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The New Fox Inn (formerly The Windmill Inn) (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob |  | 1 |
| Truman's - Runner | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | | 1 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 4 |
| Marston's - 61 Deep |  | 1 |
| Wickwar - BOB | | 1 |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | | 1 |
| Marston's - Poppy | | 1 |
| Old Dairy - Up & Udder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Fathoms Deep Black IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Fortyniner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Jan 2019 (ChrisE)
Now with new tenants, I spoke to the incoming guv and he told me that Doom Bar would return to the pumps here and that John Smiths Smooth would also be making a come back. The beers in the future should consist of Sharp's Doom Bar, Atlantic and one guest ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 |  | Slightly acetic. |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2018 (ChrisE)
I had a good chat with Annie, the current landlady and enjoyed a couple of pints which were the best of today's visits. This pub is currently being advertised as a business opportunity.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening just a couple of others at the bar, learned from the barman the pub will be changing hands early new year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Poppy | 3.60 | | Possibly rebadged from something else in the Marston's range? |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and a hive of activity with a dozen or so students unloading and setting up band equipment ready for tonight's live music.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule | 3.50 | | Fresh cask and very lively. Wheaty caramel with a delicate floral and light citrus finish |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I was the only customer at first but was joined by a few more later on. I had a good chat with the landlady.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | |
| Ringwood - Fortyniner | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Atlantic | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar. Better selection of beers since my last visit thanks to the new licensee.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | | Instant 4 star recognition, superb. |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | | |
| Black Sheep - Rye Mild | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Oct 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday evening with a very loud rock band playing. I had to order by pointing to the pump clip and using sign language as I could not make myself heard above the band. One pint and away.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | One of my favourite Tonbridge beers, a superb dark ale. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - First Cut | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I had a good chat with the representative from EI Group who was sitting at the bar. The landlady informed me that she intends to showcase Kent Green Hop Beers in the near future.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | 4.00 | | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Old Dairy - Up & Udder | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Fathoms Deep Black IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried |
17 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday evening and fairly quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | | |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Good dark ale with a nice flavour of chocolate malt. |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | | |
| Hop Back - GFB (sometimes GB) | 3.50 | |
12 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
This pub is much improved under its new management. The landlady told me off for not immediately noticing that she had five brand new handpumps installed today, Three with swan necks and two with short spouts although she would have preferred them all to have short spouts. Three beers coming soon are Tonbridge Ebony Moon, Wickwar Bob and Hop Back GFB.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman's - Runner | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - 61 Deep | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The New Fox Inn (formerly The Windmill Inn)
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
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| 12 |
| 27 |
| 13 |
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The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0QR.
In Hythe Road, the pub changed its name in 2009 to Windmill Inn from The Fox. On entry there is a bar area facing you with tables and chairs occupying most of the one large room. There is a spacious L-shaped area outside with benches, some of which are under a canopy. Being renovated during closure in 2020 with stated plans to re-open as The New Fox Inn.
We have visited this pub 45 times, seen 41 different beers and tried 24 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0QR