Very pleasant in the patio area on a sunny bank holiday afternoon.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire
4.50
I thought that this was a new Shep’s brew for me - but this site knows better! The pump clip said “malty, citrus, hoppy” trying to cover all bases it seems. I got citrus and hoppy, in a well kept pint. I’m sure the recipe has changed since the pint I had in the Shakespeare in 2015.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter
3.70
Not Tried
01 Apr 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon a family group in ordering a meal, one other chap at the bar soon joined by another who made more loud noise than the baby with the family.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Shepherd Neame - Hop County
4.80
Described as caramel with tropical notes yet I found this sweet, tart more marzipan flavoured.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter
3.70
Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)
4.10
Not Tried
19 Mar 2017 (Jack William)
Sunday evening - more staff than customers. Looks pleasant enough.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Shepherd Neame - Hog Island East Coast Pale Ale (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse)
4.80
No Shep's provenance on the pump clip - bland. The marketeers have spent more time on this than the master brewers.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter
3.70
Not Tried
19 May 2012 (Ian)
They had the Old Smokey on from the pilot brewery so I had to go.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Shepherd Neame - Old Smokey
4.20
More peaty smoke than like a bacon smoke decent smoked beer. Could have had a slightly better carbonation
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter
3.70
Not Tried
19 Mar 2009 (Michael)
Log Fire in the Bar welcomes the visitor at this time of year
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)
4.20
Malt and Kentish Hops flavour provides a refreshing smooth bitter
One roomed pub in The Street, with a warm open-hearthed fireplace. Re-opened Tuesday 21st November 2023 after long period of closure for a refurbishment. Has accommodation too.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 5 of them.