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Thomas Becket (Punch Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood |  | 6 |
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) | | 2 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter |  | 1 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Archers - Golden Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers Original (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Valiant | Not Tried | 0 |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers IPA (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Dec 2008 (Brian)
A right motley crew of customers in here (which is good), ranging from uni students to a few old men who were the worse for wear. Good atmosphere and this is a Canterbury pub that's worth a visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | The beer range here isn't great but this was fine. Standard session ale. |
02 Sep 2008 (Andrew)
I was passing and it was open - I don't need much more of a reason than that. A few old boys were in having a quiet pint so I sat at the bar and drunk my beer. This is a nice friendly pub with a relaxing and attractive interior.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Faint whiff of vinegar on the aroma and the beer tasted a bit lack lustre |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | The guest beer |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers Original (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Feb 2008 (Ian)
Pub number 4 on our scout round of city centre pubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) | 4.50 | | Gold with disappearing white head. Some amarillo. It’s a bit sherberty in mouth. Standard golden/blond beer. Not great condition. Bit of sweaty sox. Probably better when 100% fresh, but I would still want a lot more hops thrown at it. |
23 Feb 2008 (Andrew)
This is an excellent pub. Hops all over the place, no juke box and plenty of well meaning folks around. Sat with Ian at a little table to the side.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Amarillo (was Amarillo Gold) | 4.50 | | Golden colour. Sharp musky earthy rich hops with a long rich bite |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers IPA (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2007 (Andrew)
Busy with people eating but we got a seat at the front. Plenty of hops hanging from the ceiling. Good relaxed feel to the place
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | A good, slightly creamy pint with a mellow bitterness. Quite drinkable |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers Original (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 4.40 | Not Tried |
20 May 2007 (Ian)
Quite busy last Sunday afternoon. New managers I think. 3 regular beers and 1 guest.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Not as good as the last time I was here. |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers Original (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Valiant | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Mar 2007 (Ian)
Late Saturday evening and there was a good atmosphere in here, some locals, some tourists. Friendly barmaid.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 |  | Best pint of this that I have had since the brewery moved to Charles Wells. Full and wide mouth feel, excellent grainyness and a good dose of bitterness on the end. Looks as though they have got it right at last. |
10 Mar 2007 (Andrew)
Arived late in the evening but got a table at the back. I like this pub and the beers good too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | I don't remember too much about this other than it had good bitterness and tasted fine. |
| Archers - Golden Bitter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers Original (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2006 (Andrew)
Got here early on Sunday lunchtime as we were in Canterbury and I wanted to see what it was like as I've not been for ages.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Very bitter bite with sultry undertones of malt. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Thomas Becket
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | - |
| 11 |
| 19 |
| 11 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BD.
A single roomed pub in Best Lane with plenty of seating. Look out for the stained glass above the main window. 4 handpumps. CAMRA local branch Pub of the Year 2024.
We have visited this pub 39 times, seen 60 different beers and tried 28 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2BD