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Thomas Becket (Punch Taverns)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - ConstantineGood1
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodGood4
Adnams - Southwold BitterAcceptable2
Titanic - AnchorAcceptable1
Fox (Leeds) - Mr TodAcceptable1
St Austell - TributeAcceptable1
Adnams - BroadsideNot Tried0
Thwaites - Lancaster Bomber (please now use the Banks's entry)Not Tried0
Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Classic BlondeNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please)Not Tried0
Butcombe - BlondeNot Tried0
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck LifterNot Tried0
Ringwood - RazorbackNot Tried0
Picture 1. Thomas Becket, Canterbury, Kent
Picture 2. Thomas Becket, Canterbury, Kent

Visits Details

11 Dec 2010 (Andrew)
Very busy. We sat here; we sat there; we sat everywhere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70PoorCloudy, pale, full of diacetyl and with a hint of vinegar according to Ian. It tasted like Cornish Coaster to be honest. It was poor but some how I quite liked it.
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
10 Jul 2010 (Ian)
Yes I like this pub, I really must come for more than one pint at a time
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70AcceptableBeen a long time since I had this so not sure what it should taste like but it was a perfectly acceptable bitter
10 Jul 2010 (Andrew)
Not very busy really so we sat under the window on one of those 2 big tables. I like all the hops on the ceiling here. Ian told me all about previous romantic moments he's had near here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70AcceptableWarm and tired.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
Ringwood - Razorback3.80Not Tried
19 Apr 2010 (Andrew)
This was spur of the moment stuff. I was passing and the pub just drew me in. I was powerless. Anyway, it was relaxed and civilised inside the pub. A gent with a blazer and a big white beard was drinking a whiskey whilst a group of chaps were enjoying a few pints. Good pub this.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70ExcellentTop stuff. Fresh, excellent condition, hoppy, refreshing and just, well, very very drinkable.
Butcombe - Blonde5.00Not Tried
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter5.10Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
27 Jun 2009 (Brian)
Quiet for a Saturday lunch, but still a nice relaxed atmosphere. A few people eating at the back. Four beers on, one guest that I tried and the usual suspects.
BeerABVScoreNotes
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Constantine4.30GoodSomewhere between good and excellent, badged as 3.9%. Copper colour, thin white head, malty, yeasty aroma, but quite good body and a mild bitterness. Could have sunk a few.
20 May 2009 (Andrew)
One of the nicest pub interiors in Canterbury I always think. There were a few groups of tourist at the rear eating and only 2 blokes at the front talking business. I sat and stared out the window at the building opposite. Good times.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70GoodJust what I was after; weakish malt with slightly tangy hops. A good session bitter in other words. Slipped down.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please)4.80Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
18 Apr 2009 (Brian)
There's an eclectic mix of customers in this pub. There was the ususal group of old boys chewing the fat, a couple of American tourists and a few student types. The manager however, runs a pretty tight ship and when we arrived he was in the process of very politely telling some customer sat the bar to drink up and leave. He seemed to be expressing his homophobic opinions rather too loudly and was upsetting the barmaids (amongst others)!
BeerABVScoreNotes
St Austell - Tribute4.20AcceptableNot bad, a bit flabby perhaps. Some hop bite on the end. Drinkable but tired.
Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Classic Blonde3.90Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
27 Feb 2009 (Ian)
Sat by the window reading The Times, listening to the builders at the next door table who had just finished work.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fox (Leeds) - Mr Tod4.20AcceptableGold, slight haze, thin beige head. It’s a lightish slightly fruity bitter. Not too exciting.
Thwaites - Lancaster Bomber (please now use the Banks's entry)4.40Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
31 Jan 2009 (Ian)
Decent pub, bit on the touristy side, but a favourite of mine. Sat at bar with hops, fire and candlelight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Titanic - Anchor4.10Acceptable% Copper thin beige head. OK condition. It’s a decent bitter, good malts and hop, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve drunk execellent beer all day. Decent bitter, some white pepper hop.
11 Dec 2008 (Brian)
A right motley crew of customers in here (which is good), ranging from uni students to a few old men who were the worse for wear. Good atmosphere and this is a Canterbury pub that's worth a visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70AcceptableThe beer range here isn't great but this was fine. Standard session ale.

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About the Thomas Becket

The pub sign. Thomas Becket, Canterbury, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent10
Good18
Acceptable11
Poor2

Website.

The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BD.

A single roomed pub in Best Lane with plenty of seating. Look out for the stained glass above the main window. 4 handpumps. CAMRA local branch Pub of the Year 2024.

We have visited this pub 38 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 26 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT1 2BD