The British Lion, Folkestone

Four ales on – two of which I'd never seen before. And chillied pickled eggs too. We stayed in this place for quite a while. Chatting to the barman it transpires this place co-ordinates it's beer list with the Guildhall down the road to cater for those who visit the town for a pub crawl. Nice to know someone's thinking of me… 6 April 2007 Good food, beer well kept, must go back again soon

An attractive exterior which shows the buildings age, it claims to be the oldest in Folkestone. Paid two visits recently, walking in on an 18th Birthday party on the first but we were still looked after. The second visit was quieter and we had time to sample the guest ales, I thinks it's a Greene King pub but they usually have two guests. The Double Maxim was drinkable but probably on it's way out but the Butcombe IPA was top class. A good pub and I'd recommend a visit, combined with the Guildhall just up the road.