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Old Plantation (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 8 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold |  | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Jack Frost | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | | 1 |
| Musket - Muzzleloader (superseded by 4.5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
31 Jan 2015 (ChrisE)
A chalked notice behind the bar on what was originally going to be the last session stated "This pub is not closing".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
28 Jan 2015 (ChrisE)
Evening visit and a few regulars in. We sat by the log fire and enjoyed our beers. Unfortunately this pub will close at the end of this month.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | This beer ran out. |
24 Dec 2014 (ChrisE)
Evening visit until penultimate train home, the pub was busy with diners and a few locals enjoying the beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | |
02 Aug 2014 (ChrisE)
Mid afternoon and just started raining. No food today which was disappointing. We had a few beers and a bag of crisps and then moved on when our seating area was required to make space for a band that were expected in a couple of hours time. A pity because I was looking forward to trying some muzzleloader.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Tonbridge - Alsace Gold | 4.00 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Muzzleloader (superseded by 4.5% version) | 5.00 | Not Tried |
13 Dec 2013 (ChrisE)
Early Friday evening and busy with a party of diners and some regulars enjoying a few pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | In fine form |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Jack Frost | 4.50 | | |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2013 (ChrisE)
This pub is now free of tie and the prices have been reduced considerably as the tenants can buy direct from breweries of their choice. It closed for about three weeks and the locals lost their case for it to be listed as an Asset of Community Value so it was a welcome surprise to see it re-open under the same management as when the pub was owned by Enterprise Inns, lets hope that it is successful.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | In top form. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | In very good condition. |
07 Sep 2013 (ChrisE)
Late evening for a couple of swift ones before closing time, and catching the 00:15 train home.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Unfortunately this ran out immediately after our beers were served. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 |  |
29 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Evening visit for a Moroccan food event. A bright sunny day and Bearsted Carnival meant that the garden trade was busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very good Harvey's. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Jan 2013 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | |
05 Jan 2013 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Old Plantation
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 25 |
| 14 |
| 3 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Bearsted, Kent, ME14 4BJ.
Quaint half timbered Grade II listed pub with a split level interior. Picturesque on the exterior and snug on the interior. An application to Maidstone Borough Council for Asset of Community Value status for this pub was turned down in mid 2013.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 18 of them.
Postcode: ME14 4BJ