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The Riverside Inn (Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken UK))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 10 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Golden Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Jun 2022 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit for a bite to eat, my first pint this month owing to major surgery and medication.
Very busy with a wake in addition to normal lunchtime clientele.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Disappointing, reminded me of a bottled beer. |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
01 Dec 2021 (ChrisE)
Jack William was right.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | |
29 Nov 2021 (Jack William)
A cold, bright Monday so I cycled to Ashford to tick off a couple of new pubs. Only 2 other customers in here, having lunch. Warm but a bit soulless with its corporate style. Looking at other recent entries it seems that the beer choice is limited and pretty static.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Oh, it’s not like Pride used to be. Not even sure that this pint was like it should be now. The fancy glass boasted “London Pride Outstanding Amber Ale”. The taste said so-so. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2021 (ChrisE)
Opening time visit for lunch. We sat in a heated marquee and enjoyed a couple of pints with our meal.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 |  | The first day of opening for some time so a good time to get beer from a fresh cask. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
31 Oct 2020 (ChrisE)
Evening visit, I sat in what is now the restaurant area and had a quick pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Jul 2020 (ChrisE)
The first pub pint after lockdown. This pub has got things well organised with a marquee and garden area for drinking. Wet sales only at the moment with food available from Wednesday 8 July.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Table service. |
20 Sep 2019 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and just a couple of Brexiteers drinking lager. I did not stop for long.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 |  |
22 May 2018 (ChrisE)
Early evening visit, fairly quiet but a few diners starting to arrive.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Golden Hen | 4.10 | Not Tried |
22 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon at about 5pm. Reasonably busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | |
18 Feb 2011 (Magnus Greel)
Pub refurbished since last visit and layout altered similar to when it was The Smith's Arms, but looks more like an IKEA showroom than a pub. My previous visit around 5 years ago produced a pint of vinegar, and they didn't disappoint this time! Used to be a cracking back street pub with spot on beers when run by owners who cared..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Barmaid offered this as a consolation pint, and charged us the difference from the Rocking Rudolph for the privelige. Drinkable, just, but I won't be rushing back for another. |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph (now use 4.2% entry) | 5.00 | | Xmas ale leftover at £2 a pint! Didn't need to taste it to know it was off, replacement offered but no better. |
About The Riverside Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Ashford, Kent, TN23 7TG.
Former Hooden on the Water, and before that the Smiths Arms. Old red brick building on the River Stour in Rugby Gardens, off Torrington Road. Now opposite the designer shopping outlet. Remains a low ceilinged pub with charm, wood floorboards and wooden furniture. Bar has 4 handpulls. Two rooms, the bar and side room for diners. Rear garden for better weather.
We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: TN23 7TG