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

This family-owned, Grade II listed traditional black and white beamed pub dates from the 17th century and is one of the oldest pubs in Deal.

It has a real community feel to it with a friendly environment and the landlord or landlady can usually be found working behind the bar.

Inside there's plenty of seating, three open fires and the background music is kept deliberately quiet. So, it is a relaxing place for a drink and a chat.

They focus on ales from Kent breweries, with the occasional ale from further afield.

Although, no food is served you are allowed to bring your own food or takeaway.

The events diary includes darts teams, monthly quiz nights and a Sunday meat raffle. From 12.00-2.00, Monday to Friday and 5.00-6.00 Monday to Thursday, discounts are offered on a selection of beers.

A new extension is being built to house two dart boards and a pool table.
Recent Awards
Exceptionally Improved Pub Award 2018.
Branch Winter Pub of the Season 2017.Historic England Entry: 1069820
Kent’s Public House Archive: Farrier, Deal

This modern, refurbished bar is located in the Landmark Centre, set back from Deal's High Street.

Inside, there is long, brightly lit bar which overlooks a single room, subtly lit, which has plenty of seating.

At the front there is a pleasant garden which overlooks Deal's High Street.

There's live music on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and open mic held every month on a Thursday..

Monies raised go to the Deal & Walmer Community Association to help fund the centre.

There is plenty of public car parking nearby.Kent’s Public House Archive: Landmark Bar, Deal

This independent & vibrant vinyl record shop and bar is situated between Deal's seafront and the pedestrian precinct

There is a large selection of vinyl records including new releases & 2nd hand.

Music is an eclectic mix featuring local bands, world, folk, psych and roots.

Two cask ales are available, with a third on busier weekends. These are gravity fed from a cooler cabinet and usually feature an ale or two from a local brewery, for example Time & Tide.

As well as a real cider, from Kentish Pip, there's also a great selection of craft beer, canned and bottled beers, cider and wines, including wine from the local Barnsole vineyard.

Although food is not served in the pub, customers are welcome to bring their own food. There are a few eateries just a few yards away.

There's a Pay & Display car park nearby.Kent’s Public House Archive: Smugglers Record Shop, 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 popular and bustling Wetherspoon pub is situated in the town's shopping precinct. It was once a cinema and its name is linked to the bells in St Mary's Church opposite.

Inside, there is a large open-plan room with a long bar and a raised restaurant area. At the front of the pub an enclosed seating area looks out on to the precinct.

Twelve handpumps dispense a range of regular and guest ales, with at least two ales from a Kent microbrewery. There are real ale offers on Monday.

Two beer festivals are held each year - Spring and Winter.

The pub is close to public transport services and there is a public car park just a minute's walk away.Kent’s Public House Archive: Eight Bells, Dover

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.

Branch Pub of the Year Finalist 2022.
A traditional village pub with wooden floors, real fires, a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere.

Three real ales, usually one from a local microbrewery, are served.

A wide variety of good quality home-made food is available breakfast, lunchtimes and evenings, including a traditional roast on Sunday. Eat your meal in the bar or in the restaurant, which opens out on to the pleasant garden.

A variety of events are held throughout the year, including bingo, quiz nights, live music, themed food nights. Bat and Trap is played in summer.

Families are very welcome and there is a large children's play area in the garden.

Behind the pub there’s a magnificent Kentish barn, which is available for functions and weddings.

B&B accommodation is available in the recently-built Lodges situated behind the pub, with eight double, a family room and a bridal suite.Kent’s Public House Archive: Crown Inn, Finglesham

This friendly, community pub, which nestles close to the Goodnestone Park Gardens, dates back to 1589.

The public bar, with its small snug, features an open log fire, wooden floor & beams and hops – giving the pub a truly traditional country feel. Food is home-made.

The barn has recently been converted into a village shop, selling a range of locally sourced meat and veg, locally-made gifts as well as takeaway snacks and coffee.Historic England Entry: 1363235
Kent’s Public House Archive: Fitzwalter Arms, Goodnestone

The Chance Inn has reopened under new management so information in their WhatPub entry needs updating.

A friendly rural freehouse, set in a terrace of houses. Inside the carpeted bar room offers plenty of space for customers.

At the back there's a secluded beer garden with a 9 hole putting green and skittle alley.

Three real ales are served, including an ale from the Ramsgate Brewery. There's also over 30 gins on offer.

The menu offers a range of home-cooked food from light bites, sandwiches to traditional pub grub.

