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The Windmill (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings - Hastings Blonde |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | | 1 |
| Kent - Black Gold | | 1 |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | | 1 |
| Hastings - Hastings Porter | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Original | | 2 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Kings Old Ale | | 1 |
| Larkins - Traditional | | 4 |
| Surrey Hills - Gilt Complex | | 1 |
| Hopdaemon - Over the Top | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| 360° - West Coast IPA |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) |  | 2 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - South Coast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | Not Tried | 0 |
| Box Steam - Tunnel Vision | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lymestone - Ein Stein | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Lost Kingdom | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
04 Nov 2014 (thebrewingman)
Tuesday evening. A good mix of diners and drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockin Robin - Hoppin Robin | 3.70 | | Drinking well. |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Kings Old Ale | 4.50 | | A really tasty pint although one of my party did not agree with me. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Lost Kingdom | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2014 (ChrisE)
Another web site stated that this pub opens at 10:00 on Saturdays, it does not so we sat on a bench on the village green for about 30 minutes until 12:00 opening. A very enjoyable visit with friendly management and staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | | A superb tasty black ale, I had two of these. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | A bit disappointing. |
| Lymestone - Ein Stein | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early evening. A few drinkers before the diners arrive. There were apologies because the Larkins handpump had failed and I forgot the fifth beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Gilt Complex | 4.60 | | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | |
| Box Steam - Tunnel Vision | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2014 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had never been here before and made the mistake of alighting from the bus at Windmill Lane, which is a very long way from Windmill Road. The bar was fairly quiet but there were people eating in a separate area of the pub, and several enjoying beer and sandwiches in the garden. One of the two barmen on duty was very enthusiastic about beer. The prices were good for the area (£3.40 for Larkins)and I was especially pleased that both my pints and my half pint were served in lined oversize glasses.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | A good start to the day. |
| Hastings - Hastings Porter | 4.50 | | Very good, but unfortunately I only had time for a half pint. |
| 360° - West Coast IPA | 5.60 | | Very well kept pint but not up to my expectations for an American style IPA. |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2014 (thebrewingman)
Busy Wednesday lunchtime, but they managed to find a table for the two of us. Food was excellent as usual. Three courses for £13.90.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | | Superb. |
| Hastings - Hastings Blonde | 3.90 | | Replaced the Plateau and I was brought a taster to apologise for the condition of the Plateau. After this it would have been rude not to have a half. |
| Long Man - Copper Hop | 4.20 | | In excellent condition. |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 |  | I had the last of the barrel which was murky and sour. This was replaced straightaway with the Long Man Copper. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | But my wife enjoyed three halves. |
| Brighton Bier - South Coast IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2014 (thebrewingman)
Friday lunchtime visit to the newly announced West Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2014. Everything about this pub says "we look after the customer". Good food at sensible prices, over sized glasses so you always get a pint, proper glasses for half pints (and thirds) so those who are beer "challenged" don't have to drink out of hotel toothbrush glasses, a careful consideration of the types of real ale available so most style tastes are catered for - I could go on. I would also like to add I have no connection with the owners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | I had a pint from the end of a barrel which was not top form. It was replaced immediately with one from the next barrel in the cellar whilst the line was cleaned. |
| Hopdaemon - Over the Top | 5.20 | | |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brighton Bier - South Coast IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2013 (thebrewingman)
Early evening. Tables laid up for diners but they moved the cutlery for three old soaks to have a beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | On good form. |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | 3.90 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2013 (thebrewingman)
Sunday lunchtime and I had not booked but they managed to find a table for two. Very busy with diners and also a group of Sunday lunchtime drinkers. Very efficient service and a good selection of local ales and ciders.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | |
| Dark Star - Original | 5.00 | | |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Jan 2013 (thebrewingman)
Sunday lunchtime and most tables reserved for diners although there were some available for the casual caller. There were several locals drinking in the bar area and it felt like a real community pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | A superb bitter when in good condition like here. |
| Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout | 4.50 | | In tip top condition. |
| Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | | New barrel on so in excellent condition. |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Windmill
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Sevenoaks Weald, Kent, TN14 6PN.
Recently refurbished Victorian village pub. Multi-roomed with lots of brewing artifacts including a large collection of water jugs. 6 handpumps, all in use, with a policy of stocking mainly local ales. Excellent food menu. 2014 CAMRA West Kent Branch Pub of the Year and subsequently 2014 CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year. In November 2014 selected as one of the last 4 in the CAMRA National 2014 PoTY competition. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2015 and again in 2016.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 16 of them.
Postcode: TN14 6PN