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Lord Harrowby (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora - Brown Dwarf |  | 1 |
| Baker's Dozen - Cuthbert's Fee | | 1 |
| Baker's Dozen - Electric Landlady | | 1 |
| Beer Studio (Hydes sub-brand) - Dawnbreaker |  | 1 |
| Brewster's - Hophead | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Hopticale Illusion | | 1 |
| Brewster's - India Pale Ale |  | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | | 1 |
| Buntingford - Tropical Breeze | | 1 |
| Deeply Vale - Citra Storm |  | 1 |
| Dow Bridge - Acris | | 1 |
| Keltek - Magik | | 1 |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - IPA | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - S.P.A. | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Topaz | | 1 |
| North Riding Brewery - Chocolate & Nut Porter | | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | | 1 |
| Small World Beers - Long Moor Pale | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | | 1 |
| Vale - Dorian Gray | | 1 |
| Aurora - Eclipse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bays - Topsail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - dcuk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Front Row - Lomu | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grasshopper - Devil's Horse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Little Critters - Shire Horse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Little Critters - Single Batch Rakau & Nelson Sauvin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Jimbo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Darwin's Origin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stockport - South Island Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
11 Aug 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Final pub of today and as always friendly welcome and efficient service from the bar staff. Just a few others in not long after 16.00 opening but soon joined by many more in this popular locals pub. For as long as this pub exists and I'm able to I aim to make this at least a yearly pilgramige in honour of P&B legend and luminary Phillip Pirrip who frequented this establishment many times over the years...
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout | 4.50 | | Smooth creamy and not too sickly sweet delicious nectar. |
| Baker's Dozen - Electric Landlady | 5.00 | | Bursting with tropical mango flavour and aroma made this a fine beer to finish the day on. |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Little Critters - Single Batch Rakau & Nelson Sauvin | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Little Critters - Shire Horse | 3.90 | Not Tried |
13 Mar 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Well timed mid afternoon visit as I arrived an exodus of lunchtime diners was in progress. I sat at one of the 2 bar seats by the entrance and as always here bathed in the joy, happiness and comfort this pub once imbued.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | | Despite my best efforts I couldn't find fault with this zesty refreshing nectar |
| North Riding Brewery - Chocolate & Nut Porter | 4.50 | | Does what it says on the clip. An absolute delight to drink |
| Baker's Dozen - Cuthbert's Fee | 4.10 | | Light hoppy dry and creamy. Superb! |
| Brewster's - India Pale Ale | 6.00 | | Unexpectedly smoky and peaty for an IPA. Admittedly towards the end of the barrel. |
01 Sep 2021 (Magnus Greel)
The 'craze pub' concept has always fascinated me and this place is no exception. I've never been able to establish what merits a pub to reach such an esteemed accolade yet so fall so highly from grace. However despite a change of ownership am pleased to see the current real ale list on the wall by the entrance door remains and can't see much change from my last visit apart from a rip off 'craft beer' selection, I shared my thoughts with the new guvnor yet thankfully he seems keen on keeping a decent selection of real ales available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | | |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - IPA | 4.30 | | Even when you know you've had enough yet the beer is so good you can gulp it down. I need say no more. |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | 4.20 | | Faultless mellow slight honey notes golden nectar. |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Jimbo | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Evening visit with a few friends, we had the front bar to ourselves whilst the back bar was fairly busy with locals. Although this was supposed to be the start of a pub tour we liked it here and remained until closing time. The landlady was very welcoming and informed us that she is holding a Beer from the Wood festival with fifteen beers in wooden casks planned to be available from Thursday 10th September to Sunday 13 September. I am tempted to attend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow Bridge - Acris | 3.80 | | My first pint of Dow Bridge, a beer that I have been meaning to try for many years as Russel Webb the brewer is a friend from the early days of Rugby CAMRA. I was really pleased with this excellent session beer and stayed on it for the entire evening. |
02 Sep 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and friendly welcome as always here. Left side bar was busy so we occupied the empty more basic right hand bar. Quiet relaxing atmosphere made for a pleasant visit hence we decided to stay for the rest of the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeply Vale - Citra Storm | 4.00 | | Dry refreshing hoppy and slightly spicy. Faultless. |
| Buntingford - Tropical Breeze | 3.70 | | Subtle tropical flavours yet smooth and creamy. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Dow Bridge - Acris | 3.80 | Not Tried |
22 May 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Not long after 3pm opening and I was the first customer, friendly welcome I perched at the bar and quenched my thirst after walking from the station on a pleasantly warm day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora - Brown Dwarf | 4.00 | | More of a stout than a bitter. Lingering roast coffee and malts very pleasant. |
| Beer Studio (Hydes sub-brand) - Dawnbreaker | 3.80 | | Zesty refreshing and wheaty |
| Front Row - Lomu | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Aurora - Eclipse | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Grasshopper - Devil's Horse | 4.30 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit with usual very warm welcome and on a balmy late autumn night too!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small World Beers - Long Moor Pale | 3.90 | | In fine form |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Stockport - South Island Pale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
18 Jul 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. My first visit for 7 months - where DOES time go?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster's - Hopticale Illusion | 4.00 | | |
| Mallinsons - S.P.A. | 3.90 | | |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Bays - Topsail | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Rare, for me, early evening visit. Great welcome and very cosy here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale - Dorian Gray | 3.90 | | Good enough to have a second, distinctively malty |
| Salopian - Darwin's Origin | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - dcuk | 4.30 | Not Tried |
10 Oct 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. Shocked to hear of Lynda's latest tribulations but delighted she is back on full form. Darts night in t'other bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinsons - Topaz | 4.30 | | |
| Keltek - Magik | 4.00 | | Down from its previous 4.2% strength |
| Oldershaw - Heavenly Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fixed Wheel - Chain Reaction Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About the Lord Harrowby
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 2 |
| 37 |
| 21 |
| 8 |
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The pub is found in Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AB.
A traditional street corner local. Two bars with a central servery. Pictures of various types of military aircraft adorn the walls. Very bright flowery wallpaper in main bar is very cheery. Holds occasional beer festivals. Small discount on pints and halves of real ales for card carrying CAMRA members. Regular beer festivals held here. Cider is dispensed by gravity from the cellar. 2 handpumps in the public and 4 in the saloon bar.
We have visited this pub 34 times, seen 119 different beers and tried 66 of them.
Postcode: NG31 9AB