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The Sussex Arms (Punch Taverns)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgeous - Gravedigger |  | 1 |
| Art Brew - Hip Hop Pacific Gem |  | 1 |
| Beerd (experimental side of Bath) - Smokey Scotch Ale | | 1 |
| Binghams - Doodle Stout | | 1 |
| Blackjack - Double Bluff | | 1 |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Cryf | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | | 1 |
| Goffs - Black Knight | | 1 |
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | | 1 |
| Great Heck - Voodoo Mild | | 1 |
| Gun - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Leeds - Yorkshire Gold | | 1 |
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | | 1 |
| Newby Wyke - Banquo | | 1 |
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Sprung | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Black Eel | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | | 1 |
| Tyne Bank - EPA | | 1 |
| Wild Card - Jack of Clubs | | 1 |
| Art Brew - Earth Roots Resin |  | 1 |
| Dawkins - Bristol Best | | 1 |
| Dow Bridge - Gladiator | | 1 |
| Newby Wyke - Black Funnel Mild | | 1 |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | | 1 |
| Triple fff - Hallelujah | | 1 |
| Acorn - Millenium IPA |  | 1 |
| Arbor Ales - Single Hop Perle | | 1 |
| Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale | | 1 |
| Franklins - Sussex Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Leadmill - Midnight Express | | 1 |
| Milestone - Cupid | | 1 |
| Rother Valley - Ruby Wheat | | 1 |
| Titanic - Black Ice | | 1 |
| 360° - Bluebell Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - King John | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - Ruddy Darter | Not Tried | 0 |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Shefford DG Dunstable Giant | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal (superseded by 4.4% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Dark-Age | Not Tried | 0 |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Native Storm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Church End - Cuthbert's | Not Tried | 0 |
| Coastal - Cornish Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Atlantic (use the 4% entry now) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Derventio - Cleopatra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Mustang | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Ferryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Aussie Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gloucester - Dockside Dark | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Glass Hopper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Night Rider | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Brewing Co. - Beer Street | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Arm - Birdie Flipper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - De La Crème | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Dark Arts | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Shine On | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moles - Rucking Mole | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Quantock - Sunraker | Not Tried | 0 |
| RedWillow - Feckless | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | Not Tried | 0 |
| Spencer's - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sunny Republic - American Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tapestry (formerly Cocksure) - P'Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tapestry (formerly Cocksure) - Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Iron Curtain | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tunnel - Tradewinds IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Tempus Fugit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Wychert | Not Tried | 0 |
| White Horse - Black Horse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wold Top - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Oct 2021 (Magnus Greel)
I met up halfway through our Friday Evening Group which actually starts lunchtimes these days, we had a table booked in the marquee in the garden and enjoyed almost exclusive use until late afternoon onwards when many families with children arrived turning the place into a kindergarten.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorgeous - Gravedigger | 5.00 | | Recommended by the barman as just gone on - smooth creamy vanilla nectar without being sickly sweet, such was its popularity we stayed with this for our last three rounds. |
| Marble - Manchester Bitter | 4.20 | | A premium English bitter in superb condition |
| Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale | 3.80 | | I found this syrupy and cloying |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - Ferryman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - Darkness The Prince of Ales | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| 360° - Bluebell Sussex Best Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried |
01 Sep 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Friday mid afternoon and quiet when we arrived a few more arrivals by the time we left. I liked the way the pumps were organised by beer colour from left to right, light to dark.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun - Pale Ale | 4.60 | | Cream soda PA in top spec, very nice indeed. |
| Tyne Bank - EPA | 3.80 | | Dry with a strong hop hit. |
| Andwell - Ruddy Darter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| London Brewing Co. - Beer Street | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Funky Gibbon (previously called Sanctuary) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - King John | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Dockside Dark | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Long Arm - Birdie Flipper | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Squirrel (formerly Red Squirrel) - De La Crème | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tapestry (formerly Cocksure) - P'Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tapestry (formerly Cocksure) - Red | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Gloucester - Aussie Pale | 5.20 | Not Tried |
14 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening with a depleted squad of Friday Evening Group types. Saw a rain sodden double mattress flat on the pavement nearby lifted upright against a hedge with several yo-yo movements. Such was the wind.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Black Eel | 5.00 | | A black IPA |
| Blackjack - Double Bluff | 4.80 | | |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Native Storm | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Derventio - Cleopatra | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ah-ha |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Dark-Age | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - Dark Arts | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal (superseded by 4.4% version) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Spencer's - Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Coastal - Cornish Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2013 (thebrewingman)
