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The Red Lion (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - DecadeExcellent1
Sharp's - Winter Berry Ale (4.3% 2013 version)Excellent1
Exmoor - GoldGood1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer AleAcceptable1
St Austell - Liquid SunshineAcceptable1
Slater's - Shining KnightNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Red Lion, Sheerness, Kent

Visits Details

23 Jul 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Nostalgic walk to the end of the High Street picking out closed pubs then back to here. Pleasant family run house. At one time this was the beer choice oasis in Sheerness in a tide of Shepherd Neame. My visit was plain poor timing as both beers were running out.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Exmoor - Gold4.50GoodNew cask - good condition
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Summer Ale3.90AcceptableCask running low
St Austell - Liquid Sunshine3.90AcceptableLast one out of cask
15 Dec 2012 (Pedro)
Lunchtime - been redecorated into a wine-bar effect, so old maritime effects have gone!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sharp's - Winter Berry Ale (4.3% 2013 version)4.30Excellent
30 Mar 2007 (Andrew)
Visited the pub at around midday and found it quite quiet with a few dock workers wandering in and out. I like the feel of the pub which is eclectic and cosy but with the hint of the boozer about it.
BeerABVScoreNotes
York (now brewed by and at Black Sheep) - Decade4.10ExcellentPale lime gold coloured beer. Thin, near non-existent, head. Citrus hops doiminate with stong hints of lime and kiwi. Very refreshing and well crafted.
Slater's - Shining Knight4.50Not Tried

About The Red Lion

The pub sign. The Red Lion, Sheerness, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good1
Acceptable2
Poor-

The pub is found in Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1RW.

In the High Street, Blue Town area of Sheerness right opposite the dockyard wall this is one of only 2 pubs left in an area that used to have some 30 or so. Recently decorated in contemporary style after many years of being of a nautical flavour. Comfortable seats and bar stools mix easily in this friendly pub. U-shaped counter with 3 handpumps. Roof terrace added in Sumer 2014.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 6 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: ME12 1RW