Drakes, Maidstone - pub details
Address: 9 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JP [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 4866) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Maidstone East (0.2 miles), Maidstone West (0.3 miles), Maidstone Barracks (0.3 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.4/10 (rated by 14 users)
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user reviews of Drakes, Maidstone
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| I'd not visited here since 2005 when Kent last played cricket at the Mote. Approaching the pub I thought it was closed down as the sign was missing and the exterior had a tatty look to it but thankfully the place is still going. It wasn't busy but seeing as it was afternoon and the pub is a bit off the beaten track that wasn't surprising. The girl behind the bar was friendly. The ales were Yellowhammer, Summer Lightning and another whose name escapes me. The place still has character, decent music and a bare floorboards homely feel. If I lived in Maidstone I would use it regularly. outtamehead - 16 Jul 2010 17:41 |
| I would say this is Maidstone's best pub and looks set to stay like that. A great atmosphere which does well to deter Maidstone's overwhelming population of scum. It has a good selection of ciders but could perhaps include more on the ale front. The choice at the moment, however limited, is certainly good standard. Great music and friendly staff. It is good to see the change of mangement hasn't effected the pub. OhMyE - 29 May 2010 15:20 |
| Back in the day,your choice was here or the Hog's/Druids,for an evening out but six/seven years on...still pretty much the same! Still a 'studenty' place,beer still ok-Hobgoblin, Adnams and another usually in decent condition.But...if money could/would be invested then should be the alehouse of choice! Ample outside space,dingy,well worn interior which personally I like...and for which reason alone I'll still pay homage and return everytime I'm let out to play! nuckster1511 - 28 Jan 2010 22:36 |
| a good old fashioned pub if a bit expensive!!IT TENDS TO BE A YOUNG STUDENT college boy type pub,but with a nice relaxed feel..a lot of pubs in town attract chaves but this doesn`t...fri and sat nights are good..in the summer they hav djs in the courtyard..all in all a nice chilled place with a good feel. stacywalker - 21 Dec 2008 12:24 |
| Was a superb find a few months back due to its isolated location. The sudden change to over 21's has been a terrible move as the pub served a wide range of drinks and had a very good sized beer garden which was good to relax in of a night time or during the day Leebs - 2 Oct 2006 13:52 |
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