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The Haywain (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 2 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | | 1 |
| Shivering Sands - Maunsell Bitter | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Kent - Green Dwarf | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | | 3 |
| Titsey - Leveson Buck |  | 1 |
| Musket - Powder Burn | | 1 |
| Musket - Trigger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Lancaster Bomber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Ball Puller | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Spring Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shivering Sands - Estuary Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Mar 2024 (Jack William)
Swift one on my cycle ride for a decent pint after Pluck’s Gutter. Wasn’t disappointed, great atmosphere in here with plenty of diners and drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Feb 2024 (Jack William)
Lunchtime cycle meet. This pub is nee coming even more popular with the group - 12 of us out today. We squeezed up by the back window and had a rather good session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | | Easy Street, easy drinking. A fine ale. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
04 Feb 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- on my way back home from Eastry. Wanted a decent pint and wasn’t disappointed. Bumped into another group of cyclists - two of who I knew. Serendipity.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivering Sands - Maunsell Bitter | 4.00 | | Top class. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
18 Jan 2024 (Jack William)
Cycle group lunchtime meeting. This seems to be the favourite of our dozen or so pubs in East Kent. 12 cyclists out today despite the near-zero temperatures. A good time was had by 11 of us (someone wasn’t keen on the coffee!)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | Couldn’t fault it. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | | Smooth and full bodied - very popular with the group. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2023 (Jack William)
Just after 3. A real old-fashioned Sunday lunchtime feel. A few diners finishing their meals and at least a dozen drinkers around the bar. Landlord Kevin on good form as was his beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Green Dwarf | 3.70 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried |
07 Sep 2023 (Jack William)
Lunchtime- cycle meet. We came, we drank, we lingered and drank a bit more. Very busy - eaters being turned away! Drinkers enjoying the shady garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | | |
| Titsey - Leveson Buck | 3.70 | | Not so keen on this low alcohol, low flavour ale. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried |
24 Jun 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening- pleasantly busy. We sat in the garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
31 May 2023 (Jack William)
6 pm opening. Regular stream of customers, old and new. Landlord very pleased with Tonbridge beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | Superb session ale in top condition. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | Had a free sample of about 1/5 pint in the end of my Tonbridge pint - an old fashioned “AB”. Nice. |
19 May 2023 (Jack William)
Lunchtime beer festival - on until Sunday. Filled up nicely from the start of my visit around 1230. £4 a pint all beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | 3.5% on beer list. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | | Hoppy |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | Smooth. |
| Musket - Powder Burn | 5.00 | | Not really to my taste. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Lancaster Bomber | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Spring Tide | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Spring Pale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Shivering Sands - Estuary Porter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Feb 2023 (Jack William)
Sunday lunchtime cycle meet. 10 of us had the bar area near the garden. A good trade with regulars also. Fun fact - the landlord’s surname is Costello and on occasion he stars in an Elvis tribute act (Presley, that is, unfortunately).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Near the end of the barrel - but still drinking well. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Haywain
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 66 |
| 60 |
| 17 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Bramling, Kent, CT3 1NB.
In Canterbury Road, a country pub which features hanging hop bines and a cosy snug. Several letting rooms in the recently refurbished coach house. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2020 and 2025.
We have visited this pub 55 times, seen 180 different beers and tried 103 of them.
Postcode: CT3 1NB