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Society Rooms, Maidstone

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Operator: Wetherspoon
Brenchley House, Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RF (View on Google Map)
(01622) 350910
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Known locally as the Glass House, this large Wetherspoon house is close to the main station and is a well-lit building with glass walls. A fireplace stands in the middle of the main area. There is a large enclosed patio at the rear for smokers and anyone requiring fresh air or a quieter space as it can be noisy at busy times. News and main sporting fixtures are shown on screens (sound off). Meet the Brewer events are occasionally held in addition to twice-yearly ale festivals. At least four beer pumps are kept for guest beers and two for cider. Meals may be taken in all areas but the raised section looking out towards the station and street are favourite. A quiz is held every Monday evening.

Historic Interest

The Society Rooms takes its name from the efforts of William Shipley who founded the Maidstone Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

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
26/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
MAI/260
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice.
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 11 times.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

ABV 5.9%
Cask
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Titanic - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 7 times. Alternates With Jaipur
Plum Porter Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Titanic - Plum Porter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

Alternates with Jaipur

ABV 4.9%
Cask
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Twickenham - Starry Night TasteMatch Prediction

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Twickenham - Starry Night
Twickenham - Starry Night Premium Bitter • 5.4% Spotted 3 times.
Twickenham - Starry Night
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Twickenham - Starry Night

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

ABV 5.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Siren - Tempo TasteMatch Prediction

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Siren - Tempo
Siren - Tempo Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted once.
Siren - Tempo
Siren - Tempo

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Society Rooms, Maidstone.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Sometimes fewer but often from local breweries

Changing beers typically include: Southwark (varies) , Tonbridge (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial TV events on big screens
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
At rear a large enclosed and part covered patio area with tables. Netting prevents birds bothering people for food scraps.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
High chairs. Childrens menu.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Ground floor is fully accessible with a small ramp providing access from Week Street. Accessible toilet is at far end.
Events Events
Quiz on 7pm Monday evenings. Frequent beer festival.
Smoking Smoking
On part covered patio area.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
2 regularly inter-changing real ciders
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
March & October
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
CAMRA vouchers
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (70m)
101
Nearby Station (50m)
Maidstone East

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