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The Leading Light (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Bouclier |  | 2 |
| Westerham - Single Hop Hallertau Tradition | | 1 |
| Temperance Union - Vfm Softy | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | | 1 |
| Titanic - Iron Curtain | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Spoonshine | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Cockle Warmer |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Full Sail Wassail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Sixpoint Importer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Sixpoint XPorter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Nøgne Ø Asian Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Cervecería Fort Barcelona Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Explorer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Yakima | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - English Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - One Hop First Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Klosterbrauerei Scheyern Kloster Bock Dunkel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Irish Peated Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - O'Hara's JDW Irish Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Jul 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Nice and cool in here after a full day of sunshine stomping across Luddenham and Oare Marshes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Single Hop Hallertau Tradition | 4.00 | | I really liked this golden, crisp, beer with relatively subtle hops. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A re-visit as the Bouclier had been so good
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Bouclier | 4.50 | | Single hop brew |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Yakima | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - One Hop First Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Irish Peated Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - O'Hara's JDW Irish Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Bouclier | 4.50 | | First rate clarity, balance and taste |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Yakima | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - One Hop First Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Irish Peated Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - O'Hara's JDW Irish Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2015 (Alenomore)
15:00 visit. Small mix of diners/drinkers in. Time for tea & cake before our bus home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperance Union - Vfm Softy | 1.00 | |
30 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Surprisingly bantering barman.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | | |
| Rockin Robin - Spoonshine | 4.70 | | Only available in Wetherspoon outlets in Kent, brewed by JDW managers |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Cervecería Fort Barcelona Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening late whistlestop half before a train.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | | Bordering on poor |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Nøgne Ø Asian Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
08 Jan 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Used as station waiting room!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Cockle Warmer | 4.70 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Sixpoint Importer | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Sixpoint XPorter | 6.00 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening near closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Full Sail Wassail | 6.00 | Not Tried |
13 Sep 2014 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon, I just had the one pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | I did not finish this pint. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Topaz Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Quite limited selection of festival ales here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Iron Curtain | 6.00 | | Simply too rich for a first of the day |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - English Red Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Klosterbrauerei Scheyern Kloster Bock Dunkel | 6.50 | Not Tried |
About The Leading Light
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 17 |
| 17 |
| 9 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ.
Lovely Art Deco building in Preston Street not far from the railway station and opened in 1997. The name of this Wetherspoon pub recalls Henry Wreight (pronounced rate), who was a 'leading light' in the development of Faversham in the 19th century. Great iron work and windows on the front. The wood/marble interior is stunning and gives a grandiose feel to the pub. Attractive patio garden to the rear. 12 handpumps in 2 banks each of 6. Raised seating area to one side of the main bar floor and a restaurant area to the rear.
We have visited this pub 42 times, seen 101 different beers and tried 37 of them.
Postcode: ME13 8NZ