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The Betjeman Arms (Geronimo Inns (Young's))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner |  | 1 |
| Corvedale - Golden Dale |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) |  | 1 |
| Hammerton - N7 | | 1 |
| London Fields - Hackney Hopster | | 1 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | | 2 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | | 2 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams / Camden Town Collaboration - South Town | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Black Noise | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Centennial | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Stokers Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wimbledon - Windmill Spring Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
22 Apr 2024 (Magnus Greel)
Quiet for a pre rush hour mid afternoon made for a rather relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for a change..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Would have been a **** had it not been served ice cold brrrr! |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 4.50 | Not Tried |
04 Jun 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late evening one for the road on what turned out to be a rather bad day for beer quality.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | | Just about managed a half of this before I gave up, over sweet, over malty and very cloying. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | Echoes my sentiments from The Orange Tree |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Black Noise | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Apr 2018 (Jack William)
Late afternoon, fairly quiet. Meeting some old work colleagues who kindly had already got me a pint in - unfortunately Young’s ordinary - and it was.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wimbledon - Windmill Spring Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Dec 2017 (Magnus Greel)
1730 and very busy. Yet again the pub has been reconfigured, the bar is now on the left as you enter via the station entrance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | Refreshing light hoppy session ale with hints of citrus. Served in top notch nick. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2016 (Trevor)
Had a snack lunch with my son and brother in law in this very busy pub. The Betjeman Arms sandwich with egg was very tasty and filling. We had this in one of the many sitting areas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | | I enjoyed this |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | | A bit thin for my taste |
29 Aug 2016 (Jack William)
Late afternoon, not busy. Had to ask for my pint to be topped up twice (same pint) and for £4.70 - not impressed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammerton - N7 | 5.20 | | Terrific hoppiness - but rather too sweet. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I was early for a booked departure from St Pancras and remembered Jack William’s recent visit to this pub. Just about time for a quick half.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | Amber-coloured and very nice. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2016 (Jack William)
Evening - the bar has been moved to the centre of the pub and extended - got served fairly quickly - better than a few years back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Feb 2015 (Magnus Greel)
First visit since reconfiguration, has made more room for diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvedale - Golden Dale | 4.20 | | Wheaty light and refreshing. |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Stokers Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kirkby Lonsdale - Stanley's | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mallinsons - Centennial | 3.90 | Not Tried |
28 Mar 2014 (ChrisE)
Just time for a quick pint before catching a train home, the pub was very busy but service was fast and friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields - Hackney Hopster | 4.20 | | A bit pricey at £4.10 per pint. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Betjeman Ale (re-badged Cornish Coaster for Geronimo Inns) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams / Camden Town Collaboration - South Town | 4.90 | Not Tried |
About The Betjeman Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 5 |
| 7 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London, N1C 4QL.
Situated on the site of the former Shires Bar at St Pancras International railway station, this pub has three separate rooms, one of which is primarily a restaurant, and two outside drinking areas, one on the station concourse, and the other overlooking Euston Road. The pub hosts occasional beer festivals. Sports 2 banks each of 3 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 15 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: N1C 4QL