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The Honest Miller (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Sharp's - Doom BarExcellent2
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)Excellent1
Robinsons - Hannibal's NectarExcellent1
Hook Norton - Hooky BitterGood5
Ringwood - RazorbackNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Honest Miller, Brook, Kent

Visits Details

19 Apr 2011 (Trevor)
Fairly quiet on this Tuesday (we usually come on Wednesdays)lunchtime. However the meal was very enjoyable and service very good.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Excellent
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Robinsons - Hannibal's Nectar3.90Not Tried
06 Apr 2011 (Trevor)
Very busy today as I went with my wife and two friends for our usual lunchtime meal, which was as good as ever, as was the service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Robinsons - Hannibal's Nectar3.90ExcellentClear darker brown ale with a distinctive flavour.
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
16 Mar 2011 (Trevor)
Rather quiet for my lunchtime visit with my wife. The place was pleasantly decorated for St Patrick's Day. Food was as good as ever and staff friendly as usual.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60Acceptable
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
16 Feb 2011 (Trevor)
Fairly busy for our lunchtime foray into the delights of the senior citizens' menu. We had a very good meal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60ExcellentEnjoyable as ever.
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
02 Feb 2011 (Trevor)
Fairly busy for our usual outing to this friendly hostelry at lunchtime. The meal was excellent, particularly the chicken wrapped in bacon with goat's cheese sauce.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60GoodPleasant flavour although a little cloudy
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
19 Jan 2011 (Trevor)
Very quiet in the restaurant area when I arrived with my wife and two friends for our lunchtime visit. However things were as friendly as ever and we had a good meal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00ExcellentStrong flavoured beer
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
08 Jan 2011 (Trevor)
Rather quiet for my lunchtime visit with my wife, my son and his family. We enjoyed a very good meal.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60ExcellentA most enjoyable ale with a strong flavour
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
08 Jan 2011 (Andrew)
Saturday lunchtime and it was fairly quiet after the Christmas and new year rush.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60ExcellentExcellent condition. Nettly-hop, some caramel and a hint of sulphur. Excellent session bitter.
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
05 Jan 2011 (Trevor)
It was busy in the restaurant area for our 1pm senior citizen meal with my wife and two friends. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and our meal up to the usual standard.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter3.60Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
26 Oct 2010 (Trevor)
Fairly quiet this Tuesday lunchtime (we normally come on Wednesdays) but as friendly as ever. Another great meal for myself, my wife and my friends. Was told by the Landlord that he was soon to put on a Hook Norton ale.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Excellent
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)4.00Not Tried
Ringwood - Razorback3.80Not Tried

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About The Honest Miller

The pub sign. The Honest Miller, Brook, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent45
Good29
Acceptable7
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Brook, Kent, TN25 5PG.

Allegedly built in 1609 this is an ancient house located in The Street. In 1804, the house was given the title the "Honest Miller", the significance of which dates back to the Saxons when a miller cheated the Romans by giving them a short measure. His ears were cut off as a penance and warning to others. After this millers not wishing to fall into the same category as their luckless and earless colleague hung a sign stating they were "Honest Millers". The pub has had many owners over the years. Re-opened in July 2024 after a period of 4 years or so of closure and changing ownership. Early signs are that it might not be selling cask ales.

We have visited this pub 86 times, seen 36 different beers and tried 28 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN25 5PG