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The New Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) |  | 1 |
| Hidden - Treasure |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 6 |
| Burton Bridge - Thrales Ale |  | 1 |
| Robinsons - Olympic Gold | | 1 |
| Highgate - Irish Whiskey Ale | | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Pigswill |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Aug 2008 (Andrew)
As we walked up to the pub Ian pointed out that it didn't look very open. The New Inn never looks very open. It was, in fact, open. There were a couple of folk sitting at the bar but that was about it. We got our pints and sat in the corner. Nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | More malt than usual but the usual hoppy, yeasty Harvey’s flavour as usual. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2008 (Brian)
New owners since the last visit here some time ago. Opening hours are 11 - 3 and then 7 to about 11.30, open all day on Saturday, but not at all on Mondays in August due to the continuing refurb.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Olympic Gold | 4.00 | | Mid red colour with disappearing head. Heavy fruit malt aroma. A bit thin in the mouth with soap suds and a little bitterness. OK, but I wouldn't have had another. |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2008 (Andrew)
Apparently the New Inn changed hands about 4 weeks a go. Areas of the inside look like they are still being decorated but in general it's seems to be up and running much as before. The inside has been cleaned up but has much the same relaxed feel as it always did. Yeah, it's still a nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge - Pigswill | 4.00 | | Is this supposed to taste of green apples? There was a hint of caramel-malt under the apples but mainly it was green apples. Light caramel-brown in colour. I didn't like this much. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | Adrian's tasted good |
27 Jan 2008 (Andrew)
Jane was shopping in Canterbury so I had half an hour to kill. The pub was all but empty when I visited which gave it a lovely relaxed feel with the sunlight streaming in the windows. This is a very pleasant pub to drink in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Wonderful beer. Good Harvery's yeast with a fruity malt base with hints of fresh mango. |
| Burton Bridge - Burton Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2007 (Andrew)
Was walking past and thought what the hell. Lovely and quiet inside and I had a view along the length of the pub into the garden at the rear.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bridge - Thrales Ale | 4.50 | | Orange golden in colour. Rich syrupy viscous mouth feel. Earthy and spicy beer with short lived finish. I think it was bottom of the barrel judging by the sediment in it so if I'd have got it a day or 2 earlier I could imagine it being quite nice. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2007 (Andrew)
Adrain and I got a seat at the bar from where, an hour and a half later I had to run to avoid missing the last bus home. Good atmosphere with a mix of students and locals
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Must have been bottom of the barrel as it went off soon after we had it. |
| Highgate - Irish Whiskey Ale | 4.60 | | Bit of nothing really. Some malt and a hint of heathery whiskey I guess. Could have done without drinking it to be honest |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | Went off soon after we arived |
29 Nov 2006 (Adrian)
Great pub and very friendly landlord. I've been going there for over 2 years. Normally drink Harvey's or will try one of their guest beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
19 Aug 2006 (Andrew)
Having been told that the student union at Canterbury Christ Church was shut when it clearly wasn't we went to the New Inn. The beer range here seems to be getting worse each time I go in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Harvey's alright but a bit tired |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
19 Aug 2006 (Ian)
A few locals in on a Saturday evening, but pretty quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Yeast, green apple aroma and then good malts in the mouth. Very suppable best bitter. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2006 (Ian)
Pub no. 3 on my pub crawl after The Phoenix and Thomas Ingoldsby. Only me and 2 other drinkers who were talking about buses on the Isle of Wight. The landlord was his usual self. The pub itself is a converted terrace house with a front room that contains the bar, a games room with TV and a corridor cum conservatory. Bar has 6 handpumps that normally has something from Greene King plus guests
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden - Treasure | 4.80 | | Deep copper colour with bubbly beige head. Caramel, toffee, slightly toasty aroma with rich toffee/hop and ginger finish. Very good dry malt aroma. Malty, chewy, bit of ginger spice. Pretty good this. Some roasted malt. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 51 |
| 204 |
| 154 |
| 39 |
| 7 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NP.
A narrow terrace house in Havelock Street that was once a Fremlin's pub and now a freehouse. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2022.
We have visited this pub 225 times, seen 505 different beers and tried 276 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP