A list of the most recently entered visits to pubs Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:21:14 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk en-gb Visited by Andrew on the 01 Dec 2008. great Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:21:14 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=822&v=2954 Visited by Andrew on the 29 Apr 2008. gg Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:16:34 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=439&v=2953 Visited by Trevor on the 19 Nov 2008. Went at lunchtime with my wife and 2 friends for our customary great value meal which was well up to its usual good standard. They were not as busy as on some occasions but had another 10 clients. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:01:35 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=701&v=2952 Visited by Trevor on the 20 Nov 2008. Advertises itself as CAMRA's Thanet Pub of the Year 2004. Arrived with my wife about 1 pm and there were very few customers in the bar area but by the time we left about an hour later there was certainly more activity. Staff were friendly and helpful and we had a geat value meal. The Guest Ale was Doom Bar. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:48:23 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=91&v=2949 Visited by Glyn on the 17 Nov 2008. Surprisingly busy for an early evening visit,Spitfire was very good as were the guest beers from the west country. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:22:55 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=610&v=2948 Visited by Dubbel on the 20 Nov 2008. A ten-strong contingent gathered for an overdue catchup last night. The lure of the elusive seasonal London Porter influenced our choice of venue. The Pride-battered cod & chips was good nosh but the best part of £9 and awkwardly served in a large basket that was eloquently described as "a ball-ache to eat" by one of our party. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:02:46 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=821&v=2946 Visited by Blair on the 18 Nov 2008. Fairly busy in tonight, good friendly banter from the locals. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:57:21 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=89&v=2945 Visited by Dubbel on the 20 Nov 2008. Collared the same colleague with the lure of a Curry Club feast, great value at £7 per head. Secretly hoping to finally find the Titanic Iron Curtain on. Alas, the pump clip had disappeared from sight and after enquiring the worst was confirmed. Some dozy soul had split the spile and 9 gallons of imperial stout had been lost to the cellar floor. My disappointment could not be disguised and the beer still eludes me. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:39:25 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=810&v=2944 Visited by Andrew on the 19 Nov 2008. I have to admit that I'm getting bored of coming to this pub but all the time there's a chance that the beer-festival beers are on I'm like a moth to the flame. No idea who was in today. I came; I drank; I left. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:23:34 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4&v=2941 Visited by Ian on the 18 Nov 2008. Again, I just wanted to see what was on. And at last, after waiting 20 days, the Mikkeller beer came on. Again not very busy even on steak night. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:17:26 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=17&v=2938 Visited by Ian on the 18 Nov 2008. I hadn't been in a 'Spoons in nearly a week and was suffering from withdrawal symptoms. Having seen the beers that have been on in Folkestone and Ashford I knew that not all the festival beers had been on. Not too busy, I had a choice of seats. So I sat by the window and listened to Listen Against on Radio 4 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:33:49 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=103&v=2935 Visited by Glyn on the 18 Nov 2008. Another visit to the award winning pub. A fine atmosphere full of Herne Bay people having intellectual conversation, Gary was not present!Our host Martyn announced the winner of the sunday roast potatoes was Sandra, bad luck Ken.All beers in tip top condition as ever, well done landlord. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:56:05 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=36&v=2934 Visited by Ian on the 14 Nov 2008. Could be a very good pub. The people behind the bar didn't seem that interested in customer service or helping us find a street nearby, plus GK is not favourite brewer. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:28:50 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=816&v=2933 Visited by Ian on the 14 Nov 2008. Lovely proper pub, lots of wood panelling, dark wood and cream walls. Central bar. Had a good time with the landlady trying to work out where to put the new emergency exit sticker they had just bought. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:26:40 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=60&v=2932 Visited by Ian on the 14 Nov 2008. Hotel opposite the pier on the seafront. Bar is a modern minimalist place. Bar has 4 handpumps. Here with Andrew on the start of our E. Sussex tour. I don't normally start drinking this early, but we needed to get around the places, so I broke my "not to have a drink before midday" rule. I liked the service, the beers and the view from the window. Not sure about the decor though. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:24:40 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=815&v=2931 Visited by Dubbel on the 18 Nov 2008. Dragged a colleague along for a Grill Club and to help finish off the festival leftovers. Glad I did! Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:22:12 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=810&v=2930 Visited by Dubbel on the 17 Nov 2008. The JDW Fest may have officially finished but festival specials remain on sale for a credit crunching £1.89. ('Available Soon' are Titanic Iron Curtain and Hilden Molly's Stout - joy!) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:46 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=810&v=2929 Visited by Brian on the 15 Nov 2008. Came in with my daughter who is now 18, but couldn't persuade her to try the ale. So it was half of Foster's and a pint of Tribute. Sat by the fire which promptly went out. It was pretty empty for about midday Saturday. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:40:10 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=758&v=2928 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Possibly one of the nicest pubs I've ever been to. It had the feel of an old eighteenth century school house. We arrived about 3.30pm and it was quite full of locals which was a really good sign. The view out of the window was idyllic and made me think of John Masefield’s Box of Delights. Wish I could come here more. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:24:47 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=819&v=2943 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. The Good Beer Guide says this has 2 Greene King beers and "guests" which made me think this was a free house. It isn't, it's a Greene King pub. I don't call random beers from the Greene King stable "guests". Anyway, it was a nice enough pub inside. Slightly gothic in feel I thought. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:24:15 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=816&v=2942 Visited by Blair on the 15 Nov 2008. Too busy upstairs so went down and played some pool. Had a good chat with the landlord about Dark Star and how utterly fantastic they are. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:21:27 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=92&v=2927 Visited by Blair on the 15 Nov 2008. Very busy with quite a good band playing. We couldn't hear eachother over the music unfortunately, but the atmosphere was definitely good. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:15:28 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=91&v=2926 Visited by Blair on the 15 Nov 2008. Only two other people in other than us. Sat in the beer garden with the ducks. The view really is fantastic. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:12:40 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=820&v=2925 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Last pub on the tour. Busy as I recall but not so busy we couldn't get a table. I have a recollection of an orange neon glow, people at the bar and a need to catch a train. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:52:18 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=547&v=2924 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Penultimate pub on Ian and my train crawl. Apparently it’s been taken over by Fullers and has been redecorated. It felt a bit bare. Can’t say I was that impressed. Had nice sandwiches though. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:47:49 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=548&v=2923 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Big barn like place that really doesn't feel like a pub. We sat by the window and talked about beer - like the rest of the day. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:47:18 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=549&v=2922 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Very reminicent of the Cornubia in Bristol. Good drinkers pub and the 7th on Ian and my tour of East Sussex. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:43:32 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=550&v=2921 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Intially we sat at the front of the pub but evertime someone came in the side door they were followed by an awful stink - so we moved to the back. The beer mats were postcards so I spent most of the time writing to various people. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:10:11 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=818&v=2917 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. We needed some food and that's one of Wetherspoon's strengths in my book - cheap food. Also, their beer festival was still on so there were some interesting beers on offer. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:57:27 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=817&v=2916 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. Second pub on Ian and my tour of the East Sussex train line. ...and a superb pub. Wood panelled pub with a central bar splitting the 2 rooms. This is the kind of pub that you’d expect to find Kenneth Williams in getting drunk on rum (if he wasn’t dead). I was pleased to see that the graffiti in the toilets was in Latin proving that education's not dead in the UK. I’d love to come here in deep winter and sit and drink strong beer all night. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:51:03 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=60&v=2914 Visited by Andrew on the 14 Nov 2008. The Good Beer Guide says this opens at 10am - and they're right! Ian and I arrived at 10.30 and there were already customers in supping pints. The bar area is shared with the hotels breakfast seating which made the experience of tucking into a pint whilst others tucked into the bacon and eggs a little surreal. The staff were friendly and the views out to the pier and horizon lovely. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:39:22 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=815&v=2913 Visited by Dubbel on the 15 Nov 2008. Much needed tonic after a few days out of the country. Friendly faces surrounded the bar. England v Australia on the TV. