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Hooden Smokehouse & Cellar (formerly Hooden on the Hill) (Punch Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) |  | 2 |
| Ringwood - Razorback |  | 1 |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 4 |
| Portobello - Star | | 1 |
| Otter - Bright | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
30 Apr 2014 (Trevor)
Fairly busy, particularly in the garden area, for our very pleasant extremely good value lunchtime meal, albeit over a longer period than normal. Heard that Bradley, their one time chef, is due to start again on Monday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Good citrus flavours. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | Unavailable |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Mar 2014 (Trevor)
Moderately busy by the time we left having, once again, had and excellent value and tasty meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Refreshingly citrus flavours. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2014 (Trevor)
Rather quiet for our lunchtime visit but the meal was tasty and of excellent value.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Very good condition and refreshing citrus flavours. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | Unavailable |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
19 Feb 2014 (Trevor)
A few in when we went for a bite to eat in the lunchtime. Very good fare and even more so as there was an offer on of a main course and sweet for the price of the main course. Friendly service as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | Not available |
05 Feb 2014 (Trevor)
Fairly busy for our lunchtime visit to sample the new menu options. The meal was fine and service pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Bright | 4.30 | | Very pale coloured ale with hint of citrus. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2013 (Trevor)
Have not been here for a few months and the furniture inside had changed from very solid bulky table and chairs to something more traditional in the restaurant area. The lunchtime meal was good and great value for OAPs at £4.95 for 2 courses. Service was pleasant as well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | | Some hint of coffee and fruit, I think. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
24 May 2013 (Trevor)
Surprisingly quiet as we arrived near 1 o'clock for a quick bite to eat. Food fine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Nice citrus flavour. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 May 2013 (Trevor)
Not been for a few weeks but found the usual friendly atmosphere. The eating area was quite busy for our lunchtime visit and the meal was fine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | | Good citrus flavour throughout. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Mar 2013 (Trevor)
A nice day, so some were sitting outside and a few indoors as we arrived for our lunch. Nice meal and pleasant service as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | A nice tasty ale in good condition. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2012 (Trevor)
Quite busy in the restaurant area when we arrived at lunchtime. We had a most enjoyable meal. It was very busy by the time we left. Friendly service, as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | Very tasty dark brown ale. Described as 'tis Christmas' on the badge. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Hooden Smokehouse & Cellar (formerly Hooden on the Hill)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 35 |
| 57 |
 | 24 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NY.
Formerly The Rose, situated in Willesborough in Silver Hill Road, on the way to William Harvey Hospital, this is a lovely pub on the inside. Lots of original wooden beams, uneven floors and open fireplace. Large, pretty garden too. Food is American and there are 3 handpumps on the bar. Seriously damaged by fire on Sunday 27th November 2016 and reopened mid March 2018.
We have visited this pub 107 times, seen 105 different beers and tried 58 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NY