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The Gate Inn (Shepherd Neame)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Shepherd Neame - DragonfireExcellent1
Muirhouse - Master BrewerGood1
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew BitterGood4
Shepherd Neame - Late RedGood3
Shepherd Neame - Kent's BestAcceptable1
Shepherd Neame - MildAcceptable1
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)Not Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic AleNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Early BirdNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - Bishops FingerNot Tried0
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale AleNot Tried0
Bootleg - Urban FoxNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Gate Inn, Marshside, Kent
Picture 2. The Gate Inn, Marshside, Kent

Visits Details

30 Jun 2022 (Jack William)
Lunchtime, cycle club meeting. We rather took over the left side bar - which I’m pleased to see has remained largely unaltered over the decades I have visited this pub, even though the right hand side has changed beyond recognition.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Muirhouse - Master Brewer5.00Good
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
23 Dec 2019 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - cycling past - hadn’t been here for years. The indoor kids room/bowling alley is now a restaurant. Beer badges displayed on small fake barrels on the wall - all fetched from the tap room behind the bar. I’m guessing that only the Master Brew was cask.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Good
03 Dec 2016 (Andrew)
Arrived about 4pm. I've not been here since the previous long standing landlord left. The pub had changed but not much. It was slightly more corporate in look but it still retained much of its original charm.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Late Red4.50Good
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger5.00Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale3.90Not Tried
Bootleg - Urban Fox4.20Not Tried
09 Jun 2014 (Baymart)
Like the display of wooden casks. Will visit again, although will need lots of money.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Dragonfire4.50ExcellentPossibly the best Shepherd Neame beer I've tasted.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Early Bird4.30Not Tried
12 Sep 2010 (Andrew)
Came for lunch. It was nice and sunny in the garden, and quiet. The menu here has lots of options and I had a mixed grill which was very good. Staff here are always friendly.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Late Red4.50AcceptableNo real condition on it. Couple of floaters so I'm guessing bottom of the barrel. Drinkable but a bit dull although there was still a hint of fruity malt about it.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale4.50Not Tried
25 May 2009 (Mick)
Despite the thunder and lightning James and I set out for a pint or two. Very quiet in here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70PoorMurky and unappealing, way past it's best, I left most of it
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale4.50Not Tried
27 Oct 2008 (Mick)
James and I came here for a quick drink before dinner. Just a couple of locals in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Late Red4.50GoodA nice pint,fresh tasting and in good condition, hoppy with a good citrus bite and a good finish.
Shepherd Neame - Mild3.00AcceptableOK, a nice pint but nothing special.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
15 Jun 2008 (Andrew)
Cycled here, which took about 15 mins, and arrived just after 7. It was such a nice evening that I sat out in the garden listening to the doves and watching the distant poplar trees swaying in the breeze.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70GoodIn reasonable condition. Nice hint of mandarine orange and some underlying caramel with a reasonable bitter finish
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale4.50Not TriedThis seems to have taken over from Goldings.
28 May 2007 (Colin)
Very friendly, laid back, country pub with a lovely garden, good range of Sheps and an excellent food menu. Our inquisitive little toddler loves the garden and the landlord is kiddy (and dog) tolerant, so full marks there.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Good
29 Jul 2006 (Andrew)
Came here for lunch and sat in the main bar as the garden was packed.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Shepherd Neame - Kent's Best4.10AcceptableKent's Best hey? I don't think so. Brown, slightly malty water with a unsubtle hop bit to the finish.
Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter3.70Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale)4.20Not Tried
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Organic Ale4.50Not TriedWhy isn't Goldings on?

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About The Gate Inn

The pub sign. The Gate Inn, Marshside, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent1
Good8
Acceptable7
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Marshside, Kent, CT3 4EB.

Award winning Shepherd Neame pub. Old 2 roomed building with lots of character and a rustic garden bounded on 2 sides by a stream. Large public bar with quarry tiled floor and the lounge bar in the Old Bakery.

We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 9 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT3 4EB