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The New Fox Inn (formerly The Windmill Inn) (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Long Man - American Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | | 1 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | | 2 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar |  | 3 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
This pub is much improved under its new management. The landlady told me off for not immediately noticing that she had five brand new handpumps installed today, Three with swan necks and two with short spouts although she would have preferred them all to have short spouts. Three beers coming soon are Tonbridge Ebony Moon, Wickwar Bob and Hop Back GFB.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | Not Tried |
11 Aug 2017 (ChrisE)
Early Friday evening and rather noisy. Just two beers on today as one had recently run out and the lines were being flushed through.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit. I had a quick look at the menu and it appears to be good value for money, one to try at some time in the future. Camra magazines were being taken from the leaflet container at an alarming rate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Plan B had to be put in to operation as the bus to Shadoxhurst failed to appear. Deserted when I entered but a barman appeared from the cellar and apologised for keeping me waiting. The landlady arrived soon afterwards and informed that she has Taylors Golden Best, Boltmaker and Landlord in the cellar and some John Smiths Cask which I have been told to try when it is on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle | 4.10 | | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon and preparations were in hand for the live music later on. Anne, the new landlady, told me that she had three different beers from Purity in the cellar and gave me a sample of Doom Bar so that I could try one before the last cask under the existing tenancy has gone.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | In truly excellent condition. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | I found this a bit sickly. |
19 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
A new tenant took over today, she showed me the cellar and the EI group guest beer list. I was introduced to the new Chef who will be taking over the kitchen in a few weeks time and will be making some changes to the menu.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | First few pints from a new cask. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | This ran out, there is one more cask left in the cellar. |
06 Feb 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly quiet. Not as modernised as I was expecting since my previous visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | | Liquorice with blackcurrant hint. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | I was tempted, but.... |
31 Jul 2016 (Trevor)
Came for our usual Sunday carvery which did not disappoint in quality or service on a very busy day for there was a celebration party booked in. Sadly only one ale on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | |
07 Jul 2016 (Trevor)
Our first try at this inn for a midweek lunch and we were very happy with our choices of food which came with the usual attentive service, albeit that there were only a few people in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | The only available option. |
03 Jul 2016 (Trevor)
Once again we enjoyed the Sunday carvery at lunchtime with the customary good service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | | Good condition and somewhat malty ale. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The New Fox Inn (formerly The Windmill Inn)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 13 |
| 27 |
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The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0QR.
In Hythe Road, the pub changed its name in 2009 to Windmill Inn from The Fox. On entry there is a bar area facing you with tables and chairs occupying most of the one large room. There is a spacious L-shaped area outside with benches, some of which are under a canopy. Being renovated during closure in 2020 with stated plans to re-open as The New Fox Inn.
We have visited this pub 46 times, seen 41 different beers and tried 25 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0QR