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Harbour Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Red Raddle |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | | 2 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | | 2 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Just a Minute - Bitter Daze | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 3 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 2 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northumberland - Bucking Fastard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eden River (formerly Eden) - First Emperor India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford - photos show original site before move
Visits Details
06 Aug 2014 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, the pub had suffered a break in the night before and that was the main topic of conversation.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Turbulent Priest | 4.40 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Eden River (formerly Eden) - First Emperor India Pale Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2014 (ChrisE)
I like this place, it was a hot summer evening and Margate was busy so this was the obvious place for a nice pint, most of the customers sitting outside so plenty of room inside. Nice sea breeze and later on some ad hoc entertainment with pub songs on the piano. A very enjoyable visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | 4.30 | | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Interesting, at first we were told that the Skrimshander was not ready, then we were told that it had now come on and were given a taster which was very good. The pints that were served up soon afterwards were very different, hazy and bitter. |
| Northumberland - Bucking Fastard | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A fellow moved a load of gear then played the piano to tunes upon request.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Summer's Day | 4.30 | | Had the right lip bitterness |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 |  | I think this was the one we had a taster of but was oddly flat and not nice, hard work to finish so time to spin |
| Northumberland - Bucking Fastard | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 Jul 2014 (Dosser)
Nice warm day.3 beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Wantsum - Red Raddle | 5.00 | |
31 May 2014 (Ian)
Busy sunny Saturday afternoon. View over Margate bay is spectacular.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Towards bottom of the barrel but still good. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | 6.50 | | Toffee hoppy some bitterness a bit of burnt toffee. Ok. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
A pleasant day, but not very many people venturing out on to the harbour arm, I sat and chatted with the girl serving the ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | The best of this that I have had for a long time. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - East Kent India Pale Ale | 6.50 | | Just a taster but it was superb. |
| Just a Minute - Bitter Daze | 4.00 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A Micropub, a Monday, wet and grim - would it be open or wouldn't it. Such days are the seaside made for. Open and welcoming and warm and only 2 others in then 1.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Ravening Wolf | 5.90 | | Too easy to knock back |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2013 (Ian)
Mid afternoon and a few people in. Great location and I will be back
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Good hops |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | Not Tried | Wished I had chosen this |
20 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
It has developed into a gloriously sunny, late-summer’s day. Sitting outside this little pub watching the tide retreat from the harbour is briefly idyllic.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Rye Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Rye beers tend to be dark. I found this perfectly-conditioned, pale, rye beer a revelation, and superb. Close to five stars. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Amber-coloured, fruity, best bitter in very fine condition. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2013 (beery steve)
A good weather day and not to breezy. The seating outside this pub is perfect to watch the world go by.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About the Harbour Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 6 |
| 34 |
| 46 |
| 12 |
| 5 |
The pub is found in Margate, Kent, CT9 1AP.
Micropub initially housed in two former fishermen's workshops and nets / lobster pots store (Units 7 & 8) about two thirds along on the town's stone pier, opened over Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend 2013. Seating was a mixture of 3 high tables with high stools and some normal height tables and chairs. An attractive high back settle was constructed against one wall. Electric piano usually covered up. Casks of real ale and cider boxes were housed in a cooled room in the corner and visible through a viewing window. Walls were raw brick some of which were painted in a sea green and supporting metal girders are visible. No toilets inside the pub so use the public ones next door. Outside seating allows a picturesque view of the harbour and the sandy beached bay. In May 2015 it moved into the larger neighbouring unit (Unit 9). Most of the former unit's interior fittings and fixtures have moved into the new unit which now houses a larger cool cellar room at the side.
We have visited this pub 71 times, seen 109 different beers and tried 71 of them.
Postcode: CT9 1AP