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Earl of Clarendon, Folkestone
Sandgate
Sandgate
Postal town: Folkestone
CT20 3DH
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Earl of Clarendon
Not unreasonably self-described as 'a hidden gem', this pub may be within 100 metres of the beach but is tucked away up a steep, narrow street that is now pedestrianised with some higgledy-piggledy steps. The L-shaped interior features a compact bar and landside lounge, with picnic benches out front on the hill. Three real ales on handpump: Romney Marsh Gold, 3 Hop from Canterbury Ales (£4.00) and Parkway's Where's Polly.
On 11th September 2023
- rating: 8
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E TA left this review about Earl of Clarendon
Originally The Crown, this pub first opened in 1820, but at some point between then and 1871 it was reopened as The Earl of Clarendon. A friendly back street local with an emphasis on real ale, hidden away from the tourists up a steep back alley. There is outside seating on the hill path, and on entering you find two small bars taking up the ground floor of this Victorian house. Both bars are carpeted but otherwise look pretty much as they must have done for decades (apart from a small, muted tv in one corner). There is a bar billiard table, and the pub is dog-friendly. Furniture is basic, there are no noisy electronic distraction, the staff are jovial and the locals convivial. There were 4 ales on from 4 different breweries. I had a pint of Rev James's Tunnel Vision which was a truly excellent pint. Highly recommended and well worth finding. Why isn't this a GBG pub? It really should be.
On 11th November 2013
- rating: 9
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Clive Thompson left this review about Earl of Clarendon
Paid my first visit after it's rescue from Shepherd Neame about 18 months ago and found a a few welcome changes. The floor of the left hand part of the bar has been replaced, there's a dart board and a bar billiards table and the seating looks to have been replaced throughout. The decor remains a bit bland as I understand a previous tenant took everything when they left. The present owner, well versed in the pub trade from my conversation with him, is looking to rectify this and searching for local prints etc. to bring this historic pub back to life. The important thing is the beer and this is now a true free house. Four handpumps with local Old Dairy Brewery Blue Top, Everards Beacon, GK IPA and Rudgate Spring Elixir on during my visit. I'm told none of these are regulars (even the IPA) and change regularly. TV showing Sky Sports, a bit of outside seating for sunny days. This pub should now be firmly back on the agenda for anyone looking for real ale in a proper pub and can be combined with the Ship Inn just up the road.
On 19th March 2011
- rating: 8
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Ann Williams left this review about Earl of Clarendon
I cannot believe that this pub has no reviews!!!! I have now eaten sunday lunch here twice and dined in the evening twice. The food is proper hearty, delicious home cooked food and the service is impeccable. Not a fancy restaurant just honest, excellent and well priced food. Will be back again and again.....
On 31st October 2010
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