PubsandBeer
Drakes (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Lightfoot |  | 2 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | | 1 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | | 1 |
| Franklins - English Garden | | 1 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter |  | 1 |
| Franklins - NZIPA | | 1 |
| Franklins - Mama Knows Best |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Pleasure Seekers | | 1 |
| Franklins - Citra IPA | | 3 |
| Franklins - English Garden Golden Ale |  | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
27 Jul 2021 (ChrisE)
I had not been here for many years but it normally has Harvey's so we came in for that, but unfortunately it had run out. We chatted with a group of lads playing killer on the darts board and wondered when the playing length changed from 8 feet to 7ft 9 and a quarter inches.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2015 (Tobes)
Quick stop whilst we waited for Maidstone's new Micro The Cellars Ale House to open.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | | |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Pleasure Seekers | 3.70 | Not Tried |
15 Aug 2015 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Franklins - NZIPA | 5.50 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Pleasure Seekers | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Jul 2015 (Tobes)
Re-opened last week after 18 months shut for refurbishment after flooding, noticeable changes are new bar top that looks rather out of place and a new stone floor. 2nd visit after coming in for opening last weekend 4 hand pumps with three ales currently available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklins - Citra IPA | 5.50 | | Cloudy tasted ok wondered if these beers have been rushed out all all not quite right. |
| Franklins - Mama Knows Best | 4.10 | | Agin taste not quite right, cloudy. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Pleasure Seekers | 3.70 | | Not sure I have got this one right cant find any info about it anywhere, think it may be a new brewery brewing out of Wells & Youngs |
16 Nov 2013 (Tobes)
Popped in to make use of their sky sports!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklins - Citra IPA | 5.50 | | |
| Franklins - English Garden | 3.80 | |
04 Oct 2013 (Tobes)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Red Top | 3.80 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2013 (Alan30)
Average or below average experience. Two Franklin's beers on; English Garden and Citra. EG was cloudy and ran out almost immediately with nothing to replace it. Citra was average and expensive. Jamaican food was good and worth trying. Overall a very tired appearance - very different to earlier reviews.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklins - English Garden Golden Ale | 3.80 | | Cloudy and end of barrel with no replacement |
| Franklins - Citra IPA | 5.50 | | First pint cloudy and dirty glass. Second pint better but questionable cleanliness around the bar area. |
14 Oct 2012 (Pedro)
Evening to meet up with Al...Old Rosie also on handpump...american football on tv
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Lightfoot | 4.10 | | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Oct 2012 (Alenomore)
18:00 visit. Few in at this time. With Hobgoblin a regular here, this pub will push the boat out towards halloween. Two ales and a Cider on today. And Pedro finally arrived too!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Lightfoot | 4.10 | | In top condition. Very refreshing. |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
20 Jul 2012 (Alenomore)
18:30 visit and a few more in tonite.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | | A new cask just went on. Good stuff @ £3.85 pint! |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | Fresh on and in good nick tonite. £3.75 pint! |
About the Drakes
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 5 |
| 21 |
| 6 |
| 5 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JP.
Formerly the Lamb, located in Fairmeadow. Bare floor-boarded. Closed for some time after significant flood damage but reopened mid-summer 2015. CAMRA discount for card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 28 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 27 of them.
Postcode: ME14 1JP