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Sun Inn (Shepherd Neame)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale AleExcellent1
Shepherd Neame - New Dawn Citrus AleGood1
Shepherd Neame - Late RedGood1
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterGood5
Shepherd Neame - CrossfireAcceptable1
Shepherd Neame - Goldings (superseded by 4.1% version)Acceptable1
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Kent's BestNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic AleNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde AmbitionNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)Not Tried0
Picture 1. Sun Inn, Faversham, Kent

Visits Details

14 Sep 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy for early lunchtime visit and my first to this fine 14th-century inn with ancient features such as inglenook fireplace in main front bar. Warm welcome from staff and prompt service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Late Red4.50GoodIn very fine condition with frothy head and lacing. Has not come far, as in the Shepherd Neame Brewery just around the corner, and so that should be no surprise. A very fruity and malty mouthfeel with a hoppy aftertaste.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
22 Feb 2020 (Archie14)
Very busy with diners.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Crossfire4.20Acceptable
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
18 May 2019 (ChrisE)
Morning visit soon after 11am an already busy, likely to get a lot busier with a vintage transport event taking place in Faversham today.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - New Dawn Citrus Ale3.50GoodI am not a fan of citrusy ales but this was a new one from Sheps so I decided to give it a try. Pale and probably the first one served today. Not really my sort of beer.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
01 Oct 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and very busy including our group on a colleague's retirement do.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Excellent
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)4.10Not Tried
17 Nov 2015 (ChrisE)
We had intended to eat here but were told the kitchen had just closed. It was 14:55 with menus chalked up everywhere and sandwiches advertised until 15:00 but there was no food apart from crisps and the like. We checked various internet sites and came to the conclusion that with the notable exception of those good people at Spoons, it is impossible to eat in a Faversham pub on a Tuesday afternoon. We decided to visit a couple more pubs and then catch a bus to Maidstone for the Artemis Restarant which is open in the afternoons. We enjoyed listening to the people at the adjacent table talking absolute rubbish about Maidstone.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Good
11 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Pleasantly quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70GoodLeft good bitterness on the lips
Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition4.50Not TriedSays "American Craft Beer" on the pumpclip. Has Kent become the 51st state of the U.S. then? Or 52nd if Puerto Rico joins too.
28 Aug 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2025 hours visit. Fells a bit mucky because of its food existence but very friendly bar staff.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90ExcellentNice orangey tang
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
26 Aug 2006 (Ian)
Pub number 5 on my Faversham crawl and my attempt to find the best pint of Master Brew in the town. Very busy in this attractive pub. Lots of tourists and locals. Pub has been extended to add a restaurant to the side. Does B&B rooms as well.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70GoodShep yeast aroma and hops. Yeast, a bit of green apple in mouth. Served too cold. Earthy finish with dry bitter flowery hop. Less fruity than Crown & Anchor, but better hop. Toffee and hop finish are good. Hop makes this one the best so far.
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best4.10Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale4.50Not Tried
29 Aug 2005 (Ian)
3rd in my cycle ride. Not too busy late afternoon. Bar is at the front of the pub as you walk in, but then there are many different seating areas, including a yard and garden at the back. Nice feel to this pub. I was sat at the front off to one side watching the world go by in a room with an inglenook fireplace.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70ExcellentReddish brown bitter. Lasting white head. Nice yeasty hoppy aromas with caramel and floral hops leading to a good hop finish. Best pint of this that I think I've had. The drying finish alone is superb. After I took the last gulp I looked at the glass in admiration and appreciation
Shepherd Neame - Goldings (superseded by 4.1% version)4.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
16 Apr 2004 (Andrew)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Goldings (superseded by 4.1% version)4.70Acceptable

About the Sun Inn

The pub sign. Sun Inn, Faversham, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent3
Good5
Acceptable2
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JE.

A 14th century house located in West Street now pedestrianised. Includes accommodation and a substantial dining area to the right.

We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: ME13 7JE