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Marden Village Club (C.I.U. / Working Men's Club)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | | 1 |
| Gun - Zamzama IPA |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | | 1 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 2 |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Boss asked me to compare his masterbrew to what I tried earlier It was so much better. |
| Hop Back - Entire Stout | 4.50 | | Lovely creamy stout. |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Boss gave me this to compare to Harvey's. It was superb. |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 | | Fab |
| Gun - Zamzama IPA | 6.50 | | Best beer of day. And cheapest pint!! |
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - 1066 Old Ale | 6.70 | | It doesnt get better than this. |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | 5.30 | | Superb |
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | a little chilly |
| Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire | 4.50 | | but a bit too cold |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 |  | too cold |
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale | 5.00 | | Watery beer with a typical Sheps taste |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Marden Village Club
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 7 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Marden, Kent, TN12 9DT.
The Club in Albion Road was founded in 1907 and the Old School rooms were used for social evenings which included, in those days, the playing of Billiards & Bagatelle and reading. After the first World War the use of the school rooms became uncomfortable, and the club moved into its current premises in 1921. Mr Fuggles had purchased The Poplar Tree public house, and he was prepared to allow the club to loan the £600 purchase price at 5% interest. It was also at about this time that the club became known as Marden Working Men's Club, and remained so until its Centenary in 2007. In 1922 there was a proposal to start selling alcoholic drinks, but after the Rev Johnston spoke strongly against the idea, the proposal was defeated. This 'teetotal' situation only remained until 1926 as the members finally had their way, and a licence was granted. In 1985 an extension was built to accommodate a function room and in 1990 the club premises was completely refurbished at considerable cost. Local CAMRA branch Club of the Year 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024. CAMRA National Club of the Year 2022 and again in 2023.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: TN12 9DT