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Tartar Frigate (Thorley Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA |  | 6 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers IPA (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Mar 2012 (Blair)
A friend of mine is moving to Helsinki so a farewell party was in order, this was the first port of call. The pub was already fairly busy so with all 15 or so of us it was fairly cramped. They've finally changed up their beer line-up, good news.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | | I'd been meaning to try this ever since Courage were taken over, actually pretty good. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried |
22 Jan 2012 (Blair)
Piano sessions, felt like drinking in a 1920's speakeasy only without the suits and cigars. I always think this pub is full of potential, if they changed the ale up a bit it'd be a good start. Barmaid didn't appreciate my attempt at a joke, "Glenmorangie on the rocks with no ice please" she just stared daggers at me until I left...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Sweet and fruity, pretty good. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
12 Nov 2011 (Blair)
Had recently finished a massive bike ride so was practically falling asleep at the bar. This is a lovely pub, bit of tweaking and it'd probably be my local.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Sweet and a bit hoppy. There's a great beer here somewhere, tone down the sweetness and up the hops and it'd be fantastic. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
14 Mar 2010 (Blair)
After spending most of the afternoon/evening in Ramsgate I was summoned to come here as a friend was singing. Probably should have opted for bed instead. Only stayed for one, had a drunken chat with the landlord and my friends before staggering off home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Slightly chemically but only very subtle. Light, hoppy and refreshing other than that. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2009 (Blair)
Here for an acoustic open mic night as advertised in the local paper, only problem was the pub knew nothing about it, oh well. Extraordinarily attractive pub and very busy for a monday as well. I'd love to come here more often, the beer just isn't up to scratch unfortunately.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Pale, slightly malty and creamy with a hint of chemicals. Not on great form. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2009 (Blair)
Popped down to see who was playing. Band sounded quite good but unfortunately it was so busy I left after one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Quite tired, probably still the same barrel as saturday night. Still just about alright though. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
08 Aug 2009 (Blair)
Despite standing in the middle of town I decided to keep nipping back to the Frigate as the Deuchar's was on great form. Packed to the rafters, band was playing. Top notch atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | | Served well, nice and cool. Sweet, zesty and very refreshing. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2009 (Blair)
Now this is how you sepnd St Patricks day. Old fashioned pub, beer and an irish band playing classic Irish folk songs. I had a great time, a fantastic atmosphere. I may have to start coming down for their Celtic nights.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | This seemed to taste different with every sip, one second it would be fantastic, the next mediocre. Average out at kind've average. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers IPA (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
30 Dec 2006 (Andrew)
Just passing on my way to the Neptune so didn't go in but it looked nice.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Badger (Hall & Woodhouse) - Flowers IPA (subsequently contract brewed at Brains) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About the Tartar Frigate
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 10 |
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The pub is found in Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EU.
Found by the harbour and built of flint. In days of yore it was a Cobb's of Margate brewery house. Famed as a drinking haunt for former Prime Minister Edward Heath. 4 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 39 times, seen 23 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: CT10 1EU