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The Phoenix Tavern (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Otter - Bitter |  | 2 |
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | | 1 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Challenger Green Hop Beer - Blonde (2024) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 1 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Ale | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 4 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Cold Turkey | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Straight Red (also seen at 3.2% & 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
26 Nov 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon busy in the dining area with a group of OAP's finishing a late lunch. Empty in the rear bar thus enjoyed my pint and the relaxed atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Roasty smooth creamy nectar with a hint of chestnut. |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Ale | 3.80 | | Malty creamy with a nutty bitterness and a hint of sweetness on the finish. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Dec 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Late lunchtime with a few diners in. Spacious calm quiet and relaxed atmosphere aided by the subtle lighting and log fires delivering crackling welcome warmth on a chilly misty day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Challenger Green Hop Beer - Blonde (2024) | 4.00 | | Refreshingly zesty combined with a lingering bitterness made for a more favourable experience compared to the usual GH gloopy syrup. |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Straight Red (also seen at 3.2% & 4.2%) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Nice warming open fire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Waited for a new cask to be pulled through and had the first out. No doubt it would have improved after a few moved had been sold, a bit fresh |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Cold Turkey | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Very brief evening visit. Upon opening the door I was hit by food reek and U-turned out again very quickly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
05 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening visit. Nicely relaxed here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Smooth |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | 4.20 | Not Tried |
09 Apr 2018 (Andrew)
Came to Faversham for a meal and stopped off here first. Friendly with a few people in, mainly sat round the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. very quiet and rather airless. 2 of the 6 lines were in cleaning.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | | Sweetish |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Jul 2017 (Joe Gargery)
Comfortable leather sofas, nice music, free newspapers, friendly staff. Lovely.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Blond Witch | 4.40 | | perfect pint for a hot day |
25 Apr 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Coldish night and a nice wood fire to warm the soul.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | | In great bittersweet nick |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Balmy evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | At the fruity end of this variable beer's taste spectrum |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Phoenix Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 14 |
| 14 |
 | 1 |
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The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BH.
Situated on the attractive historic Abbey Street, this is a 3 room pub. Inglenook fireplace. Lots of wood and a lowish beamed ceiling add to the cosy English pub feel. Restaurant seated area. 6 handpumps on the bar counter. Cider sometimes sold from a cask on the counter top.
We have visited this pub 26 times, seen 37 different beers and tried 12 of them.
Postcode: ME13 7BH