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The Marine Hotel (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
71 Brewing - BlacknessExcellent1
Cromarty - Brewed AwakeningExcellent1
Fyne - JarlExcellent1
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)Excellent1
Fyne - Hurricane JackGood1
Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregorGood1
Fyne - Everyone loves Harlequin. Acceptable1
Harviestoun - Natural BlondeAcceptable1
Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' HoyAcceptable1
Fierce - SunwavePoor1
Burnside - Chain & AnchorNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Fyne - Red Sky at Night Not Tried0
Inveralmond - OssianNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Visits Details

12 Feb 2026 (McGargle)
Busy early evening. Friendly and informed service.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fyne - Jarl3.80ExcellentCrisp, fresh and crystal clear. Nearest I've had to 5* this tear
Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor4.00Not Tried
28 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Warm fire and subsiding storm.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fyne - Everyone loves Harlequin. 3.80AcceptableContrary to the tasting notes this was a bit thin with none of the promised fruit flabours.
14 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Open fire, treats for the dogs and Stine Brewery beer mats. No one could explain the latter.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fyne - Hurricane Jack4.40GoodMy favourite Fyne ale. Full if flavour but lacking condition.
Inveralmond - Ossian4.10Not Tried
Fyne - Red Sky at Night 4.70Not Tried
03 Dec 2025 (McGargle)
Sometimes I misjudge and thought the staff a little sullen but no they came iver with biscuits and water for the dog. 10/10.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)3.40ExcellentIdeal session ale. Crisp and refreshing.
26 Nov 2025 (McGargle)
Very quiet
BeerABVScoreNotes
Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor4.00GoodA solid bitter
30 Apr 2025 (McGargle)
Lovely evening to sit out in The Shorehead.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fierce - Sunwave3.40PoorTasted and looked more like diluted fruit squash than beer. This was beyond refreshing.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
19 Mar 2025 (McGargle)
Typical gruff service. Why? A smile costs nothing.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' Hoy4.20AcceptableAnother nondescript pale ale.
19 Feb 2025 (McGargle)
Quiet in a dreich evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cromarty - Brewed Awakening4.70ExcellentExcellent, toasty stout.
27 Nov 2024 (McGargle)
Very quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
71 Brewing - Blackness4.50ExcellentTraditional creamy, toasty stout. Far better without pastry or marshmallow.
Harviestoun - Natural Blonde4.00Not Tried
13 Nov 2024 (McGargle)
Still warm enough to admire the views so we did.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harviestoun - Natural Blonde4.00AcceptableYet another unremarkable golden ale.
Burnside - Chain & Anchor4.20Not Tried

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About The Marine Hotel

The pub sign. The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent103
Good186
Acceptable86
Poor44

Website.

The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JY.

Free house enjoying a fantastic harbour side location in Stonehaven's conservation area in Shorehead. 5 or 6 real ales, with an emphasis on Scottish micros. Excellent selection of bottled beers especially from Belgium plus interesting kegs which may be from Westmalle, Kwak or De Koninck. 2009 CAMRA Scottish Pub of the Year.

We have visited this pub 309 times, seen 417 different beers and tried 231 of them.

Map location

Postcode: AB39 2JY