Bell & Crown (Wellington Pub Company)
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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.
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 |  | Always 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 - Incubus | 4.00 | Not 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.
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3 | 5.00 |  | Had a faint acidic-vinegar bite to it which spoilt an otherwise nice, fruity, half of No.3. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not 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.
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 |  | Really malty bitter. This is one my my favourite bitters arounbd, really reliable. |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not 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.
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 |  | Bit sharper than the last time I had it but still very good. The hop on this (which I assume is Perle) is lovely. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not 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.
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 |  | I'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 - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not 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.
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 |  | Really good condition. Really good earthy hop with good malt and a slightly tart bite to it. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not 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.
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 |  | In 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) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
24 Aug 2008 (Ian)
Sat outside with Brian and watched the world go by and talked about books and reading.
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 |  | To be honest I drank this without much noticing it. Fine. No where near as hoppy as it used to be. |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not 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.
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 |  | I 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 - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | The 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 Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
23 Feb 2008 (Ian)
This is a pretty good pub with a music/student type clientele. Same beer lineup as Andrew
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 |  | I liked this better when it was hoppier. |
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