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Red Lion (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale |  | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Oyster Stout | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 2 |
| Whitstable - Grafty Green Hop | | 2 |
| Wentworth - Callisto |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Chinook | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silly - Two Hats | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkwright's - Old Town Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Julian Church - Parson's Nose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkwright's - Tarquin Fin tim lin bin whin bim lim bus stop F'Tang F'Tang Ole Biscuitbarrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Privateer Beers - Dainty Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Silver King | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Spencer's - Green Hop Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - Laughing Frog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brampton - Golden Bud | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Liverpool Craft - American Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old School (OSB) - Headmaster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Privateer Beers - Dark Revenge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mr Grundy's - Pip, Squeak and Wilfred | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - India Pearl Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Oct 2013 (Dosser)
I hadnt been here for 24 years in the same 1963 vintage bus. 10 minute wait as the pub didnt open till 12 on the dot.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Oyster Stout | 3.70 | | |
| Whitstable - Grafty Green Hop | 4.80 | |
12 Oct 2013 (ChrisE)
The first call on a tour of Good Beer Guide pubs with a 1960s vintage coach. Many of the people on the tour had not been here before and were very impressed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Grafty Green Hop | 4.80 | | In superb condition, most enjoyable. |
| Wentworth - Callisto | 3.90 | | Extreme hop bitterness. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Spencer's - Green Hop Gold | 3.90 | Not Tried | I did not try this but I am told that it lacked condition, but tasted fine. |
14 Jul 2013 (Alenomore)
13:00 visit. Halfway point on a sticky round South-East Kent ride. Doris looked well and Kate is always smiling. Plenty of passing trade, cyclists and regulars in and my bike makes for a good conversation piece with some too!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Chinook | 4.40 | Not Tried |
07 Jul 2013 (Alenomore)
13:00 visit. Having been to nearby Hamstreet for the bike jumble/show, this was the perfect stopping point for all Marsh/Coastal bound riders today, with the long awaited "balmy" weather bringing the crowds out in abundance. Perfect.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Privateer Beers - Dainty Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Jun 2013 (Alenomore)
12:30 visit. I originally planned to come here via Manston Air show on Saturday. That turned into a 10 mile-tailback nightmare for the majority, so I came here instead on this overcast, windy but dry Sunday. A few people in with Doris on duty in the side bar dispensing what was left of the 12, seemingly very good, festival ales and 4 decent Ciders. Kate mentioned that they did well and were very busy on the Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brampton - Golden Bud | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Liverpool Craft - American Red Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old School (OSB) - Headmaster | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Privateer Beers - Dark Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mr Grundy's - Pip, Squeak and Wilfred | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - India Pearl Ale | 5.60 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Chinook | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Arkwright's - Old Town Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening from just after 1900 opening. A good old man from Devon had brought some brown coloured black sausage from Ludlow to share with us. He then fuelled up on cherry brandies for the walk back to Appledore railway station.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - Laughing Frog | 5.20 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Evening visit with some friends. A good crowd in tonight. The pub is advertising a beer festival for 22 June.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | In very good condition. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 |  | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| 1648 - Laughing Frog | 5.20 | Not Tried |
26 May 2013 (Alenomore)
14:00 visit. Having been to an event at nearby sunny Hamstreet this was the obvious stopping point on my Marsh bike ride. Doris was in the bar today surrounded by good friends with daughter Kate doing the honours behind the bar. Good mixed crowd inside and out and two, well travelled micro ales noted.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Julian Church - Parson's Nose | 3.90 | Not Tried | From Kettering. This looked to be selling well. |
| Arkwright's - Tarquin Fin tim lin bin whin bim lim bus stop F'Tang F'Tang Ole Biscuitbarrel | 3.90 | Not Tried | All the way from Preston and offically, just called "Tarquin", this is possibly the longest name for a Real Ale I've ever seen? This version/clip reads: Tarquin F'Tang F'Tang Ole Biscuitbarrel. |
12 May 2013 (Alenomore)
14:00 visit. Good to be back at my favourite pub in Kent, for a first visit in 2013. Kate was kept busy with a decent crowd of locals and day-trippers. The garden was pleasant and other bikers visiting made for small talk. The upcoming beer festival will be on 22nd June.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Silver King | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2013 (Wittenden)
Saturday lunchtime:first time I've been here for about 20 years!Don't know why, as it isn't far.Conversation ranged from car washes, bad legs and a sweep based on celebrity obituaries.Excellent pub.Double Vision Cider selling well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 |  | A classic:chocolate, moreish. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | Dark, roast,liquorice. Fine. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | Selling well today:plenty of hops, plenty of soul. |
| Silly - Two Hats | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Red Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 27 |
| 138 |
| 99 |
| 48 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Snargate, Kent, TN29 9UQ.
****RE-OPENED TUESDAY 1ST JUNE 2021 AND FROM 20TH JULY HOURS ARE 12-3, 6-9 TUESDAY TO SUNDAY ONLY (CLOSED MONDAY) (seating now inside and outside permitted) ***** One of the best pubs in England. It's in CAMRA's national pub inventory because it hasn't really changed much in the last 100 years. In fact in 2011 the Jemison family celebrated 100 years of running the pub. All beers are on gravity and Goacher's is a regular. It's locally known as Doris's after the last landlady. Before that it was Alf's. A 20 minute (no more no less) brisk walk from / to Appledore railway station. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2015. The handpumps atop the pewter bar counter were used once upon a time but not now. Extensive garden for fair-weather use. Regrettably Doris died in April 2016. The pub closed for some weeks as a result of the bereavement. Re-opened, hopefully forever, on Saturday 11th June 2016. Presume it will soon become known as Kate's! Card payments now accepted here.
We have visited this pub 138 times, seen 207 different beers and tried 128 of them.
Postcode: TN29 9UQ