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Anchor Tap (Samuel Smith)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith's - Taddy Porter |  | 1 |
| Samuel Smith's - Extra Stout | | 1 |
| Samuel Smith's - Old Brewery Bitter |  | 4 |
| Samuel Smith's - Sovereign Best Bitter | | 1 |
Visits Details
16 Nov 2017 (ChrisE)
I had not been here before and was very impressed, undoubtedly a pub to return to.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith's - Old Brewery Bitter | 4.00 | | I find this beer can vary, not a hint of any woody taste today, a bright clear pint but not exciting. |
03 Oct 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Another lovely late summer early evening and an after-work walk along the Thames culminating with a pint in here. I counted five different drinking areas on the ground floor to choose between, plus the rear garden. My first time in here since the reintroduction of cask beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith's - Old Brewery Bitter | 4.00 | | A very fresh-tasting pint. |
02 Jan 2014 (Edbeck)
Lunchtime visit. Fairly busy
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith's - Taddy Porter | 5.00 | | |
| Samuel Smith's - Old Brewery Bitter | 4.00 | |
08 Oct 2005 (Ian)
I was the first one in on a Saturday lunchtime, but it soon got reasonably busy. Almost the full range of Sam Smith's beers on keg or in bottle. Shared a table in the front main room with a retired Scotsman who recited some poetry to me. I liked it here and could have stayed for a few more. Also had the Taddy Porter in a bottle which was excellent. They had on their range of lagers too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith's - Extra Stout | 4.50 | | Very dark ruby with dark beige creamy hea. Choc nd roasted malt flavours. good in mouth with some good cereals. Finish is drying with more roast malt. OK stout |
| Samuel Smith's - Sovereign Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Copper coloured with thick creamy head. Some hoppy aroma. Mouthfeel is creamy, a little light on the flavours.Finish has a bit of tangy hop, some caramel. Inoffensive |
| Samuel Smith's - Old Brewery Bitter | 4.00 | | Dark copper/brown colour with thick creamyhead, some nice hop aroma, but dull malt, bit dead some bitterness but really dull and disappointing |
About the Anchor Tap
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Bermondsey, Central London, SE1 2LN.
Atmospheric pub in the shadow of Tower Bridge. Two bars serve 2 of the many rooms. Dominated by dark wood and Victorian fittings. For a while all beer was on keg or in bottle but cask ale has since been reintroduced. Well worth going to for ambience and surroundings. Was at one time the brewery tap for Courage's Horsleydown Brewery.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 4 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: SE1 2LN