Donna's Ale House, Sittingbourne

A new micro in Sittingbourne's busiest nightlife area, forming a triangle with the JDW and the Ypres Tavern. The premises was previously a vaping business and has been a shop for many years. The eponymous Donna, who has previously managed pubs for Wetherspoons and Marstons, is friendly, energetic and knowledgeable. The bar is a single room with basic decor - a mix of plain plaster and exposed brickwork. The counter is a modern slate design with a wooden top holding pumps dispensing Genesis, Rockin Robin, Wantsum Fortitude, Mad Cat's Jet Black Stout, Dartford Golden Wobbler and Molly Pig cider. There was also a boxed cider on the bar. Bottled beers were also on offer including Hobgoblin, Goose Honkers and Whitstable Bay. There was a selection of gins and a token wine list. Most of the clientele were CAMRA types, and there was one idiot who came in looking for a kebab. An excellent venture, well worth visiting for its top quality ale.