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The Lanes (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Northdown - Pale Ale Mary |  | 2 |
| Tonbridge - India Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Gold | | 1 |
| Kent - Bounty Hunter | | 1 |
| Long Man - Old Man | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Cloud Surfer | | 2 |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | | 1 |
| Musket - Ball Puller |  | 2 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Hop Contract #7 | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Green Hop | | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good King Wenceslas | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Trigger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Cinque Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New World Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Mellow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Harry Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Blacksmith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Edge of Nowhere | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Scary Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Baby Ghost IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
01 Mar 2019 (ChrisE)
My favourite place to wait for a train from the nearby Dover Priory station. Fairly busy tonight with a good mix of locals and visitors to the area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | | |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Harry Hop | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Edge of Nowhere | 4.50 | Not Tried |
12 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit with a good crowd in and usual warm welcome and farewell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Bounty Hunter | 5.50 | | Excellent with heavy coconut flavouring, a slow drinker |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Mellow | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - India Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2019 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - good beer, good conversation. Apparently Dover once had a greyhound track (near to where the Breakwater Brewery is now).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - India Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Superb beer in top condition. |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Bounty Hunter | 5.50 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2018 (Jack William)
First one in at noon - my dentist has just told me that I should drink 18 units a week - I thought that I’d better start straight away.
Nice welcome as always from Debbie and Keith.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Tropic Ale | 4.90 | | Pure nectar on a clean palate. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good King Wenceslas | 4.80 | | A subtle Christmas ale - hints of cloves. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Cinque Porter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
Two visits tonight, before and after an Annual General Meeting that I attended elsewhere. I happened by chance to meet up with a former work colleague in here and we chatted about how things have changed there. Debbie the landlady was off with a heavy cold so we were served by her husband and son.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Scary Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Baby Ghost IPA | 3.90 | Not Tried |
17 Oct 2018 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon visit - pleasant conversation with some regulars. For info the pub opens at 1100 on Wednesdays due to it being shift swap-over on the ferries. What a good way to finish 7 dry days on board!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Gold | 5.10 | | Rich and flavoursome - a lovely brew. |
| Hopdaemon - Green Hop | 3.70 | | Fresh, in excellent condition, but lacking a little body perhaps. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Blacksmith | 4.20 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit and launch pad for the railway station. Second to none welcome and farewell as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Cloud Surfer | 4.50 | | Intense mouth zing makes this a great ale |
| Northdown - Pale Ale Mary | 4.00 | | First experience of this newish Kent brewery. Excellent old style English bitter |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Sep 2018 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - nicely busy but not crowded. 5 of us settled in for a rather good session - waited on perfectly by Debbie who was proud to let us know that The Lanes is through to the last 16 of Pub of the Year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Cloud Surfer | 4.50 | | The pick of a very good selection. Superb. |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | | Another fine ale in very good condition. |
| Northdown - Pale Ale Mary | 4.00 | | Nice easy drinking. |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening and launching pad for the railway station. Great welcome and talk galore throughout stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Mellow | 3.60 | Not Tried |
18 Apr 2018 (Jack William)
Afternoon visit - good crowd of P&O crew celebrating the end of their “week on” duties.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | | Nice trad bitter. |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Hop Contract #7 | 4.00 | | The taste was excellent - Eureka and Ctitrus hops - but a bit thin I thought. |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | Nicknamed “Dave” on the board - geddit? |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New World Gold | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About The Lanes
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 81 |
| 49 |
 | 6 |
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The pub is found in Dover, Kent, CT17 9AQ.
Street corner Micropub on Worthington Street, located in what was previously Maxwell's Amusements Arcade, which opened on 19th December 2014, a day after full planning permission was granted by Dover District Council - now that is some logistical achievement. Comfortably furnished and carpeted with real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense on 3 level stillage from a temperature controlled cellar room which has a viewing window in the bar. Mix of high tables / stools, settees / low tables plus wall shelves for vertical drinking. Lined glasses in use. 2017 and 2018 local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year. CAMRA East Kent Pub of the Year 2017 and 2018. CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2018. CLOSED Sundays. Closed after end of Covid lockdown with future uncertain.
We have visited this pub 77 times, seen 207 different beers and tried 104 of them.
Postcode: CT17 9AQ