On a sunny sunday afternoon in Folkestone there can’t really be anything better that sitting in a pub garden with a nice cold drink.

Luckily, Mr Wayne Reeves who runs Gallery 49 down the Old High Street had informed us that a friend of his has a blues band who were due to play at The Lifeboat Pub (Lifeboat Pub, North Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AF) so we decided to pay a visit.

We had previously been a patron at the pub due to its excellent garden, which on a glorious day is bathed in sunshine, and even offers views to the harbour from the top benches.

Walking into the pub we were blasted by the volume of the music, which was a little bit too loud for a small pub like that, but those hardy blues fans were loving it.

We grabbed the drinks, and went out to take in some of the sun, but it wasn’t to last so we scuttled back inside when the rain started to drop and took a seat. I even saw some complimentary bowls of mini sausage rolls doing the rounds.

(Photo courtesy of Prince Vince’s other half ‘Nature Sam)

Wayne (who is also partial to a bit of drumming) then informed us that he was due a guestspot on an upcoming song.

See Wayne and Blue Train in action below :

And for your viewing pleasure I give you :

We recommend The Lifeboat. It’s a proper pub, with friendly regulars, quality live music, real ales and one of the best pub gardens you will find.