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The British Volunteer (Shepherd Neame)

We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shepherd Neame - Christmas AleExcellent1
Shepherd Neame - India Pale AleGood2
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterGood2
Picture 1. The British Volunteer, Ashford, Kent

Visits Details

03 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
Just a few in and a cookery programme on the television.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Good
15 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
Football on the television and people telling said television what the linesman should have done.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Acceptable
14 Feb 2014 (ChrisE)
The weather forecast was awful so I cancelled a trip to Strawberry Hill and popped in here to book a room for a Camra meeting, a few beers and back home to check on river levels as I had received a flood warning from the Environment Agency.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - India Pale Ale4.50Good
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
12 Feb 2014 (ChrisE)
A very quiet early evening visit. I chatted with the landlord and enjoyed a couple of pints.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - India Pale Ale4.50GoodA bit fresh but very nice.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
14 Dec 2013 (ChrisE)
A quick visit while on the way home. I had a good chat with one of the locals about Ashford pubs.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale5.00ExcellentIn very good condition and remarkably good value at £2.80 per pint for a 5% ale.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried

About The British Volunteer

The pub sign. The British Volunteer, Ashford, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good3
Acceptable1
Poor-

The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN24 8TT.

Popular split level pub opposite Lidl supermarket. Mostly wet led trade. The pub was converted by the army in the 1860s from two old cottages which stood alongside the barracks after several licensees in the town refused to serve troublesome soldiers. At July 2015 found with all signage removed and grills at ground floor entrances and windows.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 3 different beers and tried them all.

Map location

Postcode: TN24 8TT