Branch Pub of the Year Finalist 2024.
Overlooking the village green and duck pond, this 18th-century two-roomed pub is one of CAMRA's Real Heritage Pubs and has been in the same family for over 100 years. Its simple furniture and decor has remained largely unchanged for 50 years.

At least two real ales are available, which constantly change. One is always from a Kent brewery. The second provides an element of surprise, being from a brewery from somewhere in the UK. At least three ciders, from Kentish Pip, are available.

As a community pub it is very much the centre of village life. It is a great place for conversation, good fellowship and a place where local societies meet. Entertainment varies from darts, dominoes and skittles to auctions/competitions of local produce, monthly book club (the Coldred Literary Society), community-themed food nights, organised walks and a maggot race.

Three charities are supported by the pub: Prostate Cancer and the local Lions Club. Their third charity is Toilet Twinning: The Gent's toilet is twinned with a toilet in Bechani, Malawi and the Ladies toilet with a toilet in Makawanpur, Nepal.

A 3-day summer beer festival is held in June, to coincide with the Church Fete.

The pub may open in the afternoon for small groups.Kent’s Public House Archive: Carpenters Arms, Coldred

The floor-to-ceiling windows give this atmospheric pub a bright, light feeling and the exposed wood and brickwork add to the congenial environment.

At the bar, one cask ale and a number of KeyKeg ales are available, many from Kent breweries, along with imported beers from Belgium and Germany. Two ciders are also served, typically from a Kent cider maker.

Rooms downstairs provide a more intimate surrounding for a drink with a few friends or a game, from the games cabinet.

For those with a sweet tooth, there's a sweet bar with all donations going towards the RNLI.

There is ample parking in the Market Place car park opposite the pub.Kent’s Public House Archive: Bar, The, Deal

Branch Pub of the Year Finalist 2024.
This friendly, family-run micro-pub is located in Deal's town centre. It has a welcoming, convivial atmosphere which encourages conversation between customers.

With its high benches and table service, the pub takes everything back to the absolute fundamentals: no keg, no fruit machines, no music. Fines are levied for using a mobile phone to make and receive calls and you risk severe opprobrium (derision) from other customers!! (All proceeds go to charity).

Ale and cider is gravity dispensed from a temperature-controlled cool room. Four real ales are on offer, five on a Friday, regulatly featuring Kent breweries. The real ciders typically feature one from a Kent cidermaker. There's also a wide, ever-changing selection of national and international Craft beers, in cans and bottles.

Also available are wines, Prosecco, a range of gins and quality soft drinks.

Snacks are the usual range of nuts and crisps.The pub is also a handy place for a pint while waiting for your take-away from one of the nearby businesses

The pub holds regular quiz nights and, over the years, has raised over £20,000 for charity, which includes £14,000 for the Pilgrims Hospice.

They also like cheese, with the pub's Cheese Sunday, on the first Sunday of very month.

Dogs and children welcome.

The pub is adjacent to public car parking.

Please note: Hours vary according to the season so please check their FaceBook page for any updates.Instagram: thejustreproachKent’s Public House Archive: Just Reproach, Deal

Modern bar/eatery in the middle of Deal.

Deal's newest bar offers an American-style tap bar drinking experience.

The decor is quirky with subtle lighting and there is plenty of seating from comfortable window seats to tall bar stools and tables. The background music has an interesting and eclectic feel to it.

Behind the bar the 14 taps and 3 stillages dispense a great range of cask ales, KeyKeg ales and 2 real ciders offer the discerning drinker lots of choice.

The intriguing menu ranges from breakfast, sandwiches, cakes and light snacks.

Being situated on South Street, the bar makes a great place to relax while waiting for your bus.Kent’s Public House Archive: Taphouse Beer Cafe, Deal

A short walk from the town centre and bus station, this pleasant cellar bar can be easily missed.

