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The Three Mariners (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale AleExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'AleExcellent1
Black Cat - OriginalExcellent1
Box Steam - Chuffin' AleExcellent1
Hopdaemon - Golden BraidExcellent1
Westerham - Rob's Virtuous AleGood1
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Good1
Hopdaemon - Green DaemonGood1
Romney Marsh - Amber AleGood1
Goacher's - Crown Imperial StoutGood1
Franklins - TEAGood1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's AleGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold TopGood1
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring TopGood1
Goacher's - Fine Light AleGood1
Wantsum - ImperiumAcceptable1
Kent - PalePoor1
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Caledonian - Double DarkNot Tried0
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver TopNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPANot Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Whitstable - Winkle PickerNot Tried0
Brains - The Young Rev.Not Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderNot Tried0
Hopdaemon - IncubusNot Tried0
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best BitterNot Tried0
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark ConspiracyNot Tried0
Kent - KGB or Kent Golding BitterNot Tried0
Westerham - Viceroy India Pale AleNot Tried0
Tonbridge - CoppernobNot Tried0
Hop Fuzz - EnglishNot Tried0
Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%)Not Tried0
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish BitterNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)Not Tried0
Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - TigerNot Tried0
Skinner's - Best BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent

Visits Details

04 Oct 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon friendly and welcoming, my first visit to this epitome of a back street local with a couple of chaps inside and a group outside. For some unexplained reason I failed to persuade ChrisE to call in here on our last few visits to Hythe, I can only put it down to another fallen craze pub!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Romney Marsh - Amber Ale4.20GoodFruity almost tropical for this malty hoppy complex fare.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
15 Jul 2023 (Andrew)
After the thrill of leaving a wallet on a bus was over, we set off across the nearby park to the pub. Nice pub. Another first for me.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40GoodWell served pint
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Hop Fuzz - English4.00Not Tried
15 Mar 2016 (ChrisE)
A busy evening with some excellent bread and cheese provided courtesy of the landlord.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Pig & Porter - Ashburnham Pale Ale3.80Excellent
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter3.80Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Westerham - Viceroy India Pale Ale5.00Not Tried
20 Nov 2014 (ChrisE)
Lunch time and a few sitting at the bar in the left hand room.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70GoodIn good condition but just a tad too cold for my liking.
Hopdaemon - Incubus4.00Not Tried
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Dark Conspiracy4.90Not Tried
24 Oct 2013 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime and a good crowd in what used to be the Public Bar. The main topic of conversation seemed to be about whether water softeners work or not.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top4.30GoodToo cold for my liking, and causing condensation on the outside of the glass.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Whitstable - Winkle Picker4.50Not Tried
Brains - The Young Rev.3.70Not Tried
05 Jan 2013 (ChrisE)
We used the right hand bar as the other one was absolutely full. A good atmosphere, and despite being busy, the service was very good.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Good
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Caledonian - Double Dark4.60Not Tried
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top4.50Not Tried
Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA4.50Not Tried
26 Aug 2012 (Alenomore)
14:00 visit. A beer festival on today in this lovely old back street local. Lots of ales on and a good crowd out in the garden area listening to the live (and loud) band. Amazingly, the pub is surrounded by many small houses!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Festiv'Ale3.80ExcellentVery tasty so gave it a 4* even though it's just under 4%.
Box Steam - Chuffin' Ale4.00ExcellentIn pretty good condition.
Goacher's - Fine Light Ale3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
21 Jan 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Quiet lunchtime session, with almost all the customers in the small Public Bar. My first visit here and it seems a very nice pub – I’ll forgive them the one iffy pint.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hopdaemon - Golden Braid3.70ExcellentA golden, hoppy, well-carbonated and refreshing pint.
Kent - Pale4.00PoorI know and like this beer, but this was not at all right. A nice pale colour, but a bit flat and a bit thin and the hopping struggling to shine through. And, oh dear, is that a faint whiff of acetic acid? Too long in the pipes perhaps. I would have returned it had I been on home territory.
Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger4.20Not Tried
Skinner's - Best Bitter3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
30 Jul 2011 (thebrewingman)
Quiet sunny Saturday. A few people in the real ale bar (where the pumps are).
BeerABVScoreNotes
Franklins - TEA4.20GoodI was bit puzzled here. It said Golden Ale on the pump clip but came up brown and bitter coloured and tasted like bitter. A bit confusing like the Yorkshire Brewery now brewed in Sussex bit also on the pump clip.
Wantsum - Imperium4.00AcceptableI have not had this beer before and it tasted as if it was getting near the end of the barrel.
Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%)4.10Not Tried
Westerham - Grasshopper Kentish Bitter3.80Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
30 May 2011 (Ian)
Bank hol Monday lunchtime. Enjoyable cycle ride from Ashford and some new beers on. Funny out of all the pubs holding beer festivals this weekend this is the one I most want to come to. A real testament to the owners and locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Black Cat - Original4.20ExcellentCask handpull. Clear amber colour lasting near white head. Beautiful lacing. Great condition. Great after a long cycle ride. Biscuit and herby hop aroma. Beautiful condition. Some bite on finish. As a brown bitter its good. Looking forward to the next beers. Touch of tea perhaps.
Hopdaemon - Green Daemon5.00GoodNot many cask conditioned lagers in the world. This is good what can I say?
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Reeve's Ale4.10GoodAlways thought of this as a brown ale as it is so malty. Just a little lacking in mouthfeel fullness but then I am super critical of condition. Good malty flavour though
Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Spring Top4.00GoodHuge thanks to Henry for the cellar run. Mid brown beer. Toasted brown malt aroma. Fantastic in the mouth. Slight green apple hop on finish. I do like this bitter a lot. Some yeast character on aroma.
Westerham - Rob's Virtuous Ale4.00GoodProper brown brown ale with some juicy American hops. Lovely
Goacher's - Crown Imperial Stout4.50Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Royal Tunbridge Wells - Royal Best Bitter4.10Not Tried
Kent - KGB or Kent Golding Bitter4.10Not Tried
Tonbridge - Coppernob3.80Not Tried

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About The Three Mariners

The pub sign. The Three Mariners, Hythe, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent9
Good16
Acceptable9
Poor3

Website.

The pub is found in Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BH.

Back street corner pub in Windmill Street, on the way out to the coast from the town. Public and saloon bars with decking and tables to the side for smokers and better weather. Wooden bar with 7 handpumps tastefully redecorated. Good pub feel and the number of pumpclips up behind the bar show the variety of beers they've had.

We have visited this pub 18 times, seen 57 different beers and tried 34 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT21 6BH