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The Lanes (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent - Brewers Reserve |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New Zealand Red | | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Southern Hemisphere | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Jarrylo Porter | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 1 |
| Four Candles - Northern Ale | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Mildly Rockin | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | | 1 |
| Musket - Trigger |  | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Hengist | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde |  | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Cotswold - Shagweaver | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Christmas Fairy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Solent Night | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Matchlock | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Wayland Smithy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Saison | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Cooking Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Nov 2016 (ChrisE)
Just time for one pint before catching a train home. A good crowd in and a few familiar faces.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Saison | 5.10 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2016 (Brian)
Fair few in on a Friday mid afternoon. I popped in as I was between (at least a couple of) trains.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Southern Hemisphere | 4.80 | | Excellent sharp pale ale |
| Kent - Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Matchlock | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Latish evening visit. Quite frankly the beer was too good to consider moving on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | English bitter at its best |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | | 4½* marks. Fresh cask on too |
| Rockin Robin - Mildly Rockin | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | 3.90 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | 4.10 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2016 (ChrisE)
I had been asked to give some advice to a group of drinkers from Peterborough Camra who were planning a pub crawl of Dover and Canterbury. I decided to join them for the Dover part of thei trip and this was the first stop of the day after a rail replacement bus trip on a stuffy bus covered in Contra Vision advertising which spoiled any chance of enjoying the sea views. A great welcome from Debbie and a most enjoyable visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin Robin - Mildly Rockin | 3.70 | | Superb, this was enjoyed by many in our group. |
| North Cotswold - Shagweaver | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Four Candles - Northern Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
16 Jul 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Second stop on a little lunchtime crawl. Oops, I accidentally find myself breaking the no-mobile ‘phones rule a couple of time, not that any of the regulars sprawled over the comfy chairs seem to mind.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Candles - Northern Ale | 4.30 | | ‘Britain’s smallest brewpub’ apparently. A pretty competent, Blonde-style beer though. |
| Pig & Porter - Elders and Betters | 3.50 | | Very dry, floral and twiggy. Elderflower. |
| North Cotswold - Shagweaver | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Mildly Rockin | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | Not Tried |
10 May 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Several mid-evening hours of cross table conversation, as it should be in a Micropub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New Zealand Red | 4.40 | | Best beer of the evening. Right temperature, condition and hop balance |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | | |
| Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - Robin Redbest | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2016 (ChrisE)
First stop on the way to the Roger Marples Beer Festival at the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club. I had a good chat with Debbie who told me that they had sponsored a cask of Cinque Porter (because of the name) and that they would be heading down there later to sample some. Five ales on tap but I did not make a note of them.
Goachers arrived with five firkins of ale, one of each of their current beers so Goachers fans may find something to their taste next week.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | | On top form, I could not resist having a second pint. |
28 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Final pub on a tour of Deal and Dover before catching a rail replacement bus. A good welcome as usual and a fair number of familiar faces amongst the customers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Jarrylo Porter | 4.40 | | |
| Grainstore - Cooking Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried |
22 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Early Friday evening and just a few in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience | 4.00 | | |
| White Horse - Wayland Smithy | 4.40 | Not Tried | The second pub that I have seen this beer in today. |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2015 (ChrisE)
My final stop before heading up the hill to the railway station. A deservedly popular pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Rudgate - Jorvik Blonde | 3.80 | | The last one out of the cask, acceptable but taken back by the landlady because it appeared to be lacking condition and she was not happy with it. Exchanged for Goacher's Imperial Stout. |
| Skinner's - Christmas Fairy | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goddards - Solent Night | 5.20 | Not Tried |
About The Lanes
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 81 |
| 49 |
| 6 |
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The pub is found in Dover, Kent, CT17 9AQ.
Street corner Micropub on Worthington Street, located in what was previously Maxwell's Amusements Arcade, which opened on 19th December 2014, a day after full planning permission was granted by Dover District Council - now that is some logistical achievement. Comfortably furnished and carpeted with real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense on 3 level stillage from a temperature controlled cellar room which has a viewing window in the bar. Mix of high tables / stools, settees / low tables plus wall shelves for vertical drinking. Lined glasses in use. 2017 and 2018 local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year. CAMRA East Kent Pub of the Year 2017 and 2018. CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2018. CLOSED Sundays. Closed after end of Covid lockdown with future uncertain.
We have visited this pub 77 times, seen 207 different beers and tried 104 of them.
Postcode: CT17 9AQ