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The Ship (Shepherd Neame)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Marston's - BassGood3
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterGood1
Sharp's - Doom BarAcceptable1
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterAcceptable3
Timothy Taylor - LandlordNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Adnams - Ghost ShipNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Picture 1. The Ship, Herne Bay, Kent

Visits Details

21 Aug 2023 (Gareth)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Acceptable
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
09 Jun 2018 (Andrew)
Fair few in but we still managed to get the sofas
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Good
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
12 Sep 2012 (Andrew)
Came with Gareth and a mate of his for a few pints. Sat inside next to a table of blokes who were thoroughly enjoying eating plates of meat. The staff were friendly and efficient.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40GoodGood enough to have 3 pints.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
12 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
13:30 visit. Busy with diners inside and drinkers outside enjoying the sun and great sea view. Uninspiring ale choice but the Guinness was good..
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
24 May 2012 (Andrew)
Came for a pint with Gareth. Sat on the decking and watched the sun set.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40GoodHey, this was good. Nice pint.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
10 Feb 2010 (Ken)
Now reopened under new ownership. Looks like Herne Bay could have its own quality pub at long last.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Bass4.40Good
22 Sep 2007 (Ian)
Not a great pub, but it was ok. Martin knew the guy from behind the bar from a band he saw at the Merton Farm music festival.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70AcceptableBit dull with artificial sweet malts.
22 Sep 2007 (Andrew)
Here with Ian, Martin and Jane. Not very busy but it was late Saturday afternoon and it was fairly sunny out.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70AcceptableStarted well with some good caramel but then became dull by the end of the pint
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
24 Aug 2007 (Andrew)
Friendly pub with limited but excellent menu. I had fillet of Sea Bream and it was very good. The locals were funny with 2 women sitting at the bar joking about how many husbands they'd had.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70GoodInteresting pint. Orange and mellon flavours dominated with a very strong bitter finish.
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried

About The Ship

The pub sign. The Ship, Herne Bay, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

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Good5
Acceptable3
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Website.

The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5HT.

The oldest building in Herne Bay dating back to the 13 hundreds. The pub is right on the sea front in Central Parade and comprises a lowered restaurant and a side drinking area. Closed since December 2022 and seeking new tenants. Re-opened Friday 14th April 2023, initially with drinks only service. Bought by Shepherd Neame in late 2023.

We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 4 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT6 5HT