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The Great House (Elite Pubs)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood4
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Excellent1
Musket - TriggerExcellent1
Romney Marsh - Rye MildAcceptable1
Tonbridge - CoppernobAcceptable1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Musket - Ball PullerNot Tried0
Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter)Not Tried0
Timothy Taylor - Golden BestNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Great House, Hawkhurst, Kent

Visits Details

30 Oct 2020 (Andrew)
After visiting the The National Pinetum at Bedgebury (and here's a tip, never go there during, a) half term and, b) a Covid pandemic that's closed all the soft play centres, because you won't be able to move for 3 year olds with coffee-drinking parents) we came here for lunch. Prior to coming I looked it up and found I'd already been - 5 years ago. I must be getting old. Anyway, it was very friendly and pleasant.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodVery nice and if it hadn't had been a touch too warm, I'd have given it a "excellent".
Musket - Ball Puller4.00Not Tried
20 Jul 2019 (Wittenden)
Saturday evening:busy with diners and a few drinkers within and without.Came with the family.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodFruity.
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80AcceptableMossy.
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter)4.00Not Tried
29 Jun 2017 (Jack William)
Early evening. A few drinkers round the bar - couple of diners. This is a very well appointed gastro-pub with prices to match.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Rye Mild3.20AcceptableRather flat.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
01 May 2015 (Andrew)
We were on the way to East Sussex and broke our journey with a stop in West Kent. Having got home from work, packed in 20 mins and driven for 90 mins over here I was ready for a pint.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Musket - Trigger3.60ExcellentPale yellow. Good condition. Good leafy bitterness. Hint of yeast flavour. Sharp bitter finish.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
15 Sep 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early Monday evening. For a dining pub I was surprised by the number of drinking in the bar. Food was impressive as usual.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00GoodA tad too cold.
Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster)3.60Not TriedMy wife had this and said it was very average.
Timothy Taylor - Golden Best3.50Not Tried
11 Sep 2010 (BF)
Popped into this pub en route to somewhere else. Nice friendly atmostphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Excellent
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Excellent

About The Great House

The pub sign. The Great House, Hawkhurst, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent3
Good3
Acceptable2
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 5EJ.

A traditional 16th century inn in Gills Green that has been tastefully refurbished. One gets the impression that it really focuses on food. However there is a really large bar area with comfortable seating.

We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN18 5EJ