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The Phoenix Tavern (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch |  | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout - now use 4.5% version entry (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Otter - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 4 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Boondoggle | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - House Ale "Phoenix Tavern Easter Bunny Ale" said to be re-badged Golden Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Auburn Copper Ale (previously Meaney's Auburn Copper Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Evening visit for a meal after sailing the Swale in the Thames Barge Orinoco which was a friend's birthday treat. A good welcome from the landlord who had organised the sailing event, a most enjoyable evening. Beers on offer were as already listed by Mr. Pirrip.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very good and I stayed loyal to Harveys for the rest of the evening. |
15 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening after a friend's birthday celebratory trip on the sailing barge Orinoco from Faversham Creek to Harty Ferry (southside) slipway organised by the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | On gravity on the counter top |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | Several guests sent this back for being hazy and out of condition |
| Mad Cat - Auburn Copper Ale (previously Meaney's Auburn Copper Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 Jan 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Bit of a wait for service but a comfortable venue with settee seating by the open fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | In good condition but I only got a dose of bitterness with no real smell or describable taste |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2014 (Jack William)
Evening, live band playing (not bad) - reasonable number of drinkers and foot tappers in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Just as it should be - safe choice but very nice. |
| Ringwood - Boondoggle | 4.20 | | Refreshing,,very good condition - doesn't pack much flavour though. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Brief end of evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | I should say this was the best beer encountered tonight in Faversham and environs |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2014 (Jack William)
Lunchtime, reasonably busy, friendly welcome.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | | Top rate blond beer with bite. |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout - now use 4.5% version entry (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | 4.80 | | Only brewed once a year according to the landlord . Richly complex - so much body you can almost chew it. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Banging on near to outstanding |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2013 (Blair)
High hopes were slightly dashed by the mediocre ale line-up, still a nice characterful pub with a pleasant beer garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Little flat but still good enough. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Not at its best |
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | | Tasted very malty and yeasty |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - House Ale "Phoenix Tavern Easter Bunny Ale" said to be re-badged Golden Best | 3.50 | Not Tried |
23 Feb 2013 (Andrew)
Never been here before. 2 real fires and a pleasant atmosphere. We sat in the corner and I laughed at private eye look-a-likes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | Weak, slightly syrupy beer. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 11 |
| 14 |
 | 1 |
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The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BH.
Situated on the attractive historic Abbey Street, this is a 3 room pub. Inglenook fireplace. Lots of wood and a lowish beamed ceiling add to the cosy English pub feel. Restaurant seated area. 6 handpumps on the bar counter. Cider sometimes sold from a cask on the counter top.
We have visited this pub 24 times, seen 33 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: ME13 7BH