British Lion (Free House)
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29 Oct 2021 (Jack William)
Just after noon Friday lunchtime. Found this by accident. Very traditional pub. Pleasant, half a dozen drinkers in and some eaters starting to arrive. Very reassuring that pubs like this continue to thrive. Interesting - Monday evenings have a session for speaking other languages e.g. “2nd Monday - Portuguese”.
Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | | Very acceptable pale ale. |
Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | The badge just says Young’s Special. I think they may have had the pump clip for a while. |
16 Sep 2021 (ChrisE)
Busy lunchtime. A fair number of people down for the Folkestone Skabour weekend, not my cup of tea.
Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | | |
Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Eagle IPA | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
31 Oct 2019 (ChrisE)
This pub closes between 16:00 and 19:00 hours which is the period thst I normally pass this house so I made a special effort to get here before the afternoon bell. A good atmosphere in here today and well worth the effort. Busier than usual as the nearby Guildhall was closed because of a funeral.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Autumn Amber | 3.90 | | |
Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | Taken off sale when pulled for another customer as the bar staff were not happy with it. On inspection the cask had a few gallons left but it remained off sale. Good. |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
19 Jun 2016 (ChrisE)
Fully booked for food this Fathers' Day lunchtime, I found a small table that was laid out for food and sat and enjoyed my pint.
Banks's - Bitter | 3.80 | | |
Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
29 Sep 2015 (ChrisE)
Evening visit, only one other customer.
Banks's - Bitter | 3.80 | | |
Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Banks's - Ringwood Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
07 Feb 2013 (ChrisE)
Fairly quiet lunchtime.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | |
Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
23 Oct 2012 (Ian)
Early evening and there were of us in. Pleased to see Harveys on
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Best beer of the evening so far in that it is at least bitter |
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
26 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
20:30 visit. Last call today, my 14th pub, but still fairly fresh! Good crowd of diners and drinkers in. The fish menu looks worthy of a return at some point soon...
Ringwood - Boondoggle (now is 4.2% version) | 3.90 | | In good condition. |
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
23 Aug 2010 (Ian)
Oddly never my favourite pub in Folkestone as not open when I normally pass early evening. Cod and chips looked fantastic.
Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | | Touch of diacetyl, but otherwise ok. |
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Woodforde's - Norfolk Nog | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
04 Mar 2007 (David)
A brilliant pub, lovely, friendly atmosphere. We even got given a plate of roast spuds, parsnips and pork crackling and a piece of birthday cake, doesn't get much better than that. Lovely stuff!
Great afternoon, would recomend the pub to anyone!
Mordue - Radgie Gadgie | 4.80 | | A lovely light ale with a subtle malty flavour. Top marks from me. |
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