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Divers Arms (Shepherd Neame)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Excellent1
Shepherd Neame - Late RedGood1
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterGood2
Shepherd Neame - Goldings AlePoor1
Shepherd Neame - Kent's BestNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)Not Tried0
Picture 1. Divers Arms, Herne Bay, Kent

Visits Details

11 Nov 2017 (Andrew)
Soul night. Packed with middle aged dancers and a few younger devotees.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Late Red4.50Good
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale)4.10Not Tried
13 Aug 2016 (Andrew)
It was heaving due to the Herne Bay carnival. All drinks were being served in plastic glasses. The rear of the pub was empty so I sat there.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Acceptable
Shepherd Neame - Goldings Ale4.10PoorThere was something wrong with this so they swapped it for Master Brew
12 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
14:30 visit. Looked worthy of a look-in. Nice place, again, on the seafront.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20ExcellentAgain, in good condition.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best4.10Not Tried
03 Jul 2008 (Andrew)
I was running errands in town again so today's lucky recipient of my 3 minute visit was the Divers Arms. There was only one other customer in and he was sitting at the bar playing some kind of domino and dice game with the landlord. There was a pool table at the rear and the juke box was playing an eclectic mix which included some Kate Bush and some 1980's electro-pop. Interesting pub; not sure what to make of it.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70GoodGood condition with a quite bitter bite to it that overpowered everything else. Got a hint of melon from it. Actually I quite enjoyed it.

About the Divers Arms

The pub sign. Divers Arms, Herne Bay, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good2
Acceptable1
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ.

A single roomed pub in Central Parade. with a curved central bar. Located on the sea front. The Divers Arms, as the name suggests, has a feel reflecting its maritime heritage and its situation right on the seafront. It was built in early Victorian days, allegedly on the proceeds of one of the first divers. Today an old brass diving helmet (first invented in neighbouring Whitstable) is one of the several fascinating nautical artefacts and local memorabilia on display. There is even a smugglers’ cave tucked away in the cellar! Outside courtyard area.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 6 different beers and tried 4 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT6 5JQ