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Dartford Working Men's Club (C.I.U. / Working Men's Club)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudwater - To Øl Christmas Cake Imperial Stout collaboration brew |  | 2 |
| Moor - So'Hop |  | 1 |
| Blackjack - Spring Heeled Jack | | 1 |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | | 1 |
| Brunswick - Oxymoronic | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Black Lager | | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | | 1 |
| Offbeat - Out of Step IPA | | 1 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Berry Christmas | | 1 |
| Alechemy - Ritual | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - The Oak | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Motueka (Now That's What I Call Hops #6) | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Peverel | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Petersham Porter | | 1 |
| Wiper and True - Doves and Ravens |  | 1 |
| Rooster's - Dry Hopped Yankee | | 1 |
| Tyne Bank - Northern Porter | | 1 |
| Leatherbritches - Belt & Braces | | 1 |
| Ashover - Amberella | | 1 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Made North | | 1 |
| Wild Beer Co. - Millionaire | | 1 |
| Deeply Vale - Still Walking | | 1 |
| Gipsy Hill - Wayfarer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | Not Tried | 0 |
| First Chop Brewing Arm - TRE | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Dovedale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Si-te-cah | Not Tried | 0 |
| Medieval - Crusader | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Raspberry Belter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Black Hole Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Madder Ruby | Not Tried | 0 |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otley - O1 Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Peakstones (formerly Peakstones Rock) - Alton Abbey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tap House - Taphouse Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Nelsons Blood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| London Beer Factory - London Session | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brentwood - Chestnut Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sandycombe Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tunnel - Percheron Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - Falling Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Hoptical Illusion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - White Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Cinema Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Festival | Not Tried | 0 |
| Boss - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brentwood - Santa's Paradise | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - JHB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hartshorns - Reaper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 1 Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - HSD | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neolithic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Misfit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Devils Dyke Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rother Valley - Anthem | Not Tried | 0 |
| Breakwater - Hellfire Corner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Bishop's Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Tenderfoot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Ginger Marmalade | Not Tried | 0 |
| Atom - Blonde Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Victorian Mild (collaboration with The Kernel) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Snowbeard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Ball Puller | Not Tried | 0 |
| No Frills Joe - Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Gangster | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Magic Rock - Hat-Trick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Manchester - Another Caucasian | 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 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Apr 2018 (ChrisE)
Saturday evening and busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Beer Co. - Millionaire | 4.70 | | Rather on the sweet side. |
| Wiper and True - Doves and Ravens | 3.80 | | |
| Ashover - Amberella | 4.60 | | Citrusy, slightly hazy and lacking condition. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Under Current | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Railway Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Burning Sky - Plateau (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Hoptical Illusion | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Boss - Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hartshorns - Reaper | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Misfit | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Breakwater - Hellfire Corner | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Victorian Mild (collaboration with The Kernel) | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| No Frills Joe - Amber | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Manchester - Another Caucasian | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| First Chop Brewing Arm - TRE | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Si-te-cah | 6.80 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Madder Ruby | 6.00 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2018 (ChrisE)
Late morning visit to pay my subscription for 2018, surprisingly busy for this time of day. There were a few other ales on offer which I have not listed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Anchor Street Porter | 4.90 | | |
| Alechemy - Ritual | 4.10 | | |
| Dark Star - Festival | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hopdaemon - Skrimshander IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neolithic | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rother Valley - Anthem | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Atom - Blonde Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Magic Rock - Hat-Trick | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Jan 2017 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and fairly quiet (except that I made the mistake of sitting near the television).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudwater - To Øl Christmas Cake Imperial Stout collaboration brew | 11.50 | | |
