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Bullseye, Maidstone

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91 High Street
Maidstone
ME14 1SA

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E TA left this review about Bullseye

Previously The Brenchley, this cavernous former banking hall is now more amusement arcade than pub. It’s even lost its ‘faux ‘Spoons’ ambiance. There is a long bar at the back and a small kiosk selling lager in the middle of the floor. Around the remaining walls are arrays of dart boards in low cubicles and karaoke sets in sound-resistant booths. No real ale, no real cider, just Guinness, keg ciders and keg lagers. It was noisy, crowded, unpleasant and stressful, any charm the establishment once had has now gone and it’s tasteless. The sooner they turn it back into a pub the better, but in the meantime I don’t intend returning.

On 22^nd September 2026 - rating: 3
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Brenchley

Imposing 'Spoons-a-like banking hall conversion, with a central dome and a brightly-lit bar along the back wall (featuring a large display of wine bottles of shelves) and the small Oval Room behind. Modern furniture and restrained decor. Compact patio area down a flight of steps to the rear. Good choice of drinks and a reasonably-priced menu - in many ways similar to the Muggleton Inn directly opposite but all aimed (very) slightly more upmarket. London Pride, Old Speckled Hen (£4.90) and Courage Best available from the five handpumps on this visit. Overall, it seems slightly cavernous so one wonders whether an island bar might have been a better option.

On 16^th October 2025 - rating: 7
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Brenchley

A large Spoons rip-off (presumably by Stonegate) in a magnificent room, complete with glazed cupola overhead and artistic horse sculptures. Sadly it is completely lacking in atmosphere, not helped by the crap music and echoing interior (one of Tim's carpets would have been good) and general lack of customers. There is however an interesting board room behind the bar, which would be good for a group, and a courtyard area behind. On handpump were London Pride, Courage Best, Old Golden Hen and two Christmas ales on their last legs.

On 11^th January 2024 - rating: 6
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