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The Northern Belle (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Beer Studio (Hydes sub-brand) - Styrian AuroraExcellent1
Shepherd Neame - MildExcellent1
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterExcellent4
Sunny Republic - Beach BlondeGood1
Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde AmbitionGood1
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale AleGood2
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Lacons - Pale AleNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Northern Belle, Margate, Kent

Visits Details

27 Nov 2015 (Dosser)
Wow, what a pub. Margates oldest and a real gem. Pity its Sheps.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90GoodSurprisingly refreshing.
25 May 2015 (ChrisE)
All the pubs along the seafront were packed with bikers but they seemed not to have found this place apart from two of them who commented favourably on the Adamant urinals. Dave had had his leaving party the night before which resulted in all the cask ales being drunk and just a newly racked Master Brew available for today. New tenants have been found for the pub and they take over at the end of this week. I wish Dave all the best and look forward to meeting the new tenants soon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70GoodVery fresh.
03 Apr 2015 (ChrisE)
The landlord opened early for us, we had a good chat before heading for the nearby Planet Thanet Beer Festival.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Beer Studio (Hydes sub-brand) - Styrian Aurora4.40ExcellentGood hoppy aroma, very enjoyable.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Lacons - Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
24 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
Always a fair crowd in here, and today was no exception. The landlord told me that he hopes to get some guest ales in next week.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Good
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
15 Aug 2013 (beery steve)
Mid-afternoon visit. Busy
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90AcceptableAlthough the beer was in good condition, it lacked any body so didn't inspire me to have another.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
08 Aug 2013 (HSB)
17:00 Quiet. Nice place to end the session.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition4.50Good
15 Jul 2013 (ChrisE)
A hot and sunny day, the landlord said he does better when its raining because people want to come inside rather than sit on the beach.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde3.70Good
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
25 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
A good place to relax and enjoy a pint with friendly locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Excellent
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
18 Jun 2013 (beery steve)
Afternoon and a few regulars in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70ExcellentA good as always.
14 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Morning session, and a few regulars in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Mild3.50ExcellentA really good tasty mild from the main brewery plant.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried

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About The Northern Belle

The pub sign. The Northern Belle, Margate, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent12
Good6
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Margate, Kent, CT9 1HE.

Small pub up an alleyway opposite Margate pier in Mansion Street. It's the oldest pub in Thanet and somewhere to be sure of a decent pint when in Margate. Would appear to have been sold by Shepherd Neame to private operators.

We have visited this pub 17 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 11 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT9 1HE