The Butchers Arms
The Butchers Arms
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Tuesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Andrew D
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Oct 2022
I was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to spend a few hours over two nights in Martyn's original micro pub. It was like returning back to a time when a pub was a friendly place to enjoy excellent banter and company.
The excellent selection of real beer is however a world better than the sterilised Red barrel available 50 years ago.
If only every town had such a wonderful place to enjoy your evening!
On my first visit I managed to drop my bank note which I had put in my pocket to pay at the end of my visit!! As you can imagine it was with horror I realised my note had vanished! HORROR ! How was I going to pay for my drinks!!??
How many pubs do you know where the other lucky drinkers would all chip in to help? Not many even if they have known you for 10 years not 2 hours!
Fortunately the eagle eyed Michael spotted the note hidden under my chair just as I was about to weave my way home. So my reputation was saved. Thank God.
Also...
I loved the idea that each beer had a number eg Gadd 3! Why ? well that is how many you need to drink to be well happy.
So if you are ever in the area of Herne Kent pop in. You will not regret it.
No room for big group though. So be warned.
Finally thanks to Martyn and all the fellow drinkers there for making my Kent holiday extra special..
Hopefully one day I will be able to make a return visit.
CHEERS.
Andrew
The excellent selection of real beer is however a world better than the sterilised Red barrel available 50 years ago.
If only every town had such a wonderful place to enjoy your evening!
On my first visit I managed to drop my bank note which I had put in my pocket to pay at the end of my visit!! As you can imagine it was with horror I realised my note had vanished! HORROR ! How was I going to pay for my drinks!!??
How many pubs do you know where the other lucky drinkers would all chip in to help? Not many even if they have known you for 10 years not 2 hours!
Fortunately the eagle eyed Michael spotted the note hidden under my chair just as I was about to weave my way home. So my reputation was saved. Thank God.
Also...
I loved the idea that each beer had a number eg Gadd 3! Why ? well that is how many you need to drink to be well happy.
So if you are ever in the area of Herne Kent pop in. You will not regret it.
No room for big group though. So be warned.
Finally thanks to Martyn and all the fellow drinkers there for making my Kent holiday extra special..
Hopefully one day I will be able to make a return visit.
CHEERS.
Andrew
Written 28 October 2022
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Alex
Kent, UK34 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Lovely original micro pub.
Very cosy. If you don't know the person next to you, you soon will.
If you love Real Ale this is worth a visit.
Very cosy. If you don't know the person next to you, you soon will.
If you love Real Ale this is worth a visit.
Written 8 January 2020
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Maritha Persson
46 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
It's just a fantastic pub!💕💕👍 And Martyn - and his guests - are so nice and friendly and welcoming.🍻
6 stars out of 5 😉⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PS Try his uber beer if you like tasty beers!!💕
6 stars out of 5 😉⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PS Try his uber beer if you like tasty beers!!💕
Written 10 July 2019
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susanholdsworth4
Huddersfield, UK95 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We are staying at a local B&B and the owner is a regular who recommended a visit. As we do like a well kept pint we wandered along. From walking in to leaving several pints later we were made very welcome both by Martin and the regulars. Everyone was friendly and chatty, and the beer was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Written 22 June 2019
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Jeannette C
17 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Visited first micro pub with people whom were hosting me on my recent stay in Herne. This is a former butchers shop so the theme is apparent in the ambience. Dog friendly and made very welcome...they though not to everyone liking a zero mobile rule. Quite right if youre not a socialable person this isnt the place for you. Everyone joins in the banter so friendly. The owner Martin explained the history and despite long term injury following a motorcycle accident resulting in only use of one arm/hand runs the pub so efficientely. Highly recommend .
Written 16 January 2019
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HalDavies
Smolyan, Bulgaria606 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Popped in at lunchtime. There are limited opening hours, 12.00 to 1330 and 1800 to 2100.
There is a village car park down the road which is really cheap.
The pub is by a roundabout, blink and you will miss it.
The landlord, Martin, is a very nice, chatty, chap.
It is small, very small.
So small four of us made it look crowded.
And then two locals came in, wow, now that was crowded.
It is small, very small!
Beers are all delicious and well kept. Wine out of a box. Take aways are available, brink your own container.
This is the first micropub in the UK.
It is so worth a visit we went back the next day.
Crisps are available.
There is a village car park down the road which is really cheap.
The pub is by a roundabout, blink and you will miss it.
The landlord, Martin, is a very nice, chatty, chap.
It is small, very small.
So small four of us made it look crowded.
And then two locals came in, wow, now that was crowded.
It is small, very small!
Beers are all delicious and well kept. Wine out of a box. Take aways are available, brink your own container.
This is the first micropub in the UK.
It is so worth a visit we went back the next day.
Crisps are available.
Written 3 November 2018
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David W
Southport, UK82 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Was doing a Kent pub crawl with my mate Doug using our Stagecoach bus tickets ant train tickets. We decided to take a detour to Herne and our visit there was priceless. The UK'so first official micropub, it was tiny but the locals welcomed us with open arms. The fact that one of the locals, Rob, was a Scouser like us was just a coincidence. Wonderful pub experience!
Written 22 February 2018
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Bruciesmate
Grays Thurrock, UK129 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
If you are an Ale lover and are in the area you must pop in to this quaint establishment.
Martin, the landlord, is a character in himself and a font of knowledge when it comes to talking about micro pubs and their history.
The regulars who frequent the Butchers are again quite a unique and a cross section from all walks of life who like nothing better than a hearty discussion on many a subject and with the place being so small you can't help getting caught up in the wit and banter that takes place. Not forgetting to enjoy a good pint of ale from which there is a number from which to make your choice.
Well worth a visit.
Martin, the landlord, is a character in himself and a font of knowledge when it comes to talking about micro pubs and their history.
The regulars who frequent the Butchers are again quite a unique and a cross section from all walks of life who like nothing better than a hearty discussion on many a subject and with the place being so small you can't help getting caught up in the wit and banter that takes place. Not forgetting to enjoy a good pint of ale from which there is a number from which to make your choice.
Well worth a visit.
Written 20 April 2017
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David G
11 contributions
Feb 2017
This is a traditional ale house, small and cozy, I think it is one of the smallest in the UK if not the smallest. A great selection of ales, a great landlord who keeps a great cellar and has been doing so for years. Located in Herne Village, it's quirky but always has a surprise beer on that's a must try. I think this is a great public house for a pint and a chat, timeless, no gimmicks, no music, just a good old fashioned pub. It's my local and I love it. A must visit in my opinion.
Written 1 April 2017
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Grahame M
Canterbury, UK38 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We're punching above our weight with micro pubs and micro breweries. This is the ultimate Sunday lunchtime or alternative date night pub.
Written 5 March 2017
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- Tue - Fri 17:00 - 20:00
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