PubsandBeer
Parrot (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 2 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Hog Island APA (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Dec 2023 (Andrew)
Last pub of the night and we got two seats at the bar. Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale | 5.00 | | Lack lustre (certainly compared to the same beer at the Miller's Arms). |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and very quiet just 2 others sat at the bar. A few of us decided to eat here and the loaded chips looked very tempting!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Rather flat and lifeless |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Oct 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and noticeably quiet, we had the choice off all but two tables, one of which was occupied by diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Hints of blackcurrant and licqorice gave this a Bishop's Finger-ish flavour |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Early evening visit, very welcoming and relaxing. The manager informed us the Late Red was now in the cellar and conditioning.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
01 Apr 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Evening one group just left not long after our arrival so we enjoyed the exclusivity of the bar area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Earthy traditional English bitter |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2018 (Andrew)
Hot so sat outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | This stuff is just lovely |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
25 May 2018 (Andrew)
Not too busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | I suspect this was just about to turn |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2017 (ChrisE)
We needed to eat something so we came here and were not disappointed. Attentive staff and a good range of Shepherd Neame beers and some guests. I did not make a note of all the beers on sale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | Very good Bishops Finger so I had a second one. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
21 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon - here for a bit of a do. Pleasant enough, bit pricey.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | The expected Sheps flavour with a bit of a bite. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | A good best bitter. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
A busy Saturday evening, staff appeared to be well trained and enthusiastic. One customer at the bar accused me of being anti-Yorkshire when I mentioned that I did not like John Smiths.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Hog Island APA (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
About the Parrot
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 11 |
| 22 |
| 9 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AG.
Externally signed as Parrot Pub & Dining. Located in Church Lane in the City's St Radigund's area. Has had various owners over the years and operated in various guises. Until recently run by Young's but now the Shepherd Neame brewery website offers this pub as one operated by it although not prominently signed as such externally.
We have visited this pub 41 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 25 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2AG
This pub was formally know as the The Parrot (Young's).