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Prince of Wales (Shepherd Neame)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Butcombe - Gold |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Black Prince |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 6 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Mar 2009 (Andrew)
Another Saturday, another trip to the Bay. Chelsea where playing Coventry on the TV and a good number of people were in watching. Sheps are holding a beer festival at the moment and according to the literature in the pub this consisted of JHB, Elgoods Black Dog and Woodford's Nelson's Revenge. There's something a bit odd with going into a Shep's pub and seeing other beers. It's good really but I just felt it wouldn't be right not to have Masterbrew (although I'd have had Early Bird if it were on). I like this pub. The interior is outstanding.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Excellent condition and very drinkable. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | Beer festival beer |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | Beer festival beer |
| Elgood's - Black Dog Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried | Beer festival beer |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2009 (Glyn)
Always a nice atmosphere in this pub, trouble is you just can't avoid watching the damn telly. Had a pint of Bishops Finger, actually very nice indeed, but shocked by the £3.30 price tag.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | |
28 Feb 2009 (Andrew)
It was nice weather so we walked into Herne Bay. On the way we passed a group of people who'd gathered to watch a dog go to sleep. Doesn't take much to entertain people in these parts. When we got to the town Jane and Isabel went off to do some light shopping giving me 15 minutes for a swift pint. The pub was quite busy with people watching Everton vs WBA. I sat in a corner on one of the sofas and minded my own business.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Excellent condition. Zingy with good bitterness and a hint of caramel. A nice pint of probably Shep's best regular beer. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | Was hoping they'd have on Early Bird by now. |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
23 Feb 2009 (Glyn)
Certain pub not open on Mondays so popped in for a quick one. Tried the much maligned Masterbrew and although it really does not have much about it,found it acceptable. However, having said that not sure I would want a session on it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 |  |
14 Feb 2009 (Andrew)
I was in town and had 15 minutes whilst Jane went shopping with Isabel. The pub had a few regulars in who were sitting around the bar waiting for the rugby to come on. I sat on one of the leather sofas and relaxed. There's a lot to be said for a pint of beer in a pub on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good condition to the pint. Hoppy with a faint hint of orange and caramel. Bit of cardboard to it too. A good pint of a reasonably good session beer. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
08 Dec 2008 (Glyn)
Pleasant atmosphere with people in to watch the football.Guest beer still on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Black Prince | 4.00 | | Nice surprise in a Sheps pub.Very dark and quite fruity, not bad at all. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | |
17 Nov 2008 (Glyn)
Surprisingly busy for an early evening visit,Spitfire was very good as were the guest beers from the west country.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | About as good as you will get |
19 Aug 2008 (Andrew)
I was in Herne Bay, I had 5 minutes to spare, the pub door was open. What more can I say. It was a fairly quiet Tuesday lunchtime with a handful of people around the bar. I sat in a side booth and stared out the open door.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good condition with subtle mandarine orange malt and resinous hops. There was even a bit of instant-coffee on the finish. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Jun 2008 (Andrew)
I had to go into town to buy, amongst other things, a kettle. I'm now working with the idea that I should get a pint in whenever the opportunity presents. It presented; so I got one in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Good condition. Quite drinkable. Not as punchy as I recall from a few years back. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2008 (Andrew)
I was in early lunchtime and there were a handfull of people at the bar and one of them said hello to me. The interior of this pub is excellent and I could sit in one of their comfy chairs all day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best | 4.10 | | In good condition. Good nutty flavours similar to the brown skin you get around hazel nuts. Good bitter finish too. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About the Prince of Wales
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 5 |
| 23 |
| 10 |
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The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DS.
Large 2 bar corner pub in Mortimer Street. The interior is very attractive with an assortment of sofas, chairs and bar stools. The Prince of Wales is a Victorian jewel of a pub in central Herne Bay, reflecting the Victorian heyday of this small seaside town. The current licensee has lovingly restored the pub to its original glory winning an English heritage/CAMRA design award. Original features have been retained where possible, such as the tiled Victorian fireplaces with marble mantelpieces and etched glass. The look is complete down to aspidistras on jardinières and a collection of antique water jugs.
We have visited this pub 29 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: CT6 5DS