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Hooden Smokehouse & Cellar (formerly Hooden on the Hill) (Punch Taverns)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood |  | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 3 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | | 4 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 2 |
| Marston's - Ashes Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
17 Feb 2010 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, plenty of people taking advantage of the food offers. A good welcome from the licensee.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | A typical pint of Landlord. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | This was a new cask put on whilst I was in the pub. I have to say that it was rather disappointing. |
09 Feb 2010 (Trevor)
A few customers in the bar and restaurant area and a friendly welcome from the publican. Had a nice lunchtime meal with my wife and 2 friends.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | Had run out |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | My friend had this clear brown ale which he said was very hoppy. |
26 Nov 2009 (Trevor)
Popped in for a quick lunchtime snack. Fairly busy and pleasant atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | Clear and full flavoured ale. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | Label turned round |
11 Nov 2009 (Trevor)
Much quieter this week for our lunchtime visit. However the meal was as good as ever.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | Was not available |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | Had only been put on today and was settling. |
28 Oct 2009 (Trevor)
The place was busy when I arrived with my wife and two friends for our lunchtime meal which was as good as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | Barrel had run out |
23 Sep 2009 (Trevor)
When I arrived with my wife and 2 friends for our lunchtime meal it was quiet but it became quite busy by the time we finished. Meal was good and the atmosphere friendly as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | Barrel was empty |
07 Sep 2009 (Trevor)
Quite busy inside and much more so outside at this lunchtime visit. Splendid meal once again.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | Had run out |
25 Aug 2009 (Trevor)
Somewhat quieter on this cooler day but the lunchtime meal was as good as ever.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | Full flavoured drink |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
05 Aug 2009 (Trevor)
Bright sunny day with plenty of people both inside and out at this lunchtime visit with my wife and 2 friends. Meal good as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | Seemed stronger than advertised but a good hoppy drink. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Ashes Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2009 (Trevor)
Quiet when I arrived with my wife and friends for our lunchtime foray into the delights of the menu. We were not disappointed. During our time business picked up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Really refreshing drink. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Ashes Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the Hooden Smokehouse & Cellar (formerly Hooden on the Hill)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 35 |
| 57 |
 | 24 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NY.
Formerly The Rose, situated in Willesborough in Silver Hill Road, on the way to William Harvey Hospital, this is a lovely pub on the inside. Lots of original wooden beams, uneven floors and open fireplace. Large, pretty garden too. Food is American and there are 3 handpumps on the bar. Seriously damaged by fire on Sunday 27th November 2016 and reopened mid March 2018.
We have visited this pub 107 times, seen 105 different beers and tried 58 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NY