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The Argyll Arms (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wainwright |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - UK Gold |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - US Pale | | 1 |
| Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Wanderer (Mike Hall) | | 1 |
| Marston's - Pedigree |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | | 4 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Black Scottish Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hilden - Scullion's Irish Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Pedigree New World Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moles - Barleymole | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Gladness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Hole Hearted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Yankee | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Ginger Jock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - Hop Dog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Nutty Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Sep 2021 (Jack William)
Another CAMRA heritage pub ticked off. Terrific screenwork dividing the bar area into a number of different sized area areas. Deep red embossed upper walls and ceiling giving this a real moody feel - even on a sunny afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wainwright | 4.10 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Jul 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Despite being quiet the service was disorganised and did not seem to cater for each "booth" area fairly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | | Beer was in great condition but the heavy restrictor ripped the guts of the beer out into a silky smooth foam |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Pedigree New World Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2015 (HSB)
12:15 I had received a voucher from Nicholson's welcoming me back to the Argyll after its refurbishment. Fearing the worst we popped in for a quick look. Looks a bit fresher but otherwise unchanged apart from a new sign.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
24 Sep 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Crowded at around 7pm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | Usually a tasty, golden pint. But this cask was well past its prime. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Yankee | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - Hop Dog | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | Note: this beer is brewed by Truman’s Brewery. It was brewed under contract for a while by Nethergate and then by Everard’s whilst Truman’s were setting up their own premises, but it has never to my knowledge been brewed by East London Brewery (ELB) as sometimes reported on here. |
08 May 2014 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and not too busy, I sat in a bay window and watched the world go by
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| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | The very end of the cask, I got almost a pint for the price of a half and CAMRA discount. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2014 (HSB)
19:00 Heaving. Interesting chat with the Albanian Manager.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Nutty Black | 3.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2013 (HSB)
10:50 Few having breakfast. The pub was involved in the Truman's Taste Test which I undertook and placed my vote on-line today.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - US Pale | 4.60 | | Part of the Taste Test. My preference. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - UK Gold | 4.30 | | Other beer in the Taste Test. Very bland. |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
First stop on an evening tour of three ‘Heritage Pubs’ in the area, deliberately chosen for a Monday night when they are not too busy. It is, nevertheless, pretty busy in here, even at £4 a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | A pretty good, golden beer. But it is hopelessly over-chilled in here and takes ages to be warm enough for the full flavours to come through. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Black Scottish Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Nicholson's beer festival at the moment. £4 for a pint of St Austell Nicholson's Pale Ale though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | | In first rate nick but at £4 pp I felt like a tourist |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Hole Hearted | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Moles - Barleymole | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hilden - Scullion's Irish Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Gladness | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2013 (HSB)
19:00 Packed outside and in the snugs. Back room quiet with plenty of seating.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cropton (see also Great Yorkshire) - Wanderer (Mike Hall) | 3.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Ginger Jock | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's India Pale Ale | 6.00 | Not Tried |
About The Argyll Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 1 |
| 3 |
| 10 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Soho, Central London, W1F 7TP.
Just south of Oxford Street near the Undergound station on Argyll Street, near the Palladium Theatre. This is a wonderful piece of Victoriana in the centre of the West End. Lots of dark wood and etched windows and glasswork. Dark red mouldings on the walls and ceiling along with 2 snugs at the front complete the picture. Upstairs is the Palladium Bar and the whole interior is marvellous. Ground bar bar counters have a total of 16 handpumps in clusters of 4, 8 and 4. Significant refurbishment in April 2022.
We have visited this pub 16 times, seen 48 different beers and tried 13 of them.
Postcode: W1F 7TP