
Old Dairy Taproom
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About Old Dairy Taproom
Old Dairy Taproom is a beer hall in Tenterden, on Unit 2 Station Rd, set in a converted cow shed within a railway complex with steam trains nearby. The bar serves beer on cask and keg, and bottled beers and merch are on sale beside it. Beer barrels line the walls of the wide cow shed section, which was added next to the original bar area. Seating mixes chill-out chairs and tall bar seats, and inside there is a fire with sofas and a library. Food comes from a permanent pizza truck and rotating visiting trucks, including a burger truck, which appear on certain days. Gigs and other events are held on set dates. Dogs are welcome, and water is provided for them.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza from food truck, wide beer selection on tap, burger truck and live gigs and events.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza from food truck, wide beer selection on tap, burger truck and live gigs and events.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mostly for the beer range on tap and cask, with the low alcohol 0.5% beer, the Table Beer and Nightbird cider singled out by name. Close behind is the food from the visiting trucks, where the pizza truck is praised repeatedly and one reviewer calls the burger truck the best burger they have had. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, and several mention sitting outside, with water provided for dogs. The fire, sofas and library inside get a mention, as do gigs and the steam trains next door. The one real complaint is food: one reviewer says the food truck could not make anything because of an electrical issue, so they left to find lunch elsewhere. Others did not get to eat but say the pizzas looked fantastic. A wedding party also notes the pizza truck was popular with everyone and that the bar team worked all day and evening.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mostly for the beer range on tap and cask, with the low alcohol 0.5% beer, the Table Beer and Nightbird cider singled out by name. Close behind is the food from the visiting trucks, where the pizza truck is praised repeatedly and one reviewer calls the burger truck the best burger they have had. Staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, and several mention sitting outside, with water provided for dogs. The fire, sofas and library inside get a mention, as do gigs and the steam trains next door. The one real complaint is food: one reviewer says the food truck could not make anything because of an electrical issue, so they left to find lunch elsewhere. Others did not get to eat but say the pizzas looked fantastic. A wedding party also notes the pizza truck was popular with everyone and that the bar team worked all day and evening.
Featured reviews
- Victoria Wilson
“Amazing find. Love the range of beers on tap and beautiful grounds to sit in. Didn't manage to eat but the pizzas from the van looked fantastic and well definitely eat there next time.”
- Anthony Gibson
“A lovely bar, situated within the Kent and East Sussex railway complex at Tenterden, with so many beers, lagers and ciders including a low alcohol beer at 0.5% that actually has flavour and very refershing. Nightbird cider is fruity and goes down well. Lovely to sit by the fire or on the sofas. Check out the library too. Well worth a visit.”
- Nik Brooks
“I have passed the Old Dairy Taproom numerous times, but never actually visited until today. I love this place, so quiet, and it has stunning views (this was early afternoon), the staff are very friendly, and the drinks were not overly expensive. We opted to sit outside as it was such a beautiful day. We had taken both our dogs along, and they were happy to lie in the shade, with water provided for them, which is a nice touch. The food is provided by outside catering trucks, and these apparently do change from time to time, so you get a decent variety to choose from. The food was excellent, and I highly recommend the burger truck if it's there. I have to say it was the best burger I've ever had. This was a very enjoyable place to visit, and I can definitely recommend it and look forward to returning.”
- Nicola Levillard
“We had a lovely afternoon here yesterday tasting some of the delicious beers. A great pizza from the food truck. It was quite busy but there’s plenty of space inside and out. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and I would strongly recommend it. We will be back soon to work our way through the menu 🍺”
- Joy C
“Spent an afternoon and evening here. We had a great time. We went for a gig by Violet Jive (excellent as always!) with great cask beer. The Tap Room added to the atmosphere and a good time for all ages. The added attraction was the steam trains on the doorstep and the stream train museum. Loved it ❤️ We cannot wait to go back. 🍺🍺”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Old Dairy Taproom is a bustling taproom nestled in the beautiful high weald area. Just off the Tenterden high street, we have a cosy snug bar as well as a large eccentric venue space. With a large selection of craft beers on cask and keg as well as rotating food trucks and a permanent pizza truck. There's lots of live music and events, there's always a reason to pop down to Old Dairy.”
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Food
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Beer halls near Old Dairy Taproom
- Tap 17 Micro Bar4.91087.3 mi away£10–20
biddenden cider, micro pub, nice selection of drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy Taproom | 4.8286 | — | £10–20 | pizza from food truck, wide beer selection on tap, burger truck |
| Tap 17 Micro Bar | 4.9108 | 7.3 mi away | £10–20 | biddenden cider, micro pub, nice selection of drinks |
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