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Dial Arch (Young's)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Hop Stuff - Single Hop CitraExcellent1
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - SundancerExcellent2
St Austell - Proper JobExcellent1
Hop Stuff - FusilierGood3
Hackney - Golden AleGood1
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)Good1
Hop Stuff - Pale AleGood1
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter WarmerNot Tried0
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)Not Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London GoldNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Dial Arch Christmas AleNot Tried0
Adnams - ExplorerNot Tried0
Adnams - Ghost ShipNot Tried0
Brains - SANot Tried0
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer SunNot Tried0
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio GoldNot Tried0
Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Picture 1. Dial Arch, Woolwich, Greater London
Picture 2. Dial Arch, Woolwich, Greater London
Picture 3. Dial Arch, Woolwich, Greater London
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

23 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Lively footfall - must be people with spare dosh.
BeerABVScoreNotes
St Austell - Proper Job4.50ExcellentFirst rate condition but a central London but in suburbia rip off £5.90pp I expect nectar every time. At that price no temptation to buy another
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood4.50Not Tried
23 Aug 2016 (ChrisE)
I was impressed with this new venture from Young's Pub Company.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer3.70Excellent
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun4.40Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold4.20Not Tried
23 Aug 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon busy outside due to the hot weather. Pleasant and comfy spacious interior.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer3.70Excellent
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold4.00Not Tried
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun4.40Not Tried
Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold4.20Not Tried
15 May 2015 (Stephen Harris)
A nice evening to go to sea, so I cruised down to Woolwich from central London by Clipper. This pub is close to the pier, so straight in on reaching land. Very busy; Friday evening crowds.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Stuff - Single Hop Citra4.20ExcellentGolden and heavily-hopped with lovely Citra.
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold4.00Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
07 Apr 2015 (HSB)
13:45 Having failed at Kingsbury decided to come here. As per the description an oasis of calm in busy Woolwich. Sat in the front half of the left hand side, sun streaming through the windows, doing the crossword with a couple of pints. Very pleasant.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Stuff - Fusilier4.30ExcellentI am increasingly impressed by Hop Stuff beers.
Hackney - Golden Ale4.00Good
Brains - SA4.20Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10Not Tried
19 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Uninspiring range, even Young's cask beers were not on so a chance to try the much hyped keg Young's London Stout. Looks great in the badged glass and sweet Guinness in taste.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Explorer4.30Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10Not Tried
14 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Visit only to try the local brewery Hop Stuff's wares. At £4.15 pp for a beer on which presumably lower PBD is being paid will mean I shall look elsewhere for Hop Stuff in future.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Stuff - Fusilier4.30Acceptable
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer5.00Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold4.00Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Dial Arch Christmas Ale4.50Not TriedSpecial brew for Christmas subsequently badged for each pub stocking it
08 Nov 2013 (Stephen Harris)
The official launch tonight of Hop Stuff Brewery, with the first pints pulled at 7pm sharp. Pub very busy, mostly with diners, but a good number here specifically for the launch of this Woolwich brewery.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hop Stuff - Pale Ale4.50GoodAmber-coloured. Fruity, with a dash of peppery hops.
Hop Stuff - Fusilier4.30GoodGolden, malty, dryish.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer5.00Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold4.00Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10Not Tried
01 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Woolwich is host to nine tall ships offering excursions upriver to Greenwich, plus today sees the passing downriver of the yachts participating in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Together these have brought large crowds to the Arsenal site. Nevertheless it is a disappointment when coming here at around 4pm to find that all but one real ale line has been drunk dry.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please)4.10GoodI usually say that I don’t much like this beer, but today found it rather refreshing and satisfying.

About the Dial Arch

The pub sign. Dial Arch, Woolwich, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

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The pub is found in Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6GH.

A newly-established pub in a large building – part of the re-development of the historic Woolwich Arsenal site. There is a central bar servery, with dining areas and comfortable drinking areas leading off to left and right. Also an extensive area of outside tables and chairs. Close to Woolwich Pier and feels a world away from Woolwich town centre, despite being physically just the width of a main road away. 8 then later just 4 handpumps.

We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 7 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE18 6GH