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The Southwark Tavern (Mitchells & Butlers)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Black London Stout |  | 1 |
| Kelburn - Red Smiddy |  | 1 |
| Tyne Bank - Silver Dollar | | 1 |
| Sierra Nevada - Tornado Extra IPA | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Winter Berry Ale (4.8% 2012 version) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Green Bullet | | 1 |
| Kirkstall - Ignore the Ignorant | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) |  | 1 |
| Sierra Nevada - River Ryed | | 1 |
| Sierra Nevada - Peach IPA (2017) | | 1 |
| Highgate - Davenport's Strawberry Fields | | 1 |
| Jaw Brew - Fathom | | 1 |
| Sunny Republic - Shark Head Friesian Pilsener |  | 1 |
| Leeds - Leeds Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leeds - Monsoon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Yorkshire Lager | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Moondance | Not Tried | 0 |
| Broughton - Greenmantle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Lemongrass | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Cornish Trawler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harbour - India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Stars and Stripes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb | Not Tried | 0 |
| Copper Dragon - Black Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Absolutely | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Skipper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O12 Thai-Bo | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Brewing Co. (Bohemia) - Beer Street | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - build a rocket boys! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Mr Jones Brixton Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
06 Aug 2018 (Stephen Harris)
Busy in the early evening rush hour.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall - Ignore the Ignorant | 4.20 | | A golden-coloured Blonde. A well-balanced ale. |
| Jaw Brew - Fathom | 4.00 | | A chocolaty Mild/Stout. Had none of the richness I recall from a previous occasion and in fact tasted a bit winey. Probably past its best condition. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| London Brewing Co. (Bohemia) - Beer Street | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Mr Jones Brixton Bitter | 5.30 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
The Southwark stood just outside the police cordon around Borough Market, so has been able to trade in recent days. Nevertheless it is very much part of the Borough Market Family tonight. Despite the line-up of cask beers, I opted for a three thirds sampler tray of imported Sierra Nevada keg beers from the USA.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Nevada - Tornado Extra IPA | 7.20 | | Big-hitting IPA, but lacking freshness. |
| Sierra Nevada - River Ryed | 6.00 | | Rye beer. Spoiled by over-carbonation. |
| Sierra Nevada - Peach IPA (2017) | 5.80 | | Initially sticky-sweet, more complex flavours developed. But a third measure not really enough to appreciate this beer. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Stars and Stripes | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bad Co. - Comfortably Numb | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Absolutely | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Skipper | 4.90 | Not Tried |
22 Jul 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Pub very busy in the early evening – crowded both inside and out on the pavement. A comparatively pedestrian beer range here tonight (presence of the Champion Beer of Britain notwithstanding).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | A malty, run-of-the-mill Bitter. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening and very busy. £4:25 a pint in here now.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Black London Stout | 4.10 | | Near black in colour. Creamy head and creamy mouthfeel all through. Some roast malt flavours and some fruity tang. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Cornish Trawler | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harbour - India Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
09 Jun 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Relaxed atmosphere in here on a Sunday early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Republic - Shark Head Friesian Pilsener | 5.00 | | I’m afraid that I didn’t think much of this one. A golden-coloured, cask lager. Over-chilled to the point of blandness. Any hops hard to detect. Had a metallic aftertaste. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Moondance | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Broughton - Greenmantle | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Lemongrass | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Jan 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening. 2330 hours and still thriving presumably as inexplicably most other Borough Market pubs close at 2300 hours. A £4 pint hurts for a run of the mill ale though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Bank - Silver Dollar | 4.90 | | Floral hop tones - American style |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Leeds - Leeds Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Leeds - Monsoon | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Yorkshire Lager | 4.20 | Not Tried | "M&B Winter Guest exclusive". New brewery for me which is actually Cropton rebranded although the Cropton brands are still sold with their own name |
29 Dec 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Starting to empty out a bit after the Saturday lunchtime rush.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp's - Winter Berry Ale (4.8% 2012 version) | 4.80 | | Ruby coloured and quite malty with sweetish berry fruit notes. A little hop bitterness in the finish. My score 15/20. |
26 Mar 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Very quiet by this pub’s standards, early on a Monday evening. Perhaps people have been put off by the recent price increases (£3:90 for my pint).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelburn - Red Smiddy | 4.10 | | A sweetish malty red ale that also has a citrus hop bite. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Copper Dragon - Black Gold | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O12 Thai-Bo | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - build a rocket boys! | 4.00 | Not Tried |
06 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Green Bullet | 4.60 | | Strong golden bitter with an assertive hop bitterness and some fruity citrus notes. My score 15/20. |
10 Aug 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgate - Davenport's Strawberry Fields | 4.40 | | Rather sickly artificial strawberry flavour superimposed on a malty base beer. My score 13/20. |
About The Southwark Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 9 |
| 11 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in Southwark, Central London, SE1 1TU.
Busy corner pub on the edge of Borough Market. Often has a guest seasonal beer from a regional brewer. Ground Floor is wooden panelled but quite small in floor area but there is extra seating below in the Debtor's Cellar Bar including some numbered small "cell" areas. External attractive tiling from the Meux's era above the windows level. Huge blackboards inside list wines and Weekday Menu selections. 6 handpumps in use.
We have visited this pub 22 times, seen 47 different beers and tried 25 of them.
Postcode: SE1 1TU