Another gig, this time outdoors in the pouring rain with the wind gusting in from the sea.
There was no real ale available at the Pavilion Garden bar (pictured) so I got a John Smith's Courage Directors' (4.8%) from the main Pavilion bar upstairs. It was surprisingly pleasant and a welcome change from Shepherd Neame beers.
Another Okee Dokee Band gig, this time there were two beers available, neither of which are ones I would choose to drink if others were available.
John Smith's Courage Best Bitter (4.0%): Just about drinkable bitter. Best avoided.
Greene King IPA (3.6%): Weak and tangy with a hint of hop flavour. Insipid and unpleasant and I was pleased I was trying someone else's.
The gig was good although the pub seemed a bit seedy. When I was served in a "plastic glass", I explained to the person serving that I was unlikely to "glass" someone as I didn't know how, but then a kind local at the bar described it to me in detail!
