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The London & Rye (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot |  | 6 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains | | 1 |
| Adnams - Yazoo Dos Perros |  | 1 |
| Maxim - Slovenian Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Joe's Garage Bohemian Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lough Gill - Andersons | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Tomahawk | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Down Under | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Dec 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening visit on first day of re-opening after previous Wetherspoon ownership. Place was packed, 2 pool tables added to dominate the front of the house. 10 handpumps still in place, each bank of 5 adorned with 3 pumpclips but offered jam tomorrow, no cask available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
23 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Packed, where will they all go when this place closes on Sunday. No guest ales on just the 3 staples.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 |  | A valedictory and rather good pint of Abbot |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight bus change visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains | 4.50 | | OK in basic condition, uninspiring |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Mar 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight bus change visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | 4.60 | | OK but uninspiring |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Clip still shows 3.6% |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lough Gill - Andersons | 4.00 | Not Tried | Dog ends of JDW St Patrick's Day ale |
29 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Yazoo Dos Perros | 4.80 | | JDW festival ale long past its best. Prior taster did not pick it up but was a sharp slightly acidic taste, hardly disguised by added multiple sloshes of lemonade. Ugh! |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Maxim - Slovenian Pale Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Joe's Garage Bohemian Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
17 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | Seemed to be the manager's featured special beer of the week |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Drank rather without really noticing |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Down Under | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Really last knockings visit (2 minutes to last bell) until close, made possible by chance excellent tram, train and bus connections.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Tomahawk | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit until 1am close. Apparently a new manager here who introduced herself and a big noisy crowd in til close to boot.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | OK but had better |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | Not Tried |
28 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Bus change early morning after midnight visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Very creamy - had much better |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The London & Rye
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | 7 |
| 15 |
| 27 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Catford, Greater London, SE6 4AF.
Opened in 2000 as a conversion from a former shop this pub extends a long way back from its frontage to (a rarity for 'Spoon's) ground floor toilets at the very rear. 10 handpumps on the bar counter in 2 banks each of 5. Located in Rushey Green this Wetherspoon pub takes its name from the building's location, on what was once the coaching route between London and Rye (Sussex). No standing at the bar, after being served a drinks order, is permitted. Closed at end of business on Sunday 25th August 2024. Re-opened on Wednesday 17th December 2025 with new owners and a sports bar theme.
We have visited this pub 50 times, seen 98 different beers and tried 31 of them.
Postcode: SE6 4AF