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The Will Adams (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship |  | 2 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell |  | 1 |
| Elgood's - Double Swan | | 1 |
| Adnams - American Style IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Mild | | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | | 1 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | | 1 |
| Oakham - Sanctum Gold |  | 1 |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Classic Blonde | | 1 |
| Teignworthy - Old Moggie | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Saltaire Blonde | | 1 |
| Banks & Taylor's (B&T) - Mad Hatter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wold Top - Spring Fling | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 Dec 2025 (Andrew)
Pub number four on the tour. We'd been told by the locals in the Past & Present that this wasn't likely to be open yet, but it was. Jolly good. We were first in so had the place to ourselves. The landlord and Ian spent a lot of time talking about Oakham's beers, and about Will Adams. I liked the place.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Sanctum Gold | 4.20 | | Golden. Hint of mustard, hint of golden syrup. |
28 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Instantly welcoming and knowledgeable Guv here. Probably the original real ale house in Gillingham with good cider selection too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | |
| Dark Star - Hylder Blonde | 4.20 | | |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Aug 2013 (Nick Willis)
Cracking back street boozer
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - Classic Blonde | 3.90 | | |
| Teignworthy - Old Moggie | 4.40 | | |
| Saltaire - Saltaire Blonde | 4.00 | |
08 Jul 2012 (Alenomore)
1330. Having visited the nearby Dockyard for an event, I walked up here for a first visit and caught it open for once. A good old fashioned back street local. Quite untouched inside. Guvnor' is a big Gill's fan and friendly enough. Three decent ales on too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | | Very refreshing. |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | On good form. |
| Elgood's - Double Swan | 4.50 | | Nice, with that unique Elgoods pale, hoppy taste. |
10 Jun 2011 (Dosser)
First visit to the Medway CAMRA pub of the year. Impressive pub with a knowledgable landlord who made us very welcome. Will return to this colourful boozer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Lovely pint. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
09 Jun 2011 (Pedro)
Evening - good chat with landlord
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 Apr 2011 (ChrisE)
My first ever visit to this pub so I did not know what to expect. I was pleased to see that there was a proper Kent Doubles darts board in use, (who needs trebles?) I enjoyed a couple of pints and a bockwurst hot dog with onions.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - American Style IPA | 4.80 | | It is nice to see Adnams producing some interesting beers. Citrus hop character, but not as hoppy as some American style IPAs that I have tried. A very enjoyable pint though. |
| Adnams - Mild | 3.20 | | A good traditional mild that has re-appeared after a gap of about ten years. Welcome back. |
| Banks & Taylor's (B&T) - Mad Hatter | 4.20 | Not Tried | This ran out before I could try it. |
| Wold Top - Spring Fling | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Will Adams
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 9 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5EG.
Once called Anglo Saxon, a street corner pub in Saxton Street, close to the town centre, and within easy walking distance from the railway station. This pub opens at 7pm on weekdays, and also at lunch times at weekends. The guvnor is an ex railwayman and Gillingham FC supporter and away fans are welcomed here on match days. 5 handpumps on the bar counter. A good range of cider from boxes on the counter top. To the right is a pool and darts area. Local CAMRA branch joint Pub of the Year 2016.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: ME7 5EG