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Flower Pot, Maidstone

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Operator: Independent
96 Sandling Road, Maidstone, ME14 2RJ (View on Google Map)
(01622) 757705
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Located just a brief stroll from the bustling town centre, this alehouse on the corner offers ample attractions for enthusiasts of cask ale and is certainly worth a visit. The upper bar has eight handpumps serving ales from microbreweries and a log fire in winter. The bar displays beer selections on digital screens that update regularly. Pump clips in the bar indicate beers currently stored in the cellar. The lower bar holds weekly Tuesday jam sessions and occasional weekend music events. Up to four ciders and perries are available and a selection of KeyKeg beers. A sheltered outdoor seating area remains available for use throughout most of the year. Quizzes take place monthly on Sunday night, and a beer festival is held every June. Food is available from Wednesday to Saturday, and pizzas are especially in demand.

Information for this venue is provided by the Maidstone & Mid Kent Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Maidstone District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
18/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
MAI/144
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Goacher's - Gold Star TasteMatch Prediction

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Goacher's - Gold Star
Goacher's - Gold Star Premium Blond Ale • 5.1% Spotted 181 times
Goacher's - Gold Star
Goacher's - Gold Star

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 181 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Flower Pot, Maidstone.

ABV 5.1%
Cask
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kent - Session Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Kent - Session Pale
Kent - Session Pale Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 83 times
Kent - Session Pale
Kent - Session Pale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 83 times recently. Last spotted 6 hours ago at Flower Pot, Maidstone.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Northdown - Buck TasteMatch Prediction

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Northdown - Buck
Northdown - Buck Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.8% Spotted 4 times
Northdown - Buck
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Northdown - Buck

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Flower Pot, Maidstone.

ABV 4.8%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Magic Dragon - Obsidian TasteMatch Prediction

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Magic Dragon - Obsidian
Magic Dragon - Obsidian Session Stout • 4.2% Spotted twice
Magic Dragon - Obsidian
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Magic Dragon - Obsidian

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Flower Pot, Maidstone.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Normally 5/6 on during week

Changing beers typically include: Oakham , Thornbridge

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Strong Mild, Porter, Stout, Strong IPA.

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Handmade pizzas etc. 50% off on Wednesdays (eat in)
Live Music Live Music
Last Sunday of every month, various Saturdays and Open mic every Tuesday.
Garden Garden
Covered yard at rear. Closed from 10pm and in winter.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
No Access toilet. Steps within pub, no handrails. T Seats and tables in rear yard but hill may be a problem,
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On leads
Events Events
Tuesday afternoon Real Ale Club 20% off all real ale . Quiz Night once a month.
Games Games
Pool (free on Thursdays). Board games.
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Tables outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Turners
Beer Festival Beer Festival
June
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10p off with card except during Tuesday Real Ale Club.
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
101
Nearby Station (650m)
Maidstone East

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