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Bell & Crown (Wellington Pub Company)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | | 2 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) |  | 7 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | I liked this better when it was hoppier. |
23 Feb 2008 (Andrew)
Clash were on the juke box when we came in. This pub always feels busy even when there's only 15 people in. Anyway I like it.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | Doughy with sharp rich syrupy base. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2007 (Andrew)
Walked in to ACDC on the jukebox and Whitstable IPA and Incubus on the bar - it doesn't get much better than that (in the words of Alan Partridge). As I recall we spent some time in here discussing how Morrissey was (or wasn't depending on your point of view) a poet for his generation.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | Fine, as I recall. Light and hoppy |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 May 2007 (Ian)
Everyone was sat at tables outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | Little bit syrupy. Some sherberty hop. Hops on finish are still biting and good though. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About the Bell & Crown
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 29 |
| 63 |
| 49 |
| 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 149 times, seen 76 different beers and tried 48 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2DZ