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The New Chimneys (Punch Taverns)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin GoldGood1
Timothy Taylor - LandlordGood2
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Good1
St Austell - TributeGood2
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled HenGood1
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodGood2
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London GoldGood2
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
People's Captain (contract brewed but brewer never named) - Local HeroNot Tried0
Picture 1. The New Chimneys, Ashford, Kent

Visits Details

03 Jan 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon busy in the right hand bar with a family group and young children. Thanks to the huge size of the place noise don't stand a chance of permeating the quieter left side bar where I enjoyed my beers in peace.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30GoodLively so an extended wait for the patient apologetic barmaid to allow it to settle enough to obtain a full pint.
St Austell - Tribute4.20AcceptableSlightly cloying and syrupy.
06 Dec 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon just a few others in with soft background music playing made for a relaxed atmosphere. The young barman was keen and enthusiastic regarding the beer scene and more importantly - cared. Top marks!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30GoodRather lively yet didn't detract from the expected TT flavours.
St Austell - Tribute4.20Good
People's Captain (contract brewed but brewer never named) - Local Hero4.20Not TriedAn obvious first choice yet well before it reached my parched throat the barman realised it was undrinkable and apologised profusely!
10 Sep 2017 (Graeme)
Sunday afternoon emergency pint Busy with carvery, one or two drinkers .Pleasant enough atmosphere but more ' eaterie ' than pub affect
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold4.20GoodGolden honey colour, nice persistent thin head, not much aroma, strong grapefruit and peach apricot taste , long aftertaste quite bitter .better than expected
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
08 Oct 2015 (ChrisE)
First stop on a tour of pubs that I rarely visit. Service was delayed a bit as the post-mix needed changing for somebody's drink and the Young's ran out whilst my drink was being poured. I had one drawn from a new cask in the cellar but unfortunately I had to rush it in order to catch the next bus. I got the feeling that this pub has good potential and I plan to visit again.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Excellent
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
04 Jun 2014 (Trevor)
Reasonably busy for early lunchtime in the restaurant area. The meal was good value and the service friendly.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold4.00Acceptable
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
23 Apr 2014 (Trevor)
Not been here for some years. The place hadn't changed much but we had a good value meal with pleasant service. Only one real ale on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold4.00GoodGood condition, reasonable temperature and strong citrus flavour.
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen4.50Not TriedUnavailable
09 Oct 2010 (Collis)
Reasonable boozer but ale often disappoints.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70AcceptableDrinkable but flavour not amazing.
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
17 Jun 2010 (Trevor)
Fairly quiet for this lunchtime meal with my wife and 2 friends. Service was good and staff friendly.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen4.50Good
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
23 Jan 2008 (Trevor)
Visited with friends at lunchtime following a recommendation for the food. Was not disappointed and had splendid lamb chops and a good sized gammon among the dishes tried. It seemed fairly quiet. Was disappointed to find only one Real Ale available which was Green King IPA. London Pride was not available that day and apparently the third pump for a guest beer was only used in the summer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40GoodIt went down well
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not TriedWas not available that day

About The New Chimneys

The pub sign. The New Chimneys, Ashford, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good7
Acceptable3
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN23 3JJ.

Located in Godinton Park this is a purpose built pub from the 1980s with a significant food theme. In 2012 it introduced 'The Taverna' on the first floor - the house of the real Greek Meze. The Taverna serves authentic Greek and Cypriot food.

We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 7 of them.

Map location

Postcode: TN23 3JJ