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Bake & Alehouse (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 1 |
| Wantsum - One Hop | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Red Raddle | | 1 |
| Westerham - Single Hop Sorachi Ace | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Fresh Hop | | 1 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Dartford Wobbler | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'Ale | | 1 |
| Bexley - Golden Acre | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Hüll Melon |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Revelation | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Dec 2015 (Dosser)
Good chat with the landlord. Good community micro with mix of ales
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Little Cracker | 5.00 | | Better than in the Monty last week. Enjoyable |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Another beer in great shape |
29 Oct 2015 (Dosser)
Delivering Ales of the unexpected
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | | Not bad for a weak un |
19 Mar 2015 (Dosser)
First visit. Pretty full for a lunch hour.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | 4.50 | | Not very interesting |
14 Oct 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Well packed for a Tuesday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Fresh Hop | 4.00 | | Refreshing,hazy green hopped beer |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Dartford Wobbler | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Unusually very quiet which gave an opportunity to catch up on news and views on Micropubs with Guv Pete.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - One Hop | 4.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2014 (ChrisE)
17:30 just as the pub opened for the Saturday evening session. There was a big group attending a function at the premises opposite making the area outside very busy. The pub became full with regulars within ten minutes of opening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | | This replaced the Gadds' when it ran out. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'Ale | 3.80 | | Cool and refreshing, this beer ran out soon after mine was served. |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Red Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The whole World seemed to have rounded on the place. A superb pork pie and grain mustard provided excellent nourishment 'twixt pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Red Raddle | 5.00 | | A raw hoppiness and a natural carbonation that gave a zing in mouthfeel throughout |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Kentish Best | 4.00 | Not Tried |
31 May 2014 (Ian)
Saturday lunchtime. Landlord was helpful with other micropubs in the area. Good locals banter
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Hüll Melon | 4.40 | | Fruity golden ale. |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Earthy golden ale. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Red Raddle | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. The local CAMRA branch was presenting Pete and Gwyneth with its Pub of the Year tonight award so some buffet nibbles too. A well deserved award.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Single Hop Sorachi Ace | 4.00 | | Distinctive with endearing dry aftertaste |
| Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Dartford Wobbler | 4.30 | | |
| Mighty Oak - Maldon Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried |
29 Mar 2014 (Andrew)
Isabel was at a birthday party at the cinema next door. It was busy so we stood outside in the sunshine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | | Excellent condition. Black watery beer with tart flavours coupled with roasted fruity sweetness |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo (superseded by 4.3% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye (superseded by 4.8% version) | 5.50 | Not Tried |
About the Bake & Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 50 |
| 41 |
| 7 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8RE.
Another of the new generation of Micropubs. This single storey building is situated close to Westgate-on-Sea railway station in an alleyway between the Carlton Cinema and Coral's bookmakers. The pub has an almost complete collection of Good Beer Guides from 1975 onwards. A mixture of breweriana and kitchenalia adorn the walls and lampshades are made from upside-down colanders. Usually 4 real ales on sale served from a cooled cellar room in the corner which has a viewing window. 2014 Thanet CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year. Changed hands in May 2016 as the original owners Pete and Gwyneth retired from the business. Local CAMRA branch Micropub of the Year 2019 and 2020 and overall local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019 and 2020 too.
We have visited this pub 59 times, seen 118 different beers and tried 78 of them.
Postcode: CT8 8RE