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:51:20 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=812&v=2912 Visited by Glyn on the 14 Nov 2008. The locals were in good form last night as I paid a visit to this Award winning pub. Martyn orchestrated procedings in his usual way careful not to offend or upset.Scotty, dressed by his wife was resplendent in pink and looking forward to doing the roast pots on sunday.SN Ken and the boys (including the favourite one) were enjoying the banter and the Old. Dave, Dee etc filed in and ordered 93 inch stuffed crust.Christmas trees now available from Wyevale Woman, orders taken next wednesday. All the regulars from the Award winning pub wish Ralph a speedy recovery. Another good evening can not wait for the next. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:58:20 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=36&v=2911 Visited by Blair on the 13 Nov 2008. The ladies darts team were in, so it was never going to be a quiet one. We weren't very impressed with the beer so only had the one unfortunately. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:47:20 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=399&v=2910 Visited by Blair on the 13 Nov 2008. Pretty quiet in tonight, which is odd for a thursday. You can always rely on Pete to have an interesting beer on, this time was no exception. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:44:56 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=91&v=2909 Visited by Blair on the 13 Nov 2008. My brother decided to join us at the pub for the first time in around 18 months, so I had to bring him down the Arty. Busy, with the usual friendly faces around the bar. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:40:41 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=92&v=2908 Visited by Andrew on the 13 Nov 2008. Got a seat this time. There seemed to be less staff behind the bar today which meant that even though there was only me waiting to be served I waited for a good 5 minutes before they got around to me. ...but I got a seat so it's swings and roundabouts. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:19:32 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4&v=2907 Visited by Ian on the 11 Nov 2008. Hadn't been in for a bit so I came to see if any new festival beers were on. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:38:01 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=17&v=2904 Visited by Ian on the 12 Nov 2008. Came here to meet up with Martin before The Stranglers and ran into some work colleagues just leaving. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:31:00 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=102&v=2903 Visited by Ian on the 11 Nov 2008. Stopped off for one as I had time to kill before the train home. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:27:23 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=103&v=2902 Visited by Ian on the 12 Nov 2008. I was inbetween work and going to see The Stranglers at Lees Cliff Hall, so I stopped here for the festival pie and a pint (£4.69 including a drink which I think is good value). Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:25:10 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=103&v=2901 Visited by Andrew on the 12 Nov 2008. Got here a bit earlier today but it was still busy. Got a place by a pillar though. Be pleased when this beer festival is over so I don't have to come here so often - there's only so much bustle I can take. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:21:53 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4&v=2900 Visited by Glyn on the 10 Nov 2008. Popped in for a couple of early pints, but beaten to it by Irish Ken and Splitter. Gary the One tried to beat the radar by coming in totally unshaven! As ever beer excellent, tried Adnams Old and Brains. No one from Ffanit in either! Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:35:34 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=36&v=2898 Visited by Ian on the 09 Nov 2008. Large converted barn-like building with patio at rear. The skylights and the glass at the rear make it feel light and airy. Pleasant Sunday afternoon crowd in. Martin The Mild Man from Scoopgen put me onto this as it had 6 beers on that I hadn't had yet. The guys behind the bar answered my questions about turnover of the festival beers, number of barrels etc. and seemed to take a pride in what they were doing. They even came and told one customer that a new beer had come on, which I thought was pretty good customer service. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:33:25 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=53&v=2905 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Nov 2008. It was much better weather today and that brought back the punters. I couldn't even get a pillar to stand at it was that busy. Still, I saw that the Californian Pale Ale is back on the 'comming soon' pumps so that's something. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:21:12 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4&v=2895 Visited by Andrew on the 10 Nov 2008. The pub was much quieter than last week but that was probably because the weather was so bad. There's a lot to be said for bad weather. The beer range was good with at least 4 beers I wouldn't mind trying. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:20:59 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4&v=2894 Visited by Dubbel on the 10 Nov 2008. A welcome retreat from the lashing November rain. Greeted by a choice of four good festival ales as well as the regular quasi-nationals. Festival offer of a 'Pie and a Pint' (well, 3 festival thirds) for £4.69 a winner. