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Bell & Crown (Wellington Pub Company)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Hopdaemon - IncubusExcellent2
Whitstable - Pearl of KentExcellent2
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)Good5
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3Acceptable1
Picture 1. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent
Picture 2. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent
Picture 3. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

Visits Details

11 Dec 2008 (Brian)
There was a group of lively (euphemism for drunk) young people sat in the corner who were enjoying a pre Christmas session and an assorted group of Canterbury types around the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10ExcellentAlways have this in here, always excellent. I've decided that perhaps it's just me as my wife tried it and said it was "disgusting" - but then she was drinking Stella! It's light, floral and has a superb lemony bite in the finish - one of my favourites.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
02 Dec 2008 (Andrew)
Not many people in. I sat at the far end of the front part of the pub which had an unfortunate smell of bleach.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00AcceptableHad a faint acidic-vinegar bite to it which spoilt an otherwise nice, fruity, half of No.3.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
01 Nov 2008 (Blair)
Fair few regulars around the bar. Staff are friendly and locals good fun. Sat and had my pint whilst waiting for my friends to arrive.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00GoodReally malty bitter. This is one my my favourite bitters arounbd, really reliable.
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
17 Oct 2008 (Andrew)
The more I come to this pub in the light the more I like its interior. Of course the Fremlins engravings on the windows always help (can't beat Fremlins!). Not overly busy inside but that just meant I could see more of the pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50GoodBit sharper than the last time I had it but still very good. The hop on this (which I assume is Perle) is lovely.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
04 Oct 2008 (Blair)
First time I've been here and I'm really impressed. Great atmosphere and really interesting interior. I'll be back.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10AcceptableI've never been a fan of this beer but gave it another go anyway. It's not bad but there just doesn't seem to be much going on. It is nice and smooth though.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
30 Sep 2008 (Andrew)
It was raining; it was cold; it was time for a beer. I like this pub. It's friendly and the interior is nice and relaxing. ...and it does 3 Kent Micros.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50ExcellentReally good condition. Really good earthy hop with good malt and a slightly tart bite to it.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
01 Sep 2008 (Andrew)
Having missed out on coming here with Ian and Brian a week ago I though I'd make up for it. I don't often come here in the light and sitting inside the pub I could fully appreciate what a lovely interior it is. The low ceiling, beams, wooden floor and benches make this a very attractive boozer. TRex were on the juke box. Good beer line-up too.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00ExcellentIn excellent condition. Smelt of strawberries and tasted of strawberry and toffee with a gravely bite on the finish. Lovely.
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
24 Aug 2008 (Ian)
Sat outside with Brian and watched the world go by and talked about books and reading.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10AcceptableTo be honest I drank this without much noticing it. Fine. No where near as hoppy as it used to be.
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
15 Aug 2008 (Brian)
By far the liveliest pub that we visited with the most wide range of characters : outside were a group of drunk French lads who were on good form, along with a group of old boys who'd had a few. Inside was a similar mix of sorts. The landlord is obviously a patient, easy going sort of bloke.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10ExcellentI would have told the landlord that this was the best..Clear yellow colour, white head. Grassy, citrus aroma and that sharp hop sting in the throat. Perfect condition.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not TriedThe landlord told a customer who was looking for advice that this was his best beer on offer. And as he's about 6 foot 7 I didn't feel inclined to disagree.
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
23 Feb 2008 (Ian)
This is a pretty good pub with a music/student type clientele. Same beer lineup as Andrew
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10AcceptableI liked this better when it was hoppier.

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About the Bell & Crown

The pub sign. Bell & Crown, Canterbury, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional29
Excellent63
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 152 times, seen 77 different beers and tried 49 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT1 2DZ