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Hooden Smokehouse & Cellar (formerly Hooden on the Hill) (Punch Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning |  | 4 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | | 1 |
| Marston's - Ashes Ale | | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
01 Jul 2009 (Trevor)
Many more in the garden than there were inside on this warm day when I visited with my wife and 2 friends for our lunchtime get together. The meal was as good value as ever.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Ashes Ale | 4.10 | | Clear refreshing drink with an aftertaste that I couldn't identify. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2009 (Trevor)
Quite quiet when I arrived with my wife and friends for our usual lunchtime meal, but the restaurant inside soon filled up. The meal was good and the service efficient.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Refreshing and sharp flavour. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Was going to try this but the end of the barrel was reached. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Jun 2009 (Trevor)
This lunchtime visit with my wife and 2 friends found the pub busy both inside and out in the garden with people obviously enjoying themselves.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | | A rich brown colour and sharp hoppy flavour. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
21 May 2009 (Trevor)
The restaurant was very busy for this lunchtime visit with my wife and 2 friends both inside and outside. The food was good and the atmosphere friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Good crisp and refreshing drink. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
07 May 2009 (Trevor)
Visited this pub for the first time with my wife and 2 friends and had a really enjoyable lunchtime meal. The pub had a number of others eating the fare on offer, indoors, with a few drinkers outside. The landlady was friendly and welcoming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Clear golden ale in good condition. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | Had run out |
06 Oct 2007 (Ian)
Used to be one of my favourite pubs. I came here a lot from 1993-1998. More lighting than before when new customers would regularly bump into tables. Only has 3 handpumps now and huge big screen for sporting events in the outside courtyard. Does do Estrella Damm, (Spanish lager) in bottle. Monthly guest beer. I do miss how it was when I first came when I worked at Brake Bros in the middle 90s and then I used to bring girlfriends here to. Mexican food menu hasn't changed much.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 |  | Just no condition on this at all. No carbonation in mouth. Lacks aroma. Some kick in the mouth. Bit uncultured. Some grassy hop. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Monthly guest beer |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
14 Jul 2005 (Ian)
It has been years since I have been here but 10 years ago this was a regular haunt. Still nice inside with original beams and cosy dark seating. Large garden now featuress a bouncy castle and a water feature. Upto 3 beers on. Quite busy for an early Thursday evening. Mexican food looked good
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Apart from the white bits floating in it, this tasted absolutely fine, almost tasting like its old self. Golden with elderflower hop and dusty aromas, citric fruit and it certainly does not drink its strength. Shame that the pub is not quite how I remember it 10 years ago |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Is this beer in every pub I go to? |
About the Hooden Smokehouse & Cellar (formerly Hooden on the Hill)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | 35 |
| 57 |
| 24 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NY.
Formerly The Rose, situated in Willesborough in Silver Hill Road, on the way to William Harvey Hospital, this is a lovely pub on the inside. Lots of original wooden beams, uneven floors and open fireplace. Large, pretty garden too. Food is American and there are 3 handpumps on the bar. Seriously damaged by fire on Sunday 27th November 2016 and reopened mid March 2018.
We have visited this pub 107 times, seen 105 different beers and tried 58 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NY