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Princess of Wales (Castle (Mitchells & Butlers) )
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| BrewDog - Trashy Blonde |  | 1 |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde |  | 2 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | | 1 |
| Liberation (formerly called Jersey) - I.P.A. | | 1 |
| Fuller's / Steel City Collaboration - Steel | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra |  | 1 |
| Wadworth - Honey & Ginger | | 1 |
| Downton - Chocolate Orange Delight | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 1 |
| Knops - East Coast Pale | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - 1888 | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Moondance | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Spring Equinox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stonehenge - Eye-Opener | Not Tried | 0 |
| Broughton - Dark Dunter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Winter Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| West Berkshire - Blindside Flanker Prop-er Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Tight Head Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
16 Dec 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close, arrived seconds before the closing time bell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - 1888 | 4.80 | | An OK amber ale |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Honey & Ginger | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Good chat with a barman with him enquiring after the whereabouts of true free houses in the area. Inevitably conversation moved to local Micropubs.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadworth - Honey & Ginger | 4.20 | | Could have done with stronger ginger tones |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Fort Smith | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Inveralmond - Tight Head Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Intended short visit elongated by some stranger hospitality.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Good but £4.30 pp price tag is over the top |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Back - Winter Lightning | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| West Berkshire - Blindside Flanker Prop-er Bitter | 4.30 | Not Tried |
19 Aug 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Has been refurbished but never a favourite of mine at any time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | From the front bar with a nicely hand-made pumpclip. Lacklustre |
| Knops - East Coast Pale | 3.80 | | Bitter enough but truly bland |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Gold | 4.10 | Not Tried |
09 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Lots of clearing up going on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's / Steel City Collaboration - Steel | 3.50 | | Surprisingly flavoursome for low abv |
| Downton - Chocolate Orange Delight | 5.80 | | Special offer at £3 pp |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Broughton - Dark Dunter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
20 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Another niggling visit with the potman trying to force a plastic cup on me to decant my beer into as he wanted to clear up!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberation (formerly called Jersey) - I.P.A. | 5.20 | | Originally brewed as a Nicholsons exclusive |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Stonehenge - Eye-Opener | 4.50 | Not Tried |
06 Jun 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Messy mucky with dead glasses uncleared from counters and tables and bar counter tops in both bars needing a good wipe down. Team Leader admitted could do better which was honest of him.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | | No bitterness - too malty |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Triple fff - Moondance | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Spring Equinox | 4.60 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening. Front bar closed which is a pity as it is the part of the pub with the original pubby feel.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | 3.70 | | Grapefuit hints which remained for some time in the mouth after the pint was empty |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | Ubiquitous |
14 Aug 2012 (Stephen Harris)
The football season is back at last, and this was the designated pre-match drink location for my group, before heading down the hill to Charlton (although there was a muddle and most of the crowd went to Rose’s in Woolwich instead). Not crowded here, with most punters either out the front by the heath, or in the walled back garden.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | | Fruity malt session bitter. |
| Sunny Republic - Beach Blonde | 3.70 | | Pale gold with a big, fruity, lemony hop hit for its strength. Dry-ish, bitter finish. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | Not Tried | End of barrel. I sent mine back and this beer was taken off sale. |
02 Jun 2009 (Dubbel)
Really hot Tuesday evening and busy here as expected. Delighted to find a BrewDog beer on the bar in exceptional nick. Had a chicken burger and chips special for £5 which was pretty good too. Understandably popular pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrewDog - Trashy Blonde | 4.10 | | Sumptuous fruity flavours and juicy hops. The perfect accompaniment to the warm evening sunshine whilst sprawled out on the heath. A true winning combination. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - Black Cat Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About the Princess of Wales
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 7 |
| 8 |
| 8 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Blackheath, Greater London, SE3 0RL.
Located at the extreme north end of Montpelier Row. Locally renowned large pub situated on the heath. Particularly popular in summer when Blackheath's most beautiful spill out onto the heath and drink in the sun with plastic glasses. Daily specials menu plus more fancy nosh options. Can get too busy for its own good and the toilets often degenerate into a cesspool by the end of the night. 6 handpumps in the rear bar to the right-hand side. Inordinately expensive cask ale here. Since Covid pandemic it is a card payment only venue. Re-opened 4th November 2022 after a makeover but with significant loss of the atmospheric front bar counter, now replaced by seating.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 50 different beers and tried 20 of them.
Postcode: SE3 0RL