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White Swan (Freehouse)

Best 10 Beers Seen

(Show all 74 beers from this pub...)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Dark Star - Summer SolsticeExceptional1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - Dark ConspiracyExceptional1
Dark Star - SmokeExcellent1
Broughton Ales Limited - Scottish Oatmeal StoutExcellent1
Grand Union - IPAExcellent1
Dark Star - English Pale AleExcellent1
Everard's - SunchaserExcellent1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - She Sells Sea ShellsExcellent1
Oakham - Bishops FarewellExcellent1
Dark Star - HopheadExcellent1
Picture 1. White Swan, St Peter's, Kent

Visits Details

14 Dec 2009 (Blair)
I just can't seem to find a pint of stout or porter anywhere in Thanet at the moment! This is still a nice, friendly local, the sort of pub that really needs to be protected.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Derventio - Winter Solstice5.00GoodSpicy, grassy beer. Almost a little like a wheat beer. Lots of cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander. Unusual.
Inveralmond - Santa's Swallie4.30AcceptableTasted a lot like London Pride, only with a hint of cloves. Alrightish.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Adnams - Yuletide4.50Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - No. 54.40Not Tried
09 May 2009 (Blair)
It was a friends birthday so a large group of us trundled up here already a little tipsy from the homebrew I'd made for the occasion. In hindsight it wasn't a great idea to bring a group of 8 drunk young men to a pub like this. Left after one pint, headed over to Ramsgate to a more suitable venue.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Inveralmond - Ossian's Ale4.10GoodFruity with a light hoppiness. Very drinkable golden ale.
Mauldons - Black Adder5.30Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
25 Feb 2009 (Blair)
Needed a pint so came here hoping the beer lineup was an improvement on last week. It was a slight improvement but still disappointing so we left after one and headed to Ramsgate.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - No. 35.00ExcellentThis is one of my favourite of the Gadds' range. Smooth and very refreshing with a fruity pineapple flavour to it.
Elland - Beyond the Pale4.20Not Tried
Marstons - Bass4.40Not Tried
17 Feb 2009 (Blair)
I was looking forward to this as I haven't been here for a couple of months. Extremely quiet even for a tuesday evening. The beer lineup was less than exciting as well. All in all a bit od a disappointment.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Rudgate - Marston Moor Brewers Droop5.00AcceptableButtery and malty with a little fruit. Alcohol not hidden too well. Very flat and lifeless. I wouldn't have this again.
Springhead - Sweet Lips4.60AcceptableNot as good as I remember. Maybe served a little too warm. A little cloying and left me very thirsty. A little bit of fruit and malt. Nice enough but not what I remembered.
Marstons - Bass4.40Not Tried
Crouch Vale - Amarillo5.00Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Wadworth - Henry's IPA3.60Not Tried
09 Dec 2008 (Blair)
It's been quite a while since I was last here, so made extra effort. It was really quiet, at one point us being the only people in. But then it was a tuesday night.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - Dark Conspiracy4.90ExceptionalThe best this beer has tasted! Rich, thick and exceptionally smooth. I had 3 and each one tasted better than the one before.
Oakleaf - Bitter3.80AcceptableGood initially with nice malt and caramel flavour, but then a harsh soapy aftertaste ruined it a little. Maybe it was just because the Dark Conspiracy was so good it made everything else taste mediocre.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Timothy Taylor's - Landlord4.30Not Tried
Springhead - Liberty3.80Not Tried
18 Nov 2008 (Blair)
Fairly busy in tonight, good friendly banter from the locals.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hog's Back - Old Tongham Tastie6.00ExcellentIn a more generous mood I'd give this 5, it was fantastic. Rich and chocolatey with that lovely tartness. A great beer.
Wells & Young's - Young's Winter Warmer5.00GoodDark and fruity winter ale. Pretty good actually.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Sharps - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
08 Nov 2008 (Blair)
I got caught in a downpour on the way here and was soaked through. Luckily it was warm inside so all the more reason to stay for a few.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - No. 54.40GoodYup, this beer is good. Malty best bitter.
Country Life - Golden Pig4.70AcceptableOne of my friends liked this, but I wasn't overly impressed. Quite fruity but just not that interesting.
Mauldons - Mid Autumn Gold4.20Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
06 Nov 2008 (Blair)
Arrived just before last orders, they seemed to be having some kind of function going on. Just had a quick half then carried on my walk round broadstairs.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mauldons - Mid Autumn Gold4.20AcceptableAlright, overly sweet in a synthetic kind've way. Maybe this is what diacetyl is, I'm not sure. It wasn't great though.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
