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Larkins' Alehouse (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Porter |  | 1 |
| Three Legs - NZ Pale: Rakau and Nectaron | | 1 |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | | 1 |
| Kent - Neomexicanus | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Silver Star | | 1 |
| Twisted Wheel - Luca |  | 1 |
| Kent - Pomona | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Galvanise | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Swing Low | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Larkins - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Acre - Session Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Prohibition | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goffs - Cheltenham Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Linda Kilby
Visits Details
06 Jun 2026 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a shucky Saturday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | | Earthy farmyard goodness in grand condition. |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Whispering Grass | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Galvanise | 5.10 | Not Tried |
30 May 2026 (Wittenden)
A few in, on a sweltering Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | | Tip top Tovil goodness. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Merchant's Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Pomona | 5.00 | Not Tried |
24 May 2026 (Wittenden)
Cranbrook was going Nuts in May: we were melting on a scorching Sunday lunchtime.Suitably busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | Delicious resinous Pale. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goffs - Cheltenham Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - NZ Pale: Rakau and Nectaron | 4.80 | Not Tried |
23 May 2026 (Wittenden)
Pleasantly cool on a sweltering Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - NZ Pale: Rakau and Nectaron | 4.80 | | Full bodied tropical fruits. Slight haze. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goffs - Cheltenham Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried |
16 May 2026 (Wittenden)
Two or three groups in on a cloudy Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Wheel - Luca | 3.80 | | Pale citrusy session IPA .Wall fruit. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dr Sunshine's Special Friendly English Wheat Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | Not Tried |
02 May 2026 (Wittenden)
Quiet on a Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Silver Star | 4.20 | | Crisp, willowy Pale Ale |
| Goacher's - Fine Light Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried |
04 Apr 2026 (Wittenden)
Unplanned visit,a large family group holding court.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Neomexicanus | 5.00 | | Golden aromatic willowy IPA |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | Tempted |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Three Acre - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2026 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a breezy late March Saturday lunchtime.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | | Zesty, herbal pale. |
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried |
21 Mar 2026 (Wittenden)
Tales of a cabinet maker on a springlike Saturday lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Tropic Ale | 4.90 | | Spicy citrus fare. |
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
14 Mar 2026 (Wittenden)
A few in on a sunny Saturday noon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Porter | 5.20 | | Dry, hedgerow fruit. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Swing Low | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the Larkins' Alehouse
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 12 |
| 178 |
| 66 |
 | 2 |
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The pub is found in Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB.
Long awaited micropub in a former florist's shop in the High Street. Long narrow room,with servery bar counter to the back. Beers served on gravity dispense from a cool room to the rear. Some tables and chairs to the front. Opened on Friday 6th October 2017. Unisex toilet. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. CAMRA West Kent Pub of the Year 2022. CAMRA Kent Regional Pub of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 252 times, seen 343 different beers and tried 161 of them.
Postcode: TN17 3EB