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Artillery Arms (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Archers - Strong Dark MildExceptional1
Potbelly - Beijing BlackExcellent1
Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry)Excellent1
White Horse - Black Horse PorterExcellent1
Cottage - PawsGood1
Acorn - NavigatorGood1
Matthew's - Tims BierGood1
Triple fff - Stairway To HeavenGood1
Hepworth - Iron HorseGood1
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)Good1
Sharp's - SpecialGood1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat AleGood1
Dark Star - SunburstGood1
Fyne - HighlanderGood1
Crouch Vale - Oregon BestGood1
Grainstore - Pride of ScotgateAcceptable1
Milestone - Loxley AleAcceptable1
Batemans - Summer SwallowAcceptable1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderNot Tried0
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers BitterNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)Not Tried0
Whitstable - Pearl of KentNot Tried0
Wadworth - HorizonNot Tried0
Whitstable - Kentish ReserveNot Tried0
Picture 1. Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent
Picture 2. Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Visits Details

13 Jul 2008 (Blair)
Usual bunch of locals, Alistair was here so chatted to him about the upcoming beer festivals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sharp's - Special5.00GoodReally good ESB, creamy and malty with a certain breadiness. Good stuff.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
Whitstable - Kentish Reserve5.00Not Tried
05 Jul 2008 (Blair)
Empty as all the ale drinkers were rightfully drinking in Eddie's ale tent at the 'Powerboat' festival.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Triple fff - Stairway To Heaven4.30GoodI was very drunk by this point. Can't say I remember all that much about this beer. I remember liking it though.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
Wadworth - Horizon4.00Not Tried
27 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Good atmosphere tonight, the girls still aren't sure about it in here though. May be a little too 'blokish' for them.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Sunburst4.80GoodReally nice, bursting with fruit and hops. Really good summer ale.
Cottage - Paws4.90GoodQuite dark, almost porter like. Lovely chocolate and fruit flavour. Good interesting beer.
Batemans - Summer Swallow3.90AcceptableMalty bitter. Good condition but pretty bland and certainly not exciting.
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
20 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Pretty quiet for a friday night. Few lecherous old men at the bar who took a shine to the girls I was with, they were just about harmless though.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - Mompesson's Gold (superseded by 5.2% version - see separate entry)5.00ExcellentThis was a stunning pint, hoppy with lovely sweet malt. Bags of flavour. If only all summer ales were this good.
Grainstore - Pride of Scotgate4.30AcceptableThis wasn't great, quite fruity. Grew on me slightly but not particularly enjoyable.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
16 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Only one other person in tonight, but the beer line-up was great so I'm not going to complain.
BeerABVScoreNotes
White Horse - Black Horse Porter5.00ExcellentThis porter is outstanding. Lots of chocolate with a slightly smoky background. This almost gets 5 stars.
Fyne - Highlander4.80GoodPretty good ESB, lacks a little character but enjoyable nonetheless.
Acorn - Navigator4.80GoodVery well rounded strong bitter.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
05 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Very busy so had to sit downstairs in the 'dungeon'. Managed to get two lager drinkers to try a gadds' beer and they liked it so that's my good deed for the day.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hepworth - Iron Horse4.80GoodSurprised me at first but it won me over. Really good strong bitter.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale4.20GoodI've been looking forward to this. Really tasty, not my normal kind of beer.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
04 Jun 2008 (Blair)
Stop number 2. Pretty busy round the bar, managed to grab a seat up top. Great atmosphere as always.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Archers - Strong Dark Mild5.00ExceptionalI can't believe I'm giving an Archers' beer 5 stars but this one really was stunning. The aroma is fantastic with a little coffee then the taste is full of chocolate and coffee with a nice viscosity. Gorgeous stuff.
Matthew's - Tims Bier4.60GoodA little different but quite nice. Continental style ale, quite sweet and malty.
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
21 May 2008 (Blair)
Busy with a great lively atmosphere. A couple of the regulars were entertaining everyone with their fantastic karaoke skills!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Crouch Vale - Oregon Best4.20GoodSweet floral flavour, with plenty of american hops. Pretty good and easy to drink.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
Whitstable - Pearl of Kent4.50Not Tried
28 Apr 2008 (Blair)
Pretty quiet, around half a dozen people in. Had one then moved along.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Milestone - Loxley Ale4.20AcceptableBit of fruit and caramel, but this really is a dull pint. Not much to it.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried
23 Apr 2008 (Blair)
Met some mates in here, love the bucket of strange hats. Good atmosphere if a little quiet considering it was St Georges Day.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Potbelly - Beijing Black4.40ExcellentOne of my favourites, always overjoyed when I see it. Black mild, with no hops apparently. Really good.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50GoodQuite sweet and malty, little hoppiness. Pretty good bitter.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version)4.30Not Tried

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About the Artillery Arms

The pub sign. Artillery Arms, Ramsgate, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional31
Excellent383
Good285
Acceptable64
Poor6

Website.

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

A small corner pub on a hill, West Cliff Road, not far from the town centre. It has a rather rambling interior with the main seating area raised above the bar floor and a basement seating area too. Glorious stained glass street windows. 6 handpumps on the bar counter enhanced to make 9 in 2022.

We have visited this pub 512 times, seen 411 different beers and tried 320 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT11 9JS