29 Oct 2008 (Blair)
For the first time ever I sat in the saloon bar today, it really feels like a completely different pub. has a slightly older clinetele, but still jolly friendly. I was offered various food stuffs, including pizza and olives among others. Good times.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Houston Brewing Company - Texus4.50GoodRich and chocolatey with a nice maltiness. I actually really liked this.
Elland - Best Bitter4.00AcceptableQuite malty with a little citrus and straw. Perfectly fine.
Hampshire - Bewitched4.50Not Tried
Marstons - Bass4.40Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Breconshire - Naked Beacon4.80Not Tried
27 Oct 2008 (Blair)
The usual suspects in tonight. Just popped in for a few with my dad.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Breconshire - Naked Beacon4.80ExcellentBrownish amber ale. Quite complex with a little fruit and a bit of chocolate. Very tasty.
Titanic - White Star4.80GoodCreamy, fruit flavoured beer. Quite sweet, pretty good.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70GoodA very good bitter. Lots of malt with some nice toffee going on.
Morrissey Fox - Blonde4.20Not Tried
Otter - Witch5.00Not Tried
Hampshire - Bewitched4.50Not Tried
21 Oct 2008 (Blair)
Popped in just as they called last orders. It was freezing out so nice to get in somewhere warm.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harviestoun - Number of the Beast3.60AcceptableFruity and bitter. Not bad, but not worth drinking again.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
16 Oct 2008 (Blair)
The walk here seems to be becoming a bit of a routine lately, not that that's a bad thing. Fair few in tonight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Arundel - Stronghold4.70ExcellentDark chestnut coloured. Very rich fruit flavour with a bit of chocolate in there. Really good beer.
Butcombe - Gold4.70GoodAmber coloured, quite fruity with nice malts. Little toffee to go with it. I enjoyed it.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20Not Tried
Wyre Piddle - Piddle All Over4.20Not Tried
Cotleigh - Harrier Lite3.50Not Tried
14 Oct 2008 (Blair)
Exactly the same people in as last night, which for some reason amused me. Yeah a friend of mine had never been here before and had heard me waffling on about it so I took her along.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cotleigh - Harrier Lite3.50GoodI quite liked this one. Malty bitter with a fair amount of fruitiness. Lots of flavour for only 3.5%.
Wyre Piddle - Piddle All Over4.20AcceptableThis was quite nice, sweet with a lot of toffee going on. Maybe the toffee dominated a little too much though.
Whitstable Brewing Company - East India Pale Ale4.20Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20Not Tried
Morrissey Fox - Blonde4.20Not Tried
Arundel - Stronghold4.70Not Tried
13 Oct 2008 (Blair)
Only stopped for one, we were just walking in the area. Two other people in, but still a friendly, jovial atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Morrissey Fox - Blonde4.20GoodVery light and refreshing. Quite hoppy and sweet. I quite liked it.
Oakham - Beermonster4.80Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - Rye PA4.00Not Tried
Wyre Piddle - Piddle All Over4.20Not Tried
Cotleigh - Harrier Lite3.50Not Tried
05 Oct 2008 (Blair)
Got in here an hour before closing. It takes me 30 minutes to walk here so I had quite a thirst by the time I arrived.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mordue - Workie Ticket4.50ExcellentJust as good as it was on friday.
Sharps - Eden Ale4.40GoodSmooth and refreshing, distinctively Sharps'.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
03 Oct 2008 (Blair)
Spent the evening chatting to the locals and getting soundly beaten at pool by them. Good times.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mordue - Workie Ticket4.50ExcellentLovely beer. Rich, malty and exceptionally smooth.
Phoenix - Spotland Gold4.10GoodLight fruity beer. Pretty good, one of the locals who was drinking Stella started drinking my pint by mistake and didn't notice. Not sure if that's a compliment or not...
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
27 Sep 2008 (Blair)
Came in around lunchtime. Fairly busy, had a few pints and played some pool. I love this pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - Rye PA4.00GoodNot a bad beer but probably my least favourite of the Gadds' range. Light with a nice straw flavour, quite harsh at the end though.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
13 Sep 2008 (Blair)
Pretty quiet with just a few sat at the bar. There were two dogs entertaining us all. It was more fun than it sounds...
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - Bishops Farewell4.60ExcellentLovely, this is a fantastic beer! Light and crisp, very hoppy with a nice citrussy twist as well.
Dark Star - Hophead3.80ExcellentLight hoppy ale with a certain grassieness to it. Lovely as always.
Archers - Crystal Clear5.00PoorRidiculously sweet and funnily enough rather cloudy. Not a good beer, very cloying.
Badger - Flowers Original4.30Not Tried
