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Blind Pig, Folkestone

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Opens Wed at 4:00pm
Operator: Independent
61 Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JR (View on Google Map)
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Originally opened on 29th April 2017 as the Troubadour of Kent being a micropub with a small raised stage area for poetry readings, poetry, storytelling and live acoustic music. After a short closure, it reopened on 25 January 2019 as the Tontine Tavern but closed again shortly afterwards.

Re-opened and relaunched by the local Angels & Demons Brewery on 3rd May 2019 as its taproom and closed on 27 January 2024.

Re-opened in 2024 under the Twisted Wheel brewery as The Blind Pig.

Recently transferred to become the taproom for the new local Swallow Brewery

Information for this venue is provided by the Ashford Folkestone & Romney Marsh Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Troubadour of Kent; Tontine Tavern; Home Taproom
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe District
Last updated
Last surveyed
14/07/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
ASH/4620
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 9:00pm
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Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Stagecoach: 102, 103, 104
Closest station (1000m)
Folkestone Central

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