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The Queens Head

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterExcellent1
1648 - SignatureExcellent2
Greene King - AbbotExcellent1
Salopian - LabyrinthExcellent1
Castle Rock - Harvest PaleExcellent2
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil FuelUndrinkable1
RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream)Not Tried0
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers BitterNot Tried0
Hogs Back - Hop Garden GoldNot Tried0
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Harvey's - Bonfire BoyNot Tried0
Dark Star - SaisonNot Tried0
St Austell - TrelawnyNot Tried0
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0
Harvey's - Tom PaineNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Queens Head, Icklesham, East Sussex

Visits Details

28 Mar 2019 (ChrisE)
I came here in July 2012 and commented that I hope to return before too long, well almost seven years later I came back. Our bus was rather late arriving here so we had a choice of staying here for 20 minutes or one hour and twenty minutes for a later bus. My friend had not been here before and chose the latter. We sat and enjoyed some nice beers in very pleasant surroundings. A good range of beers on offer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00ExcellentNice Harveys from a proper Gaskell & Chambers handpump in a handle mug, wonderful.
06 Jul 2012 (Magnus Greel)
We caused a stir amongst the locals having their lunch as we all piled off an RT bus and took over the pub for half or so hour!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale3.80ExcellentLight and refreshing
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
1648 - Signature4.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Tom Paine5.50Not Tried
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil Fuel4.10Not Tried
06 Jul 2012 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and there were a lot people eating. I was impressed with the range of beers on offer and hope to make a return visit here before to long.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale3.80ExcellentI thought I would have a pint here so that I could compare it with the same beer in the Brewery Tap the following day. This was very good indeed.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
1648 - Signature4.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Tom Paine5.50Not Tried
06 Jul 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
A large crowd of us arrived whilst luncheon dining was still in full swing. But the staff warmed to us a tad and all were served with courtesy and even a little chat about the beers as the queue subsided.
BeerABVScoreNotes
1648 - Signature4.40ExcellentI was very impressed by this beer for its dryness for such a very pale liquid
Isle of Purbeck - Fossil Fuel4.10UndrinkableI did not try this but several in the party returned theirs and the clip was turned round
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Castle Rock - Harvest Pale3.80Not Tried
Harvey's - Tom Paine5.50Not Tried
19 Nov 2011 (Pedro)
Lunchtime
BeerABVScoreNotes
Salopian - Labyrinth4.50Excellent
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70Not Tried
Harvey's - Bonfire Boy5.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Saison4.50Not Tried
St Austell - Trelawny3.80Not Tried
30 May 2009 (Chris S)
Great pub, lovely atmosphere, came late afternoon, and sat outside looking over the wonderful scenery, great views. Great staff, lovely old interior to the pub, good food by the looks of it as well. By this time i was on soft drinks, but they did have an extensive list of ales, sadly i remember only one! but they did have two ciders and a perry on as well
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - Abbot5.00ExcellentMy friend had this, it's his favourate beer, and he said it was really good condition
05 May 2007 (Andrew)
We arrived at 12.30 and found the place very busy with both walkers and locals. The staff were extremely efficient and the beer range was good. I'd love to come here one evening and spend a few hours drinking and soaking up the atmoshpere of the historic interior.
BeerABVScoreNotes
1648 - Signature4.40GoodPale gold colour with a periferal head. Dry sharp hops dominate with an earthy bite. Hint of lemon peel. My favourite of the 1648 range I think.
RCH - East St Cream (was East Street Cream)5.00Not Tried
Loddon - Gravesend Shrimpers Bitter4.10Not Tried
Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold4.40Not Tried

About The Queens Head

The pub sign. The Queens Head, Icklesham, East Sussex

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent6
Good1
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Icklesham, East Sussex, TN36 4BL.

An old rambling pub with a number of rooms on slightly different levels but whose walls are made of occasional timbers. There is an interesting collection of old bottles behind the bar and the garden has delightful views over Rye and Romney Marsh.

We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 16 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN36 4BL