The Frog & Toad, Gillingham

Battered-looking backstreet pub in a battered area. Leans fully into its theme with a pair of exterior frog motifs, a green (and white) painted interior and rather wonderful bespoke froggy carpet. Knocked-through inside with a traditional feel; a jug and bottle collection, upright piano etc. The darts set-up is excellent with runway and an electronic score board. GBG listed with a couple of ales on over 5 which weren't shifting and I ended-up with a tepid and pedestrian half (I called it right) of Wantsum Hurricane (NBSS 2) with Parkway being the other choice. Shame about the naff ale quality but it’s hard not to be charmed by the pub, the froggy carpet is worth a visit by itself. 6.5