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King's Head (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Country Life - Laceys |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Black | | 1 |
| Partners - Triple Hop | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 5 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional |  | 1 |
| Isfield - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Tanglefoot (was 4.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Jan 2014 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - good crowd of locals
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Perfect condition - consistent very hoppy session beer |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | Pleasant enough, very drinkable. |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2013 (Jack William)
evening - fairly busy
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | 4.00 | | very good condition, exceedingly bitter but without any noticeable hoppiness which would have improved this in my view. Moorish though. |
| Isfield - Bitter | 3.70 | | Good condition - but not a recipe that appeals to me - slight soapiness I thought. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Oct 2013 (Jack William)
Friday lunchtime - 1/2 dozen locals in just after noon.
Needed a "decent pint" before going abroad on holiday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners - Triple Hop | 4.20 | | Very well kept and full of hoppy flavour this American Pale Ale. First time I have come across an APA - I must get out more. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A true community pub with mainly locals in on a Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Good condition, tastes as it should do. My score 15/20. |
07 Apr 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A true community pub with mainly locals in on a Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Good condition, tastes as it should do. My score 15/20. |
08 Apr 2011 (Andrew)
It was nice sitting by the window looking out at the roof tops of Wincheap. It reminded me of sitting in the back of my dad's car in the 80's in one of those endless Wincheap traffic jams that gave you plenty of opportunity to idly observe every detail of Wincheap's sun-baked, grubbiness. Anyway, this is only the 3rd time I've ever been in this pub, which is a bit of a shame really. It was very relaxing and I could have sat there all day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Black | 3.70 | | Excellent jet black dark mild served in excellent condition. Smooth and silky with a delicate roasted malt finish. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried |
29 Mar 2011 (ChrisE)
Lunch time visit, we had just time for a quick pint between buses to Canterbury.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Life - Laceys | 4.20 | | A good flavoursome ale with a hoppy aftertaste. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | We ordered two pints of this, but it ran out before the first pint was filled. |
23 Jul 2010 (Alenomore)
1630 and a first visit here. Myself and two others were dropped off by Pedro straight from the nearby Cowshed b/f. A nice pub, friendly landlady good atmosphere and ales in good condition.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | A top Mild. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | Surpised to see two Goachers ales on here, and very good too. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
31 Jan 2009 (Blair)
My first visit here and I was quite impressed. Friendly relaxed atmosphere in comfortable surroundings. A nice oasis from the hustle and bustle of the centre.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Great pint of Harvey's. Malty best bitter, very drinkable. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Tanglefoot (was 4.9%) | 4.70 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2008 (Andrew)
I was a little disappointed at the range of beers when I came in but the Harvey's was superb. There was a mixture of clientele in sitting at the bar or eating. I like this pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Stunning. Really fresh, Harvey's yeasty malty flavour at its best |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | I'd love to know who actually drinks this beer |
| Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the King's Head
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 10 |
| 24 |
| 6 |
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RY.
This is a traditional one room pub on Wincheap heading south out of the city. Central bar serves 2 areas. One has darts, bar billiards, Sky Sports on wall mounted flat screen TV and a fireplace, whilst on the other side of the bar are more tables and chairs. Hops decorate the wooden beams and bar. Four handpumps. Pumpclips behind the bar and on the wall are testament to the beers they've had on in the past but the range is far more limited of late. Bat and Trap and Darts leagues also feature.
We have visited this pub 33 times, seen 45 different beers and tried 29 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3RY