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The Bear Inn (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger |  | 4 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 5 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Mar 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Quietish at the front in the small bar for my late afternoon visit. Prompt, friendly service from the attentive barmaid. Have only ever sat in the front from memory and love the old painting of the polar bear and framed photographs, including of the old governor and street scenes and the Shepherd Neame memorabilia including mirrors, bottles and demijohns.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good head and lacing on this local brew with its brewery and taproom just yards away in the centre of Faversham. A dry bitter first hit. A sweet biscuity maltiness coming to the fore followed by a dry and mildly fruity aftertaste lingering. |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
18 Jan 2025 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- great winter feel to the place. And the Bishops Finger was on tap still.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | Nice, it travels well. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon busy yet space available in the rear bar. Would've been the usual chilled out quiet and relaxed atmosphere expected apart from a really annoying loud screeching woman who could be heard from all corners of the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | At last! Though rather bland and not as rich, strong tasting and liquoricey as I remember. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon not too busy with a few folk finishing off their late lunches. I sat in the empty middle snug bar and tentatively sipped my pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | If beer could be brewed using fallen leaves am sure it would taste like this. Ugh... |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy for late afternoon visit with most customers sitting outside at the front still soaking up the sunshine. Remember it well for the polar bear's giant painting in the front bar. Another two bars are further into the establishment from my tour around it. Fine stained-glass doors lead into front bar and no visible changes from earlier visit some 20 years ago. Friendly service from bar staff member.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | In fine condition with good lacing and a slightly fruity mouthfeel. |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried |
21 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, sat in atmospheric front bar and very friendly and informative barmaid.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Refreshing for first pint of the evening |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
19 Dec 2023 (Andrew)
One of the loveliest pub interiors in Kent, in my opinion. The log fire kept it toasty warm, and a grinch wandered in off the street, stroked a Christmas tree bauble and left. It was all happening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2023 (Jack William)
Stop 4. May first visit to this impressive heritage pub. Plenty of diners in the saloon and snug. We sat in the front bar and admired the architecture.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
08 Nov 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Early to mid afternoon and fairly quiet, we took advantage of the superb front bar but moved shortly after to the more cosy middle snug bar thanks to folk to-ing and fro-ing and not closing the the door.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 |  | In superb condition a joy to drink hence three pints went down very well. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
09 Aug 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Great venue with its warren of small rooms, the front one being the truly atmospheric one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good condition |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Bear Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 10 |
| 19 |
 | 5 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7AG.
Conveniently situated on the Market Square. Three room pub connected by a corridor running down the left side, whilst the bar runs down the right also connecting the 3 rooms. Light public bar at the front, snug in the middle and saloon bar for dining at the rear. Interesting frieze runs the length of the back of the bar. 4 handpumps in both the public and rear bars.
We have visited this pub 32 times, seen 19 different beers and tried 14 of them.
Postcode: ME13 7AG