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Farr's Dalston (formerly Farr's School of Dancing) (Portobello Pub Company)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb |  | 1 |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Black Obsidian | | 1 |
| London Fields - Hackney Hopster | | 1 |
| London Fields - Harvest Ale 2014 |  | 1 |
| London Fields - Texan Tea | | 1 |
| Revolutions - Clash London Porter |  | 1 |
| Revolutions - Debaser | | 1 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Hook Island Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Revolutions - Cocker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Volden - Pale (formerly Pale Ale) was 4.6% | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
10 Jun 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening before it became busy. The crowds seem to be next door anyway, in the Eastern Curve Gardens.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Ales - Oz Bomb | 4.70 | | A hazy amber colour. Great southern hemisphere hop tastes. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Hook Island Red | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - Pale (formerly Pale Ale) was 4.6% | 4.20 | Not Tried |
19 Feb 2015 (Stephen Harris)
We walked here through the drizzle from the Hops & Glory. Quite busy, but room to stand at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields - Texan Tea | 6.00 | | Great to see this lush, strong, Black IPA on cask dispense. |
| Revolutions - Debaser | 6.00 | | A great, golden, strong IPA with Australian and US hops. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Revolutions - Cocker | 3.90 | Not Tried |
07 Nov 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Rather busy, during a brief visit at around 6pm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields - Harvest Ale 2014 | 5.00 | | A rough, bitter, Green Hop beer. |
| London Fields - Hackney Hopster | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Trooper (superseded by 4.7% version) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
03 Jan 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Just a scattering of early evening customers, and to be honest it is a bit cold and a bit bleak in here without a crowd present.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutions - Clash London Porter | 4.50 | | Not in peak condition. Dry and roasty but tasting a bit thin. |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Jamboree | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | 3.90 | Not Tried |
11 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
New pub, still settling in. Rather chilly, needs some more heating. I think I was the only male customer not sporting a full beard. A good range of real ales available. We moved on to the Cock Tavern at Hackney Central, but I have lost my notes from that visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Fields - Hackney Hopster | 4.20 | | Robustly-hopped pale ale. |
| Clarence & Fredericks - Black Obsidian | 5.00 | | Black IPA, close to five stars. |
About the Farr's Dalston (formerly Farr's School of Dancing)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 5 |
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The pub is found in Dalston, Greater London, E8 3DF.
A new pub, opened in November 2013 in (as you might guess) a former dance school premises in Dalston Lane. There are two high-ceilinged seating areas, in typical Antic distressed-décor style and with minimalist furnishings. Toilets are found up a long, steep staircase. Very handy for Dalston Junction railway station. Portobello took over from Antic here in 2020. Re-named 2023.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: E8 3DF