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Robin Hood & Little John (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Redhouse |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | | 7 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 8 |
| Cross Bay - Sunset | | 1 |
| Milestone - Colonial Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Severn - Copper Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Horizon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Dirty Rucker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - 6X | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lincoln Green - Hood Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Pack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Who's a Cheeky Monkey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stockport - Jester | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
18 Jun 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Down here from 8 to 6 cask ales as trade has not yet recovered to pre-Covid levels.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Disappointing - almost tepid and unrecognisable as Harvey's Best - bland and tired |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Creamy and rather cloying - not the clean crispness I expect of BOB |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
04 Dec 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Wind blown and rain soaked evening visit until close. Low footfall but all unchanged since last visit, except just 6 not 8 cask ales on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Great balance, slightly sweet |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | The fast seller tonight and at 80p pp cheaper than the bigger brands. Regular half and half with Harvey's Old for customers tonight - being advertised here as a mother-in-law! |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Probably first out for a while |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Redhouse | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Aug 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Long deliberate journey here then the perfect example of why I detest bank holidays so much. All lights off at 2 minutes to 10pm yet the day has hardly begun. So off to two nearby 'Spoon's that WILL keep to their midnight close published hours.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
25 Aug 2021 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit, I was with a group of friends who chose to sit outside although I would rather be inside a pub than outside looking at it. A very welcoming pub,
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Redhouse | 4.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Mar 2020 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | New cask - fourth pint out, Still a little fresh |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Stale, not moving tonight and this had a tired, albeit smooth, smell and taste. Not the best to end the evening on |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - 6X | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Lincoln Green - Hood Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Dirty Rucker | 3.90 | Not Tried |
20 Feb 2020 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close, Lucky people locally to have such a hidden gem.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | At the sweetish end of this beer's wide ranging taste spectrum |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Probably what LP should taste like or at least used to consistently taste like in the past |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Horizon | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Wadworth - Dirty Rucker | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Can be much better, slight sourness |
| Cross Bay - Sunset | 4.20 | | Tasty but poured flat |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Severn - Copper Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
29 Oct 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Great bittering and condition |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Not as good as can be |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Stockport - Jester | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Colonial Pale Ale | 5.50 | Not Tried |
08 Oct 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. The pub sign's light is always a beckoning siren when approaching along Lion Road at night.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Lovely sharp hoppiness |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Pack | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Who's a Cheeky Monkey | 4.00 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | | Rather sharp bittering |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Another rather sour and woody tasting Harvey's BB |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
About the Robin Hood & Little John
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 19 |
| 9 |
| 16 |
 | 2 |
The pub is found in Bexleyheath, Greater London, DA6 8PF.
Located in Lion Road some 8 minutes walk from the main Broadway this is a traditional street corner local which is kept in absolutely cared for condition by the current owners. Originally a Beasley's brewery of Plumstead house until taken over by Courage in 1963. The pub has been run by the Johnson family (Ray, Caterina and son Tony) since the 1980s. In that time it has won CAMRA London Pub of the Year on three occasions, plus CAMRA Local Branch Pub of the Year on eleven occasions. It offers eight real ales through handpumps on the counter in banks of 3, 3 and 2. You can be sure that your pint or half here will be in the best condition possible. A professionally run local institution. It also has a reputation for home cooked food, which includes authentic special Italian dishes. Sold by Enterprise Inns to the current licensee in 2016. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2020, 2021 and 2024. In 2020 the licensees had completed 40 years of service here.
We have visited this pub 24 times, seen 39 different beers and tried 11 of them.
Postcode: DA6 8PF