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The Churchill Tavern (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Dark Star - Hophead CitraExceptional1
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Exceptional2
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Excellent1
BrewDog - Punk IPAExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA (superseded by 5.6% version)Excellent1
Ringwood - 4X PorterExcellent1
Crouch Vale - Yakima GoldExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark ConspiracyExcellent1
Skinner's - Best BitterExcellent1
Rudgate - Ruby MildExcellent1
Wychwood - Paddy's ToutGood1
Cains - Dragon HeartGood1
Wooden Hand - Cornish MutinyGood1
West Berkshire - Full CircleGood1
Hop Back - TaiphoonGood1
Burton Bridge - Festival AleGood1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Good1
Brains - The Rev James OriginalGood1
Burton Bridge - Bridge BitterAcceptable1
West Berkshire - Good Old (or Ordinary) BoyAcceptable1
Rudgate - Olde Honey StoutPoor1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Poor2
Rooster's - Good CheerPoor1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Greene King - AbbotNot Tried0
Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry)Not Tried0
Dark Horse - BurnsNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - IncubusNot Tried0
Titanic - Capt. SmithsNot Tried0
Orkney (Sinclair) - Skull SplitterNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common ConspiracyNot Tried0
Wantsum - Ravening WolfNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - BockNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Hop TopNot Tried0
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)Not Tried0
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPANot Tried0
Wyre Piddle - Summer SplashNot Tried0
Cottage - AmbassadorNot Tried0
Cottage - Lazy HoundNot Tried0
Whitstable - Kentish ReserveNot Tried0
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled HenNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

Visits Details

02 Nov 2011 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon on a Wednesday, fairly quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Good
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Poor
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen4.50Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
06 Jun 2011 (Blair)
Pub quiz and it was heaving.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold4.20ExcellentFantastic pale ale.
Wooden Hand - Cornish Mutiny4.80GoodI quite like this. Malty and biscuity bitter.
Hop Back - Taiphoon4.20GoodHoppy, spicy pale ale.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen4.50Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Whitstable - Kentish Reserve5.00Not Tried
05 Apr 2011 (Blair)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Excellent
Brains - The Rev James Original4.50Good
Wychwood - Paddy's Tout4.30Good
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Cottage - Ambassador4.60Not Tried
23 Mar 2011 (Magnus Greel)
One of my favourite pubs in Ramsgate, attracts clientele of all ages and is spacious, quiet, unpretentious and comfortable, with views overlooking the nearby ferry terminal. There was a good selection of other beers on but I never made note of them unfortunately..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80ExceptionalMy eyes lit up when I saw this and it didn't disappoint, hoppy, zesty refreshing pint with citrus aftertast, and served up in perfect condition. I had to have another couple just to make sure!
12 Mar 2011 (Blair)
Beer festival in full swing and the pub was packed with customers enjoying the beer and atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead Citra3.80ExceptionalAbsolutely beautiful.
Rudgate - Ruby Mild4.40ExcellentFruity mild with a nice chocolate hit.
BrewDog - Punk IPA5.40ExcellentAggressively hoppy but still very drinkable.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - West Coast IPA (superseded by 5.6% version)6.50ExcellentExcellent strong IPA.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Titanic - Capt. Smiths5.20Not Tried
Orkney (Sinclair) - Skull Splitter8.50Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Common Conspiracy4.80Not Tried
Wantsum - Ravening Wolf5.90Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Bock6.00Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Hop Top9.00Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Not Tried
01 Feb 2011 (Blair)
They were hosting an open mic night, and a couple of friends decided to give it a shot. Worked out really well and made for a great atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy4.90ExcellentStill a top notch beer.
Burton Bridge - Festival Ale5.50GoodNot too shabby, caught me off guard. Sweet and fruity, pretty easy drinking for it's strength.
Burton Bridge - Bridge Bitter4.20AcceptableMalty, a little fruity and a bit dishwatery. Not great but not offensive.
West Berkshire - Good Old (or Ordinary) Boy4.00AcceptableDidn't seem in great nick. Malty and a bit biscuity but had no body to it.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
28 Jan 2011 (Blair)
A DJ was playing in here tonight, they seem to be trying different things to bring in the customers but I'm not sure this attempt worked. Not a fan of the new permanent Greene King IPA tap either.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExcellentFantastic, crisp, hoppy ale.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Dark Horse - Burns4.60Not Tried
21 Jan 2011 (Blair)
First visit to Churchill's since my return and it was good to be back. It's changed a little since I was last here, it's all a little posher with candles on the tables etc.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ringwood - 4X Porter4.70ExcellentGood heavily roasted porter.
Skinner's - Best Bitter3.70ExcellentA really good best bitter. Light, malty and very refreshing.
Cains - Dragon Heart5.00GoodDark, fruity ale reminded me a little of Adnams Broadside. A little thin in the mouth but other than that a very nice beer.
West Berkshire - Full Circle4.50GoodSurprisingly pleasant, fruity, malty bitter.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
04 Dec 2010 (Ian)
Quiet Saturday afternoon
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Olde Honey Stout4.00PoorDiacetyl and poor roast flavours
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen4.50Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Ringwood - Old Thumper (now superseded by 5.1% version - separate entry)5.60Not Tried
20 Aug 2010 (Andrew)
A couple of people were in at the bar but other than that it was quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rooster's - Good Cheer3.70PoorI've not had this before so I don't know if it's supposed to taste like this or if it was on the turn but the apple-citric nature of it put me right off.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80UndrinkableTook it back and they took it off and replaced it with something else
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Not Tried
Wyre Piddle - Summer Splash4.20Not Tried
Cottage - Lazy Hound4.40Not Tried

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About The Churchill Tavern

The pub sign. The Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional9
Excellent87
Good108
Acceptable35
Poor10

Website.

The pub is found in Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9JX.

A large multi-roomed, multi-level pub set high above the harbour in Paragon.

We have visited this pub 136 times, seen 228 different beers and tried 166 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT11 9JX