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The Swan (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe |  | 9 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | | 2 |
| Marston's - Pedigree | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
03 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
Saturday evening, quiet at first but soon taken over by a large group of foriegn language students who split in to two groups, one playing darts and perforating the wall and another playing? Bar Billiards, they appointed me as referee. Very noisy but a good crowd.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | First from a new cask. |
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 |  | End of cask |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
05 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
A relaxing couple of pints and a good chat with other customers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
28 Sep 2018 (ChrisE)
The busiest that I have seen this place for a long time and a nice crowd of people. A most enjoyable visit. I was given a half of Stag Green Eyed Doe to try but I have not listed it here as I forgot to make a note of the ABV.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Sep 2018 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon and fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | |
21 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and a good friendly atmosphere, I sat with the guv from Made Inn who was having his afternoon break in here. I was told that Stag Brewery beers should be back here in early September.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | | A nice refreshing traditional pint, well two pints actually. |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
Hottest day of the year so far with temperatures in the 90sF so the lunchtime diners were staying away. A good welcome from Sue and Neil.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | Last out of one cask and first out of another. Both superb. |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
As Mr. Pirrip would say, Afternoon until close. However in fairness the pub was shutting at 6pm today to avoid having to deal with World Cup Football Fans, although a few who had no interest in the game were staying for a bit of a lock in. The manager was pleased that he had been given full marks in a Cask Marque assessment.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon on a very hot day, I did not think that I could cope with one of their superb Sunday roasts so I settled for a sandwich instead.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2018 (Andrew)
I don't come here very often. The pub has changed since I used to drink Miller Lite here in the early 90's but enough of the old pub was there to feel at home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 |  | Well served but too chocolatey for me really |
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried |
27 Jun 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening fairly busy with a few other groups dotted about. Our final venue for the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag (Kent) - Jane Doe | 4.00 | | Rather bitter for my palate |
About The Swan
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 21 |
| 22 |
| 11 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN23 1QN.
Central town pub with mock Tudor frontage in Tufton Street. Refurbished in 2016 and reverted to a two bar pub with television screens in the right hand bar, the left side is a larger bar with a pool table at the front and a large area to the rear. After a period of closure once more re-launched in March 2018 with changes at least including the replacement of the pool table with a bar billiards table.
We have visited this pub 62 times, seen 31 different beers and tried 26 of them.
Postcode: TN23 1QN