The Famous Ship Inn (formerly The Ship Inn) (Free House)
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10 Dec 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon a few groups dotted about. Friendly and welcoming my first visit since refurbishment and was expecting the worst however am pleased to report it still retains the same wood panelled cosy comfortable layout.
Romney Marsh - Marsh Gold | 4.10 | | Rich and gold in flavour, fresh orange hop & subtle chocolate flavours |
Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
15 Jun 2024 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon- this where the drinkers are today. A fancy makeover but I feel it has lost some of its charm in the process.
Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Disappointing. |
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
04 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Intending to pay a visit only to find it closed with renovation work in progress. Looks like the whole pub is being gutted, pity as I'll miss the sticky carpets and flies!
16 Jun 2023 (Jack William)
Definitely open.mid afternoon visit - has been taken over recently apparently. No food but 3 ales on. The rooftop terrace was full with drinkers enjoying the sun shine and the sea view
Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | |
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
28 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
A stop for lunch, the front bar was full and the restaurant looked very busy, so we opted for the public bar at the rear and enjoyed some beers and a light lunch.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
07 Feb 2022 (ChrisE)
A long overdue visit to this splendid pub. We were informed that the pub's brewery is no longer in use.
I have only listed the beer that I drank, others as already listed by Magnus.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
07 Feb 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon to early evening visit, another cracking boozer that hasn't changed a bit. Fairly busy with a mix of all ages enjoying a good beer or three.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Long Man - Copper Hop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
12 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Evening visit for a CAMRA meeting. I was pleased to see that this pub is brewing again.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
Amazing - Cotter VC | 3.80 | | |
Amazing - Amber | 4.80 | | Pale in colour. |
Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
03 Dec 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday afternoon and both bars were quiet.
Otter - Bitter | 3.60 | | |
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
07 Dec 2016 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit, I had a good chat with Stuart.
Amazing - Cotter VC | 3.90 | | A good traditional bitter. |
Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
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