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Blacksmiths Arms (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Camerons - A-hop-alypse Now |  | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | | 1 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Trooper Light Brigade | | 1 |
| Butcombe - Haka | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some, if not all, also brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Exmoor - Hound Dog | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Overhang | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Poltergeist Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Weizen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Whakatu | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Pure UBU | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury (superseded by 5% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - BOB | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Dec 2019 (ChrisE)
Evening visit, very busy tonight. I sat and seriously considered hibernating until January when the pubs should have returned to normal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Pale Ale | 3.50 | | Very good Harveys. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | I was told that this is proving to be very popular here. A nice pint. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
27 May 2019 (ChrisE)
There has been a change of management here since my last visit. Not much has changed but I do miss seeing a traditional "guvnor" behind the bar though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Very popular in here today. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - BOB | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2018 (ChrisE)
A fairly busy Monday afternoon. The landlord and landlady of one of Dover's Micropubs popped in for a drink so I had a good chat with them. The current licensees of this pub will be leaving in February 2019.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and fairly busy, the usual attentive bar staff meant we didn't have to wait long for service. Sadly the current owner who has made a valiant effort with an ever changing and exciting beer range will be moving on from March next year.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Easy drinking with subtle APA flavours |
| Dark Star - Hophead (some, if not all, also brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Weizen | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and fairly busy with mainly groups of drinkers, with many enjoying the extensive gardens. IMO the best of Ashford's periphery pubs by far and easily reachable by frequent buses to the WH Hospital and a 2 min footpath walk.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Trooper Light Brigade | 4.10 | | A lower ABV ale from the Trooper portfolio, delicious full bodied session beer malty and yeasty yet refreshing with it. Robinson's have definitely upped their game with producing decent ales recently. |
| Exmoor - Hound Dog | 4.00 | | Rather sweet for my palate however in good condition |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Whakatu | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Mar 2018 (ChrisE)
Friday evening and very busy indeed. A good welcome from Dave the landlord.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed (superseded by 3.8% version - see separate entry) | 4.20 | Not Tried | Definitely advertised as being 4.2% |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury | 5.00 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and quite busy. There was lots of free food on offer which was left over from a buffet earlier in the day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camerons - A-hop-alypse Now | 4.30 | | Top condition and very enjoyable. |
| Robinsons - Overhang | 4.10 | | O.K. but not to my taste. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Jan 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and fairly busy with drinkers, small as the world is I'd arranged to meet up with my retired mate and there was another already in here so we had a good old days reminiscing session.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camerons - A-hop-alypse Now | 4.30 | | Fruity light and moorish with a banana twang, superb hence stayed with this for the rest of the session. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | I had two pints if this and both failed expectations to what I'd expect had I'd been in a Fuller's house. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Overhang | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime and fairly quiet with a few diners arriving during our stay. Pleasant atmosphere with calming background music and a silent TV
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Butcombe - Haka | 4.50 | | Fresh and spicy with a strong hop aroma and flavour. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Hope to see this as a regular here. |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Sea Fury (superseded by 5% version) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and busy around the bar, no diners present as yet. Great atmosphere as always here with soft lighting and background music
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | | Superb condition but bizarre at it sounds very salty. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Pure UBU | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Poltergeist Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Blacksmiths Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 26 |
| 36 |
| 9 |
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The pub is found in Willesborough, Kent, TN24 0NA.
Lovely low ceilinged old pub, in a pretty part of Willesborough, not far from William Harvey Hospital. Central dark wood bar serves large single room. Large fireplace to one side. Original wood beams add character. Quirky split level garden at rear. Cosy pub with 5 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 45 times, seen 96 different beers and tried 51 of them.
Postcode: TN24 0NA