrew)
After a short walk around the fields of Bishopsbourne we found ourselves in the garden of the Mermaid Inn. The pub was quite busy with folk in both bars. Isabel had fun throwing a toy bone for the pub's dog.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Good condition. Hint of twigglet in the aroma but good early bird hops in it. A good Shep's seasonal. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
24 May 2008 (Brian)
Third pub on our roam around the south side of the A2. Really friendly local's pub. OK it's Sherpherd Neame but the quality of the beer is excellent. Sat in the beer garden with a few others.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | First and only excellent of the day. Clear, light brown, thin creamy lasting head. Refreshing hop and light bitterness. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
29 Apr 2006 (Andrew)
Arrived late afternoon and sat in the salloon bar with a number of families. Friendly enough and the beer was excellent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | An excellent pint. A tight composition of milky smooth malt with well ballanced hops |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Mermaid Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 11 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Bishopsbourne, Kent, CT4 5HX.
The pub was built in 1861 as a tap house for estate workers. It was originally known as the Lion’s Head until it was bought, along with the Bourne Park estate, by industrialist Sir John Prestige in the 1920s. The name was changed to The Mermaid Inn because a mermaid features on Sir John’s coat of arms. The pub was extended in 1968. Small pub with 2 rooms served by the same bar allowing occupants of both rooms to see each other. The pub has a friendly feel to it and also a pretty garden at the rear.
We have visited this pub 16 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: CT4 5HX