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Blacksmiths Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Moorhouse's - First CutExcellent1
Black Sheep - Best BitterExcellent1
My Generation (sub-brand of Black Sheep) - My Generation Session Pale AleExcellent1
Long Man - Long BlondeExcellent1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood3
Butcombe - HakaGood1
Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy GrailGood1
Salopian - Shropshire GoldGood1
Sharp's - Sea FuryGood1
Wadworth - Filthy ChuckerGood1
Adnams - LighthouseGood1
Camerons - Thirst BloodGood1
Butcombe - PopeNot Tried0
Hook Norton - FlagshipNot Tried0
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - SwiftNot Tried0
Hop Back - Summer LightningNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Purity - Pure UBUNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Bishops FingerNot Tried0
Caledonian - Poltergeist PorterNot Tried0
Loddon - HullabalooNot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Sharp's - Atlantic Pale AleNot Tried0
Sharp's - Sea Fury (superseded by 5% version)Not Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring SprinterNot Tried0
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland AleNot Tried0
Dartmoor - Jail AleNot Tried0
Brains - The Rev James GoldNot Tried0
Wickwar - BOBNot Tried0
Hogs Back - "Farnham White"Not Tried0
Woodforde's - WherryNot Tried0
Theakston - Paradise AleNot Tried0
Picture 1. Blacksmiths Arms, Willesborough, Kent

Visits Details

15 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime and fairly quiet with a few diners arriving during our stay. Pleasant atmosphere with calming background music and a silent TV
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Good
Butcombe - Haka4.50GoodFresh and spicy with a strong hop aroma and flavour.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedHope to see this as a regular here.
Long Man - Long Blonde3.80Not Tried
Sharp's - Sea Fury (superseded by 5% version)3.70Not Tried
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar, no diners present as yet. Great atmosphere as always here with soft lighting and background music
BeerABVScoreNotes
Long Man - Long Blonde3.80ExcellentSuperb condition but bizarre at it sounds very salty.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Purity - Pure UBU4.50Not Tried
Caledonian - Poltergeist Porter4.00Not Tried
18 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Wednesday early evening and very busy. A good welcome from Dave the Landlord.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Camerons - Thirst Blood4.30Good
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Hook Norton - Flagship5.30Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift3.90Not Tried
27 Sep 2017 (Graeme)
Quiet afternoon after WHH visit ..friendly service...5 real ales on
BeerABVScoreNotes
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80ExcellentLively amber caramel nose..fruity bite and classic bitter finish...head modest...perhaps more head would liven even morr
Theakston - Paradise Ale4.20Not TriedNot tried
Butcombe - Pope5.10Not TriedNot tried
12 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Early evening and an enjoyable visit. There was a real cider on handpump in addition to the beers listed below.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Moorhouse's - First Cut4.20Excellent
Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail4.00Good
Sharp's - Sea Fury5.00Good
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Woodforde's - Wherry3.80Not Tried
11 Aug 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday evening and doing a good trade.
BeerABVScoreNotes
My Generation (sub-brand of Black Sheep) - My Generation Session Pale Ale4.20ExcellentLight straw coloured pale ale.
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Wickwar - BOB4.00Not Tried
Hogs Back - "Farnham White"4.00Not Tried
20 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a chat with someone at the bar whose hobby was visiting micropubs.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Good
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale4.00Not Tried
Dartmoor - Jail Ale4.80Not Tried
Brains - The Rev James Gold4.10Not Tried
19 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Busy as usual, I had a quick chat with Dave the landlord about various closed pubs in the area.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Good
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger5.00Not Tried
Loddon - Hullabaloo4.20Not Tried
Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale4.20Not Tried
31 May 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and busy around the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wadworth - Filthy Chucker3.80GoodMalty toffee and cloying.
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter4.00Not Tried
13 Feb 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit with a few locals at the bar discussing cars, one of them asked another "Is yours a Mercedes or a Merc?"
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Excellent
Salopian - Shropshire Gold3.80Good
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried

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About the Blacksmiths Arms

The pub sign. Blacksmiths Arms, Willesborough, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent26
Good37
Acceptable9
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NA.

Lovely low ceilinged old pub in The Street, in a pretty part of Willesborough, not far from William Harvey Hospital. Central dark wood bar serves large single room. Large fireplace to one side. Original wood beams add character. Quirky split level garden at rear. Cosy pub with 5 handpumps.

We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 97 different beers and tried 51 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN24 0NA