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The Black Dog (Free House)

We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Kent - Session PaleExcellent2
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay SocialExceptional1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster StoutExceptional1
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - McCanns Green Hop HarryExcellent1
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)Excellent1
Iron Pier - Eureka & Callista Joined at the HopExcellent1
Kent - Lemon ScreamGood1
Pig & Porter - Red Spider RyeGood1
Wantsum - Black PigGood1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New World GoldAcceptable1
Boutilliers - Meet a Mega BearNot Tried0
Goacher's - Fine Light AleNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - Green DaemonNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - IncubusNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - RedNot Tried0
Ilkley - Mary JaneNot Tried0
Iron Pier - Cast Iron StoutNot Tried0
Iron Pier - Go with a Smile (collaboration with Boutilliers)Not Tried0
Kent - French KissNot Tried0
Kent - ProhibitionNot Tried0
Kent - The New BlackNot Tried0
McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Folkestone BestNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark PorterNot Tried0
Saltaire - New GroundNot Tried0
Tonbridge - Blonde AmbitionNot Tried0
Tonbridge - Old ChestnutNot Tried0
Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery)Not Tried0
Westerham - Summer PerleNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Black Dog, Whitstable, Kent
Picture 2. The Black Dog, Whitstable, Kent

Visits Details

06 Feb 2020 (Dosser)
4 beers on and a big crowd in
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Black Pig4.80Good£4 a pint and good.
21 Dec 2019 (Wittenden)
An unusual Winter's visit for me:busy on a pre Christmas Saturday noon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Session Pale3.70ExcellentFull of herbal flavours-a classic.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - DogBolter Dark Porter5.60Not Tried
Boutilliers - Meet a Mega Bear5.30Not Tried
28 Sep 2019 (Wittenden)
Early on a blustery Saturday lunchtime.The ins and outs of Green Hop beers were discussed.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - McCanns Green Hop Harry3.60ExcellentGreen hopped unctuousness.Pale and zesty.
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
Kent - Prohibition4.80Not Tried
Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery)4.00Not Tried
Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout4.70Not Tried
14 Sep 2019 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a warm September Saturday noon.A couple of Guinness drinkers were bowled over by Wantsum Black Pig.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social3.80ExceptionalSublime.Herbal hay,long bitter finish.
Wantsum - Black Pig4.80Not Tried
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Folkestone Best4.00Not Tried
24 Aug 2019 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a baking hot Bank Holiday Saturday. A few in,some trying the ciders.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Iron Pier - Eureka & Callista Joined at the Hop3.90ExcellentPale,hazy.Earthy mint,very bitter.Stone fruit
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10Not Tried
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
Kent - French Kiss4.90Not TriedDidn't fancy this.I think I would have trouble ordering it!
22 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Very quiet and an enjoyable visit with some banter with other customers.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original)4.10ExcellentExcellent
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - New World Gold4.60AcceptableTasty but suspicion of an odd back-taste once near the bottom of the glass with the beer warmed up a tad
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
Kent - The New Black4.80Not Tried
10 Aug 2019 (Wittenden)
Noon on a blustery Saturday.A couple in,drinking cider.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout6.20ExceptionalInspirational,good for body and soul.Apricots.
Hopdaemon - Green Daemon5.00Not Tried
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Red4.20Not Tried
Iron Pier - Go with a Smile (collaboration with Boutilliers)4.40Not Tried
27 Jul 2019 (Wittenden)
Whitstable was en fete for the Oyster Festival on a drizzly Saturday,though, thankfully, this little pub was comfortably busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye4.80GoodDeep red,spicy.Biscuity malts,gooseberries. In great condition, though not my favourite style.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Ilkley - Mary Jane3.50Not Tried
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
16 Jul 2019 (Jack William)
Late lunchtime - quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Lemon Scream4.70GoodWeird stuff - the name was a good clue. Certainly citrus - but also some aromatic flavours in here as well.
Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition4.20Not Tried
Kent - Session Pale3.70Not Tried
Tonbridge - Old Chestnut4.40Not Tried
Saltaire - New Ground4.60Not Tried
13 Jul 2019 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a warm Saturday lunchtime.Filling up.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Session Pale3.70ExcellentEver reliable.
Westerham - Summer Perle3.80Not Tried
Tonbridge - Old Chestnut4.40Not Tried
Saltaire - New Ground4.60Not Tried

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About The Black Dog

The pub sign. The Black Dog, Whitstable, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional9
Excellent56
Good24
Acceptable8
Poor1

The pub is found in Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BB.

Micropub in central Whitstable in the High Street. Formerly a delicatessen called Olivias. Various problems dogged the opening date but it finally opened for business on Sunday 22nd September 2013. A very narrow building with black tiled floor and a traditional bar counter at the back with 5 unused handpumps for decoration only although are however adorned with the current pumpclips, behind which is a viewing panel into the same level cellar where the real ales and ciders are dispensed on gravity stillage. The bar walls are part tiled, part upholstered with a number of pictures hung. High level bench seats are along the full length of both side walls and are accompanied by high tables. The interior has a dark gothic feel. From the bar up one step to pass the entrance to the cellar on the way to the toilet. Currently closed long term due to Covid-19 pandemic. Seems like a change of use has taken place from a pub and without any planning permission. Currently operating as a picture gallery.

We have visited this pub 75 times, seen 177 different beers and tried 68 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT5 1BB