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The Three Mariners (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Tonbridge - Ebony MoonExceptional2
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's AleExcellent1
Goacher's - Crown Imperial StoutExcellent2
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish BitterExcellent1
Goacher's - Fine Light AleGood1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Good1
Westerham - Summer PerleGood1
Larkins - TraditionalGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun TopGood1
Tonbridge - Blonde AmbitionGood1
Loddon - HullabalooAcceptable1
Keltek - Arthur's AleAcceptable1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common ConspiracyAcceptable1
Westerham - British Bulldog GoldAcceptable1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold TopAcceptable1
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - GuzzlerAcceptable1
Abigale - SamphireAcceptable1
Cottage - Mallard IPAAcceptable1
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best BitterPoor1
Three Rivers - GMTPoor1
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPANot Tried0
Whitstable - Winkle PickerNot Tried0
Kent - KGB or Kent Golding BitterNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - Golden BraidNot Tried0
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Whitstable - Pearl of KentNot Tried0
Thwaites - Original BitterNot Tried0
Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - January SaleNot Tried0
Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%)Not Tried0
Whitstable - Native BitterNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Eagle IPANot Tried0
Picture 1. The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent

Visits Details

28 May 2011 (Ian)
May bank hol Kent beer and cider festival. Great beer lineup featuring the new Kent breweries. Been an odd morning being involved in an RTA on my cycle and I think I am still in delayed shock but nothing will stop me from having a pint
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50ExcellentSo drinkable
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90ExcellentI love the grassy citrus hops on thos beer
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70GoodBest half of this I have had in some time. Malt and orange fruit
Larkins - Traditional3.40GoodMy favourite 3.4% abv beer in the world. Surprisingly full in the mouth and bitter on the finish
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sun Top3.60GoodVery light golden beer but in cracking condition. Mouthfeel is almost worth the beer in itself
Abigale - Samphire4.10AcceptableYep fine just a little thin on the malts/mouthfeel.
Whitstable - Winkle Picker4.50Not Tried
Westerham - British Bulldog Gold4.30Not Tried
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter4.10Not Tried
Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter4.10Not Tried
30 Jan 2011 (ChrisE)
Extremely busy, we sat in the right hand side bar as there was no room in the other one.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon4.20ExceptionalWow, this was amazing. The landlord described it as a mild, but it was definitely a porter. A superb good quality dark full bodied beer.
Whitstable - Native Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Eagle IPA3.60Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Not Tried
30 Jan 2011 (Ian)
Stop no.4 on the local Camra minibus trip. Pork crackling and pork pie on the bar and Henry the landlord in good banter form
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Ebony Moon4.20ExceptionalBest beer I had all day. Lovely dark beer. Great dried fruits on the finish
Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%)4.10Not Tried
Whitstable - Native Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Eagle IPA3.60Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Not Tried
31 May 2010 (Ian)
First one in on Bank Holiday Monday and enjoyed sitting in this great locals pub sat at the bar and then in the garden with Henry, the landlord, chatting about pubs and beers. Really enjoyed myself.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition4.20GoodGold, very good hoppy beer, bitter and biting finish on end. Good start for new brewery
Westerham - British Bulldog Gold4.30AcceptableBit flat in condition maybe getting towards end of barrel, but an ok fruity bitter
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter4.10PoorGreen apple on aroma, malts are a bit unintegrated. Malts don't taste fully brewed out. No real hop presence. New brewery that needs a bit of work I think.
27 May 2010 (Ian)
Presentation for runner up POTY for the local Camra branch plus start of the May Bank Holiday Kentish beers beer festival. Met up with a couple of work colleagues (thanks for the hotdog) and the local Camra guys for a good evening of beer, cider and banter.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50ExcellentDon't know what they have done to the malts, but the last few times I've had this, it has been remarkable. Only beer I had twice.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80GoodQuality session bitter.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy4.80AcceptableJust a bit muddy I guess may have needed another half day settling, but very well made and good tasty flavours.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top4.30AcceptableBetter than when I had it first time, ok golden ale.
Cottage - Mallard IPA4.10AcceptableAttractive rich brown colour. Disappearing head. Decent best bitter. Some dry and fruity malt. OK
30 Jan 2010 (Ian)
Stop number 6 on the cross Marsh trip. I sat in the public bar and enjoyed the Boxer dog and the chat of the locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter3.80ExcellentLovely bitter, good deep malts and very good hops on the finish.
Keltek - Arthur's Ale3.50AcceptableMid brown, slight haze. Lasting beige head. Sweetish aroma. Earthy. Odd but a bit tight, may need half a day to open up. Bit of peachy Belgian ester.
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - January Sale3.80Not Tried
13 Aug 2009 (Ian)
Really, this is a very good pub on a back street in Hythe. Friendly service, good range of beers and a very good feel to it, like you wished this was your local.
BeerABVScoreNotes
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Guzzler3.60AcceptableGold, slight haze. Hoppy aroma, that is a little soapy on the hops, but a decent blond beer.
Loddon - Hullabaloo4.20AcceptableLovely looking copper colour. Some biscuit and caramel on the aroma. OK bitter, some toffee in mouth.
Thwaites - Original Bitter3.60Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
28 May 2009 (Ian)
Thursday early evening and a good number of regular customers in. Three tables in one bar were reserved for cribbage from 8pm which was good to see. I quite liked it and will come back
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - Summer Perle3.80GoodOne of my favourites. Not quite as good as last year at The Chambers up the hill, but good biting citrus hops on end that dry and attack the gums on the end in a very pleasant manner.
Three Rivers - GMT3.80PoorAmber colour, thin beige head. Not a great tasting beer, bit of an earthy muddy aroma, some ok hop on finish. Bit unintegrated.
Hopdaemon - Golden Braid3.70Not Tried
Loddon - Hullabaloo4.20Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried

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About The Three Mariners

The pub sign. The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent9
Good16
Acceptable9
Poor3

Website.

The pub is found in Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BH.

Back street corner pub in Windmill Street, on the way out to the coast from the town. Public and saloon bars with decking and tables to the side for smokers and better weather. Wooden bar with 7 handpumps tastefully redecorated. Good pub feel and the number of pumpclips up behind the bar show the variety of beers they've had.

We have visited this pub 18 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 34 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT21 6BH