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The Bouverie Tap (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - IPA |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - American | | 1 |
| Kent - Nah Na Nah | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Perpetual Paradox |  | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Long Tail | | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Bramber | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | | 2 |
| Pig & Porter - All the Small Things | | 1 |
| Kent - Old Skool |  | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Uncle Sam | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titsey - Gresham Hopper (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Gracious | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Ball Puller | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
04 Jan 2025 (Andrew)
First stop on the Ashford, Folkestone and Romney Marsh CAMRA tour. Never been here before and I really liked it. Frank Sinatra was playing on the stereo too. What's not to like.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale | 4.10 | | Heavy burnt sugar bite |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Uncle Sam | 4.20 | Not Tried |
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).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - IPA | 4.80 | | A superb pint full of citrus flavours and a great body. |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Old Skool | 4.10 | | I’m rarely disappointed by Kent ales - but this was tired. |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Gracious | 5.30 | Not Tried | Should 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Nah Na Nah | 4.50 | | Fruity and fresh. Top condition. |
| Hop Fuzz - English | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Titsey - Gresham Hopper (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Long Tail | 3.70 | | 2023 green hop version. |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - IPA | 4.80 | Not 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - American | 4.20 | | In 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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Perpetual Paradox | 4.20 | | A paradox indeed - a light taste from a dark beer. |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - All the Small Things | 3.70 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
Friday evening and very busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | |
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.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | | |
| Pig & Porter - All the Small Things | 3.70 | |
24 Sep 2017 (ChrisE)
Sunday lunchtime, a good number in for Sunday roasts whilst I just enjoyed a beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Bramber | 4.50 | | Tasty pint with a slight haze. |
| Hopdaemon - Incubus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Bouverie Tap
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
| 8 |
| 1 |
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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 11 times, seen 21 different beers and tried 12 of them.
Postcode: CT20 2SZ