The Black Lion, Sittingbourne - pub details
Address: Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0RJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 32274) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Teynham (1.8 miles), Sittingbourne (4 miles), Kemsley (4.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.8/10 (rated by 4 users)
other pubs nearby:
Dover Castle, Sittingbourne (1.1 miles), Plough Inn, Norton (1.2 miles), Fruiterers Arms, Rodmersham (1.8 miles)
user reviews of the Black Lion, Sittingbourne
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| A gem indeed. Yes, certainly for the beer: in my 2 visits so far, one this week and the other in 2006, I have found what is effectively a Goachers brewery tap, with 4 pumps dispensing their range, seasonal and otherwise. This time, the Stout and Best Dark sat alongside the Mild and Fine Light. I had the Mild and as ever was not disappointed, nor was my accomplice, who sampled a Best Dark and Fine Light mixed. The greatest joy though is the collection of pub, beer and breweriana which adorns most available surfaces and wall space. Everything from adverts to celebratory glassware and old bottled brands can be seen and one sits intrigued at the bar while keenly inspecting these collectables; all now rare glimpses of a bygone era. The landlord is a solid, gritty sort who looks every inch the part as the traditional country pub master, and presides quietly yet authoritatively over the jolly proceedings. I should say it's not entirelys a pre-modern museum piece; those of a political bent may wish to note the various items in the lobby lampooning current figureheads of power - most notably the not-so-dearly-departed Mr Brown! This is undoubtedly a classic and as someone unable to fetch up regularly, I trust the locals really make the most of their pub. TWG - 25 Jul 2010 21:43 |
| This is definately a gem: we visited just before Christmas-the two fires were blazing away, and the welcome was equally warm from the erudire landlord. What is more, this pub is a shrine to Goachers ales. I started with the Mild, which is probably my desert island beer; the chocolate tones were ideal for a cold December's lunchtime. I then moved on to the Fine Light: this was a revelation:I used to drink this in the Smarden Bell's glory days in the 80s and 90s, and remember that it was fine, but had a particular tang that wasn't to all tastes. Now, however, this ale has a wonderful marmaladey taste, with an excellent level of hoppyness, as befits a Kent beer. Unfortunately I was unable to try the Dark or the Imperial Stout. The foods not bad either. wittenden - 28 Dec 2007 14:18 |