The stone-flagged room is a quiet haven from the bustle of the town where a good selection of real ales from handpumps and stillage is on offer. This is complemented by ciders from local cidermakers such as East Stour and Broomfield, and a good range of whiskies.

A small courtyard garden provides a pleasant place to relax in summer.

Lunches are available, including excellent sandwiches.Kent’s Public House Archive: Blakes of Dover, Dover

This open-air bar, owned and run by the Breakwater Brewery, is located on the Marina Curve, adjacent to the clock tower.

The bar serves craft beer offerings from the Breakwater Brewery, real cider, gin & wine.

There's plenty of bench seats and trestle tables, overlooking the Dover marina.

Food is available from pop-up stalls.Photo(s) courtesy of the Breakwater Marina Curve, Dover.

Opening times may vary depending on the weather.

Branch Pub of the Year Finalist 2024.
This down-to-earth pub and renowned local music venue has featured live music for over 50 years. Rock, folk, blues and jazz feature, including comedy nights. Opening times may vary when shows are scheduled. Check Facebook page for details.

The large L-shaped bar and stage are surrounded by music posters, a large mirror and long bench seating.

Up to three real ales are on offer, principally from Kent microbreweries. Real cider, from Kent cider makers, is available from time to time.

On Wednesday, good-value food is served in the evening. Fortnightly charity quizzes are held.

To the rear there is a pleasant beer garden.

The pub is easily accessible by bus and car parking is available nearby.

The pub can open earlier by prior arrangement.Kent’s Public House Archive: Louis Armstrong, DoverPhoto(s) courtesy of the Louis Armstrong, Dover.

29th March 2024: The White Horse has reopened under new management, so the information in this WhatPub entry may be out-of-date.

Sitting in the shadow of Dover Castle and beside the ruins of a Norman Church, you will find the historic White Horse Inn. This Grade 2 listed building dates back to 1365 and was originally the home to the Verger to St James Church. In 1574, it is said to have taken its first recorded steps as an "Ale tasting house" before being known as "The White Horse Inn" from 1818.

Historic records show that the cellar was used as a morgue and inquests on bodies recovered from the sea are said to have been heard here in the rear dining rooms.

The Horse - as it is known locally - went on to survive both wars unscathed whilst its neighbour, St James Church, was struck during both.

Inside, the rambling interior features a bar and three rooms, spread over two floors. The mix of simple but comfortable furniture, walls adorned with cross-channel swimmers’ signatures and eclectic décor make for an interesting pub to drink and eat in.

The pub is a hive of activity, with a mix of tourists & locals alike enjoying traditional, home cooked food and sampling premium drinks in cosy, traditional surroundings.

Up to three real ales are served from local and national breweries. There's also a real cider from Duddas Tun.

On Wednesday evening, the pub does not serve food. Instead it runs a "Free Food Event" where customers can bring along their own food/take-away and the pub will provide crockery & cutlery.

During the year the pub holds a number of fund-raising events for local charities.

The hidden terrace garden at the rear is a real treat during the summer months.

There's plenty of on street and pay and display parking nearby.

Winter Pub of the Season 2021/2022Historic England Entry: 1299029
Kent’s Public House Archive: White Horse, Dover

A traditional 18th-century village pub a short walk uphill from the sea.

There are three beamed rooms surrounding a central bar. Local historical photos adorn the walls and the frosted glass front door advertises the long-closed local brewery, Thompsons of Walmer. In the winter months there's a welcoming log fire in the public bar.

The back bar opens onto a spacious dining/family room, from which there is access to a quiet rear courtyard which has a skittle alley and covered, heated smoking area.

Three real ales, four ales during busier times, are served. with ales from Goachers and Ramsgate making regularly appearances. Cider from Kentish Pip is served during the summer.

A good range of home-made food, including vegetarian and gluten-free, is served in the evenings and at lunch time on Saturday and Sunday with a roast on Sunday.

