Artillery Arms, Ramsgate

I'd heard good things about this place and as I was in the area I thought I'd give it a go. If you didn't know better, this is the sort of pub that you would take one look at, cross the road and go somewhere else. From the outside it looks rough. As you walk in it you would be forgiven for thinking “local pub for local people”, and walking straight back out again. Very fast! The place looks scary But the locals are actually quite welcoming. There's five ales on, all well kept, and the bar staff are only too happy to give tasters. There's a downstairs area for those who like to shout at sport on the telly, and an upstairs area for those who don't. Apparently it's the Thanet CAMRA “Pub of the Year”. It's a good back street boozer – I'd certainly go back again, and will do when I'm next in Thanet.