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The New Bell Inn (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harwich Town - Phoenix APA |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild |  | 1 |
| Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Mauldons - Bah Humbug | | 1 |
| Colchester - No. 88 | | 1 |
| Colchester - Barbarian |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013) | | 1 |
| Green Jack - Ole Cock Old Ale (superseded by 4.4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hair of the Dog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bishop Nick - 1555 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Brightside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Jul 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon in this basic as it comes locals pub, friendly and welcoming we chatted to the curious locals who were impressed how far some of us travel (past, present and future tense) for pub visits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | | A mellow, nutty, morish dark mild. |
| Bishop Nick - 1555 | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Brightside | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2014 (HSB)
12:30 First stop on a mini crawl. Very welcoming and friendly. Unusual collection of snow globes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester - No. 88 | 4.20 | | Copper Ale |
| Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013) | 4.20 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hair of the Dog | 4.10 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Late Sunday lunchtime. Very pleasant atmosphere with some wonderfully laid-back live music from ‘Braziliance’.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Bah Humbug | 4.90 | | Chestnut-coloured. Malty, caramel tastes, and an unexpected slight smokiness. |
| Colchester - Barbarian | 3.80 | | Amber-coloured, lightweight session bitter. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried |
15 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Early Sunday afternoon visit. Just a few regulars around the bar and some lively banter. Much discussion of shipping routes, as there should be in a town like Harwich.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter | 4.60 | | Chestnut-coloured, full-bodied bitter. Malt-led but also with some quite aggressive hops. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried |
28 May 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid to late evening visit. Couple of locals in situ. Immediately embroiled in good conversation.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Jack - Trawlerboys Best Bitter | 4.60 | | Clearly tonight's fastest mover here. I never know quite what to make of the taste mix with this beer. Definitely very sharp hoppy - sometimes the sharpness can be mistaken for beer being on the turn. Still don't know but enjoyed several pints |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2011 (Alenomore)
1315 visit. My fourth stop today. Another proper old back street local. A worthy gbg too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Town - Phoenix APA | 5.00 | | From the nearby brewery, about 200m away, and a top Pale type. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Green Jack - Ole Cock Old Ale (superseded by 4.4% version) | 5.00 | Not Tried | A new ale to me but had to leave, post haste, for the hourly return train? |
About The New Bell Inn
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
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| 5 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Harwich, Essex, CO12 3EN.
Many times an entry in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide, this outstanding local sits just behind the old Naval Dockyard, a short walk from the quay front but well worth seeking out. Inside, the pub has three drinking areas, and if there is background music from the eclectic CD collection it is often drowned out by the buzz of conversation. A modest walled garden provides outside space in the summer. The excellent, varied beer selection always features a Mild, and the lunchtime food is uncomplicated but delicious and great value.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 14 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: CO12 3EN