Kipps' Alehouse
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A comfortable and inviting venue. Cask ale, gravity poured. And much much more. So why Kipps' Alehouse? Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul is a novel by H. G.
Wells, first published in 1905. Humorous yet sympathetic, this perceptive social novel is generally regarded as a masterpiece, and was the author's own favourite work. Kipps is apprenticed to the Folkestone Drapery Bazaar, run by Mr. Shalford. Kipps is a rags-to-riches study in class differences, and the novel's chief dramatic interest is how the protagonist negotiates the intellectual, moral, and
22/09/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 24th September at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1965 and Punk Rock.The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
Tequila Mockingbird
Undecided
19/09/2024
Tonight, Thursday 19th September. Come and be part of this lovely event.
17/09/2024
Open from 5pm til 9pm today Tuesday 17th September. Hope to see you for a beer or something similar.
15/09/2024
A change of opening hours today. Kipps’ will be open from 12 until 6.30pm today, Sunday 15th September.
07/09/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 10th September at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1979 and the Battle of Waterloo. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
Unprepared
Tequila Mockingbird
Undecided
06/09/2024
Very pleased with this weekend’s tap line up. A little bit for every taste. Would be good to see you.
03/09/2024
We will be open today Tuesday 3rd September, 4.30-9. Would be good to see you.
26/08/2024
Kipps’ will be open 1pm to 7pm today, Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 24. Would be good to see you.
26/08/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 27th August at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 2016and magic animals from the Harry Potter books. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
Unprepared
Tequila Mockingbird
Undecided
20/08/2024
We will be open today Tuesday 20th August, 4.30-9. Would be good to see you.
14/08/2024
Would be good to see you.
12/08/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 13th August at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1987 and NHL. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
Unprepared
Tequila Mockingbird
06/08/2024
Kipps’ will be open Tuesday 6th August, 4.30-9, serving beers and things. Would be good to see you.
29/07/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 30th July at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1948 and space exploration. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Undecided
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
Unprepared
Tequila Mockingbird
13/07/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 16th July at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1954 and England v West Indies Test Cricket. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Undecided
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
01/07/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 2nd July at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1969 and How I met your Mother. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Undecided
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Grace et al
25/06/2024
We will be opening at 4.30pm today Tuesday 25th. And yes the football will be on tonight. Would be good to see you.
20/06/2024
We will have the TV on today for the footie, if you’re passing.
17/06/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1947and the UFC. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Under pressure
Undecided
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Lee
Grace et al
16/06/2024
Yep, Kipps’ will have the footie on tonight.
10/06/2024
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Come and join us at this months OPEN MIC NIGHT 😁
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03/06/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 4th June at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1939 and the Summer Olympics. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Under pressure
Undecided
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Lee
Grace et al
26/05/2024
Kipps’ will be open Bank Holiday Monday 27th May from 1pm to 8pm…
Apologies but Kipps will be late opening. Roads are absolute gridlock. Be there as soon as we can.
20/05/2024
So we are quizing again this Tuesday 21st May at 7.30pm. Things to read about, 1999 and Beatles Albums. The quiz will be full with the following teams. Let us know if not attending:
Piston Broke
Mad Cats
No Hopers
See you next Tuesday
Sh*ts and giggles
Bluebells
Under pressure
Undecided
Double Trouble
Sponsored by…
Lee
Grace et al
12/05/2024
This wonderful event happens again on Tuesday 14th May, 7pm.
Just to let you know, Kipps’ will close at 7pm tonight, Sunday 12th May.
11/05/2024
Just a reminder.
Not really something we like doing to you, but Kipps’ will close at 6.30pm on Saturday 11th of May for a private function. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
10/05/2024
Not really something we like doing to you, but Kipps’ will close at 6.30pm on Saturday 11th of May for a private function. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
06/05/2024
As the inevitable rain moves in we will be open 12.30-7pm selling the rations we do actually have left. Thanks to Emily for this amazing photo.
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11-15 The Old High Street
Folkestone
CT201RL
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 4:30pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 2pm - 11pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 11pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 8pm |
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