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The Old Buttermarket (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
04 Mar 2006 (Ian)
Oh dear, oh dear. What has become of this place? Once a regular haunt when it was the Olive Branch, it was then taken over by the Firkin brewery and the back extended to fit more customers. Now it is still wonderful on the outside and a tremendous location, but inside it is corporate and dull. The lads from the Bell & Crown came in just after me looking the worse for wear.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Copper/gold colour with thin white head. Muddy and muddled. Hops and orange zest aroma is good. Earthy in mouth with good hop on end. Reasonably astringent |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The Old Buttermarket
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
 | 10 |
 | 15 |
| 7 |
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2HW.
Formerly the Olive Branch, in Burgate, excellent location in the corner of the old Butter Market opposite the Canterbury Cathedral main gate. Very popular in the summer with tourists sitting at the chairs and tables in the square itself. Closed for refurbishment 11th November 2019, re-opened 4th December 2019.
We have visited this pub 31 times, seen 66 different beers and tried 32 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2HW