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Bell & Crown (Wellington Pub Company)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Red Ale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | | 4 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) |  | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Berry Christmas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
04 Jun 2025 (Jack William)
Passing visit mid-afternoon. Well I stopped rather than pass it. Sat outside with a pint and people watched. Pleasant, remaining one of the few unspoilt pubs in the City Centre.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | Dry, crisp ale with good body. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2023 (Andrew)
Very busy. A group of men put on random songs and sang along - it was like a German beer Keller without the Germans, German beer, or people singing German songs - but you get the idea.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Red Ale | 3.90 | | Dark beer, quite drinkable. Not too hoppy or malty. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Nov 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy with a loud group of louts who thankfully moved on elsewhere during our stay. We perched at the bar while waiting for another chap to join us.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Not as sulphurous as I remember |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | |
| Mad Cat - Red Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
12 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon we had an hour to kill before our 18.00 nearby restaurant booking. Could have stayed longer as the beers was trickling down rather too well!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | Delicious dark fruits and citrus nectar hence it earned my loyalty during our short stay. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Red Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2022 (Andrew)
Fairly busy, but easily got a seat at the back - under the, what I now know to be a fake, Fremlins sign. Beer was excellent!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | Really good beer, and an excellent ABV for me! Toasted peanut and leafy citrus flavours. Watery but with some body. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2022 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- it was the Halloween trick or treat event in the Kings Mile - many shops in the two roads offering treats to kids. Plenty of costumes on display - kids and adults - we sat outside in the unseasonably warm sunshine and enjoyed it all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Friar's Ale | 4.30 | | |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | | Good flavour but rather flat. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2021 (Jack William)
Lunchtime sanctuary after some Xmas shopping. I got talking to a couple of chaps from Folkestone on a Canterbury crawl and gave them some tips.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Spot on. |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Copper Top | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Berry Christmas | 3.90 | Not Tried |
30 Sep 2021 (Archie14)
Late afternoon into early evening visit. Sat in the sofa under the window listening two elderly gents talking about chicken kebabs, plumbing & Meatloaf.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | Excellent |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Session IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
14 Jul 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and quiet, a couple of tables taken outside and no one inside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Peppery with hints of honey and marmalade. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2019 (Jack William)
Stop 7. lively like a Friday night!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | | Rather sweet and sickly I thought. |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About the Bell & Crown
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 29 |
| 63 |
| 48 |
| 23 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DZ.
Old corner pub in Palace Street that, by the signs on the wall and windows, was once owned by Fremlins and Truman.
We have visited this pub 148 times, seen 75 different beers and tried 48 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2DZ