The Shepherd & Crook (Free House)
Visits Details
29 Feb 2020 (ChrisE)
There was a bus load of us in a vintage bus with route 111 to Burmarsh on the route blind. Locals came out of their houses and some traffic stopped to photograph this rare event. Burmarsh is only served by one bus a week on a Folkestone to Ashford route these days. I think the 111 to Burmarsh as a destination ceased around 1973. Many of our group had not been here before and they all seemed to like the place. It was nice to see that some of the locals that photographed the bus also came in for a pint.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
29 Feb 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Busy on a late Saturday afternoon yet we all found somewhere to park and enjoy our beers. Even a curious motorist stopped and chatted to a few of our group upon arriving..
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | | Delicate citrus notes with a herby aroma for this IPA style ale |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
29 Feb 2020 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit with a vintage bus full of topers. Impressive range of 10 real ciders in bag in box format.
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | | Unbelievably fruity in taste, in contrast to all other beers so far today |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | |
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
24 Nov 2019 (Jack William)
Late lunchtime, a few at the bar and a few eating, although the separate restaurant area seemed closed. Bit disappointed in the general feel of the place to be honest.
Had a pint of a Weltons IPA called Polling something- it was rather sharp - the Hop Fuzz much better.
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | | |
09 Jul 2016 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit for a proper BLT sandwich and a pint.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Crooked Top | 4.50 | | Red Top badged for the pub. |
Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
16 May 2015 (ChrisE)
Saturday lunch time and the place was being prepared for a function in the evening. A good mix of customers were in the bar.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | | Badged as Crooked Top |
Hop Fuzz - APA American Pale Ale | 4.00 | | |
11 Jan 2014 (Jack William)
Saturday lunchtime, a few customers and a very friendly blue merle collie pub dog. This pub looks like it hasn't changed much in the last 50 years - apart from the electronic cigarettes now on sale. Old Rosie cider on hand pump as well as the two ales.
Cotleigh - Seahawk Gold (formerly Golden Seahawk) | 4.20 | | Acceptable but not distinctive. |
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Crooked Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | Not sure if the ABV is correct - not mentioned on the Old Dairy website at present. |
30 Jan 2010 (Ian)
Stop number 5. Got here just before 3 and had a pint in this great pub. Not changed for ages and it's a good place for a quiet pint with the locals.
Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | | Decent drinkable bitter. |
Oxfordshire Ales - Marsh Mead | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
10 May 2008 (Ian)
11.30 Saturday morning. Landlord was friendly chatting to me about beer. Locals sat at the bar discussing the world. A traditional village local pub.
Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | | Nice bitter that went down easily with some character and flavour. |
Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |