The Conqueror Alehouse, Ramsgate

This brand new backstreet ‘micro-pub’ was opened only a few weeks ago and was formerly a corner shop. As you can imagine, the interior is small and is in fact only licensed for about 15 people. Named after the two-funnelled paddle steamer which operated excursions from Ramsgate to France around the beginning of the twentieth century, old photos of the ship and its crew adorn the walls. The ‘bar’ is basically a serving door (through which the toilet can be accessed). Two to three ales and a cider are usually on the go, all served direct from the barrel. Beers are usually local Kent breweries with the odd ‘foreigner’ thrown in every now and again. No keg or smoothflow here! Apple juice from the nearby Broomfield Orchard makes for nice non-alcoholic option. The Conqueror is a quiet pub -no music and TV free, which will appeal to the traditionalists. I enjoyed my visit and hope the place does well - it's just up the road from more established the Artillery Arms so the two can mutually benefit from each others presence and turn the area into a destination visit.

Official site of the Conqueror Alehouse - www.conqueror-alehouse.co.uk

Official site of the Conqueror Alehouse - www.conqueror-alehouse.co.uk