The Compass Ale House - Gravesend's First Micro Pub

12/06/2026

Well the cat is away this weekend. Rachael and I are off to Sunny Otley to wish our granddaughter a happy 1st birthday. So you have many hosts this weekend. Picking up the majority are Lianne & Linda, with support from Lee, Matt & Simone are tomorrow lunch, and Phil is game for Tuesday evening. Please come down and keep them busy, but no parties!

Your beers to start the weekend..
CASK:
Kent: Naturon 4.5%
BBF Every time pale 3.8%
Kent Goldings Bitter 4.1%
Oatmeal Stout 4.8%
KEG:
L&G Helles 4.4%
Gravity Well: Global Vorticity NEIPA 6.5%
Meteor Blanch Wheat bier 4.7%
Yonder Caramel Frappe Coffee Stout 5.8%
Kasteel Rouge 8%

05/06/2026

Making welcome return this week, Kriek on tap. with Kasteel's awesome Rouge.

Tomorrows volunteer superstar, es**rting you through the afternoon is Phil.
Your beers to start the weekend..
CASK:
Revival APA 4.8%
Pit Stop 3.4%
Bristol Bitter 4%
Oatmeal Stout 4.8%
KEG:
L&G Helles 4.4%
Gravity Well: Global Vorticity NEIPA 6.5%
Kernel Witbier 4.5%
Necessary Evil Cognac Barrel aged Imperial Stout 13%

29/05/2026

Well the Bank Holiday was a scorcher, and we were massively impressed by the competitors at the Queen's Joust, Leeds Castle, competing over 3 days in the heat! Thank you David for hosting this weeks quiz, and the tears that braved the heat to attend!

Tomorrows volunteer superstar, es**rting you through the afternoon is Tim.
Your beers to start the weekend..
CASK:
Got The Face On 4.5%
Scarecrow Pale 4%
Country Best 4%
BBF Milk Stout 4.5%
KEG:
L&G Helles 4.4%
Gravity Well: Global Vorticity NEIPA 6.5%
Dalget Noir Date Porter 5.6%
Kernel Witbier 4.5%
Necessary Evil Cognac Barrel aged Imperial Stout 13%

23/05/2026

It's that time again!

Here are the next deliveries to hit the Compass chiller 👀

Is there anything you're particularly looking forward to? 🍺

22/05/2026

Scorchio!

The world has truly gone mad! At least we benefit from this strange twist of reality. It's going to be a scorchio bank holiday weekend! Wherever you are, whoever you're with, we hope you enjoy it. Me thinks a few BBQs will be lit this weekend!

Tomorrows volunteer superstars, back from Crete, to es**rt you through the afternoon are Matt & Simone.
Your beers to start the weekend..
CASK:
Got The Face On 4.5%
Happy Hoppy Hazy Pale 3.9%
Caravan Bitter 4%
BBF Milk Stout 4.5%
KEG:
L&G Helles 4.4%
Dalget Noir Date Porter 5.6%
Meteor Blanche 4.7%
Necessary Evil Cognac Barrel aged Imperial Stout 13%

15/05/2026

Congratulations to Renegade 5 for their first night at the Mole Hole. Well done guys!

For all of you that have asked about Maggie, thank you for your concern, she has made a pretty good recovery, and soldiers on. Here she is cadging for food, and not to be forgotten, Barney at speed.

This afternoon Scott AKA is dropping by for a beer, if your about please drop in and say high.

To all of you away for work and play, we wish you a great weekend. For those who are still about hopefully we'll see you for a beer, following from our little revisit to an old favourite 'hopsack Summer Lightning', we've put Oakham's Citra on to replace it. For all you wheat beer fans, a couple of kegs of Meteor have dropped in too.
Tomorrows volunteer superstars, to see you through the afternoon are Lee & Lianne.
Your beers to start the weekend..
CASK:
Oakham Citra 4.2%
Pace Setter 3.4%
Country Best 4%
Funky Claude Porter 5%
KEG:
L&G Helles 4.4%
BBF Clear Head AF IPA 0.5%
Dalget Noir Date Porter 5.6%
The Kernel Hopfenweisse 4.5%
Meteor Blanche 4.7%
Necessary Evil Cognac Barrel aged Imperial Stout 13% See less

13/05/2026

Want to try something different? Tired of nobodies telling you 'I only drink age stated single malt', like they're the authority? At the Compass, we don't just sell beer. We also know whisky. We do whisky to meet your pallet, expand your expectations, and occasionally we'll sour them too!

12/05/2026

The deliveries are in! Here is what is coming next to the compass chiller!

Feel free to come down and enjoy what we currently have while you still can. Or keep your eyes peeled for this lot. 👀

Certainly something for everyone 🍺

10/05/2026

Returning for a second visit, Micropub Adventures will be in the Compass next Friday around 4.30pm (Link Below). Please pop down and give him another Compass community welcome!

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Afternoon,

From Monday 11th May I’ll be down in Kent for a week, exploring different areas each day, and on Friday I’ll be heading over to Rainham, Gillingham, Gravesend and Chatham. Rainham is known for its historic church and marshland nature reserves, Gillingham has strong naval connections, Gravesend is famous for its riverside setting on the Thames and links to Pocahontas, and Chatham is well known for its historic dockyard and maritime heritage.

I’ll be visiting a number of micropubs and pubs throughout the day to see what the area has to offer.

If I’m planning to pop in and visit you, I’d really appreciate a share of this post — and if you see me out and about, feel free to come and say hello!

Prince of Ales
Past and Present Ale House
10:50 from Victoria
The Compass Ale House - Gravesend's First Micro Pub
Three Pillars Gravesend
The Mole Hole Micro Pub
12 Degrees Micropub

08/05/2026

This Saturday, a number of our close friend's band 'Renegade 5' are playing a gig at the Mole Hole, and we would love you to go along and support them. Having said that, please come to The Compass for pre drinks, as we really need your support too! Good luck guys, hope it all goes well.

Tomorrows volunteer superstars are Patman & Em.
Your beers to start the weekend..
CASK:
Maia Spring IPA 5%
Pace Setter 3.4%
Country Best 4%
Funky Claude Porter 5%
KEG:
L&G Helles 4.4%
BBF Clear Head AF IPA 0.5%
Dalget Noir Date Porter 5.6%
The Kernel Hopfenweisse 4.5%
Meteor Blanche 4.7%
Necessary Evil Cognac Barrel aged Imperial Stout 13%