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The Tankerton Arms (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - GenesisExceptional1
Kent - Session PaleExceptional1
Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale AleExcellent1
Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while)Excellent3
Purple Moose - Dark Side of the MooseExcellent1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - AK 1911Excellent1
Kent - Black GoldExcellent3
Kent - SimcoeExcellent1
Wantsum - One Hop First GoldExcellent1
Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden AleExcellent1
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)Excellent1
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good HealthGood1
Sambrook's - WandleGood1
Wantsum - Miller's MirthGood1
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good LifeGood1
Turnstone - ColumnialAcceptable1
East London (ELB) - JamboreePoor1
Dark Star - Espresso StoutNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Time Ball SpecialNot Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's AleNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 3Not Tried0
Westerham - Audit AleNot Tried0
Purple Moose - Snowdonia Ale (Cwrw Eryri)Not Tried0
Wantsum - Black PrinceNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sitting BullNot Tried0
Wantsum - Yellow TailNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red TopNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Tankerton Arms, Tankerton, Kent
Picture 2. The Tankerton Arms, Tankerton, Kent
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Visits Details

12 Jun 2014 (Baymart)
First time, and only a passing visit, good number of chairs and outside seats a bonus. Will most definitely return another time.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Turnstone - Columnial4.30Acceptable
Dark Star - Espresso Stout4.20Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis3.50Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Time Ball Special3.90Not Tried
19 Apr 2014 (Jack William)
Evening - pretty full - nice vibe. Cider on offer included an excellent Kentish Pip Ginger Cider - fresh ginger flavour to a good cloudy cider, 4.0%
BeerABVScoreNotes
Purple Moose - Dark Side of the Moose4.60ExcellentLiquorice notes, great body.
Kent - Simcoe4.50ExcellentGreat condition, dry bitterness with a good bite.
Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while)3.90GoodCitrus flavours, light and very drinkable.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top3.80Not Tried
13 Apr 2014 (Archie14)
Very busy lunch time visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Session Pale3.70ExceptionalDelicious session blonde ale, served here today in great condition with a nice head. A very polished pint and great lacing.
Kent - Black Gold4.00ExcellentLovely dark ale.
Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale)4.20Excellent
Wantsum - Yellow Tail4.50Not Tried
08 Mar 2014 (Archie14)
Lunch time visit and a bust one it was too. Very friendly atmosphere, and a really nice couple running it. The beer quality served was excellent all in top condition :)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis3.50ExceptionalWow! First pint of the day and what a great start, top condition, smooth and very quaffable, had only just spoken to Karen at the local farmers market :)
Wantsum - One Hop First Gold4.50ExcellentVery hoppy golden ale, very nice :)
Wantsum - Black Prince3.90Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Sitting Bull5.60Not Tried
12 Jan 2014 (London Pride)
Brilliant atmosphere as ever - too many good beers to try all
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - AK 19114.00ExcellentSlightly unusual and very pleasant taste - it was brewed 103 years ago, according to its name, and it's still going strong
23 Oct 2013 (Jack William)
Quiet - only a handful in - friendly and welcoming.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale4.00ExcellentCriisp, refreshing - excellent condition - with a very moorish bite - am I getting a hint of apple?
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
Westerham - Audit Ale6.20Not Tried
Purple Moose - Snowdonia Ale (Cwrw Eryri)3.60Not Tried
14 Aug 2013 (Jack William)
Mid evening 8ish (an hour before closing) busy (but got a seat) and friendly.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Spencer's - Blonde Light Golden Ale4.20ExcellentCrisp and bright with a good bite.
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life3.90GoodLight and fruity - I'm getting undertones of peach and grapefruit.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 35.00Not Tried
08 Aug 2013 (HSB)
12:00 My first visit. Excellent, everything in place that should define a proper micro-pub. Very friendly welcome.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while)3.90ExcellentNice and hoppy
Kent - Black Gold4.00ExcellentGood black IPA
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale4.60Not Tried
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health3.60Not Tried
07 Aug 2013 (Jack William)
warm evening - some drinkers outside - nice atmosphere inside - not too crowded. Beware - last orders bell rung at 20:45 and closes at 21:00 on Wednesdays. I haven't heard a last orders bell for years - came over all panicky.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while)3.90ExceptionalFlowery with crisp bitter undertones. Being consumed by the 3 pint jugful on more than one other table - excellent taste and condition.
Kent - Black Gold4.00GoodLooks like a winter warmer but tastes more like a summer ale - well named.
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health3.60GoodMalty but with a subtle taste that reflected its ABV. Bit disappointing after the pint of Pint - but very well kept.
25 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit with a friend - a sort of farewell before his African adventure.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sambrook's - Wandle3.80GoodFirst time had this on gravity dispense. Initial euphoria disappeared
Wantsum - Miller's Mirth4.20Good
East London (ELB) - Jamboree4.80PoorMetallic nose and tang. Not very nice at all
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale4.60Not Tried

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About The Tankerton Arms

The pub sign. The Tankerton Arms, Tankerton, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional5
Excellent41
Good44
Acceptable15
Poor2

Website.

The pub is found in Tankerton, Kent, CT5 2AW.

A micropub in Tankerton Road which first opened on Friday 15th March 2013 located in 139B Tankerton Road. The name is a resurrection of the old Tankerton Arms pub which was highly regarded but converted to apartments sometime ago. The premises was formerly a tattoo parlour and the word Tattoo remains on the glass above the pub frontage. There is no bar counter and there are long wooden raised bench seats fitted to both the left and right hand walls each with 3 heavy chest-height wooden tables. At the back of the pub a glass door leads to the chilled gravity stillage room. A Unisex toilet with a double "kissing gate" entrance is provided. Sells real ales, ciders and red and white wine. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2016. Subsequently moved to new premises, a few doors along, in late March 2018 to the former HSBC bank premises at 135 Tankerton Road, larger than the previous premises in all regards.

We have visited this pub 56 times, seen 175 different beers and tried 87 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT5 2AW