Events include a regular quiz nights, a guitar club and other fund-raising events.

The pub can be booked for free for private functions.Kent’s Public House Archive: King's Head, Kingsdown

The owners have enhanced and retained this 17th century inn’s period features through loving restoration & careful curation of curios, antiques & art - the result is a welcoming and relaxed place to be. There’s a large, sunny garden to the rear with a Wendy house for children.

On offer, there's a range of craft beers and a broad range of globally sourced fine spirits and wines.

Food is varied! Brunch on Friday & Saturday mornings and stone-baked pizzas on Tuesday & Wednesday. During the rest of the week, the food is prepared fresh to order from local seasonal produce, working closely with local food producers, fishermen and wild food foragers. Their popular Sunday roasts are served all day on Sunday - be sure to book ahead.

The pub holds regular events, from live music to cabaret and everything in-between.

The Lantern has two accommodation options: a two-bedroom apartment and yurt.

Dogs are very welcome. Martin Mill train station is a 10-15 minute walk-away with direct links from Ramsgate to London St Pancras.Kent’s Public House Archive: Lantern, Martin

An attractive rural inn, just a couple of miles from Deal.

This wood-beamed pub has a long bar with large tables and benches, with a small room off the main bar. Outside, there's plenty of space in the marque and the large, sheltered patio garden.

Three national beers feature on hand-pull, with a guest ale available during the busier summer months. There's also a cider from Biddenden, Kent.

A good range of food is served, including a wide variety of vegan dishes. There are meal offers, curry & steak nights and a Sunday roast.

Live music events are held during the summer months.

The pub has its own Loyalty Card scheme.

Popular with walkers, the pub is easily accessible by footpaths from the surrounding area. Families and dogs are welcome.Kent’s Public House Archive: Plough Inn, Ripple

Built in the 13th century, this ale house/restaurant retains many of its original features. Inside and out, the quirky furniture and collectable items, a product of the present incumbents imagination!, provide a welcoming environment for a drink or a meal. Open fires and traditional wood furniture complete the picture.

You can enjoy your drink at the back in the pub's sun-trap courtyard garden or seated at the front watching the town's life goes by.

Two ales are served by handpull. Kent ales feature with the occasional guest ale from outside Kent.

Occasional events are held including acoustic music, supper clubs and jazz & cocktail evenings.Historic England Entry: 1329930
Kent’s Public House Archive: Mermaid's Locker, Sandwich

Formerly the Smuggler's Beer & Music Cafe, this micropub reopened in January 2023 run by the local Time & Tide Brewery.

The brewery's approach is to provide a simple, relaxed environment for a drink and a chat. The wooden floors, white walls and wood chairs & tables give the pub a modern feel.

At the bar you can select from 12 KeyKeg ales from Time & Tide itself. There's also a wide range of canned craft ale, real cider from Nightingale, Tenterden along with a selection of wines and gins.

Although, newly opened, they are planning a number of events throughout the year, including Tap Takeover, Meet the Brewer and quiz nights. Watch their Facebook page to get the latest news.

For disabled drinkers there's a ramp into the main part of the pub.

There's plenty of on-road and public car parking nearby.

Note: Will open on Sunday for live music and special events.Kent’s Public House Archive: Freed Man, Walmer

Small family-run cafe/bar offering a community/friendly environment to have a drink and a chat.

Inside, the cafe/bar consists of three rooms, offering a homely/lounge feel for a drink. The third room is usually used for functions/live events.

The bar is open Thursday-Sunday, 4.00pm-9.00pm. There's typically a polypin of Seasider from Gadds plus a good selection of bottled ales and a canned cider from Balfour Winery. Mainstream brands of beer are available along with wine and a great range of gins.

The kitchen opens early morning to mid-afternoon as a cafe serving home-cooked breakfast, brunch & lunch. The lunch menu offers burgers, sandwiches & jacket potatoes. Home-made pizzas are available Friday & Saturday evening to eat in and takeaway.

