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Old Bay Alehouse, Birchington-on-Sea

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Operator: Independent
137 Minnis Road, Birchington-on-Sea, CT7 9NS (View on Google Map)
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Micropub.

Friendly micropub located a five-minute stroll from the beach at Minnis Bay, near Birchington. The bar counter serves real ales on gravity dispense from a temperature-controlled stillage with ciders and wines available. A selection of seating inside and out offers a comfortable environment to suit all. The real ale selection always includes at least one local beer. Bar snacks available and occasional pop-up food events. This standout little micropub has been in the Guide 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Information for this venue is provided by the Thanet Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Thanet District
Last updated
20/03/2025
Last surveyed
16/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
THA/221
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Curry Night every month. Check for details. Booking for this event is essential. Gin nights and private parties are catered for Best to check social media as private parties means no entry available.
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Tables outside the pub
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Occasional real cider.
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (30m)
Stagecoach East Kent: 32
Nearby Station (800m)
Birchington-on-Sea

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