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Red Lion (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Hoyman's Porter |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - The American |  | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 2 |
| Whitstable - Crown Jewel | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Soft Top | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Chocolatier | | 1 |
| Abigale - Bramling | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | | 4 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | | 1 |
| Abigale - Nailbourne | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 2 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | | 1 |
| Abigale - Samphire |  | 2 |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | | 1 |
| Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Irwell Works - Mad Dogs & Englishmen IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| 1648 - Laughing Frog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good King Wenceslas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkwright's - Ding Dong Merrily on Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silly - Two Hats | Not Tried | 0 |
| Julian Church - Parson's Nose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkwright's - Tarquin Fin tim lin bin whin bim lim bus stop F'Tang F'Tang Ole Biscuitbarrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Silver King | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
27 Dec 2012 (ChrisE)
Kate was running the pub on her own for most of the lunchtime session as Doris had gone to hospital for treatment for a dog bite. The bar was quiet at first but soon filled up with locals and visitors from far and wide. Doris returned from hospital towards the end of the session and was in good spirits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good King Wenceslas | 4.80 | Not Tried | This ran out and was replaced by Goacher's Crown Imperial Stout. |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | 4.00 | Not Tried | This ran out and was replaced by Goacher's Fine Light. |
| Arkwright's - Ding Dong Merrily on Ale | 5.60 | Not Tried |
19 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
14:00 visit. Having ridden to Eastbourne for 10:30 and turned left, the whole of the E. Sussex coastline was full up today. Rye and Camber in particular were silly busy, so I headed inland via Rolvenden, Northiam, Tenterden and Appledore and arrived at my favourite pub in Kent. Good local crowd in plus cyclists and three other bikers parked next to my Bullet. Looked like two new ales on for me, alas, I stuck to a soft drink but very fiery Ginger Beer from Rochester, which was very refreshing in todays heat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | Another new ale on me. Let it go today. |
| 1648 - Laughing Frog | 5.20 | Not Tried | A new ale. I was sorely tempted, but had to say no on this occasion! |
06 Jul 2012 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime and already busy as one would expect of this popular time warp pub! A crowd of us gathered outside to watch the skill of our driver manoeuvre his vintage RT into position in the car park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B63PcmfVtms
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | One of my favourite beers, delicious.. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Irwell Works - Mad Dogs & Englishmen IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2012 (ChrisE)
This pub is well used to dealing with 'bus loads of people turning up, but we did not expect it to already be busy before we turned up just after 12:00 but it was. Doris, Kate, and one of her sisters worked very hard behind the bar and everybody was served quickly and enthusiastically. Quite a lot of us managed to squeeze in a second pint in the time allowed on our tight schedule.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | | |
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | The penultimate pint from this cask, and perfectly acceptable. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| 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 | |
| Irwell Works - Mad Dogs & Englishmen IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Doris's is well used to busloads of beer enthusiasts descending on its tranquility. Not long after opening time but a variety of customers already imbibing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Samphire | 4.10 | | Last one out of the cask. Not at its best but acceptable |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| 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 - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Irwell Works - Mad Dogs & Englishmen IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
23 Jun 2012 (Pedro)
Afternoon visit to beer festival and chat with KA and Shepway Blade Ewan who had a picture of us from Tenterden in the KM.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigale - Hoyman's Porter | 4.70 | | VVV good beer |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | | |
| Abigale - Bramling | 4.10 | | |
| Abigale - Nailbourne | 4.50 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - The American | 4.00 | | But really don't like this beer! |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Soft Top | 3.50 | | |
| Hop Fuzz - Chocolatier | 4.20 | | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis | 3.50 | | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | | |
| Whitstable - Crown Jewel | 4.30 | | |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | | |
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | |
About the Red Lion
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 28 |
| 141 |
| 101 |
| 48 |
 | 5 |
The pub is found in Snargate, Kent, TN29 9UQ.
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 142 times, seen 215 different beers and tried 129 of them.
Postcode: TN29 9UQ