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The Pilots' Rest, Sheerness
Sheerness
ME12 1UJ
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Reviews of The Pilots' Rest (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Flying Sheep
I finally found this micro open after trying for some time. It seems they’ve had their ups and downs, but even now I’m labouring under the misapprehension that ovine aviation involves predictable timings; we customers are very dim – once we get an idea in our heads, there’s no shifting it. However, having managed accidentally to arrive when it was open I found a superb micropub with great ale and a warm welcome from the landlord and two locals. Water was provided for the dog, who gained a tendency to hop around on her hind legs, while the ale was not only the best I had all week, but the cheapest. The single small room has a tiny servery in the corner and a few tables and chairs, mainly improvised. The conversation was witty and inclusive with hardly any Monty Python references. There were 4 taps, but only two ales on, Tanner’s Box of Frogs and Norwegian Blue from Parkway, so hardly local, but both in excellent condition. There was also a cider. I’d be happy to chance it again if passing through Sheerness and I’d definitely include on a crawl. It’s not so good that I’d go out of my way to make it a regular haunt, but think of the enormous commercial possibilities if it succeeds.
On 6th January 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3516 recommendations about 3480 pubs]
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Emms Walton left this review about The Flying Sheep
Without doubt this is the best Micropub on the Island, and in surrounding areas. It is a must visit, great range of goodies behind the bar, ale, cider, gins, as well as other tantalising tipples and soft drinks for those who don't drink, like me. You will not get a warmer reception and I guarantee you will never walk out of the door without making new friends. No mobile phones, no background music, just great drinks in a wonderfully relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Add it to your list, you won't be disappointed! Dogs are welcome and I have seen every effort being made to accommodate disabilities.
On 20th February 2020
- rating: 10
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Flying Sheep
New micropub.
On 26th December 2018
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 1821 recommendations about 1692 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 25 September 2023 by Tris C
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 27 December 2018 by Craig O
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 27 December 2018 by Craig O
- Micropub : Yes last updated 26 December 2018 by Just a quick pint, then I'm off
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 December 2018 by Craig O
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 27 December 2018 by Craig O
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 December 2018 by Craig O
