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Donna's Ale House (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Brumaison - BBGood2
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's AleExcellent1
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - GenesisGood1
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPAExcellent1
Iron Pier - BitterExcellent2
Pilgrim - Surrey BitterGood1
Range Ales - Rifleman IPAExcellent1
Rockin Robin - RPAGood1
Wantsum - Red SmackerGood1
Whitstable - Native BitterAcceptable1
Whitstable - Oyster StoutExcellent1
Breakwater - Dover PANot Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and GoldNot Tried0
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - PalaeolithicNot Tried0
Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Dartford WobblerNot Tried0
Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Golden WobblerNot Tried0
Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Penny RedNot Tried0
G2 - PloughNot Tried0
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good HeavensNot Tried0
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)Not Tried0
Hopdaemon - RedNot Tried0
Mad Cat - Crispin PaleNot Tried0
Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout)Not Tried0
Musket - Fife & Drum Golden AleNot Tried0
Musket - Flintlock Best BitterNot Tried0
Northdown - He-BruNot Tried0
Pig & Porter - SkylarkingNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster StoutNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Not Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Not Tried0
Range Ales - Beach HeadNot Tried0
Romney Marsh - Marsh MellowNot Tried0
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%)Not Tried0
Wantsum - Hoppy HoopsNot Tried0
Whitstable - Winkle PickerNot Tried0

Visits Details

12 Aug 2021 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon visit and surprisingly busy. A very welcoming chap behind the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brumaison - BB3.60GoodA most enjoyable traditional session ale.
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Not Tried
Romney Marsh - Marsh Mellow3.60Not Tried
Wantsum - Hoppy Hoops4.20Not Tried
28 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Warm, friendly and welcoming. The introduction of a significant food menu must put the venue's Micropub status in doubt.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brumaison - BB3.60GoodGood condition but thin gruel lacking body, slight homebrew twang
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40Not Tried
Whitstable - Winkle Picker4.50Not Tried
Pig & Porter - Skylarking4.00Not Tried
Mad Cat - Crispin Pale4.00Not Tried
14 Feb 2019 (Jack William)
Noon, first one in - good chat with Donna.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Wantsum - Red Smacker4.30GoodA very pleasant red ale - brewed for Valentine’s Day I believe.
Whitstable - Native Bitter3.70Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout6.20Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Red4.20Not Tried
Breakwater - Dover PA3.50Not Tried
08 Nov 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Quick mid evening end of Micropub crawl visit, before the train. Interesting that the Guv could not tell me where Caveman is brewed.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Native Bitter3.70AcceptableVery average, not its usual clean crispness
Whitstable - Oyster Stout4.50Not Tried
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Palaeolithic3.80Not TriedWhere brewed?
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter4.20Not Tried
Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Penny Red3.90Not Tried
08 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
I arrived at Sittingbourne railway station only to find the facilities locked out of use. That was a good excuse to visit the nearby Donna's Ale house but the roadworks outside are currently making it very difficult to go anywhere, especially in the dark but the locals are quite enthusiastic about things getting better when it is all finished. A good chat with Donna this evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - Oyster Stout4.50ExcellentSuperb, especially as it was given to me as a replacement for a pint that the landlady was not happy with, even though I had drunk most of it without any problem.
Pilgrim - Surrey Bitter3.70GoodNow badged as Surrey Session Pale Ale, I had a perfectly good but slightly hazy pint which was end of cask. After I had almost finished it the landlady informed me that she was not happy with it and gave me a replacement pint. Excellent.
Whitstable - Native Bitter3.70Not Tried
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Palaeolithic3.80Not Tried
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter4.20Not Tried
11 Oct 2018 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit for a pint before catching a 'bus to Maidstone, a delightful place to sit and enjoy a pint.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Iron Pier - Bitter4.00Excellent
Range Ales - Rifleman IPA4.50Excellent
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens4.10Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions)3.80Not Tried
Northdown - He-Bru4.80Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Green and Gold5.10Not Tried
14 Jun 2018 (Archie14)
Afternoon visit, nice chat with the landlady whilst people watching out the window.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Excellent
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale3.80ExcellentGreat condition, nice light citrus orange notes
Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale3.80Not Tried
Range Ales - Beach Head3.70Not Tried
24 Mar 2018 (ChrisE)
Saturday afternoon and very busy. A very good atmosphere and a most enjoyable visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Iron Pier - Bitter4.00Excellent
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80Not Tried
Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Dartford Wobbler4.30Not Tried
Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter4.20Not Tried
Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout)4.50Not Tried
G2 - Plough4.40Not Tried
28 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening, first visit to this new Micropub. The landlady is enthusiastic to get everything right and was touting for recommendations for the best of Kentish beers and ciders. Cosy and nicely furnished.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Genesis3.50Good
Rockin Robin - RPA3.90Good
Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%)4.60Not Tried
Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout)4.50Not Tried
Dartford Wobbler (re-named from Millis) - Golden Wobbler4.10Not Tried

About the Donna's Ale House

The pub sign. Donna's Ale House, Sittingbourne, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent6
Good6
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AB.

Shop conversion to a Micropub, formerly a Vaping Café, in West Street which opened on Thursday 21st December 2017. 6 handpumps bringing a good real ale range, with an emphasis on Kentish ones, at last to the centre of the town. Seating is at high benches, tables and stools with contemporary décor. Local ciders too on gravity dispense.

We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 11 of them.

Map location

Postcode: ME10 1AB