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The Arlington (Free House)

We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)Excellent2
Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster)Excellent1
Nelson - Loose CannonExcellent1
Mad Cat - Mild DisobedienceExcellent1
Milestone - Loxley AleExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Excellent1
Goddards - ScrumdiggityExcellent1
Nelson - TemptressExcellent1
Ripple Steam - Classic IPAGood1
Hop Fuzz - AdventGood2
Whitstable - Native BitterGood1
Ripple Steam - Original Best BitterGood2
Nelson - TemeraireAcceptable1
Nelson - Powder MonkeyAcceptable1
Goacher's - Real Mild AleNot Tried0
Nelson - SpankerNot Tried0
Hop Fuzz - EnglishNot Tried0

Visits Details

08 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
This was on my To Do list for tonight but I was told in two other pubs that it was not open this evening so I decided not to make the effort.
BeerABVScoreNotes
05 Jun 2015 (Jack William)
Friday beer o'clock. Couple of others in - Pauline's son now running the show.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Nelson - Temeraire4.00AcceptableBit near the end of the barrel I suspect - but a good measure - oversized glass full to the rim.
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10Not Tried
27 May 2015 (ChrisE)
A very welcoming place, there were four cask available but I did not make a note of them.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mad Cat - Mild Disobedience4.00ExcellentVery enjoyable, I had three of these.
19 Mar 2015 (Jack William)
After work beer - only 2 others in - I enquired where Pauline was and very sadly was told that she passed away on Saturday and they were holding the fort temporarily. I had only met her a handful of times but she appeared to be a perfect landlay having resurrected this old pub in the micropub style and was still working part time (at Saga) as well as running the pub. 83 years old apparently, incredible. RIP. Bit shocked so only noted the one beer I tried.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ripple Steam - Classic IPA4.50Good
19 Feb 2015 (Jack William)
early evening - handful in, nice welcome from the landlady, Pauline - a great memory for names and faces.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Nelson - Temptress4.00ExcellentCrisp and dry, but couldnt really discern the honey after taste promised by the tasting notes. Very nice beer all the same.
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - English4.00Not Tried
22 Jan 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Quiet so great opportunity to speak to the landlady and a couple who used to drink regularly in the "old" Arlington and the New Mogul Inn in Nell's day. Whilst we sat and nattered all was frenetic outside with Eurotunnel lorries by the hundred passing by - presumably diverted to the Docks.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Milestone - Loxley Ale4.20ExcellentPerfectly and clear and in excellent nick
Nelson - Powder Monkey4.40Acceptable
Nelson - Spanker4.20Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80Not Tried
19 Dec 2014 (Jack William)
Late afternoon . Six in. Intrioduce myself to ChrisE - first time I have knowingly bumped into another contributor. Serendipity.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Nelson - Loose Cannon4.30ExcellentLovely copper notes.
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80ExcellentFresh, crisp session beer. Very nice.
Hop Fuzz - Advent4.20Acceptableonly a taster of this but not keen on the feint spiciest. Not much life.
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10Not Tried
19 Dec 2014 (ChrisE)
Afternoon, we found the place open but empty but we eventually located the landlady and sat down with some beer. I was pleased to meet Jack William from this site and we had a good chat about various pubs and people.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80Excellent
Hop Fuzz - Advent4.20GoodJust a taster from a fresh cask, a lightly spiced Christmas ale.
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10AcceptableTaken off sale.
Nelson - Loose Cannon4.30Not TriedA fresh cask put on during our visit.
12 Dec 2014 (Jack William)
Friday lunchtime - 5 others plus the landlady - good conversations. Now serving in oversize glasses, good move.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40ExcellentAnother very well kept ale - almost a regular here due to popular demand apparently.
Goddards - Scrumdiggity4.00ExcellentGood body, in excellent condition - is it just the season or did I get a hint of Xmas pud?
Ripple Steam - Original Best Bitter4.10GoodFine - but tasted rather thin after the other 2 ales on offer.
28 Nov 2014 (Jack William)
Early evening - just me in until nearly 6. interesting chat with Pauline the landlady. Very homely feel.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster)3.60ExcellentVery good light, fresh and hoppy ale.
Whitstable - Native Bitter3.70GoodFairly malty bitter but nothing exceptional taste-wise.
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried

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About The Arlington

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent11
Good7
Acceptable4
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Dover, Kent, CT17 9BZ.

On Snargate Street in an area originally well pubbed in docklands. In living memory a small Fremlins pub called The Avenue (records show called Perseverance even earlier than that) then renamed The Arlington which converted later to being a Bistro (The Arlington West Bistro) which eventually closed. Now re-opened, after a complete redecoration, on Sunday 31st August 2014 as a Micropub with no bar counter and real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room. The room contains a single level stillage for up to 6 ale casks. Provision of meals at lunchtime is being considered.

We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 14 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT17 9BZ