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Kings Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA |  | 4 |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 3 |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid |  | 6 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Andrew Chenery
Visits Details
08 Feb 2025 (Andrew)
I've not been here for 15 or so years and boy has it changed. The whole of the back of the building is now part of the pub whereas it was only the front part when I last came. Very well done out. We had a chat with one of the bar managers about the beers they have on. Harveys and Landlord are regulars, and then they have a rotating guest.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | It had been on a week apparently and was just beginning to show that. Still, perfectly drinkable. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon busy with folk everywhere. A complete change and unrecognisable from my previous visit over 6 years ago but in a positive way, very clever and modern airy design but still has a relaxed and cosy feel to the place. I could've stayed longer but alas my 16.20 bus was calling.!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Crispin Pale Ale | 4.90 | | Dry refreshing yet full bodied malty with a honey hint golden ale. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | So pleased this has replaced Doom Bar as the default ale. |
19 Apr 2018 (Jack William)
Early lunchtime - just a couple of drinkers in. Pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2018 (Jack William)
Afternoon visit around 3 - I was the only customer but I liked the feel of the place - a traditional country pub - with a bar billiards table!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | Nice fresh example of this. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
11 Jan 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon we were the only customers. Friendly welcome with the reassuring sound of the pub clock ticking.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
22 Oct 2012 (Mick)
Empty when we entered, several locals in when we left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Best pint of Harvey's I've had for a long time with that distinctive aroma and taste, very nice. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Aug 2012 (Mick)
Empty pub, a few people sitting outside in the evening sun.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | A bit tired and past it's best. Confirmed when a new barrel had to be put on for the next pint. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | Again, not at it's best. Not what I expect from this beer or this pub. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
27 Feb 2011 (Mick)
Sunday teatime half a dozen locals in, good old fashioned country pub atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | I had forgotten how nice this is, a super pintmalt and good hops, very fresh tasting. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | A nice pint but a close second to the skrimshander in my opinion. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Lacking that distinctive Harvey's aroma but still a nice pint. |
06 Feb 2011 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a blustery Sunday.The cosy looking front bar was full, as was the dining room at the back, where we enjoyed Sunday lunch.A proper pub in an interesting village, where I once bought a letterbox.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | | A revelation-I hadn't tried this before,an epitome of East Kent .Great hops, followed by a floral , aromatic taste very reminiscent of Fremlins back in the 70's. In my personal rating scheme, I gave it 4.5 stars. |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | | That wonderful Skrimshander depth of flavour, perhaps not the best I've had,but still high in my estimation. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2010 (Mick)
Two people in when we arrived, friendly cosy pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 |  | Wow! a perfect pint of this super beer, superb hops and a long hoppy finish. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | A good pint of Harveys, rich and yeasty with that Harveys aroma. |
| Hopdaemon - Golden Braid | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Kings Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 8 |
| 9 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Elham, Kent, CT4 6TJ.
Formerly Cock Inn, the pub is situated in the picturesque small square opposite the church. A 2 roomed pub with the front room acting at the bar and the rear room as a restaurant. The front room has a real fire and seating around the wall, including window seats. Look out for the lace hung on the wall depicting the completion of the Channel Tunnel.
We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: CT4 6TJ