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The Leading Light (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Audit Ale |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | | 1 |
| Lancaster - Amber | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 1 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | | 1 |
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | | 1 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | | 1 |
| Exe Valley - Autumn Glory |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Daleside - Monkey Wrench (was 5.4%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wibblers - Hop Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loddon - Bamboozle Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cairngorm - Highland IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Sep 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy for early evening visit but was seated with no problem. In to fill a hole and so to wash a curry down. Fascinating old Art Deco building and built as a cinema in the 1930s. Three guest beers on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | | A light pale ale with good carbonation. Full of hoppy flavours and a lingering bitterness. |
18 Feb 2024 (Archie14)
Busy afternoon visit
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster - Amber | 3.60 | | Nest to last pint out but still in excellent shape, biscuity, malty goodness 🍺 |
08 Nov 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening. Sat in the window, Red the paper and watched the rain.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | 5.10 | | Superb winter warmer. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cairngorm - Highland IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Sep 2021 (Jack William)
2pm. Having discovered that both Faversham micros were closed until late afternoon we went to The Elephant - only to find that didn’t open until 3. What is it with the independents in Faversham? Ended up here, the place felt rather tired.
Bit disappointed that I’ve only just realised this brings up my 300th different Kent pub on this site. If I’d have known I may have chosen a more distinguished venue.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | | A much better pint than the Autumn Glory. |
| Exe Valley - Autumn Glory | 4.50 | | Not great condition. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Audit Ale | 6.20 | | Best beer of the evening by a long chalk. Not the best one to start the evening on with its high abv |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Loddon - Bamboozle Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, inevitably the busiest pub I found in Faversham.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | Quite a meal this one |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wibblers - Hop Black | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | A snip at £2.15 pp |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Daleside - Monkey Wrench (was 5.4%) | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening call.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | An odd floral or perfumed smell and taste. Added lemonade to knock it down with |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Summer Top | 3.60 | Not Tried |
05 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Busiest of the Faversham pubs I visited.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Yellow Tail | 4.50 | | Best beer of the day, perhaps a tad colder than a purist would like but welcomely so on this balmy night |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Green Daemon | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Feb 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Brief late evening visit. More "Available soons" than one could poke a stick at.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - God's Wallop | 4.00 | | Sharply bitter |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Leading Light
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 17 |
| 13 |
| 7 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ.
Lovely Art Deco building in Preston Street not far from the railway station and opened in 1997. The name of this Wetherspoon pub recalls Henry Wreight (pronounced rate), who was a 'leading light' in the development of Faversham in the 19th century. Great iron work and windows on the front. The wood/marble interior is stunning and gives a grandiose feel to the pub. Attractive patio garden to the rear. 12 handpumps in 2 banks each of 6. Raised seating area to one side of the main bar floor and a restaurant area to the rear.
We have visited this pub 36 times, seen 89 different beers and tried 32 of them.
Postcode: ME13 8NZ