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Louis Armstrong (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale |  | 2 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | | 6 |
| Dark Star - Sunburst |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Potbelly - Yeller Belly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Leviathan | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Golden | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Feb 2014 (ChrisE)
I popped in for a pint after a visit to the White Cliffs Beer Festival, I had the pub to myself.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | Badged as Decca 50 years |
07 Feb 2014 (Andrew)
One other in. Great pub interior. Lots of red leather and 1970's working man's club chairs. Lots of interesting music on the stereo.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | 3.80 | | Badged as Decca. Lacking a bit of condition, but drinkable. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2013 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon and very quiet, for most of the time I was the only customer, but they were expecting a busy evening as the popular Dover Skiffle Band were playing there later on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | 3.80 | | Badged as Decca 50 years. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. With Wednesday offer £2.50 pp and Skrim in good nick at right temperature no need to skedaddle elsewhere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried |
24 Jul 2013 (ChrisE)
I was pleased to discover that all the cask ales were £2.50 per pint, the barman told me that this was a Wednesdays only price. Surprisingly I was the only customer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Sunburst | 4.80 | | Probably the first one out and warm. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Pity that the live jazz band had just started a break. Probably the best old type boozer in Dover now and the years of fags and beer remain in its very ambience.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Not at its best |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Golden | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Very quiet but this did give the opportunity to have a proper chat with the landlady Jackie.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | First rate beer to end the evening on |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | |
22 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
13:30 visit. Current 2013 gbg entry and 6 times previously in 1985/2008-12. First time here. Very impressive collection of old jazz memorabilia and the landlady celebrated 50 years in charge last weekend. Just one of the daughters and me in at this time. Nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | | On the stillage, and top class too. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Nice to sample this one again. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Leviathan | 6.00 | Not Tried | On the stillage. |
20 Sep 2012 (ChrisE)
Early evening and quite quiet. I had originally planned to have one beer here and move on, but the beer was so good that I stayed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | | On gravity dispense and very tasty indeed. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Leviathan | 6.00 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2010 (Pedro)
Lunchtime - food for CAMRA Kent regional Meeting was superb - especially the sherry trifle !
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried | Also remaing from festival |
| Potbelly - Yeller Belly | 5.20 | Not Tried | Left over from previous week's festival |
About the Louis Armstrong
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 25 |
| 15 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in Dover, Kent, CT16 1RA.
Originally called The Grapes, a former Bass Charrington house. I came here after its review in the Good Beer Guide said it was lively and had live bands on. It ticked one of those boxes. There was a band on and they were quite good, unfortunately there was nobody else in the pub! It was probably due to everyone being at Crabble Mill but it was a shame to see. This place had great beer, really friendly staff and the band were great guys too. 4 handpumps on the front bar counter. A small stage in the back for live jazz and other musical events. Nice etched windows on doors to ladies and gents toilets. In September 2012 the landlady here completed 50 years in situ - a momentous achievement these days. She unfortunately passed away in early 2019.
We have visited this pub 31 times, seen 44 different beers and tried 27 of them.
Postcode: CT16 1RA