The Dodo Micropub (Free House)
Chris Excell
Visits Details
29 Sep 2021 (ChrisE)
We arrived a few minutes after 5pm opening time and stayed for a number of pints. I was sitting with my back to the beer list so I have only listed the beer that I drank. A superb pub.
Chiltern - Beechwood Bitter | 4.30 | | |
20 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
Three of us met here at opening time for a couple of pints each. A very enjoyable visit, we chatted with a micropub enthusiast from Worthing.
Bad Seed - Rule the Roost Espresso Stout | 5.60 | | |
Siren Craft - Yu Lu | 3.60 | | A low gravity one to start the day. |
Signature Brew - Roadie - All-Night IPA | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Elusive - Deserted Isle | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
02 May 2018 (Magnus Greel)
We arrived just after 12pm and already another customer here soon joined by 3 others. Visit was unplanned as we'd decided to catch the 195 or E8 short bus ride from Brentford station and am glad we did, my first visit and I was impressed, great relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Undisputed 5 star, peachy refreshing and faultless session beer. |
Anspach & Hobday - The Porter | 6.70 | Not Tried | |
Gun - Zamzama IPA | 6.50 | Not Tried | |
Canopy - Sunray Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Pig & Porter - Smash the Violins | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
06 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
We originally arrived at about 12:30 to find the shutters down and Lucy outside with an emergency locksmith. It turned out that the locksmith could not help as the problem was that the electricity supply had tripped out inside the pub and needed resetting, the only problem being that she could not get inside to reset the supply. We ended up going for a beer elsewhere and returning about 90 minutes later to find the premises just about open and Lucy still doing the cleaning. She tried to give us our drinks free of charge for our inconvenience but we thought it only fair to pay for them and after some discussion a buy one get one free compromise was reached. A proper micropub with a great atmosphere, ticks all the boxes, Lucy was very pleased to have received a couple of Camra awards recently.
Weird Beard - Black Perle | 3.80 | | |
29 Dec 2017 (Blair)
Quiet with only half a dozen people in. However, very friendly welcome and good chat being had amongst the regulars.
Dark Star - Revelation | 5.70 | | Classic beer. |
XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Snow Moo | 4.60 | | A Milkshake IPA apparently. In tip top condition and a really enjoyable beer. |
By The Horns - The Mayor of Garratt London Best Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
13 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening. Although only open a short time, this little pub seems already to be at the heart of the local community. I liked it a lot. I wish people would start opening these kind of places in East London.
Binghams - Hop Project: Summit Columbus | 4.50 | | Golden. Just the sort of hopfest that I like. |
Hawkshead - Dry Stone Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Kent - Session Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
East London (ELB) - Jamboree | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
XT Brewing - Animal Brewing Swallow | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
07 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Four of us met here for a tour of the area, it was pleasing to note that the pub opened punctually at 12:00. We had a good chat with Lucy the landlady.
Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | | Superb amber ale |
Binghams - Hot Dog Chilli Stout | 5.00 | | Just a taster of a friend's pint, strong chilli flavours and very tasty but I don't think I would want a pint of it. |
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Pale | 3.80 | | Unfined pale ale with grapefruit flavours. |
London Fields - Shoreditch Triangle IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
Belleville - Commonside Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
19 May 2017 (ChrisE)
Friday afternoon and just one other customer but soon became busy. The cask Mariana Trench was extremely popular but not to my taste.
Hammerton - N1 | 4.10 | | A good hoppy amber ale.
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Kent - Old Jamaica | 5.10 | | |
Portobello - Star | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Weird Beard - Mariana Trench | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
Long Arm - IPA OK | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
25 Mar 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10.30pm close. Beaten to the post by ChrisE by a day or two. Very friendly classic Micropub run by a charming and knowledgeable couple.
Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Literally top notch |
Tring - Pale Four | 4.60 | | Tongue teasing APA |
Belleville - Battersea Brownstone | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Weird Beard - K*ntish Town Beard | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
Park - Spring Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
23 Mar 2017 (ChrisE)
Thursday lunchtime, I arrived at exactly 12:00 as the pub was opening and had a good chat with the landlady who told me that she got the idea to open her own micropub after visiting the Just Reproach in Deal.
Weird Beard - K*ntish Town Beard | 5.50 | | |
Oakham - Enough Rope | 4.30 | | |
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
Moncada - Notting Hill Red | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
360° - Session IPA | 4.30 | Not Tried | |