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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2019 23:45:12 GMT
I remember the sad day the pub changed its name to the HogsHead and many of the locals rebelled and went elsewhere but there was great delight when eventually it changed back again but I don't ever remember any link to the ancient druids as they had always been two separate boozers. I remember something about now being the only pub called the Druid's Arms. But perhaps they were tallking about just using the word 'Druid's'? Names apart, it was quite a decent pub when it was the Hogs - a real fire, for a start, decent beers, and lots of little nooks and crannies to hide away in and get some peace. In my single days, my treat (when I could afford it!), was to buy a book in Waterstones, and then go over the road and enjoy it, and a pint or two, in the Hogs. Happy days... Not been in there for a few years (or, sadly, many other pubs...) but one thing I'm sure won't have changed was that strange step just before (or after?) you went into the gents! That seems to be a common thing in pubs - do they do it deliberately to check how pissed you are??? It is still there and last year an Aldershot fan didn't notice and hit the step and flew face first into the wall making a huge hole in the plaster much to everyone's amusement. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2019 14:34:39 GMT
Drakes to reopen as a traditional pub run by the same people who have the Walnut Tree in Tonbridge Road. You will be able to rent a plate for £1 to eat your takeaway. Live bands to continue.
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Post by pedant on Jan 28, 2019 16:43:14 GMT
Changing the tone of this thread to 'Pubs We've Gained' , spent some time last night @ 'The Cellars Alehouse' for the iMUSC bash. What a great venue that is for the committed mountaineer and real ale drinker. An absolute pleasure, even if porky was drinking something from the Tonbridge brewery....... Might have taken 15 months but I finally made it to this 'pub'. Excellent beers. On my list to go back for more.
So thank you, without this posting I wouldn't have known about it. 
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 18:18:11 GMT
Changing the tone of this thread to 'Pubs We've Gained' , spent some time last night @ 'The Cellars Alehouse' for the iMUSC bash. What a great venue that is for the committed mountaineer and real ale drinker. An absolute pleasure, even if porky was drinking something from the Tonbridge brewery....... Might have taken 15 months but I finally made it to this 'pub'. Excellent beers. On my list to go back for more.
So thank you, without this posting I wouldn't have known about it.
Right next to where I used to live. When did they open it? The year after I moved to the other side of town!!! |
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Post by pedant on Jan 29, 2019 10:14:38 GMT
Might have taken 15 months but I finally made it to this 'pub'. Excellent beers. On my list to go back for more.
So thank you, without this posting I wouldn't have known about it.
Right next to where I used to live. When did they open it? The year after I moved to the other side of town!!! That's urban regeneration for you.
Move the old folk out and revitalise the area with new facilities. 
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 21:09:22 GMT
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Post by porkystone on Feb 11, 2019 7:10:03 GMT
Thanks for posting that Barney, very interesting. Note, though, how much sales have declined from 2015 to 2018. No good anymore being just a 'wet' pub relying on darts teams etc., get a unique food offering going …... |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 8:02:40 GMT
Not sure if yalding would be classed as maidstone, but i noticed that the wallnut tree closed now and is up for sale That's really sad news, but unless you have a bustling food offer that's the way of the world, I'm afraid.....  Passed the pub again in the ambulance to pembury last week and saw a sign outside announcing that it is reopening in April |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2019 9:36:10 GMT
As a now resident of Tonbridge (no choice in the matter) I am saddened to see the Primrose closed and set for demolition to make way for residential properties.
On the bright side though a new bar the 'Beer Seller' has been open around 6 weeks now and is flourishing. The pub is a real ale pub eith at least 5 ales on at anyone time it also has real ciders,craft ales and curious brew to stop the lager boys moaning. The pub is slap bang in the middle of the high street and is well worth a visit if you are out this way.
PS. All ales reasonably priced at £3.60 a pint.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 18:51:22 GMT
As a now resident of Tonbridge (no choice in the matter) I am saddened to see the Primrose closed and set for demolition to make way for residential properties. On the bright side though a new bar the 'Beer Seller' has been open around 6 weeks now and is flourishing. The pub is a real ale pub eith at least 5 ales on at anyone time it also has real ciders,craft ales and curious brew to stop the lager boys moaning. The pub is slap bang in the middle of the high street and is well worth a visit if you are out this way. PS. All ales reasonably priced at £3.60 a pint. Curious brew possibly a bit refined for your average lager drinker. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2019 19:30:00 GMT
Thanks for posting that Barney, very interesting. Note, though, how much sales have declined from 2015 to 2018. No good anymore being just a 'wet' pub relying on darts teams etc., get a unique food offering going …... Interesting phrase "wet pub"! What would a dry pub sell? |
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Post by porkystone on Feb 14, 2019 19:55:21 GMT
Thanks for posting that Barney, very interesting. Note, though, how much sales have declined from 2015 to 2018. No good anymore being just a 'wet' pub relying on darts teams etc., get a unique food offering going …... Interesting phrase "wet pub"! What would a dry pub sell? Good Point, Jacob's Crackers maybe …….. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2019 19:57:22 GMT
Interesting phrase "wet pub"! What would a dry pub sell? Good Point, Jacob's Crackers maybe …….. God, they are dry! There's the basis of a drinking game there - how many crackers can you eat without having a drink?! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 7:13:07 GMT
Good Point, Jacob's Crackers maybe …….. God, they are dry! There's the basis of a drinking game there - how many crackers can you eat without having a drink?! None! You win, I'll stick to the beer thank you. |
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