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Black Griffin (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Golden Cauldron | | 1 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Wildcat | | 1 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Exile Wicked Wolf | | 1 |
| Otter - Amber | | 1 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Ale | | 1 |
| Wadworth - Dirty Rucker | | 1 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Brains - Café Phoenix |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Right Beer Right Now | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Baa Baa |  | 1 |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Camerons - Bowline | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Yule Love It! | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Feb 2026 (Andrew)
Ian and I started here on our final tour of the pubs of Canterbury - the remaining ones were in the centre. We were the only people in at 12:30pm and we sat by the window.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Good condition and tasted good. |
19 Jun 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening sat in front bar with a handful of other customers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Right Beer Right Now | 3.80 | | A malty kind of Blonde |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2019 (Andrew)
Quiet so we sat in the back on the comfy seats.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Exile Wicked Wolf | 4.20 | | Light brown. Tart. Hint of orange. Bit of yeast. |
| Camerons - Bowline | 3.60 | Not Tried |
15 Apr 2017 (Jack William)
Saturday afternoon, not crowded, sat outside watching the world go by.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | A very pleasant pint in good condition. |
| Brains - Café Phoenix | 4.40 | | Just a taster - this had powerful chocolatey flavour - not to my taste. |
| Black Sheep - Baa Baa | 4.00 | | Two sips and handed it back flat with a hint of vinegar - to be fair it was replaced rapidly. |
18 Feb 2017 (Andrew)
Busy but we squeezed into a table by the door.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - Dirty Rucker | 3.90 | | |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
04 Nov 2016 (Brian)
Mid afternoon, loud jukebox playing some good tunes. Sat in the back room with a couple of others. There was a Wickwar beer on as well but I didn't catch the name.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Wildcat | 4.40 | | Nice pint, specific heathery taste. |
| Otter - Amber | 4.00 | | Bit cold to start and only average on the condition, but nice bitter taste. |
| Caledonian - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried |
26 Mar 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. DJ was playing but distorting bass through his speakers as if it was going out of fashion. Other beers details lost in this server's website crash.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | |
26 Oct 2014 (Jack William)
Early Sunday lunchtime - a few in, bit of cleaning still going on unfortunately.
I'm glad that the name has reverted to Black Griffin - a strong real pub name and relevant being on the corner of Black Griffin Lane . I lived in the Lane 35 years ago and once received a letter addressed to 71 Slack Puffin Lane. Still delivered OK.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | With that distinctive Wychwood maltiness. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Golden Cauldron | 4.10 | | Looks as though Halloween themed beers are apon us - clear and crisp but not much of a bite. |
| Goddards - Scrumdiggity | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried |
31 Dec 2013 (Andrew)
Having been chatting to Ian about the 15 sure-bets in Canterbury we'd ummed and ahhed as to whether the Griffin should be in the list... So I felt a visit was in order. Friendly for sure but I'm still umming.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Ale | 3.80 | | A bit tart a bit yeasty but quite drinkable. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Yule Love It! | 4.00 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2013 (Alenomore)
16:30 visit, our last today, as I arranged to meet two other pals from Maidstone for the ride home, and very nearly empty here. My two other, Northern pals, were quite happy with there three day "jolly" and went away for a rest at the hotel, before tackling the Phoenix, for their last taste of Canterbury...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Brewers - Foundry Man's Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Black Griffin
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 6 |
| 14 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BG.
Street corner building situated on the main street through Canterbury next to Black Griffin Lane. Spent a while re-named as Hobgoblin but thankfully reverted to its original name. Long narrow pub with the bar counter at the front and a rear room with large tables and, at the very rear, a walled courtyard outside area. 5 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 21 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 19 of them.
Postcode: CT1 2BG
This pub was formally know as the Hobgoblin.