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King & Queen (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) |  | 5 |
| Vale - Red Kite | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | | 2 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 4 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Raspberry Fool | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward |  | 2 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Kookaburra - Aussie IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
05 Sep 2026 (Hogan Sampling)
First visit of the outing: A magnificent beamed inn dating from the 16th-century sprawling over several rooms and an attached barn for catering for large functions in. Quiet on my arrival early afternoon with no other customers in evidence and so prompt service at the bar. Wonderful carvings of medieval heads on the side of the bar counter that would look equally at home in an ancient church. It turned out that there were a few in the rear garden lapping up the late summer sunshine. A joy to find such a well-kept seasonal ale as the pub is largely given over to diners rather than real ale drinkers in observing its layout.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale - Red Kite | 4.30 | | Served with excellent head and lasting lacing on this chestnut bitter brewed by an independent craft brewery established in 1995 just outside the hilltop village of Brill in rural Buckinghamshire. A fruited resinous first bite with a hint of subtle autumn chestnut spices. A malty, nutty and buttery bitterness rising aided by its Pale Planet, Crystal and Roasted Barley, and where Chocolate malt is sometimes incorporated for added depth, lending toasty malt, sweet marmalade and burnt-caramel flavourings. A hoppy fruitiness emerging with flavours of hedgerow berries for me from its Northdown and Brewers Gold, and where some brews also utilise Fuggles and Willamette. A lingering bitterness sliding downwards. Served in very good nick with plentiful conditioning throughout. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Kookaburra - Aussie IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried |
29 Jan 2013 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) | 4.00 | |
01 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
20:00 post-b/f visit. This is a very nice pub, popular with diners and drinkers alike. The garden is the place to bier at this nice time of the year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) | 4.00 | | In top condition. My pint went down well in the lovely garden here. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Hooky Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Apr 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Raspberry Fool | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Mar 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | | |
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) | 4.00 | | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | |
24 Jan 2012 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) | 4.00 | | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Jul 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | although a little too cold! |
| Westerham - Prince of Ales (house beer) | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
27 Jan 2011 (Pedro)
Evening
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward | 3.70 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
Lunch time. About 2inches of snow have just fallen. Time for lunch and a Christmas Ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | 5.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward | 3.70 | Not Tried |
12 Dec 2010 (Hopmonster)
Packed with locals celebrating Dave Drury's 10th year as owner/landlord
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | 5.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward | 3.70 | | Was expecting a Christmas ale, but this one tasted just like Masterbrew to me. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the King & Queen
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 13 |
| 13 |
| 5 |
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The pub is found in East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DD.
Whitewashed corner pub opposite the church in the centre of the village in New Road. 3 rooms with a restaurant area, slightly raised side area and the main room which contains open plan seating and the bar at the end.
We have visited this pub 18 times, seen 30 different beers and tried 17 of them.
Postcode: ME19 6DD