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The Cockpit (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Pit |  | 1 |
| Kent - Hallertau Blanc |  | 1 |
| Kent - Session Pale | | 1 |
| Larkins - Traditional | | 1 |
| Moot Brew - Nuggies | | 1 |
| Moot Brew - Pilgrim |  | 1 |
| Neptune - Shifting Sands | | 1 |
| Orbit - Cue Point | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Pit | | 1 |
| 360° - Bark at the Moon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew By Numbers - 11 Session IPA Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brew York - Make It Ekuanot | Not Tried | 0 |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Shakermaker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Demockracy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Shadow of Darkness - Biscoff | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Party Wave | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Switch Back | Not Tried | 0 |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - The Upper Crust | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Old Skool | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - High As An Elephant's Eye | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sureshot - The Mayor of Gentleman Town | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twisted Wheel - Space Hopper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vocation - Naughty & Nice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wild Weather - King St Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wiper and True - Endless Love | Not Tried | 0 |
Chris Excell
Visits Details
12 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Never seen this little micropub so busy, both for outside seating at the front and on the inside for my early evening visit. Navigated my way to the bar. This was a bit of an assault course but made it and situated at the very back of this former flower shop with just a flower-counter remaining at the very front as you come in on the right. Was served quickly and then retraced my footsteps towards the front with my half for a quick perch on a seat that had just become available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Pit | 3.80 | | In good shape the head and lacing. A hoppy and fruity mouthfeel with a lingering dryness. |
| Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Shadow of Darkness - Biscoff | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - High As An Elephant's Eye | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Make It Ekuanot | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Sureshot - The Mayor of Gentleman Town | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Sep 2024 (Magnus Greel)
A brief visit as would've been rude not to as in the area, busy with the pavement seating at a premium on a warm sunny afternoon with a few spaces inside. Many folk like us were gricing the variety of vintage buses on route 61.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig & Porter - Apparition Stout | 4.40 | | Smooth sweet and creamy just how I like it. |
| Tonbridge - Rustic | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Disruption IS Brewing (sub-brand of Ascot) - Demockracy | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Pit | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - The Upper Crust | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Wheel - Space Hopper | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Party Wave | 4.50 | Not Tried |
01 May 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy inside and out thanks to the mild sunny weather. A no doubt welcome oasis for beer choice in a nationally blanded area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Hallertau Blanc | 4.50 | | A mix of fruity hoppy earthy buttery and malty aromas complemented with a clean crisp dry finish. Superb. |
| Moot Brew - Nuggies | 3.80 | | Earthy peaty hazy broth. |
| Orbit - Cue Point | 3.80 | | Overbearing lemon and sweetness for my palate however in top condition and not a chore to drink |
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Old Skool | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit on a cold wet night. Convenient for the 161 bus terminus just a minute away. All seating tables, bar one, were taken.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | | In top form in all ways |
| Moot Brew - Pilgrim | 3.80 | | A dark rather malty wet dog bitter and enjoyable, but not quite up there to be excellent |
| Iron Pier - Old Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Forever Lost | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| 360° - Bark at the Moon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Switch Back | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wiper and True - Endless Love | 4.80 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. My first here and was most stuck by the prices, generally much higher than I am used to in a micropub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Pit | 3.80 | | Well balanced, a joy to drink after the Neptune. The only reasonably priced ale here tonight |
| Neptune - Shifting Sands | 4.30 | | No indication of being a hazy murk, just a miniature "VF" on the beer board. Please pre-warn customers who value clarity in their ales |
| Goacher's - Gold Star | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Vocation - Naughty & Nice | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brew By Numbers - 11 Session IPA Mosaic | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2021 (ChrisE)
I really liked this pub, my friends chose to sit outside but I enjoyed the wonderful interior and the smell of fresh flowers for a while before deciding to be semi-sociable and joining them outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkins - Traditional | 3.40 | | |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Black Pearl Oyster Stout | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - King St Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Shakermaker | 4.40 | Not Tried |
About The Cockpit
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
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The pub is found in Chislehurst, Greater London, BR7 6NR.
Micropub in Royal Parade that shares premises with a florist's shop. Opened late December 2020. Real ales and ciders sold on gravity dispense from a three level stillage in a temperature controlled cellar room. Named after a nearby renowned local feature. Inside is on two levels and their is a mix of high tables and normal height tables. There is pavement outside seating too. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2023 & 2024.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: BR7 6NR