PubsandBeer
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Hoppy Bomb | | 1 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | | 1 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | | 1 |
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter |  | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Rip Snorter | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | | 1 |
| Bespoke - Santa's Little Helper | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Festival |  | 1 |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Viking | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger (superseded by 3.7% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Feb 2015 (Jack William)
Early evening - friendly welcome (the landlady welcomes everyone with a kiss apparently). A few in and more as I was leaving. Very moderate prices £2.85 to £3.00 for stronger beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin Robin - RPA | 3.90 | | Absolutely delightful. Excellent condition and a crisp blend of hops (English Golding and American Cascade) giving a refreshing bite. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Sheppard | 4.50 | | Quite malty, good condition. |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried |
07 Feb 2015 (Dosser)
Excellent micro pub
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Hoppy Bomb | 5.00 | |
07 Feb 2015 (Ian)
Female owner was excellent. Energy and friendliness. And "that there" in good nick
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | Sherbert hop aroma. Good light golden ale. Hoppy finish. Excellent. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | Used to be my favourite beer. This was a really good iteration. |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger (superseded by 3.7% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jan 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Glorious welcome. Quiet but there was another Micropub aficionado in who had visited many non-Kent ones and was outspoken on some listed as such but which should be declassified.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | | I liked this. Good old English brown bitter |
| Hogs Back - Rip Snorter | 5.00 | | Curious heavily hopped oil aftertaste |
| Rudgate - Viking | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Torpedo | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Jan 2015 (Jack William)
early evening just after 5 - a very warm welcome and a few in with some comings and goings in the short time I was in. Interesting chat with the owners - they are the 100th registered micropub in the UK and looking forward to their plaque.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | | I've had this in both the Foundry, where it is brewed, and the City Arms Canterbury, the sister pub and liked it - but this was superb and superior straight from the cask. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter | 5.60 | | Wonderful rich flavour - head disappeared a little quickly, but very nice. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Amazing welcome, in most comfortable surroundings, in what is obviously a labour of love for the couple running this new venture. Given an impromptu tour of facilities which are all to a high standard and well thought through.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCH - Old Slug Porter | 4.50 | | Lovely condition |
| Bespoke - Santa's Little Helper | 4.20 | | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | | Rather heavy |
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2014 (ChrisE)
Opening time on day one, it still had the Maxwell's Amusements signage above the doors and windows. Peter from the Mash Tun gave a short opening speech as the socialising commenced. I think there were four beers available but there had not been time to list them on the chalk board.
This pub is conveniently close to Dover Priory Railway Station so it may well become my first and last port of call on future visits to Dover.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog | 3.80 | | |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | | A good beer from a fresh cask, superb. |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Lanes
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 81 |
| 49 |
| 6 |
 | - |
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