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The New Inn (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 5 |
| Highgate - Irish Whiskey Ale |  | 1 |
| Burton Bridge - Thrales Ale | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Olympic Gold | | 1 |
| Brains - Party Popper | | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Pigswill |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Henry's Original IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 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 |
Visits Details
04 Nov 2009 (Glyn)
Very pleasant atmosphere with quite afew students, fairly noisy but good fun.Dark Star Robinsons and Harveys on tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | very good indeed with the usual hop and citrus flavours |
07 Dec 2008 (Blair)
Few people sat around the bar, other than that it was quiet. I liked the atmosphere though, it was a proper pub atmosphere. I'll definitely be returning.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - Party Popper | 3.70 | | Quite thin and a little bit sour. Only just acceptable really. I wouldn't drink it again. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Aug 2008 (Ian)
Here with Andrew on first pub of our Canterbury crawl. It's been down up since I was last here, but still more or less the same.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Bit warm, bit malty, some Harvey's yeast, some hop sting on end. |
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 (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | 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 | |
About The New Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 52 |
| 216 |
| 166 |
| 46 |
| 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 238 times, seen 538 different beers and tried 296 of them.
Postcode: CT1 1NP