Comfortable Monday evening. My first visit here and I was very impressed with the selection of ales and ciders. I did not take a note of all beers available so have only listed those I had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goffs - Black Knight | 5.30 | | |
| Wild Card - Jack of Clubs | 4.50 | | |
| Beerd (experimental side of Bath) - Smokey Scotch Ale | 4.50 | | I reckon the smokiness was just about spot on - enough to tatse but not overpowering. |
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Cryf | 5.20 | |
10 Mar 2013 (Stephen Harris)
I walked here from Richmond via Teddington, but arrived about twenty minutes too early. It was full of a rather obnoxious rugby crowd on arrival (give me a pub full of football fans in preference any day). Luckily they pushed off to their game fairly soon and the pub reverted to being something of a family, late Sunday lunch venue.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Brew - Hip Hop Pacific Gem | 4.30 | | Another in this brewery’s single hop series. Golden. Very cloudy. A rather bitter hop taste. |
| Art Brew - Earth Roots Resin | 6.00 | | A very unusual, amber-coloured beer. Has alcohol strength and a piney, resinous, spicy taste. |
| Leadmill - Midnight Express | 4.00 | | A smooth, easy-drinking, chestnut-coloured beer. A little unchallenging. |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| White Horse - Black Horse Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Iron Curtain | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Long Man - Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sunny Republic - American Brown Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Glass Hopper | 4.30 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy on a Tuesday in the run up to Christmas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Black Ice | 4.10 | | Hoppy black beer, but without any malt flavours to speak of. Dry, hoppy finish. My score 14/20. |
| Milestone - Cupid | 4.40 | | Golden ale with a dry, malty flavour. Little hop character but a dry, bitter malty finish. My score 14/20 |
| Arbor Ales - Single Hop Perle | 4.00 | | Pale and hoppy with quite an aromatic and sharp, bitter bite. Rather dry finish. My score 14/20. |
| Franklins - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Dry, yeasty and bitter but with fairly low hop character. Rather thin tasting with a dry, astringent finish. My score 12/20. |
23 Oct 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy on a Tuesday evening with beers turning over almost as fast as being consumed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainstore - Rutland Panther | 3.40 | | Perfect antidote to the previous beer, this was a dark brown mild with a full bodied chocolate and roasted malt character with little hoppiness. My score 16/20. |
| Dawkins - Bristol Best | 4.00 | | Traditional amber best bitter with moderate hopping and a stronger malt flavour. My score 15/20. |
| Rother Valley - Ruby Wheat | 4.60 | | Probably not a wise decision to purchase this as it was a double whammy of crystal and wheat malt. Net result was a strange mix of sweet cloying flavours with a sourness in the finish. My score 12/20. |
| Acorn - Millenium IPA | 5.00 | | Fresh on and probably too soon as there was a slight harshness to the flavours in this, mainly bitter with some grassy hop flavours. My score 14 with B for quality (lacking in maturity). |
04 Sep 2012 (ChrisE)
My first visit here, and I was very impressed, all beers were in good condition, reasonable prices, and full measures. The pub soon became very busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Blackwater Mild | 3.70 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | Superb |
| Leeds - Yorkshire Gold | 4.00 | | A new cask, and in top form. |
| Newby Wyke - Banquo | 3.80 | | A good session beer. |
| Titanic - Nautical Mild | 4.80 | | |
| Wold Top - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tunnel - Tradewinds IPA | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Wychert | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Shine On | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakleaf (now see Fallen Acorn entries) - Quercus Folium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Quantock - Sunraker | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Atlantic (use the 4% entry now) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A visit by the Thursday evening mild drinkers swelled the numbers here. The large garden came in handy too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghams - Doodle Stout | 5.00 | | Excellent dry roasty stout with good roast malt bitterness, a little hoppiness evident leading to a dry, roasty finish. My score 16/20. |
| Great Heck - Voodoo Mild | 4.30 | | Blacc strong mild with good chocolate malt character with a little roast coffee flavour too. Low hop rate and a dryish chocolate finish. My score 16/20. |
| Newby Wyke - Black Funnel Mild | 5.00 | | Dark brown/black strong mild with a slight haze. Lacking the full bodied flavour of previous samples, maybe a little too fresh here. My score 15/20 with a B for quality. |
| Dow Bridge - Gladiator | 4.50 | | Darker bitter with a fruity hop character and a fruity hop finish. My score 15/20. |
13 May 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Busy on Sunday lunchtime – the roast dinners looked divine, the beer selection excellent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Gothick Dark | 4.60 | | Black, rich and chocolately, with a fruity finish. |
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Sprung | 3.90 | | Beer re-launched this year at a lower strength. Pale and very hoppy. |
| Triple fff - Hallelujah | 4.00 | | Strength given this year as 4.2% - Pale, citrus hoppy, almost lagery. |
| Bradfield - Farmers Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Beowulf - Finn's Hall Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Moles - Rucking Mole | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Church End - Cuthbert's | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| B&T (Banks & Taylor's) - Shefford DG Dunstable Giant | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Night Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| RedWillow - Feckless | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Mustang | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Tempus Fugit | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About The Sussex Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 21 |
| 6 |
| 9 |
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The pub is found in Twickenham, Greater London, TW2 5BG.
This pub is by Twickenham Green and re-opened in 2011 after a major refurbishment and a significant shift towards being a specialist beer and cider outlet. There is a wood-floored main front bar featuring a long line of handpumps (18 in all of which 5 or 6 usually carry cider), and a smaller, tiled room to the rear, with a large garden out back. CAMRA Richmond & Hounslow Branch Pub of the Year 2013. Runs a buy 8 get 9th pint free loyalty card in association with others pubs in the same ownership.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 94 different beers and tried 37 of them.
Postcode: TW2 5BG