The pub is on a Sustrans cycle route, joining Canterbury, Dover, Deal and Sandwich and is a favourite with local rambling groups.Kent’s Public House Archive: Chance Inn, Guston

Reopened in May 2023, so the information in this entry may need updating.

The restaurant, situated on the main road between Deal and Sandwich, was fully refurbished in May 2023.

Primarily food-led, there's still room for those who just want to pop in for a drink or two.

Their regular cask ale is Fuller's London Pride, with an occasional guest ale. There's also international lagers and Kent wines.

Their menu features local, seasonal produce from a range of local suppliers.

At the back there's a spacious sun-trap pub garden.

We believe The Coach is card payment only.Kent’s Public House Archive: The Coach, Hacklinge

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 Royal Oak is a charming pub situated in the village of River near Dover.

Inside there is a large open wood-floored bar area, with a small restaurant to the side., A friendly, warm welcome complements their range of real ales.

The menu is varied, from light bites during Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon and there is a good selection of British food is available on the menu.

At the front there's a small patio area and up a flight of stairs, at the back, there's a courtyard garden. In the winter, two wood burners help to keep out the cold while enjoying your pint.

A number of events keep the pub busy during the year including quizzes, open mic nights, live music and themed food evenings.

Walkers are welcome to pop in for a pint or two.

The pub was originally formed from two 18th century flint cottages and earliest records show that the pub started trading in the early 19th century. It was, until recently, a Shepherd Neame tied house for many years. Historic England Entry: 1070319
Kent’s Public House Archive: Royal Oak, RiverPhotos courtesy of the Royal Oak, River.

An impressive-looking pub located in the centre of this medieval Cinque Port, ideally situated for wandering around this historic market town.

Inside, the wood panelling and carpeted bar give the pub a traditional and comfortable feel. At the front there are chairs and tables which allow you to watch Sandwich life go by while enjoying your drink.

On the bar, the two regular ales from Sharp's are supported by a guest ale from the Ramsgate brewery. A second guest ale may be served to coincide with local events, such as the Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival.

Home-cooked food is available all day, made from local fresh produce.

Weekly live music and occasional charity fund raising events are held.

There is wheel-chair access to the pub from the car park at the back.

AA*** RAC***Kent’s Public House Archive: New Inn, 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

Set in the middle of the countryside, this modern country public house and restaurant maintains the traditional values of attentive customer service.

The rooms inside comprise of a bar, two restaurant areas and a comfortable lounge to enjoy your drink and conversation. At the front, there's a paved patio while at the back there's a lawned area and covered patio.

There are two beers, dispensed by gravity from a rear cellar, which usually feature beers from a Kent brewery, such as Wantsum brewery. In the busier summer months a third beer may be served.

The Rising Sun prides itself on its freshly prepared food. There's varied menu including main dishes, light meals, baguettes and a Sunday roast.

The pub hosts quiz evenings.Kent’s Public House Archive: Rising Sun, Stourmouth

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

This family-run, pub is located in the heart of Wingham. The rambling, multi-roomed interior with dark beams and wooden floors together with its separate public bar make for a comfortable, welcoming environment for all, in which to have a drink or a meal.

The licensee’s passion to preserve the vibe and history of the traditional English pub is abundantly evident. The pub has won a number of high-profile industry awards which is testimony to the work and effort that has been put into this successful pub.

There's a good selection of real ales, with usually at least one ale from a Kent brewery.

The Anchor is renowned for its acoustic/eclectic music events, which include live music on Sundays, ad hoc shows from international touring artists and an annual music festival. A fun quiz is held every other Thursday.

The function room/Arts Centre is available for hire and is a community resource for use by local people. It hosts a number of clubs and social/charity events including open mic nights, Pigeon Shows and two Ukulele Clubs.

To the side and rear there's a very large garden where the Bat & Trap and Petanque pitches are located together with an outside stage.

Although the pub is not fully-disabled friendly, ramps provide access to the pub and garden and the toilet is accessible.

There is limited parking in the front of the pub, a free public car park across the road and ample on-street parking. The Anchor is also adjacent to a bus stop with a regular service to Canterbury and Sandwich.

Recent Awards:
Great British Pub Awards: Best Live Entertainment Pub finalists.
KALC Community Awards 2021.
KM Group: Top 5 Pub Gardens in Kent 2021.
Kent Life: 10 Best Pub Sunday lunches 2020.
Trip Advisor: Travelers Choice 2020.
Canterbury College: Outstanding Employer Award 2020.
CAMRA Branch Summer Pub of the Season Winner 2018.Historic England Entry: 1070128
Kent’s Public House Archive: Anchor Inn, Wingham