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The Bouverie Tap (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Kent - Nah Na NahExcellent1
Tonbridge - IPAExcellent1
Hop Fuzz - AmericanExcellent1
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good HealthExcellent1
Romney Marsh - Amber AleGood2
Pig & Porter - All the Small ThingsGood1
Pig & Porter - Perpetual ParadoxGood1
Hopdaemon - Green DaemonGood1
Mad Cat - Long TailGood1
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - BramberGood1
Kent - Old SkoolAcceptable1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue TopNot Tried0
Mad Cat - Crispin AmberNot Tried0
Hop Fuzz - EnglishNot Tried0
Titsey - Gresham Hopper (was 3.7%)Not Tried0
Musket - GraciousNot Tried0
Tonbridge - CountrymanNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - IncubusNot Tried0
Picture 2. The Bouverie Tap, Folkestone, Kent
Chris Excell

Visits Details

12 Sep 2024 (Jack William)
Just after noon. Only two ales on - and both pale unfortunately as I’d recommended the pub to a couple of friends who like their ales on the dark side. Really enjoyed my pint of Tonbridge IPA but we decided to decamp to the Firkin after looking at the food prices (sandwiches at £9).
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tonbridge - IPA4.80ExcellentA superb pint full of citrus flavours and a great body.
Tonbridge - Countryman4.00Not Tried
17 Aug 2024 (Jack William)
Early lunchtime - a few drinkers in. Most of the tables in the new annex reserved for later in the day.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Old Skool4.10AcceptableI’m rarely disappointed by Kent ales - but this was tired.
Mad Cat - Crispin Amber4.00Not Tried
Musket - Gracious5.30Not TriedShould have tried this really - pump clip depicting King Charles III image from the coins.
15 Jun 2024 (Jack William)
1230 - a few in.En route to Sandgate for a bit of a tour with my daughter.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Nah Na Nah4.50ExcellentFruity and fresh. Top condition.
Hop Fuzz - English4.00Not Tried
Titsey - Gresham Hopper (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried
04 Dec 2023 (Jack William)
Early evening on a wet night. This pub has been expanded significantly since my last visit with the ground floor extended through an arch into the adjacent property. The decor of old metal signs and other 20th century memorabilia has been carried through. A good number of eaters and drinkers, good feel to the place.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mad Cat - Long Tail3.70Good2023 green hop version.
Mad Cat - Crispin Amber4.00Not Tried
Tonbridge - IPA4.80Not Tried
21 Sep 2021 (ChrisE)
Early evening and very busy, diners were having to wait for tables. I wondered why so many pubs in this town no longer bother to open on Tuesdays. Service was very good and friendly. I shared a table with a group of people from Dover who were having drinks before going to the Mexican Restaurant opposite the pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Fuzz - American4.20ExcellentIn top condition.
10 Sep 2018 (Jack William)
First stop on my birthday crawl with my lovely daughter. Late lunchtime - a few customers in - we sat outside and enjoyed the sunshine.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Pig & Porter - Perpetual Paradox4.20GoodA paradox indeed - a light taste from a dark beer.
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top4.80Not Tried
Pig & Porter - All the Small Things3.70Not Tried
13 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
Friday evening and very busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale4.20Good
12 Jul 2018 (Jack William)
Late lunchtime - just a couple of other customers in. Our group of 7 debated whether this was a micro-pub or not - no consensus- but we all liked it nonetheless.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale4.20Good
Pig & Porter - All the Small Things3.70Good
24 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday lunchtime, a good number in for Sunday roasts whilst I just enjoyed a beer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Bramber4.50GoodTasty pint with a slight haze.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
06 Aug 2017 (Jack William)
Early Sunday lunchtime. Some early diners in. Very nice welcome and information on the beers offfered. Very nice ambience.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health3.60ExcellentLovely crisp, dry hoppines.
Hopdaemon - Green Daemon5.00GoodPossibly the first one out - but still very acceptable.

About The Bouverie Tap

The pub sign. The Bouverie Tap, Folkestone, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent4
Good7
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2SZ.

Shop conversion in Bouverie Road West, opened May 2017. A small pub with a rectangular area around a corner bar and a further seating area via a wrought iron staircase. Decorated with old signs and some military memorabilia. Basement restaurant. 2 handpumps.

We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 11 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT20 2SZ