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The Magnet (formerly The Magnet Micropub) (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Three Acre - Cloud Drifter |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Spring Gold | | 1 |
| Tatton - Tatton Best | | 1 |
| Goffs - Black Knight | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Green & Gold |  | 1 |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | | 1 |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter | | 1 |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | | 1 |
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | | 1 |
| Muirhouse - Magnum Mild | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord |  | 1 |
| Dorking - Five Claw |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Heart of Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Golden Retriever | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale (superseded by 3.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titsey - California Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
| Golden Triangle - Shenanigans | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hengist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Jun 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet footfall in this micro which no longer calls itself a micro. Still quite early in the afternoon and before it had a chance to fill up. As the sun was truly shining outside, many were soaking it up at this time rather than the beers. Prompt and friendly service and plenty of seats and bar stools to sit on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatton - Tatton Best | 4.20 | | This bitter is still produced by Tatton Brewery, and badged as such, and whose beers I do not recall trying before. But it ceased brewing north-east of Knutsford and south-west of Manchester after some 14 years due to no longer being able to sustain its operating costs. It has joined forces from June 2024 with Kent-based brewery, Wantsum, at St Nicholas-at-Wade, south-west of Birchington-on-Sea. This best bitter came with very good head and lacing and lasting throughout my half sampled. A moreishly dry bitter first hit. A pleasant maltiness rising up and lingering with the odd hoppy note thrown in for good measure. |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Titsey - California Spring | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Golden Triangle - Shenanigans | 4.70 | Not Tried |
04 Apr 2025 (ChrisatSturry)
Welcoming lots of dog treats available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Spring Gold | 4.30 | | Light citrus hop, quite sweet |
| Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale (superseded by 3.8% version) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2025 (Dosser)
4 beers on, all at 4.70. Packed out again with blues fans and dogs. Beers only sold in purple plastic glasses at £1 deposit. We sat outside to escape the crowds.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | | A very short pint even after a top-up. Hard to tell when you can't see through the plastic. Watery taste with little flavour. |
05 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet on the inside but only very early afternoon with the sun blazing outside. Warm friendly welcome and very prompt service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Green & Gold | 4.10 | | Superb head and lacing. A fresh, hoppy mouthfeel from virgin green hops. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Heart of Darkness | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Golden Retriever | 4.00 | Not Tried |
31 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet for early afternoon visit but a warm welcome and quick, friendly service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs - Black Knight | 5.30 | | Very creamy head and reminds me of those ferocious waves hitting over the harbour quay. A lovely dark ruby red with chocolatey, dry malt flavours with a hint of hoppiness. |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Light Ale | 3.20 | Not Tried |
17 Aug 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Very busy but a bar stool at side window to be had. Quick service from attentive barmaid.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivering Sands - Ribersborg Stout | 4.70 | | Very moreish with a dry aftertaste and in perfect condition. If you like liquorice and charred toast flavourings, you are in for a treat. |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
Came here after not so hot pizza in prezzo. £30 for proccecco. Lol. 4 beers on. Not too exciting.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter | 4.60 | | £4.50 a pop. Good but not exciting. |
21 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on, everchanging.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Acre - Cloud Drifter | 5.30 | | Cloudy but great condition and temperature. |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | | Nice pint but too large a head . |
| Dorking - Five Claw | 5.10 | | Last one out again. Poor condition. |
16 Jul 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on, all at 4.50, 4.5% top strength
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muirhouse - Magnum Mild | 4.50 | | Huge creamy head and a beer you will need to get used to. |
08 Jun 2024 (Dosser)
4 beers on at £4.50. Packed again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | 4.80 | | Very good. Took a while to pour. |
About The Magnet (formerly The Magnet Micropub)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 17 |
| 28 |
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| 2 |
The pub is found in Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1NE.
In Albion Street, initially a micropub conversion from its previous existence as Reef restaurant. Opened in mid February 2019 selling real ales, ciders and keg beers, gins etc. Real ales sold through 3 handpumps on the bar counter and ciders through handpump and boxes in the fridge. Run by beer and cider enthusiasts from west Kent. Corner house with large picture windows on two sides. Furnished with high and low scrubbed top tables. Variety of traditional pub games available. Mainly sells Kentish real ales but from further afield too. In 2022 chose to rebrand itself as an ale house and no longer a micropub.
We have visited this pub 40 times, seen 88 different beers and tried 43 of them.
Postcode: CT10 1NE