Marstons - Bass4.40Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
30 Aug 2008 (Blair)
Quite busy with a great bunch of friendly locals in. Well worth the 40 minute stroll here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Everard's - Sunchaser4.00ExcellentVery light pale ale. Really refreshing with lots of fruit and a little malt. Lovely beer.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds) - She Sells Sea Shells4.70ExcellentExcellent. Sweet with lots of toffee and a little creamy. Great body to it.
Caledonian - Deuchars IPA3.80GoodCrystal clear ale. Really nice refreshing beer with a biscuity flavour to it.
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20AcceptableVery nice malty bitter initially, but there is a bit of an aftertatse that ruins it a little for me.
Marstons - Pedigree4.50Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
02 Aug 2008 (Blair)
Fair few people in, really friendly atmosphere. Need to come here more, it's the closest decent pub to me. I have no excuses.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Summer Solstice4.20ExceptionalI was gasping for a pint after a long walk in the sun, this was perfect. Light, hoppy, smooth and refreshing. I don't see how there can be a better summer ale out there.
Adnams - Regatta4.30AcceptableAlrightish pint, malty with a stranger cider-like flavour to it. Wouldn't drink it again, but you've got to try these things.
Timothy Taylor's - Landlord4.30Not Tried
York - Guzzler3.60Not Tried
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop4.20Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
22 Mar 2008 (Blair)
Very quiet for a saturday night, landlady was very smiley and friendly.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - English Pale Ale4.50ExcellentLovely pint, sweet biscuity with a fruity finish. Really nice.
Springhead - Sweet Lips4.60GoodAroma of citrus and floral hops with a touch of caramel. Pretty good.
Gale's - HSB4.80Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Moorhouses - Pride of Pendle4.10Not Tried
Butcombe - Brunel IPA5.00Not Tried
16 Feb 2008 (Blair)
Popped in for a couple after a long walk round the coast. Few people in, nice friendly atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Springhead - Sweet Lips4.60GoodGolden coloured and slightly pale with some fruit aroma. Hoppy finish. Very refreshing beer.
Hog's Back - T. E. A4.20GoodNice clean refreshing pint. Very good session bitter.
Hog's Back - Hop Garden Gold4.60GoodGold with a thick creamy head; fruity aroma; bitter and orangey to start then developing a marmalade sweetness; sweet and sticky finish.
Archers - Top Tipple5.00AcceptableYet another 'average' Archers ale. Amber coloured beer with some hoppiness. Slight bitterness in the malt finish.
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Archers - Hop Bouquet3.70Not Tried
03 Feb 2008 (Andrew)
I caught the train to Broadstairs and then walked 20 minutes to the pub. There's a public bar and a saloon and the beers are split between them. If you want to know what's on (without having to ask) there's a list of the beers in the window before you come in. Interesting pub; quite 1970's inside. The staff and locals were all friendly and I was even offered a roast potato.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Grand Union - IPA5.30ExcellentGolden, well ballanced with a rich and citrus hop to it. I shall miss this brewery when it closes in the very near future.
Grand Union - Gold4.20Not Tried
York - Yorkshire Terrier4.20Not Tried
Mordue - Geordie Pride4.20Not Tried
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Badger - Flowers IPA3.60Not Tried
08 Dec 2007 (Blair)
Great pub, but dead at 9 in the evening on a saturday night. Not a good sign surely.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Smoke5.00ExcellentExactly as it says on the tin, smoky. Very tasty though. Coffee aroma.
11 Feb 2007 (Colin)
One of my favourite pubs in an historic part of Broadstairs, still split into Public and Lounge Bars with 4 ale engines. Quite lively the Sunday lunchtime we were there, with friendly service and spirited conversation.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Broughton Ales Limited - Scottish Oatmeal Stout4.20Excellent
25 Mar 2005 (Ian)
2 room pub with central bar, split into Private and Public rooms. Private bar has low chairs and tables, Public has pool table and darts. Located in attractive village suburb of Broadstairs, opposite church and amongst Victorian villas. Upto 6 beers that are advertised on board in window
BeerABVScoreNotes
Atlas - Equinox4.50AcceptableDeep gold, hoppy nose, some malt and fruit, hoppy smooth finish
Jennings - Cumberland Ale4.00AcceptableOld gold. Yeasty, malty nose, light malt in mouth, very dry finish
Adnams - The Bitter3.70Not Tried
Green Jack - Honey Bunny4.00Not Tried
Downton - Chimera Gold4.30Not Tried
Everard's - Old Original5.20Not Tried

About the White Swan

The pub sign. White Swan, St Peter's, Kent

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent14
Good18
Acceptable14
Poor1
Undrinkable-

The pub is found in St Peter's, Kent.

A street front pub in an attractive village setting.

We have visited this pub 26 times, seen 72 different beers and tried 46 of them.

Map location

Postcode: CT10 3AZ