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:09:15 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=810&v=2893 Visited by Andrew on the 09 Nov 2008. Good friendly drinkers pub this. It was busy inside with all the tables taken so I sat on a bar stool by the darts board and read a Whitbread poster showing all the breweries they'd gobbled up. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:29:59 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=168&v=2892 Visited by Andrew on the 09 Nov 2008. Fancied a swift pint and the Three Crowns has had on some interesting beers in the past so I thought I'd pop round. Not being a major fan of GK IPA or Ruddles County on I moved on swiftly. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:21:22 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=384&v=2890 Visited by Blair on the 08 Nov 2008. 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. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:26:01 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=89&v=2889 Visited by Blair on the 07 Nov 2008. Just had 20 minutes to sprae while waiting for the bus, popped in for a very swift half. Very busy, with very little room to move. Eddie was in, I was really happy when I saw the Dark Conspiracy on. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:22:45 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=399&v=2888 Visited by Blair on the 07 Nov 2008. Had an hour to kill, hadn't been in here for a couple of years so decided to give it a shot. It's recently had a refit and is really nice inside. Friendly locals pub. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:15:53 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=814&v=2887 Visited by Dubbel on the 08 Nov 2008. Bustling on a Saturday evening with Premier League football being shown on plasma TVs. All tables taken with many punters eating. Staff attentive and service quick and polite. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:29:24 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=813&v=2886 Visited by Ian on the 29 Oct 2008. Last time they had a launch party at this, Wetherspoons flagship London pub, the day before the festival started, so I phoned to make sure they were doing the same thing this time. Which they were. Met up with most of the London Ratebeer.com crew as well as Phil Lowry and the bloke who organised Beer Exposed. I really had a good evening and got home way too late. I like the interior, space and bar layout of this pub. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:44:49 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=266&v=2906 Visited by Dubbel on the 07 Nov 2008. Regular Friday evening after-work jaunt. Landlord, Garrett, has this week implemented a scrolling plasma screen beer board listing and detailing the ales currently on and forthcoming events, rendering the trusty blackboard redundant. This will soon be linked up to the pub's website (which will be relaunched very soon) providing real-time online info on which beers are currently on sale. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:38:48 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=812&v=2884 Visited by Ian on the 30 Oct 2008. Met up with Chris_o here. We got a table, but the beer range was a little disappointing. Still one of the best scooping pubs in London. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:08:19 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=194&v=2882 Visited by Ian on the 30 Oct 2008. Having walked around the market for a bit and got a bacon, cheese and bubble (& squeek) roll for lunch, I met up with Tom here. Richard, the owner, was in and he accused me of stalking him as he had been in the Crosse Keys the night before. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:58:50 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=346&v=2881 Visited by Ian on the 30 Oct 2008. I had met up with Chris_o and Magic_Dave6 from Ratebeer in Borough Market, so we came here to see if we could get any new beers since the previous evening before going to Bank station and going up to Tom's pub in Southgate. Not too busy so we stood at the bar and I suggested beers to anyone who would listen as they came up to the bar. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:54:12 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=266&v=2880 Visited by Ian on the 30 Oct 2008. Tom (Magic_Dave6 from Ratebeer.com) is the cellarman here. We met up in central London and we came here to try some of the festival beers. Given how much Tom knows about keeping a good cellar, we could count on having the beers in really good condition. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:50:27 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=811&v=2879 Visited by Ian on the 01 Nov 2008. Saturday lunchtime and I came to do the Independent super Su Doku. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:49:00 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=17&v=2878 Visited by Ian on the 02 Nov 2008. Popped in over the lunchtime period for a quiet pint whilst reading the penultimate Rebus book, "The Naming of the Dead." Fortunately there was a lack of screaming children. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:34:29 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=17&v=2875 Visited by Ian on the 04 Nov 2008. There seems to be a definite policy this time round to release the beers in a certain way, for instance virtually all of the 'Spoons pubs I've been in have had the same 20 odd beers with some being held back for the 2nd or 3rd weeks of the festival. Which is ok, but once you've had all of the ones out in the first couple of days, with only 1 or 2 being something I would want to drink again, it does become a bit disappointing. I've come here most days and just walked in and walked straight back out again. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:28:53 +0000 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=17&v=2874