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East Cliff Tavern, Folkestone
Folkestone
CT19 6BU
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Reviews of East Cliff Tavern (Average Rating: 9½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about East Cliff Tavern
Classic house-like side-street pub, and can easily appear to be closed. Indeed, had I not seen another customer leaving as I approached then I might have assumed exactly that. However, open the 'upper' bar was open, albeit in almost total darkness to save some daytime electricity, although the 'lower' one is not currently in regular use. As basic as things get, with just 1/3rd-height wood panelling and a dartboard in addition to three small round tables and a few barstools by the counter. With only one of the handpumps in use, my expectations weren't that high, but the Tropic from Kent Brewery (£3.90) was a treat.
On 29th January 2023
- rating: 9
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E TA left this review about East Cliff Tavern
One of Kent's hidden gems, the East Cliff Tavern is a time warp of a pub a few minutes' walk away from the town centre in a terrace just off the main coast road. Two bars which haven't been decorated in many decades, hung with pictures of old Folkestone, house comfortably shabby furniture. The pub has a very homely feel to it and visitors (you feel like that rather than like a customer) are welcomed, talked to and made to feel very much at home. Home-cooked food is sometimes available, especially Sunday lunchtimes. Otherwise there is a glass counter with chocolate and pain-killers - quaint. Two ales on, I had a pint of Hopdaemon which was excellent. Well worth seeking out for its beer quality alone or for the experience of a traditional Kentish greeting, but don't expect any frills.
On 8th February 2011
- rating: 9
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James Tudway left this review about East Cliff Tavern
Quality old school boozer a right little gem. Lovely ale on tap and of course the lovely biddendens. 10/10
On 24th October 2010
- rating: 10
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Folkestone West, 2.03 miles, 39 min walk (show)
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Pub Details
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- Darts : Yes last updated 30 August 2010 by hondo .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 30 August 2010 by hondo .
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 30 August 2010 by hondo .