| Tyne Bank - Northern Porter | 4.50 | | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Neanderthal | 4.40 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Black Hole Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dr. Johnson | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Otley - O1 Original | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tap House - Taphouse Gold | 4.00 | 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 | |
| London Beer Factory - London Session | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Ginger Marmalade | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Gold (or Spitfire Golden Ale) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - Falling Star | 4.20 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2017 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit and fairly quiet. Thankfully no bingo this afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudwater - To Øl Christmas Cake Imperial Stout collaboration brew | 11.50 | | Superb, the best Christmas cake I have had in memory. |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Peverel | 4.50 | | |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - HSD | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Devils Dyke Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Ginger Marmalade | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Wayfarer | 4.60 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Saturday lunchtime and doing a good trade, the food offering seemed very popular today. Beer prices appear to be £2.60 per pint now.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick - Oxymoronic | 4.80 | | Advertised as a black pale ale, hence its name. |
| Leatherbritches - Belt & Braces | 4.80 | | Too much grapefruit taste for my liking. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | Selling well here today. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Dovedale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Raspberry Belter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Peakstones (formerly Peakstones Rock) - Alton Abbey | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Cavedweller | 5.80 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - Pale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sandycombe Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tunnel - Percheron Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Marble - Cinema Beer | 5.10 | Not Tried | A one off beer produced in collaboration with Northern Ireland distributor Prohibition and the Cinema for All movement. Described as a classic American Amber Ale with American hops, Amarillo, Cascade and Centennial. |
12 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon and reasonably quiet. A good deal of conversation about the amount of news coverage that the death of David Bowie had received. A superb selection of beers from which to choose, and all at £2.50 per pint. I have not attempted to list them all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Petersham Porter | 4.30 | | Superb tasty and moreish porter. Hints of smokiness, toffee and liquorice. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Made North | 3.80 | | Very pale and not really to my taste. |
| Oakham - Gangster | 4.90 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Last minute enforced change of plan brought me here and I was pleased it had. £2.50 pp across the board for real ales. Bingo night with some healthy cash prizes in action.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Black Lager | 4.70 | | |
| Brentwood - Berry Christmas | 4.40 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Directors (use Banks's entry now please) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Nelsons Blood | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brentwood - Chestnut Stout | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - White Witch | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brentwood - Santa's Paradise | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 1 Blonde | 4.20 | Not Tried | Clip now calls it Fresh Hop Blonde |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Citra (also badged as The Citra) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Tenderfoot | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Mighty Oak - Snowbeard | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Jan 2014 (thebrewingman)
Saturday lunchtime. Excellent selection of ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale | 4.80 | | |
| Moor - So'Hop | 4.10 | | |
| Blackjack - Spring Heeled Jack | 6.20 | | Amber spiced pumkin saison. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Leatherbritches - Hairy Helmet | 4.70 | 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 | |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Medieval - Crusader | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - American Pale Ale | 5.40 | Not Tried | Went off as we ordered. |
| Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Clovis Point Brown | 5.20 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2014 (ChrisE)
Thursday lunch time and mostly regular attendees discussing one topic, namely beer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leatherbritches - The Oak | 4.00 | | A good tasty brown ale |
| Mad Cat - Platinum Blonde (previously Meaney's Platinum Blonde Ale) | 4.20 | | Bitter grapefruit, not really to my taste. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Bishop's Tipple | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Feb 2013 (HSB)
A gathering to celebrate Chris E's birthday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offbeat - Out of Step IPA | 5.80 | | |
| Mallinsons - Motueka (Now That's What I Call Hops #6) | 4.30 | | |
| Summer Wine (SWB) - Barista Espresso Stout | 4.80 | | |
| Deeply Vale - Still Walking | 3.80 | | |
| Rooster's - Dry Hopped Yankee | 4.30 | |
About the Dartford Working Men's Club
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 7 |
| 60 |
| 37 |
 | 6 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Dartford, Kent, DA1 2AU.
Former CAMRA National Club of the Year in Essex Road, with 15 handpumps constantly dispensing beautifully kept ale from near and far. Ridiculously low prices and a very friendly, convivial atmosphere. Just about the only place worth drinking in Dartford - hence the 12 month waiting list for membership. CAMRA friendly so members may visit and ask to be signed in. Local CAMRA branch Club of the Year 2022.
We have visited this pub 29 times, seen 222 different beers and tried 106 of them.
Postcode: DA1 2AU