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Leicester Arms Hotel (Freehouse)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Larkins - Traditional |  | 3 |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original |  | 1 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | | 1 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Jun 2019 (Stephen Harris)
A brief halt for a pint in the garden mid-walk between Hever and Tonbridge. Clearly a venerable pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | Spot-on Bitter. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Jan 2019 (Wittenden)
A late lunch on New Years Day.Busy-eaters and drinkers.New ownership since our last visit;different atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | A bit on the cold side. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fair pint of SBB. |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Dec 2015 (Wittenden)
A large party in the dining room, the bar busy with walkers and their dogs, drinkers and those enjoying a late lunch on the penultimate day of the year.Good.Heavily timbered upmarket hotel and pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 |  | Incredibly fresh and luscious toffeeish. Best Traditional I've had this year. |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | 4.00 | | Mellow malt led Old Ale,balanced by gently persuasive Kent hops.Caramelised root veg. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Aug 2011 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | 4.10 | Not Tried | Not available |
About the Leicester Arms Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8BT.
In High Street, situated by the church, this pub took hotel status in its name after a refurbishment in late 2013 with 13 en-suite rooms. Non-dining customers are welcome in the bar.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: TN11 8BT