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Blacksmiths Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | | 1 |
| Upham - Punter | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 1 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry |  | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Velo | | 1 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | | 1 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | | 1 |
| Wickwar - BOB | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | | 1 |
| Wadworth - St. George & the Dragon | | 1 |
| Otter - Ale |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tetley - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - On The Fence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Boondoggle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Horizon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Oct 2015 (ChrisE)
Deservedly busy. A few customers were disappointed to find that the London Pride had run out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upham - Punter | 4.00 | | A good bitter bitter. This came on as I was about to leave but was worth missing a bus for. |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2015 (Trevor)
Fairly busy in the restaurant area and quite crowded with those seated round the bar at our lunchtime visit. We had a pleasant meal and friendly service. They continue to boast five real ale pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goddards - Fuggle (or Fuggle Dee-Dum) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Horizon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Fat Sprat | 3.80 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2015 (John)
A mate's wedding reception. The Hill Garden is superb...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | This is one of my favourite session ales. Goes down so smooth.... |
07 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Friday evening, the garden was very busy so I was expecting the bar to be fairly quiet, I was wrong it was busy inside as well. Service and welcome was excellent as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Gem Bitter | 4.10 | | |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Boondoggle | 4.20 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2015 (Trevor)
Quite busy in both the bar area and restaurant during our lunch visit. Nice meal and pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner's - Cornish Knocker Ale | 4.50 | | Refreshing golden ale. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 May 2015 (ChrisE)
A busy Saturday afternoon, and a good welcome from the landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Velo | 4.20 | | Citrusy pale ale |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - On The Fence | 4.10 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2015 (Trevor)
Quite busy round the bar and a few in the restaurant area during our lunchtime visit where we had a tasty meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - St. George & the Dragon | 4.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2015 (Ian)
Pub one on Poty tour. Not been for ages but nicely refurbished. 5 beers on in good nick.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | 3.40 | | Dry and likeable |
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | | Ok sweet malty bitter |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Freebie as a cellar run. Nutty. Ok |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2014 (ChrisE)
Monday afternoon, a very pleasant crowd in the bar. The landlord had a good chat with me telling me about the forthcoming beers that were conditioning in his cellar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | | Superb dark ale. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tetley - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
03 Aug 2014 (Andrew)
Popped in before seeing a friend in the nearby hospital. Busy and friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Really tasty. Excellent leafy hop. Creamy. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the Blacksmiths Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 26 |
| 37 |
| 9 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NA.
Lovely low ceilinged old pub in The Street, in a pretty part of Willesborough, not far from William Harvey Hospital. Central dark wood bar serves large single room. Large fireplace to one side. Original wood beams add character. Quirky split level garden at rear. Cosy pub with 5 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 97 different beers and tried 51 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NA