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Lord Aberconway (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA |  | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Petersfield Porter | | 1 |
| Mordue - IPA | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | | 1 |
| Ilkley - Rye N' Dry | | 1 |
| Bristol Beer Factory - Bitter Kiwi | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner |  | 1 |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Hadley's Blonde | | 1 |
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | | 1 |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | | 1 |
| Adnams - Southern Lights Red Ale |  | 1 |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| WharfeBank - Fair Dinkum |  | 1 |
| Wold Top - Golden Summer |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loch Ness - Hoppy Ness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams / Camden Town Collaboration - South Town | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Orange Peel | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's India Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - Café Phoenix | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moles - Mole Catcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Nutty Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hilden - Scullion's Irish Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Nectar | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
Just before the evening rush and plenty of seats.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Alas, I was not quick enough. It ran out whilst I was drinking my Lord Marples. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Nov 2014 (Stephen Harris)
I didn’t get away from work until gone 8pm (don’t we all just love putting in 12-hour-plus shifts), so it was mid-evening by the time I got here and not too busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Southern Lights Red Ale | 3.80 | | A sweet, fruity, red ale – lacking body and little evidence of hops. I cannot blame poor condition of the beer this time; it was perfect. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - Café Phoenix | 4.40 | Not Tried |
21 Aug 2014 (HSB)
19:00 Fairly busy but managed to get a seat.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | | |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Hadley's Blonde | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's India Pale Ale | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail | 4.00 | Not Tried |
14 May 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-evening and quietening down from around 9pm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tom Ditto IPA | 5.00 | | Amber/reddish in colour. A strong tasting, full-bodied IPA with masses of fruity US hop flavours. I had to have a couple to be absolutely sure how good it was. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Orange Peel | 6.00 | Not Tried |
01 Apr 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Quiet at 8pm with the rush hour pretty much over and most remaining customers outside on the pavement.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Rye N' Dry | 5.00 | | Reddish-brown in colour. In sparkling condition; no quality issues today. Unexpectedly light for its strength. Slightly spicy and bready undertones from the rye. Loads of good, citrusy hop tastes. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Loch Ness - Hoppy Ness | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams / Camden Town Collaboration - South Town | 4.90 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2013 (HSB)
16:45 Time to spare before train home so came here as Hamilton Halls still closed for renovation. Beer quality was disappointing. I think they are probably too busy for only six handpumps. The beer goes so quickly it would appear to be not quite ready when needed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordue - IPA | 5.10 | | Cloudy but very tasty. Barman said it was fresh on. |
| Long Man - American Pale Ale | 4.80 | | Cloudy |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
10 Sep 2013 (HSB)
18:30 30 minutes to kill so came here for a drink. A mistake. Normally good for beer, not tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WharfeBank - Fair Dinkum | 4.30 | | Again cloudy, but not as bad as the other beer. |
| Wold Top - Golden Summer | 4.40 | | Cloudy and obviously gone. My pint was changed without question. However, the clip was not turned and I got the distinct impression they were going to continue selling it. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
21 Aug 2013 (HSB)
19:30 Empty, most drinkers were outside on the pavement.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Beer Factory - Bitter Kiwi | 5.00 | | Nice balance of fruit flavours and bitterness. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hilden - Scullion's Irish Ale | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Nectar | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Nice to catch this pub fairly quiet in the evening rush hour as the City is slow to awake from its Christmas slumbers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Petersfield Porter | 5.00 | | Very deep red, almost black in colour. A Porter in the London style. Initially sweet, richly malty, slightly smoky, winey/sherry-like hint. An exclusive brew for the Nicholson’s chain. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moles - Mole Catcher | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Nutty Black | 3.30 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2012 (HSB)
As busy as usual early evening. Always a good choice of beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhouse's - Pendle Witches Brew | 5.10 | | |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | 3.90 | |
About the Lord Aberconway
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 8 |
| 5 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
The pub is found in City, Central London, EC2M 1QT.
Previously known as the King and Keys, the Refreshment Room and the Railway Buffet, this pub in Old Broad Street was rebuilt in the 19th century and fondly named after the last chairman of the old Metropolitan Railway. Smallish split level pub with upstairs area. Beers come from the Nicholson's list with 2 or 3 changing gueats.
We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 38 different beers and tried 18 of them.
Postcode: EC2M 1QT