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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. 3Excellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea ShellsExcellent1
Hopdaemon - IncubusExcellent1
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)Excellent1
Hopdaemon - DominatorGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red TopGood3
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)Acceptable2
Whitstable - Faversham CreekAcceptable1
Picture 1. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent
Picture 2. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent
Picture 3. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

Visits Details

20 Dec 2010 (Andrew)
It was the first day of my holiday and we were in Canterbury shopping. Jane had to go off and do something so I went to find some scaffolding to support my credit card. On the way I passed the Bell and Crown. For me this pub has the best interior in Canterbury and also a cracking line-up of beers. I propped up the end of the bar with my back to the real fire. Most of the rest of the pub was empty so I just idly stared out the window at the snow.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80GoodA bit sharp but a great session bitter
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Dominator5.10Not Tried
11 Dec 2010 (Ian)
I always like the music in this pub and the Gimmie Shelter made my day
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80GoodThis is now a good standard best bitter.
11 Dec 2010 (Andrew)
Busy busy busy. The Hopdaemon Dominator smelt of vinegar so they changed the barrel. A group of German's asked Ian to take their photo. People wandered about wondering when they should pay for their drinks. All in all and interesting evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80ExcellentExcellent stuff. Slightly fruity, buscuity brown best bitter.
Hopdaemon - Dominator5.10GoodFirst from a new barrel. Good malts but a bit too clean.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
08 Oct 2010 (Ian)
Likeable pub with a good jukebox even if Andrew can't identify the Beatles.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)4.60AcceptableJust a touch of rubber flavour took away from this being a solid beer.
08 Oct 2010 (Andrew)
I just love the interior of the Bell & Crown. Not overly busy. Sat up the back under the Fremlin window.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)4.60AcceptableBit warm. Roasted signature of Wantsum. Bit rubbery.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried
01 Oct 2010 (pavorossi)
Pleasant atmosphere, seemed respectably busy for a Friday teatime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Excellent
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)4.60Not Tried
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..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10ExcellentOne of my favourite beers - had to have another as the first was so good - refreshing, creamy, slightly citrusy and delicious!
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried
Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version)4.60Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells4.70ExcellentIs 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 - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
10 Jul 2010 (Ian)
Good pub for a decent pint. Now does Bellevue Kriek on tap
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00ExcellentNot 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Faversham Creek3.80AcceptablePale brown, big nettley hop, malty with tangy nettle finish
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried

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About the Bell & Crown

The pub sign. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional29
Excellent64
Good52
Acceptable23
Poor2

Website.

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 153 times, seen 78 different beers and tried 49 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT1 2DZ