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Simmons (formerly Jimi Loves Gloria; Pillars of Hercules) (Stonegate Pub Co)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Attaboy | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | | 1 |
| Smiles - Holly Hops |  | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Ram Rod |  | 1 |
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | | 1 |
| Batemans - Victory Ale (superseded by 6% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Blindside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - High Five | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gale's - Trafalgar Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Apr 2017 (Blair)
Walked past countless times and always meant to stop in, finally made it. Cosy little pub with a good drinkers feel to it, very friendly bar staff as well which makes a pleasant change in London.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | | In top condition. One of my favourite best bitters of the moment, seem to be a dying breed. |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2015 (HSB)
14:00 A potential Heritage pub with a rebuilt date of 1935, but sadly apart from plaster cornices all the interior is modern. The pub itself was about a quarter full.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Attaboy | 4.60 | | Described on the clip as a hoppy pale ale with real bite. No argument from me. |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Spirit of Kent XXX Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Blindside | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - High Five | 5.70 | Not Tried | Australasian IPA - single batch brew |
17 Dec 2005 (Ian)
Located just south of Soho square, this is an odd pub. Half a dozen handpulls with normally a good selection of beers, but it feels just a little transitory
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | | Very malty. Lots of dry malt which is no bad thing, because I quite like that. Thin beige head. Really quite like this. Slightly dry on end and even a bit tarry. Good winter beer |
| Smiles - Holly Hops | 5.00 | | Well it has come out of retirement thanks to Highgate. Red/chestnut colour with thin beige head. Tarry fruit with good malts. Fruit is a little sour in the mouth with dark cherries. Again, I quite like this, bit of liquorice hiding in that sourness somewhere too. |
| Theakston - Old Peculier | 5.60 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2005 (Ian)
Saturday lunchtime and it wasn't incredibly busy. Odd feeling in the pub. Could be quite good, but it had a bit of a temporary feel about it. Good beer line up though
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Hazy orange colour quite good hops, some nice fruit, quite fresh, but doesn't drink its strength |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Ram Rod | 5.00 | | Dark copper colour, no head. Hop and dusty malt flavours, herby, don't like the yeast on it. Spicey finish, some alcohol burn |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Gale's - Trafalgar Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Victory Ale (superseded by 6% version) | 5.90 | Not Tried |
About the Simmons (formerly Jimi Loves Gloria; Pillars of Hercules)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Soho, Central London, W1D 4DF.
Just south of Soho Square in Greek Street. OK pub which has 6 hand pumps. It was rebuilt in 1935 having formerly been the Hercules Pillars. Real ale discontinued here after a short period of closure in 2018. Renamed in 2021 with emphasise on being a cocktail bar and again in June 2022 when taken over by Simmons group.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 15 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: W1D 4DF