The Bear Inn (Shepherd Neame)
[More Visits]
Visits Details
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Good condition |
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
22 Jul 2019 (ChrisE)
Late morning visit, I had the front bar to myself whilst a few other customers enjoyed the sunshine outside.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
26 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit to the atmospheric front room. The Guv told me the overhead brass lamp on an arm was a replica, but a little longer, of the original. Although he is leaving shortly his niece will take over the licence, with guest appearances from him on high days and holidays (and hop festivals!).
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Slightly caramel |
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
15 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit prompted by the Guv at Furlongs remarking that the best looked after Sheps in town was here. Enjoyed the atmospheric small front corner bar. Apparently the licensees here are to retire shortly,
Shepherd Neame - Spooks Ale | 4.70 | | Copper ale in superb flavoursome condition |
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
11 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, we drank a couple of pints each in the little snug and then moved in to the back bar for a meal.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | As it should be, a really good pint of Master Brew. |
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | Not Tried | I was tempted but decided not to start the day on a 5% beer. |
31 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
Eve of the hop festival and the town is alreay busy with well behaved people touring the pubs. Many people were sitting outside so I remained inside and enjoyed the atmosphere of a good unspoiled boozer.
Shepherd Neame - Number 18 Brewhouse Green Hop Ale | 4.50 | | In really good condition and selling exceptionally well. |
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | The first time I have seen it this year and it is not quite Autumn yet in the Gregorian calendar. |
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
23 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Morning visit and a few in. I could well have been the youngest customer at this time of day.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
Clark's (sometimes shown as Westgate Brewery) - English Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
[More Visits]