The Limes
The Limes is a classic Faversham pub operated by Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, serving local ales, craft beers, wines and pub food.
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Overview
The Limes is a pub located in Faversham, in the Swale district of Kent, England. It is part of the pub estate of Shepherd Neame, the Faversham-based brewer that describes itself as Britain's Oldest Brewer. The pub's official website presents it as "a classic Faversham pub located in the home of hops and just yards from Britain's Oldest Brewer, Shepherd Neame." This places The Limes within a strong local brewing tradition: Faversham has long been associated with hop growing and brewing, and Shepherd Neame's presence anchors the town's beer identity. The Limes positions itself around well-kept beer and approachable pub food. Its website highlights "perfectly kept great local beer, complemented by a select range of craft beers and wines." On the food side, it promotes "our famous burgers" alongside a menu of pub classics and modern British dishes, made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients where possible. The pub also offers seasonal and festive dining menus, positioning itself as a venue for celebrations as well as casual visits. As a Shepherd Neame pub, The Limes participates in group-wide promotions and marketing. One example is the "Sheps Burger Tour '26," a burger passport scheme in which customers collect stamps each month by ordering a featured Burger World Tour tray; collecting five stamps earns a free pint of Shepherd Neame beer or a soft drink, and collecting all ten earns an exclusive t-shirt. The pub also promotes gift vouchers, a newsletter sign-up and a club membership, and directs customers to Shepherd Neame careers pages, reinforcing its integration into the wider Shepherd Neame estate. The Limes serves the local Faversham community and visitors to the area, operating as a traditional British pub with a food-led offer. Its online presence includes booking functionality and links to Facebook, Tripadvisor and Instagram, supporting table reservations and customer engagement. The pub's identity is closely tied to its location near Shepherd Neame's brewery and to the Kentish ale heritage that the brewer represents.
History
The Limes is a pub in Faversham, a town in the Swale district of Kent, England. Faversham is historically associated with hop growing and brewing, and it is the home of Shepherd Neame, which markets itself as Britain's Oldest Brewer. The Limes operates within this local brewing context and is part of Shepherd Neame's pub estate. The pub's official website describes it as "a classic Faversham pub located in the home of hops and just yards from Britain's Oldest Brewer, Shepherd Neame." This proximity to the brewery is central to the pub's identity and its beer offer. The site states that The Limes serves "perfectly kept great local beer, complemented by a select range of craft beers and wines." It also references Shepherd Neame's traditional Kentish ales, such as Spitfire, Master Brew and Bishops Finger, as well as lagers including Hürlimann, Samuel Adams and Whitstable Bay. Over time, The Limes has developed a food-led pub offer. Its website promotes "our famous burgers" and a menu of pub classics and modern British dishes, made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients where possible. It also advertises festive dining menus showcasing winter produce, positioning the pub as a venue for seasonal celebrations. As part of the Shepherd Neame group, The Limes participates in brewery-wide promotions. The website highlights the "Sheps Burger Tour '26," in which customers receive a passport and collect a different stamp each month when ordering the featured Burger World Tour tray. Collecting five stamps earns a free pint of Shepherd Neame beer or a soft drink, while collecting all ten earns an exclusive t-shirt. The pub also offers gift vouchers, a newsletter sign-up and a club membership, and it links to Shepherd Neame careers pages. The Limes maintains an online presence through its website, which includes table booking and links to Facebook, Tripadvisor and Instagram. It serves both the local Faversham community and visitors to the area, continuing the town's association with brewing and pub culture.
The Limes operates as a pub in Faversham, Kent, within the Shepherd Neame pub estate.
The pub promotes the Sheps Burger Tour '26, a burger passport promotion with monthly stamps and rewards.
Products and positioning
A classic Faversham pub in the home of hops, operated by Shepherd Neame and offering well-kept local beer, craft beers, wines and food-led pub dining.
Local cask ales
Perfectly kept great local beer, including Shepherd Neame traditional Kentish ales such as Spitfire, Master Brew and Bishops Finger.
Craft beers and wines
A select range of craft beers and wines complementing the cask ale offer.
Burgers
The pub's famous burgers, including the Burger World Tour tray featured in the Sheps Burger Tour '26 promotion.
Pub classics and modern British dishes
A menu of pub classics and modern British dishes made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients where possible.
Festive and seasonal menus
Festive dining menus showcasing the best winter produce, from traditional Christmas favourites to seasonal dishes.
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