The Flower Pot in Maidstone

Wonderful Victorian street corner local. Friendly, great atmosphere. And great beer - this is real ale heaven! Goachers, Kent Brewery, Vocation and London Beer Lab beers all on and in excellent condition. A "proper" pub!!!

I've been going to the Flowerpot for years although less frequently as a few others are matching the FP's standards. In spite of what the last poster said it really is a friendly pub with an excellent selection of hand pump real ales and a welcoming lack of background 'musak'. Parking can be a bit tricky but it's a walking distance from the town centre. I've not eaten there for a while but the owner's mother cooks the best Cornish Pasties this side of the Tamar. The mini beer festivals are really good too, but things can get crowded whenever Maidstone United are playing at home. The other three pubs I'd recommend? The Stag, the Rifle Volunteers, and the Thirsty Pig.

Två små rum; ett ”pubrum” med mycket lokal öl och real ales. Andra rummet har ett biljardbord och mer industriell öl. Denna pub hör inte till någon kedja (freehouse) så man hittar allt möjligt skoj. Var här med jobbsällskap, så det var ett par pints före middag en bit neråt vägen. Provade inte maten.

No wonder all pubs like this are closing everywhere, I used to like this pub but it has changed a lot recently, I think it still hangs on by the locality to the football club ? Manger spoke to me like he was trying to scrape something off the bottom of his shoe !!!!!! Plenty of good pubs around don’t waste your hard earned cash here

Popped in for a drink wwhilst attending the Ramblin Man Festival and so gld we did. The Pot had its own beer festival with an excellent choice of ales and ciders. All the staff were only to happy to advice and give samples.

Excellent choice of real ales and ciders, friendly staff and always a good atmosphere. Not very big so can get a bit crammed, but always worth it. Recommended

Ce lieu représente exactement l'image que les étrangers peuvent avoir des pubs anglais. Endroit un peu défraîchi qui a déjà bien vécu ; bar en bois avec chaises hautes et machines à sous dans un coin. Les employés y sont accueillants et les quelques plats sont bons. Rien d'exceptionnel, mais un bon rapport qualité-prix.

This pub is perfectly placed for a pint before the football which is handily situated across the road. There is an excellent selection of beers and ciders with Goachers and Miadstone often available. The pub offers good value bar food and there is regular entertainment. A lively pub to enjoy !

Nowadays, a lot of pubs are advertising 'craft ales' but are delivering nothing of the sort. The Flower Pot is different....very different. Not only do they serve craft ales but they have a broad and interesting selection on offer from local and national craft breweries. It's very rare to find such a great selection, all served impeccably, and with a smile. While the beer is a standout feature of the Flower Pot, it's a great pub for other reasons too. Not least the food.....huge, delicious pizzas were the order of the day and we only managed 2 of them between 4 of us. The atmosphere is friendly and fun, with beer recommendations being shared freely among punters. While there is music, it is neither too loud or too quiet. Adding atmosphere while still allowing people to hear each other talking. Great selection of board games, traditional pub decor and comfortable seating make this a place to settle into for a few drinks at least. Prices are sensible if not quite low. CAMRA members receive a discount on beer purchases too! Thanks Flower Pot...I applaud you keeping it 'real'.

This place is great if you like real ale and cider the food is simple homely food you will not be left hungry. pop in say hi friendly place to go.

Went in to meet old friends at lunchtime. They do lovely chips with a choice, ie sausage roll etc. Reasonably priced, Staff are very friendly, quick service, lovely coffee, Doesn't look over much from the outside but they are in CAMRA, have live music, parking is a bit of an issue but it is well worth a visit.

What more to say, other than the beer and the cider are all particularly good. Worth a visit just to work your way throgh them.....

went in with friends for an evening after hearing that they served a wide choice of Ales,the men were not disappointed, large choice on offer, lovely atmosphere.

With two young children, these days I usually end up in family-friendly pubs at weekends. The Flower Pot makes a nice change for me because it's a throwback to my old days of being a bachelor where the beer, sport and company were more important than finely upholstered seats and a climbing frame in the beer garden. This is a pub where you go for a real ale, a game of pool and a good laugh with the friendly regulars and bar staff - a recommended getaway from family life, if you can get permisison!

Lucky for me, this is my local. A nice pub, off the beaten track but worth seeking out for aficionados of excellent ales & ciders. What you get; a real ale bar with 9 pumps, 3 or more ciders, friendly & knowledgeable staff, good food, good music & an easy atmosphere. What you don't get ; dramas of any kind, just great times, great beers & great service.

In brief; Great beer. Real Ale. A real old fashioned pub. These were the kind of pubs we all used to drink in and are sadly getting rare.

9 handpumps largely featuring local brews, plus real ciders. All well-kept. Friendly staff. Cosy old street corner local at the end of a Victorian terrace. Live music as well!A great little "locals pub". Owner also has a microbrewery and pub has beer festivals from time to time.

Good night of live entertainment on Saturday night.Good beer as expected at a Camp pub, God service from the bar staff.Some of the punters appeared to be in a time warp.

This is how a pub should be ! A short walk from the centre of the town, and very worth while. Always a good selection of proper beer that is kept to a high standard, and has it's own beer and cider festivals. As if that is'nt enough, they also are a super venue for musicians.The venue has featured some great artists, acoustic/electric, folk/rock, and poets can take the stage as well. If you're in Maidstone and like the old style of pubs, choose this one. The food is good and staff friendly. Actually, on second thoughts I would prefer to keep this pub to myself - so please don't go there, stay away and leave it for the locals !