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The Kentish Rifleman (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob |  | 5 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 2 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | | 2 |
| Greene King - Fireside |  | 1 |
| Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Long Man - Sleeping Giant | | 1 |
| Greene King - Morland Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Bonfire Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Five Arches Summer Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Aug 2025 (Wittenden)
Early doors on a sunny Bank Holiday Sunday.Busy inside and out.We'd come to meet our son and his good lady by way of the Dunk's Green express.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Solid farmyard bitter.£4.60 per pint.Pretty fair for the area. |
| Long Man - Sleeping Giant | 3.80 | | Thin golden fare. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Five Arches Summer Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Oct 2023 (Wittenden)
A very warm October Sunday lunchtime.Busy inside and out.Arriving by the famous Dunk's Green Express we enjoyed fish 'n' chips and beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Great earthy farmyard fare. |
| Cellar Head - Session Pale Ale | 3.80 | | Lack- lustre. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Caravan (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2022 (Wittenden)
We came to meet friends on a misty Thursday lunchtime.Busy with folk celebrating an early Christmas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Reliably earthy. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Unimpeachable. Biscuity. |
| Greene King - Fireside | 4.50 | | Pudding spice. |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 Nov 2022 (Wittenden)
A mild November Saturday lunchtime.We'd walked from Shipbourne via the Dunk's Green Express.Busy with drinkers,dogs and diners.Good pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Spicy,earthy session bitter. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | I'd ordered this, but given another Coppernob by mistake.No hardship! |
18 Jan 2020 (Wittenden)
Late lunchtime;they kindly let us order food,even after the witching hour of 2 o'clock. I was given the eye by a tubby white dog.Busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | | Comforting and earthy. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Fireside | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Bonfire Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2019 (Wittenden)
Lunchtime on a damp but mild Saturday.We came for beer after a pleasant circular walk.Our New Zealand connected friend maintained a low profile for the duration.Busy with Rugby lovers and diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Some dissonance. |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | Tired. |
| Greene King - Morland Original | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2019 (Wittenden)
A sunny Sunday lunchtime-drinkers within and without,the restaurant looked popular too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | Floral pale ale:a blast of hop aroma too rarely experienced these days. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Original | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Kentish Rifleman
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 6 |
| 2 |
| 4 |
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The pub is found in Dunk's Green, Kent, TN11 9RU.
Traditional Kentish tile hung pub opposite the village green in Roughway Lane. Public bar in front, with dining rooms beyond. Benches out front, garden to the rear. Photos in the bar show the extent of a major fire in 2007:a lot of care went into the repairs.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: TN11 9RU