PubsandBeer
The Lanes (Free House)
We believe this building is NO LONGER a pub
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb |  | 1 |
| Northdown - Muggy Porter |  | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Kent - Green Bullet | | 1 |
| Northdown - Hancock Shaker | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | | 2 |
| Brumaison - Bullion | | 1 |
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | | 1 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour | | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Hop Contract #15 Nelson Wai Iti | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Mellow |  | 1 |
| Brumaison - BB | | 1 |
| Kent - The Quiet American | | 2 |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | | 1 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Zingiber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Black Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flash in the Pan | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Cattle Shed Cream Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Small Batch No. 3 Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Herkules | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Lilac Time Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brumaison - Beulter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Brunch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Feb 2020 (Philip Pirrip)
Usual warm welcome for this mid evening visit by a well oiled toper.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northdown - Muggy Porter | 5.00 | | |
| Kent - Green Bullet | 4.50 | | A single NZ hopped ale |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brumaison - Beulter | 4.60 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2020 (Jack William)
A lovely welcome from Debbie and Keith and I was proud to show off my daughter. She was suitably impressed with the pub and the beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Breakfast Oatmeal Stout | 4.20 | | |
| Angels & Demons (now uses McCanns branding not its own) - Bombay Social | 3.80 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Cattle Shed Cream Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Small Batch No. 3 Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Herkules | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Feb 2020 (Dosser)
5 beers on all under 4.4%
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 |  | Very wishy washy. |
07 Feb 2020 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening visit. Packed with pre- and post-Dover Beer Festival types. I was Pre.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - The Quiet American | 4.20 | | Ran out shortly after mine was poured |
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | Not Tried | Came on just as I left |
| Kent - Black Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Jan 2020 (Jack William)
Last stop of 5 - the warm welcomes continue (of course it was, it’s Lanes).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | |
| Northdown - Hancock Shaker | 6.00 | | A gorgeous half to finish a fine day’s trip. |
| Tonbridge - Blonde Ambition | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
07 Dec 2019 (Archie14)
Quality micro. Very friendly hosts, the place gleams as pride shines throughout.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | Excellent condition |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. From the Louis the best full on pub in Dover to here for the consistently best beer and welcome in Dover!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brumaison - Bullion | 4.50 | | 4½* Everybody here was raving about this and I can see why. A credit to the brewery for brewing it and the pub for keeping it |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - The Troubadour | 4.50 | | Superb, could another beer here beat it tonight he asked foolishly |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Brunch | 4.50 | Not Tried |
28 Nov 2019 (Jack William)
Late afternoon visit - my sixth and final Thursday on a course at nearby Fort Burgoyne. I will have to find another excuse for coming here now.
Well patronised - I only just got a seat. Couple of familiar faces and a good chat with some new faces. Very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Session Pale | 4.10 | | Superbly hopped pale ale in top condition. |
| Romney Marsh - Marsh Mellow | 3.60 | | Pleasant enough - mellow it was. |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Lilac Time Mild | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2019 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- good chat with gun or Keith. There seems to be some local issues about the Dover winter beer festival- but hopefully it will go ahead for the 7th Feb.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Bullion Bomb | 5.00 | | Smooth, velvety and packed with flavour. |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Hop Contract #15 Nelson Wai Iti | 4.20 | | Very drinkable. |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Northdown - Muggy Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
14 Nov 2019 (Jack William)
Week 4 of my Thursday course in Dover - and another good visit to Lanes after.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | Superb pint. |
| Brumaison - BB | 3.60 | | Hint of toffee I thought. |
| Hop Fuzz - Goldsmith | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flash in the Pan | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Hockley Soul | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Lanes
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 81 |
| 49 |
| 6 |
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The pub is found in Dover, Kent, CT17 9AQ.
Street corner Micropub on Worthington Street, located in what was previously Maxwell's Amusements Arcade, which opened on 19th December 2014, a day after full planning permission was granted by Dover District Council - now that is some logistical achievement. Comfortably furnished and carpeted with real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense on 3 level stillage from a temperature controlled cellar room which has a viewing window in the bar. Mix of high tables / stools, settees / low tables plus wall shelves for vertical drinking. Lined glasses in use. 2017 and 2018 local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year. CAMRA East Kent Pub of the Year 2017 and 2018. CAMRA Kent Pub of the Year 2018. CLOSED Sundays. Closed after end of Covid lockdown with future uncertain.
We have visited this pub 77 times, seen 207 different beers and tried 104 of them.
Postcode: CT17 9AQ