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The Marine Hotel (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Barney's - Volcano IPA |  | 1 |
| Cromarty - 80/- |  | 1 |
| Five Kingdoms - Natural Mystic | | 1 |
| Fyne - Everyone loves Harlequin. | | 1 |
| Fyne - Everyone Loves Krush |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | | 1 |
| Fyne - Jarl | | 1 |
| Fyne - Nonsense | | 1 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while) | | 1 |
| Otherworld - Pharos | | 1 |
| Black Isle - Red Kite | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Red Sky at Night | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Ruck and Maul | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Ossian | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
20 May 2026 (McGargle)
There's always a couple of 6DN beers on cask but the brewery name messes with the app so not reported. As I'm not too fond of their beers they probably wouldn't have been scored anyway.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's - Volcano IPA | 5.00 | | More a Premium Bitter than an IPA the transatlantic hops were missing. Pleasant enough to drink but with a strange but strong aroma of spray malt. |
22 Apr 2026 (McGargle)
'Music' too loud but warm enough to sit outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - 80/- | 4.20 | | A classic 80/- with dark, roasty malts. I enjoyed one but it's not a session beer. |
07 Apr 2026 (McGargle)
Very comfortable. Barman knew and liked his beers. It makes such a difference.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Nonsense | 4.10 | | Described as. West Coast Bitter this was clearly British west coast. Drinkably bitter but loses a star for being hazy |
| Black Isle - Red Kite | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2026 (McGargle)
Quiet. Kicals night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otherworld - Pharos | 3.80 | | Blonde ale with Krush and Columbus hops. Clean and refreshing |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2026 (McGargle)
Warm enough (just) to sit on the harbour wall.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Kingdoms - Natural Mystic | 4.20 | | Competent mid-Atlantic pale ale showcasing the Mystic hop. |
| Harviestoun - Ruck and Maul | 3.70 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2026 (McGargle)
As many digs as people.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Everyone Loves Krush | 3.80 | | This could have been Jarl which is no bad thing! |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2026 (McGargle)
Busy early evening. Friendly and informed service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Crisp, fresh and crystal clear. Nearest I've had to 5* this tear |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Warm fire and subsiding storm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Everyone loves Harlequin. | 3.80 | | Contrary to the tasting notes this was a bit thin with none of the promised fruit flabours. |
14 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Open fire, treats for the dogs and Stine Brewery beer mats. No one could explain the latter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | | My favourite Fyne ale. Full if flavour but lacking condition. |
| Inveralmond - Ossian | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Red Sky at Night | 4.70 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2025 (McGargle)
Sometimes I misjudge and thought the staff a little sullen but no they came iver with biscuits and water for the dog. 10/10.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while) | 3.90 | | Ideal session ale. Crisp and refreshing. |
About The Marine Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 104 |
| 189 |
| 88 |
 | 44 |
The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JY.
Free house enjoying a fantastic harbour side location in Stonehaven's conservation area in Shorehead. 5 or 6 real ales, with an emphasis on Scottish micros. Excellent selection of bottled beers especially from Belgium plus interesting kegs which may be from Westmalle, Kwak or De Koninck. 2009 CAMRA Scottish Pub of the Year.
We have visited this pub 315 times, seen 424 different beers and tried 237 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY