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Crofton Park Tavern (formerly Jam Circus) (Mosaic Pub & Dining)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Moor - Dark Alliance |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | | 1 |
| Belleville - Commonside Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Pitfield's - N1 Wheat Beer |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Brockley - Red Ale | | 2 |
| St Austell - Tribute |  | 1 |
| Moor - So'Hop | | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Volden - Spring (Vegantastically Hazy) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Newton's Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brockley - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Stuff - Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Emperor | Not Tried | 0 |
| TicketyBrew - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
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Visits Details
29 May 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. Oddly everyone was out on the dot of 11, perhaps showing bank holiday fatigue.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville - Commonside Pale Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Volden - Spring (Vegantastically Hazy) | 4.40 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Had walked past earlier and noted the midnight closure advertised outside for a Monday thus leaving time for a quicky in the Brockley Jack. At 1105, upon entry, was told had closed at 11 and had been closing on Mondays at 11 for several weeks. When I challenged the opening hours sign outside I was told "Guess we need to change it".
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
26 Feb 2015 (ChrisE)
Just after noon on a wet Thursday, seven of us came in here for the first pint of the day on a tour on South East London pubs. My only complaint was that we had to ask for our pints to be topped up to the brim, at £4 per pint I want a full one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley - Red Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
26 Feb 2015 (HSB)
12:00 First stop on a South London pub crawl, seven pubs, all new to me. Two other customers. The seven of us sat at the large table in the window. Pleasant enough place.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley - Red Ale | 4.80 | | Tasty beer. Even better as Chris E bought the first round as birthday beer. Age 16 3/4. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Blessed relief to find good beer here after a very disappointing experience at a pub nearby. Standing room only with a pub quiz in full swing – I was assured that it was not a London Beer City event.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Tail Feather | 3.50 | | Fresh and sharp and lemony and pale. |
| Pitfield's - N1 Wheat Beer | 5.00 | | Orange-coloured and cloudy. A fragrant Witbier strongly flavoured with vanilla and orange zest. |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brockley - Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried |
29 Mar 2014 (Trevor)
Fairly busy for our lunchtime visit, our first since they were closed following a fire. Much the same interior layout and décor. We had a good meal with pleasant service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor - Dark Alliance | 4.70 | | Black looking ale with hoppiness and a hint of coffee. |
| Brockley - Pale Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Emperor | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| TicketyBrew - Blonde | 5.60 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Dark interior. £4 pp will deter my re-visits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moor - So'Hop | 4.10 | | The pumpclip said Moor but no beer name so a visit to the cellar to check the cask label was required. Presumably unfined but this one was as cloudy as a scrumpy. Tad too chilled. £4 pp |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Newton's Drop | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2010 (Trevor)
Arrived at lunchtime to find a Halloween decorated hostelry. The place was busy, but my family and I had a pleasant meal served by friendly and helpful staff. For those inclined there was a pumpkin carving competition!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | | Strong flavoured and most enjoyable guest brew. |
| Adnams - Lighthouse | 3.40 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2009 (Trevor)
Arrived at lunchtime with my wife to find the place had a few customers. We had a light meal in this friendly establishment.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Rather cloudy and sharp to the taste but drinkable. |
25 Oct 2008 (Andrew)
Came here for my niece's first birthday. The pub was very pleasant with lots of ceiling-wax red and fancy mirrors and the like. There were 2 raised rooms at the back, each with its own character.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Mine was a bit cloudy but my niece's Grandfathers' weren't. Anyway, it had good toffee like caramel at the back of the mouth with a ballanced hop finish. I'd have given it a 4/5 if it hadn't have had a slightly soapy mouth feel to it. |
About the Crofton Park Tavern (formerly Jam Circus)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 4 |
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The pub is found in Brockley, Greater London, SE4 2BT.
This is a split level 3 roomed pub, near Crofton Park railway station, with shabby chic tables and chairs at the front, padded upholstered bench seating in the right back room and almost a 50s domestic living room feel to the left back room. Run at one time by Antic it was then operated by Gregarious Limited. Re-opened on 7th November 2013 after a long period of closure following a fire. There is an outside veranda with seating on the street side which has a shop awning cover. Upon re-opening would seem to be back in the Antic fold once more. One of a number of Antic pubs placed on sale in 2018 and press reports indicates in early 2019 it has now been sold to another pub operator. Re-opened with change of name in June 2019.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: SE4 2BT