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The Waterworks (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - English IPA |  | 1 |
| Waterworks - Pissoir Porter | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.5% version) | | 1 |
| Brumaison - Flaxen XPA | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | | 1 |
| Waterworks - Golden Flush | | 1 |
| Waterworks - Uryenal | | 2 |
| Three Legs - Pale | | 2 |
| Three Legs - Mosaic |  | 1 |
| Three Legs - English IPA | | 1 |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | | 4 |
| Waterworks - URYEnal Bitter | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Old Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Milk Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brumaison - BB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - English Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Only With Love - Polar Bear | Not Tried | 0 |
| Waterworks - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Waterworks - I Pee a Lot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - All These Vibes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Waterworks - Jolly Green Olly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brumaison - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Speed Wobble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Blues | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - RMB Ten | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - English | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Blacksmith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Constellation - Aquila | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Constellation - Draco | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Breakfast Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Romney Marsh - Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Legs - Oatmeal Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Legs - West Coast IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
23 Apr 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Unexpectedly busy for an early Wednesday afternoon made for standing room only when a large group of Masons arrived shortly after us. Our group of 5 nabbed the central table and enjoyed an extended stay.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterworks - Golden Flush | 3.30 | | Full bodied hoppy refreshing pale ale. |
| Waterworks - Pissoir Porter | 4.90 | | Creamy roasted coffee, nuts & chocolate nectar. |
| Waterworks - URYEnal Bitter | 3.70 | | Bog standard cooking bitter! |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - I Pee a Lot | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - RMB Ten | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Oct 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Mid to late evening and buzzing with activity with many folk inside and out given the mild weather. Proceedings inside were rather amusing as the landlord was drunk as a skunk leaving his bemused colleauge to cope with orders, glass clearing duties etc!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Ebony Moon | 4.20 | | Malty start, rich in roasty flavours in the middle, mildly bitter and fruity finish. |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | | All American hops giving a biscuity taste and a strong fruit punch. |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - Golden Flush | 3.30 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - URYEnal Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - I Pee a Lot | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - Jolly Green Olly | 3.70 | Not Tried | My first sight of the impending 'Green Hop' nonsense! |
| McCanns (used to use Angels and Demons name as well) - Speed Wobble | 4.70 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2023 (Andrew)
First time here for me. We arrived 5 minutes before it opened and had a brief chat with the owner. Really great pub. We sat in the corner wondering what the bucket of brass cards was all about.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterworks - Uryenal | 4.00 | | Well served, tart brown bitter with a zingy finish. |
| Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Traditional | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Gun - Milk Stout | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - English Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - IPA | 4.40 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon to early evening, busy as expected for this popular pub. Our patience standing at the bar paid off as we nabbed a vacated table before fininshing our first pint!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - English IPA | 5.50 | | A citrus and orange punch and an assertive bitterness to carry the higher ABV. |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | | Light refreshing citrusy fare. |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.5% version) | 4.40 | | A complex taste bud treat of nuts, plums combined with a sweet yet bitter maltiness. |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | | Fruity malty with a strong honey kick combined with a floral nose. |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Oatmeal Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Waterworks - Uryenal | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - West Coast IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
02 Apr 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and heaving inside, thankfully I was wrapped up enough to be able to sit outside under one of the sheltered tables complete with patio heaters.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | | More of a fruity syrupy honey brew than the anticipated APA experience. |
| Rother Valley - Blues | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - English | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Constellation - Aquila | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Constellation - Draco | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Breakfast Stout | 6.00 | Not Tried |
12 Nov 2021 (ChrisE)
Early evening and very busy with customers being encouraged to share tables and actually talk to each other. Most enjoyable visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | | |
| Waterworks - Uryenal | 4.00 | | Brewed by the people that run the Waterworks on a cuckoo basis, they told me that they hope to open their own brewery at some time in the future. A good biscuity best bitter. |
| Gun - Scaramanga Extra Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - All These Vibes | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Three Legs - Mosaic | 2.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brumaison - Best Bitter | 3.60 | Not Tried |
26 Sep 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Sunday lunchtime we arrived a few minutes before opening and were entertained by the effervescent landlord while he was setting up the outside seating. Just four of us but soon joined by many others during our hour or so's visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - Pale | 3.70 | | Unfined light citrus hoppy session ale |
| Brumaison - Flaxen XPA | 3.80 | | With Challenger hops for bittering and packed full of local Kent Goldings giving a spicy light citrus aroma and flavour. |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - DSB (house beer) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brumaison - BB | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Only With Love - Polar Bear | 5.00 | Not Tried |
03 Feb 2020 (Dosser)
First visit. Got off the Eastbourne to Ashford train to check this place out. Huge. Loved the Beer handpull which sent gloombar into the toilet where it belongs!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - English IPA | 5.70 | | Nice diverse pint. All beers at £3.70 |
25 Jun 2019 (Jack William)
Early evening- wanted a decent pint after the Three Oaks so stopped here. Nicely busy inside and out - good, friendly service - although I found the exception to the rule that everything was for sale - a well-thumbed copy of “Much Drinking in the Marsh” was the pub copy. Great selection of beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Legs - Pale | 3.70 | | A fine, citrus, pale in fine condition. |
| Three Legs - Mosaic | 2.80 | | On keg. Very fruity and good body belying its strength. |
| Goacher's - Real Mild Ale | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Session IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
17 May 2019 (Jack William)
Early afternoon - not many in but a very friendly welcome form the guvnor. One off my wish- list and well worth the trip. Good selection of ales and a brilliant toilet that Magnus Greel obviously appreciates - it now sports a Doom Bar pump clip.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | | Really like this - and in great condition. |
| Romney Marsh - American Pale Ale | 5.00 |  | Just didn’t have the life or flavour that the Old Dairy Uber had - a bit disappointing for a 5.0 ABV. |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | On the board as Goachers Dark Bitter 4.1 - I assume it was this one. |
| Goacher's - Special House Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Yellow Zinger | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Romney Marsh - Amber Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Blacksmith | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Waterworks
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 13 |
| 9 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AT.
In Tower Street, this Micropub began its life here in May 2018 in a most distinctive building which had previously been the town's waterworks then a soup kitchen and a public toilets then an antique shop, quite a chequered history. 8 real ales and many ciders, all with Kentish or Sussex provenance sold on gravity dispense from a cooled cabinet behind the bar. Oddly it still acts as a curio shop too and you can buy pretty much anything you can see! The ales and ciders are stored in an old coal-hole cellar under the pub and the real ale casks are placed in position on the stillage using a mobile hoist device purpose built for the job. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2020 and 2021.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 19 of them.
Postcode: TN31 7AT