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The Bartons Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout |  | 1 |
| Beavertown - Smog Rocket |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 2 |
| Shiny - Tomahawk | | 1 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 4 |
| Aston - Mild | | 1 |
| Oakham - Inferno |  | 4 |
| Oakham - Tranquility | | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB | | 2 |
| Oakham - The Racketeer | | 1 |
| Oakham - The Hare and the Hedgehog | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shiny - New World Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - A Good Rogering | Not Tried | 0 |
| Green Duck - Duck Dastardly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - New World Order | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
16 Jan 2017 (Andrew)
Lovely boozer lots of original panels and tiles and the like. Huge interior. Indeed, a gem. Quiet at the moment but I like that. I also like the music on the stereo that seems to be a covers-band of Barry Manillow.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 |  | Good condition but a bit pappy |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | | Condition is good but where is the inferno? Seems creamy with a hint of pepper. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Green Duck - Duck Dastardly | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - New World Order | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2015 (Magnus Greel)
Lunchtime only a handful of customers in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - The Racketeer | 5.00 | | Sweet and cloying. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shiny - New World Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - A Good Rogering | 5.80 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2015 (ChrisE)
A quiet lunchtime pint with Jason, beers as listed by him
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | | Delicious light beer. |
20 Nov 2014 (Dosser)
Superb boozer. Showing my cousin Tim from New York around.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weird Beard - Decadence Stout | 5.50 | |
02 May 2014 (Dosser)
Beer festival on and I'm spoilt for choice. Many beers brewed for the festival and I'm driving!!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavertown - Smog Rocket | 5.40 | | Superb. Must come back without the consent A car |
| Shiny - Tomahawk | 6.00 | | Brown hoppy beer from Derby brew pub |
02 May 2013 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
Busier than I have seen it in my previous visits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | The best of the Oakham beers at the moment. Stunning condition, great flavours. |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | Straight out of the barrel, superb condition and presentation. Didn't get the tropical fruit that I have before, some pepper on the end. |
| Oakham - The Hare and the Hedgehog | 3.90 | | I really am struggling with Oakham at the moment. The beers are good but the majority seem to be so similar. Those that aren't, like Hawse Buckler, you never see. This was another Oakham ale! |
23 Apr 2013 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
There are many things in life I do not understand. This is one of them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Bordering on exceptional, it may be typically Oakham but it is refined and cultured. |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | | Again, superbly well presented and in great condition but another typically Oakham ale, just a bit more lemony. |
| Oakham - Tranquility | 6.50 | | Excellent condition and presentation but a variation on a theme. Just a stronger version of other Oakham beers. |
27 Dec 2012 (Dosser)
Thursday lunchtime in this victorian classic pub. 4 oakhams beers availablke from 2.60 to 3 a pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Hit the spot. |
25 Feb 2012 (Bear & Ragged Staff)
This visit has upset me and this probably isn't the forum for what follows. If this is preserving our heritage - then please let it die with dignity. This once thriving and noble pub has been adulterated and abused. Sorry.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Not the usual reliable and consistent beer I have come to expect. This was jaded and dull - not on form. |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | | The best of the Oakham ales in here tonight. Lighter, more lemony and slightly drier than the others on show. |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Not the best pint of Citra I've had, this was a bit rough around the edges. |
28 Jan 2011 (ChrisE)
I was at Bescot Stadium when some beer minded people asked me if I would like to share a cab to the Bartons Arms. I did not need persuading as I had not been here before, and I was most impressed. Marvelous decor and superb beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | I rareley give five stars, but this was exceptional. |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Superb. |
| Aston - Mild | 3.60 | | I think this may be the same brew as Aston Dark. It was a black, biscuity, delicious beer with hints of chocolate and coffee. |
| Oakham - Inferno | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Golden Sheep | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About The Bartons Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 4 |
| 10 |
| 8 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Aston, West Midlands, B6 4UP.
10 mins from Birmingham City centre on the 51 or 33 bus on the Aston High Street. Lovely Victorian flat iron shaped red brick building. Plenty of Victorian tiling, multiple rooms, Thai food and a central wooden bar with original snob screens. One of the 4 pubs owned by Oaka Group which is linked with Oakham Ales. Closed in early 2024 as allegedly being commercially unviable. Re-opened 31st August 2024.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 12 of them.
Postcode: B6 4UP