The Ship Inn, Deal

Although located in a quiet side street, the historic Ship Inn is quite an imposing three-storey structure.It has a cosy, traditional bar area with additional seating in side and back rooms. Basic patio beer garden down a flight of steps at the rear. Five handpumps, offering Deuchars IPA, Pride, Dark Star Hophead and two from Gadds - No 7 and a splendid pint of Seasider Amber Ale (£2.60). Overall, this seems like a proper pub which should repay the short walk northwards from the town centre. (NB - Review dates from August 2011.)

A true old fashioned back street local where conversation and banter rule.There is a small front bar and a couple of separate rooms that have all sorts of artefacts.For those who like the old down to earth pubs this is for you.4 real ales on tap.