Although the pub is not fully-disabled friendly there is ramped access to the pub and the toilet can be accessed.

The pub may close early if quiet.Kent’s Public House Archive: FirstLight Bar & Cafe, St. Margarets-at-CliffePhoto(s) courtesy of the FirstLight Bar & Cafe, St. Margarets-at-Cliffe.

This historic public house and restaurant reopened in 2021 after two years of rebuilding and renovation.

Behind the bar, you will find a range of real ale, real ciders, spirits, and wines from across Kent.

You can dine in the Garden Room, or the Apple Barn, from an ever changing menu made from Kentish produce. Guest chefs will be invited to take over the kitchen for an evening, presenting speciality dishes.

The premises also has a wedding licence.Kent’s Public House Archive: Cider Works, WaldersharePhoto(s) courtesy of the Cider Works, Waldershare.

Branch Pub of the Year 2024.

Take a pleasant 15 minute walk along Deal's seafront to get to this multi-CAMRA award winning traditional community alehouse. Considered to be one of the top real ale pubs in the Dover district.

The welcome, service and quality of the real ales and real ciders reflects the landlord's enthusiasm for his trade and it is true to say that every day at the Berry is a beer festival.

The main bar has a light and airy feel to it and at the back there is a pleasant shaded courtyard and smoking area.

Both real ale lovers and real cider lovers are catered for. Eight cask ales are available during the week then, on Thirsty Thursday, eleven ales are served. There are seven KeyKeg ales, all from Time & Tide, and up to ten ciders/perries. Take note of the "Wall of Fame" which features those ales that have had a cask drunk in less than 24 hours.

Two real ale festivals are held. A Craft Ales Festival in February and a Summer Cask, Craft and Gin Festival.

Entertainment includes darts, a monthly quiz and open mic night and occasional live music. A section of burgers and wraps is served Thu-Fri . There is also Happy Half Hour from 5:30pm-6:00pm Mon-Fri.

There's a free 24 hour car park opposite the pub.

Recent CAMRA Awards.
- East Kent Pub of the Year 2023.
- CAMRA Golden Award Winner - Pub Category.
- Branch Pub of the Year 2023.
- East Kent Pub of the Year 2022.
- Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2020.Instagram: theberrywalmerKent’s Public House Archive: Berry, Walmer

Formerly the Lord Nelson, this family-run pub has a great position overlooking Walmer Green.

Walk in through the unusual revolving doors and you find yourself in a large room furnished with simple wooden chairs and tables. There's an imposing metal-topped bar on the left, facing the musician's stage opposite.

Outside, the front patio is a great place for a drink in summer while watching life go by.

Hand-pulled real ales are principally from Kent breweries, such as Time & Tide, and even the keg lagers and beers are from local breweries. Real cider is from Kentish Pip.

Primarily a music venue, the pub strives to bring an eclectic mix of music representing the best of local talent and beyond. The pub frequently hosts ticket-only events featuring more established bands.

Other events include open-mic, food pop-up and comedy nights. Their Sunday lunch is proving very popular.

There's plenty of free on-street parking.

Dogs are welcome, and the revolving doors can be adjusted to admit the larger or more nervous pooch!Kent’s Public House Archive: Lighthouse, Walmer

The brewery's taproom opened in May 2022 and is located within the brewery's premises. It usually opens every Friday & Saturday during summer months.

A range of their own beers feature, including occasional collaboration brews. One ale is served on handpump and upto 12 on Keykeg. There's also an interesting range of canned beers, wine, prosseco and real cider from Nightingale, Faversham.

Each year they produce a range of beers brewed from locally grown hops from the Deal Hop Farm community project.

A range of street food is provided by local businesses.

Full details of opening times, beers and food offerings can be found on their Facebook page.Kent’s Public House Archive: Time & Tide Taproom, Worth