PubsandBeer
Bow Bells (Punch Taverns)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Treason |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 5 |
| Three Sods - 4 Seas Summer Ale | | 1 |
| Purity - Mad Goose |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus |  | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Mar 2019 (Stephen Harris)
The lunchtime food offering here seems very popular.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | | A good lunchtime option. Not too challenging. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Feb 2019 (Stephen Harris)
A lunchtime visit after viewing the excellent Doreen Fletcher retrospective at the nearby Nunnery Gallery. Good pizza for lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | I do think it's lost some of its sparkle. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
08 Nov 2017 (Stephen Harris)
After work for a couple of pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Treason | 4.50 | | A well-hopped Red Ale. Just about into the four star category I think. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Decent enough Pride. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2017 (ChrisE)
I was on a 425 bus and decided to alight and try this place. O.K. but nothing to get excited about.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening for a pint in passing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | I still, always, get a “Wow, that’s good” thought at first gulp of this beer. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I came in here to recover from my recent Wetherspoon experience. Busy here too, but comfortable and welcoming. And they were playing some nice music. Good to see a Three Sods beer on the bar, as their taproom does not seem currently to be functioning.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Sods - 4 Seas Summer Ale | 4.00 | | It’s not really summer anymore but this excellent, fresh, juicy, golden beer went down very well – almost exceptionally well. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
21 Sep 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Quiet on a Monday night with a dozen or so regulars around the bar and a couple of lads playing pool.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | The perfect antidote to a ropey pint just endured elsewhere. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Feb 2015 (Stephen Harris)
I literally had to walk past this pub on the way home, so popped in for one, which soon became two. Very busy in here, and it’s good to know that the Cockney race has not died out altogether.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Very nice indeed. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Jan 2015 (Stephen Harris)
I really just popped in for a quick one having not been here for ages, but the beer was so good that I decided to stay and watch the first half of the West Ham game on TV (I need to emphasise here that I am absolutely not a fan of the Essex club in question).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | At its best this is a very fine beer indeed, and it was at its very best here tonight. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About the Bow Bells
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
 | - |
The pub is found in Bow, Greater London, E3 3AA.
Pub established in the 1860s and these days convenient for Bow Church DLR station. Has cashed in on its ‘Cockney’ name in the past, although the actual Bow bells are of course several miles away on Cheapside. Traditional in appearance, there is a single, carpeted bar, with a pool table towards the rear. Said to be haunted by a ‘phantom flusher’ that makes a visit to the ladies toilet an unpredictable experience.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: E3 3AA