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The Red Lion, Ramsgate

1 King Street
Ramsgate
CT11 8NN

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Quinno _ left this review about The Red Lion

WhatPub reckons this to be the oldest surviving pub in town. It’s a straightforward no-nonsense boozer with a fairly simple interior over two areas - wood trim, black beams and bare board flooring throughout with pool and darts in the elevated rear section. Was here for its GBG listing and on that front it didn’t disappoint with 3x Gadds including their Oatmeal Stout which was in good nick (NBSS 3.5). Of most interest was the hair of the landlord who looked like he was in an 80s hair metal tribute band. Friendly service from Mrs Hair Metal and we were made to feel welcome. Unusually, vaping is allowed inside which will certainly hold appeal to many in the winter months. A solid place that justified its inclusion on a long hot day’s crawling.

On 25th June 2024 - rating: 7
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john mcgraw left this review about The Red Lion

Good no nonsense pub which had two Gadd's beers both which were in very good form. Very close to the town centre but unfortunately not near to the railway station which after the walk is a very good pub to have a pint.

On 20th August 2013 - rating: 7
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E TA left this review about The Red Lion

One of Ramsgate's oldest pubs, The Red Lion is in the pedestrianised bit of the town centre. It has a two large bars inside and there is outside seating in the French cafe style. Floorboarded throughout, the front bar has comfortable seating, overhead fans, a tv and a gaming machine, while the rear bar has a pool table and dartboard. Although slightly rough and ready, it's popular with visitors, shoppers and ale lovers, and it is a GBG regular. Only two ales on, both from Gadds: I had a 4.5abv dark bitter whose name I can't remember, which was very fine indeed, plenty of taste but served just a little too cool for my liking. Definitely worth a look in if in the town centre, and a must for a town crawl.

On 12th June 2012 - rating: 7
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