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The Travellers Friend (Portobello Pub Company)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute |  | 1 |
| New River - London Tap | | 2 |
| Spivs - IPA |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Regatta | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
13 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and busy with mainly drinkers outside enjoying the fine weather. I found a free space at the bar which was to my advantage and enjoyed a gratis bowl of left over roast potatoes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spivs - IPA | 4.10 | | A typical nutty brown ale not what I'd expect from an IPA |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
21 Aug 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Oh dear, CAMRA will need to update their NI list, this pub has been wrecked beyond recognition. Gone are the snob screens and oak panelling, the £1.50 generously filled rolls, tungsten lamps replaced by ghastly bright LED's, the bar has been opened out and enlarged and the rear extension which was being built on my previous visit is now open. The only saving grace it still retains a pub atmosphere rather than a fancy restaurant with a bar. I regret not coming here more often during the 30 years or so since my first visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River - London Tap | 3.80 | | For the last beer of the day this didn't touch the sides, spot on form. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Regatta | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Spivs - IPA | 4.10 | Not Tried |
30 Jun 2016 (Magnus Greel)
3 of us for opening time, previous visits here were prior to the inception of this website and am pleased to say it hasn't been wrecked. External refurbishment in progress at time of visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | |
| New River - London Tap | 3.80 | | Golden malty ale. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About The Travellers Friend
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Woodford, Greater London, IG8 0PN.
Former family owned pub in High Road, long renowned for being in the cask ale fold. Originally an historic interior, with original oak-panelled walls and rare snob screens but all changed with a 2016 / 2017 refurbishment. Purchased by the City Pub Company in 2018 to end the family ownership of many years ilk and later operated by Portobello.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 12 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: IG8 0PN