Kipps' Alehouse

Kipps' Alehouse 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.
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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 emotional difficulties that come with wealth and a change of social station. Kipps is the only character in the novel who is fully developed, and all events are narrated from his point of view

Over the moon that this great little event, happens again this Thursday. Would be great to see you.
15/09/2026

Over the moon that this great little event, happens again this Thursday. Would be great to see you.

Tuesday 15th September at 7.30pm it is the Kipps’ Quiz.Things to revise are Star Trek and 1966.The Quiz is full with the...
14/09/2026

Tuesday 15th September at 7.30pm it is the Kipps’ Quiz.
Things to revise are Star Trek and 1966.
The Quiz is full with the following teams.
CU Next
Grace et al
So called Vyvyan
Double Trouble
Kelly’s Heroes
Sh*ts and Giggles
Mad Cats
Sanch’s Team
Jeff’s all-stars
Piston Broke
Bluebells
No Lee

06/09/2026

Kipps’ will be shutting between 2pm and 5pm today, for a private event. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/09/2026

So as an update, we’re good to go for opening at 12.

05/09/2026

Due to some disruption in Dover, our staff may be late opening today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We’ll update accordingly.

Delighted to feature in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide again. The Bible of Pubs.
02/09/2026

Delighted to feature in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide again. The Bible of Pubs.

Kipps’ will be open from 1pm until 7pm this Bank Holiday Monday. We are not serving food, but you are welcome to bring i...
31/08/2026

Kipps’ will be open from 1pm until 7pm this Bank Holiday Monday. We are not serving food, but you are welcome to bring in your own. Would be good to see you.

Tuesday 1st September at 7.30pm it is the Kipps’ Quiz.Things to revise are Death in Paradise (not a preference, but the ...
30/08/2026

Tuesday 1st September at 7.30pm it is the Kipps’ Quiz.
Things to revise are Death in Paradise (not a preference, but the ‘terrible’ TV show and 1923.
The Quiz is full with the following teams.
CU Next
Grace et al
So called Vyvyan
Double Trouble
Kelly’s Heroes
Sh*ts and Giggles
Mad Cats
Sanch’s Team
Jeff’s all-stars
Piston Broke
Bluebells

Tonight at 7pm our vinyl night happens again. Bring in your favourites, book your slot and entertain us.
27/08/2026

Tonight at 7pm our vinyl night happens again. Bring in your favourites, book your slot and entertain us.

Our Vinyl Night is back again this Thursday 27th August. Bring your records, pick your slot and the decks are yours. Sta...
25/08/2026

Our Vinyl Night is back again this Thursday 27th August. Bring your records, pick your slot and the decks are yours. Starts at 7pm.

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11-15 The Old High Street
Folkestone
CT201RL

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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