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Thomas Becket (Punch Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) |  | 2 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Constantine | | 1 |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | | 6 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Howell's Frosty Bells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - London Glory (superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Jan 2013 (Andrew)
Jane and Isabel went to see a "Willy and Hugh" exhibition in the Library and at £4 an adult I passed. £3.20 on a pint seemed better value. Loverly pub. Lots of hops on the wall. Handfull of good natured locals in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | | Reasonable condition. Tight sparkler. Lots of caramel and hop resin. Probably could have done without the sparkler |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Howell's Frosty Bells | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Feb 2012 (Andrew)
We sat at the back in the eating area as the pub was quite busy. Nice pub this. It once had a Fremlins board up at the back, but that was 20 years ago.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | | Perfectly good but not much of the drying hop bite it can have. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
29 Sep 2011 (Andrew)
A few in. Very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | | Light, good hop malt balance |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 May 2011 (Mick)
Deserted, quiet and peaceful, nice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 |  | Very nice pint of Adnams malt and hops, spicy finish, good stuff. |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - London Glory (superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Dec 2010 (Ian)
I could have had any of the beers on the bar as I like all of them
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Tasty fruity malt led strong bitter |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | Andrew's pint smelt of vinegar and looked like dishwater |
11 Dec 2010 (Andrew)
Very busy. We sat here; we sat there; we sat everywhere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 |  | Cloudy, 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 - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2010 (Ian)
Yes I like this pub, I really must come for more than one pint at a time
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 |  | Been 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | | Warm and tired. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | | Top stuff. Fresh, excellent condition, hoppy, refreshing and just, well, very very drinkable. |
| Butcombe - Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Constantine | 4.30 | | Somewhere 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. |
About the Thomas Becket
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 12 |
| 22 |
| 11 |
| 3 |
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 43 times, seen 70 different beers and tried 33 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2BD