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Ship Inn (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Excellent4
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Good3
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderGood2
Hop Back - Summer LightningAcceptable1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterNot Tried0
Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - King & Barnes SussexNot Tried0
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPANot Tried0
Dark Star - OriginalNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea ShellsNot Tried0
Skinner's - Cornish Knocker AleNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Picture 1. Ship Inn, Deal, Kent

Visits Details

25 Sep 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Busy, friendly, dimly lit and relaxed back street local with a good beer selection, attracting a mixed clientele of all ages for a Saturday evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80GoodStandard session beer with a subtle hint of digestive biscuit flavour, served at an acceptable temperature.
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80AcceptableOne of my favourite beers, light, hoppy with a slight citrus flavour, would have preferred it to be cellar temperature or less.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30AcceptableCopper coloured beer with a wheaty biscuity aftertaste, again served too warm for my liking.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
20 Mar 2010 (Blair)
Both myself and my dad woke up with stonking hangovers so thought we'd get the train over to Deal and walk it off. I love Deal and I love the pubs here, this place is fantastic. Hopefully I'll be able to manage another visit before I leave.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80ExcellentMine was excellent. Light malt and hops, nothing too overpowering just a great beer. However, my dads was poured off first and it was definitely too warm.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
19 Sep 2009 (Blair)
My first visit here and i was suitably impressed. There is some maritime festival in town today so there was a folk trio playing. We relaxed with our pints in the beer garden. I'll be coming here again.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30ExcellentFantastic pint of seasider. Rich fruity and a little malty.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
08 Aug 2009 (Brian)
Walked here from the Berry. It was more or less empty as well save for a couple of locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80GoodGood but not great.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale4.50Not Tried
28 Jul 2009 (Andrew)
It was a sunny day and the beach at deal had a sprinkling of holiday-makers and sea anglers. We retired to the Ship which was empty except for 1 customer at the bar. I like the airy old world ship's cabin feel to the place.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80ExcellentRich, succulent, tangy. A roast-beef-dinner of a pint.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells4.70Not Tried
12 Jul 2008 (Ian)
I had forgotten just how pretty and delightful Deal is with its small terraced cottages, tight narrow streets. It is perfect for a leisurely cycle through. This pub has always been a favourite for me with its multiple rooms, lots of wood and light and dark areas.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80ExceptionalI try so many UK beers that want to be this beer and miss by a country mile. I smiled when I saw this was on. Very lively pouring it, but settles down into a beautiful lemon curdy beer. Perfect aroma, supberb condition, the hops sing. The pint in the Butcher's Arms still wins, but it's marginal. Oh, by the way, if I haven't made it clear to you, this is one of the best pints I've ever had ever. I had no real plans for today, had nothing really to do, haircut, library, and big breakfast of kippers, toast and ducks eggs. Then a couple of decent Deal pubs. Sat in back room overlooking the pub garden and rooftops with weak summer sun shining in. No hurry, don't need to be anywhere, perfect. I love that beer.
Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA3.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Dark Star - Original5.00Not Tried
05 Jun 2005 (Andrew)
Early Sunday afternoon. There were a handful of locals at the bar and a few people in the garden out the back.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80ExcellentThis is the best pint of Gadds No. 7 I have ever had. Very hoppy, agressively so, with the underlying sweet malt I associate with Gadds
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - King & Barnes Sussex3.50Not TriedBadged as 'Ship' beer by Hall and Woodhouse
16 Apr 2005 (Andrew)
Quiet lunchtime session but a loverly pub. Dark green panneling with copper tables and nautical memorabilia
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Back - Summer Lightning5.00AcceptableUmm... I don't know what Hopback are doing with this beer. It tastes tired and rough. This is not the pint of the early 90's
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Not Tried
Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - King & Barnes Sussex3.50Not TriedBadged as 'Ship' beer by Hall and Woodhouse

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About the Ship Inn

The pub sign. Ship Inn, Deal, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional5
Excellent15
Good11
Acceptable3
Poor-

The pub is found in Deal, Kent, CT14 6JZ.

In Middle Street, on a quiet street this is an excellent pub with a nautical theme.

We have visited this pub 28 times, seen 23 different beers and tried 10 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT14 6JZ