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Bell & Crown (Wellington Pub Company)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | | 1 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | | 3 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter |  | 3 |
| Whitstable - Faversham Creek |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Sep 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Popped in here with some friends during an afternoon pub crawl - friendly atmosphere with a varied food menu but with the emphasis more on the ales with good selection available..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | One of my favourite beers - had to have another as the first was so good - refreshing, creamy, slightly citrusy and delicious! |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2010 (Andrew)
Was in this neck of the woods. Quite inside with a smattering of locals at the bar. There was some good music on the juke box and I just sat there and enjoyed my pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | Is this Eddie Gadd's shot at Summer Lightning? If so, he hit the target good and proper. Light gold, rich creamy body, good hop profile to match the alcohol. ...and in superb condition. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2010 (Ian)
Good pub for a decent pint. Now does Bellevue Kriek on tap
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | | Not often my favourite of the beers from Ramsgate, but this one was better than good. Excellent hop and malt balance and excellent finish |
10 Jul 2010 (Andrew)
There was a big party of French tourists in and a handful of locals. The jukebox was playing random weirdness and it was all quite relaxed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Faversham Creek | 3.80 | | Pale brown, big nettley hop, malty with tangy nettle finish |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 May 2010 (Andrew)
Met up with Martin for a swift one. A smattering of people were in with a few more sitting outside enjoying the wind. The landlady's very pleasant here and it's a great little pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | Excellent condition. Light, lemony beer with a slightly tart hop signature. Great stuff. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried |
10 Apr 2010 (Ian)
Good solid pub
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Beer of the day for me, just a classic brown best bitter. |
10 Apr 2010 (Andrew)
Ian, Martin and Jane (Brighton not bushy - I can see this is going to get confusing in the future) managed to get a seat at the rear of the pub. Great pub this one; a proper boozer with great character.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Excellent condition on this well crafted beer. Can't knock the beer for it's construction or how it's been kept but it just isn't quite to my taste. It was a nutty brown bitter but I found the finish slightly harsh and sickly. It's never been my favourite Gadds. I should have had the No. 3 - other than the strength it's much more my type of beer. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2010 (Andrew)
I was going to the Zebra Cards shop to buy a birthday card so found myself in the area. The pub had a smattering of people in so I got my pint and sat under the window with Fremlins etched into it. I really like this pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | It suddenly dawned on me why I like this beer; it's a brown bitter. Mellow, earthy with hints of roasted toffee. Great beer |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
18 Aug 2009 (Andrew)
It was hot and I was in the area so in I went. I like the Bell and Crown. I sat on a sofa by the bar and read a magazine. Felt a bit like a coffee shop. Lovely stuff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | Earthy, grainy best bitter |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2009 (Andrew)
I was flicking through the duke box looking for the ACDC when on came ACDC. Good on yer you long haired blokes at the bar. I like this pub. I like its interior and the fact it does 4 Kent beers and the fact that its close to what pubs used to be like before they tried to become corporate clones.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | Really good condition. Light, hoppy with that hint of bread dough. |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | Usually a good beer but this one lacked a bit of condition. Probably be good tomorrow or the day after. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About the Bell & Crown
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 29 |
| 63 |
| 47 |
| 23 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DZ.
Old corner pub in Palace Street that, by the signs on the wall and windows, was once owned by Fremlins and Truman.
We have visited this pub 147 times, seen 74 different beers and tried 48 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2DZ