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The Spotted Dog, Tonbridge

Smarts Hill
Penshurst
Postal town: Tonbridge
TN11 8EP

Phone: 01892870253

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Spotted Dog

Venerable country pub, claiming reasonably plausibly to date from 1520, set in an elevated position with some views of the Wealden landscape through the trees from the split-level terraced beer garden at the back. A smaller area of covered outdoor seating can also be found at the front. The multi-room traditional interior also retains a lot of character, with various seating and dining areas in different parts of the building of different ages. Two real ales on handpump - the local Larkin's Traditional and the ubiquitous Harvey's (£3.90, and in great shape).

On 12^th September 2020 - rating: 8
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Kellie ditchett left this review about The Spotted Dog

Fantastic country pub. We really enjoyed our meals and the ale was good. Views to die for from the back garden. All round great pub

On 15^th September 2011 - rating: 10
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. Wittenden left this review about The Spotted Dog

A pretty white weatherboarded freehouse, set below a quiet lane. The terraced front area has benches and umbrellas, at least in summer, and is a proper suntrap, the equally terraced back garden has wonderful views over the Weald. Inside, it’s mainly given over to dining, as is the case with most similar pubs. Plenty of exposed timberwork, together with some attractive panelling.As I recall, the food was tasty, albeit with rather small helpings.
This pub seems to have a revolving guest beer policy, with Harvey’s Sussex Best Bitter and Larkin’s Traditional as regulars.I admit to have been slightly disappointed with the Larkin’s: it didn’t seem to have that lovely toffeish character that I enjoy. Alongside these two was Wolf’s Golden Jackal, which I consider to be one of the best Golden Ales that I have come across. Also featured, but tried on this occasion, was Lifesaver ale from Bryson’s of Morecambe.

We enjoyed this pub, but it unfortunately is too far from home to become a regular haunt.

On 20^th October 2010 - no rating submitted
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