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The Doric Arch (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra |  | 2 |
| Buffy's - Mucky Duck | | 1 |
| Five Points - XPA | | 1 |
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wise Men | | 1 |
| London Beer Factory - Paxton Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB |  | 1 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Quintessential British Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Hound of the Basketballs | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - J.P.A. | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Beachcomber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pheasantry - BB Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Reunion - Opening Gambit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - Bankers Draft | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| WharfeBank - Verbeia Pale Ale (VPA) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Snow Globe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Diamond Geezer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Firecracker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hackney - Oatmeal Chocolate Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Totally Brewed - Crazy like a Fox | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. First visit here for many a year. Several 2017 boxed Fuller's Vintage Ales at £6.20 each found their way my way as take-aways.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wise Men | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Last couple of pints out of the cask. OK, smooth but showing some tiredness |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - FUBAR | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Snow Globe | 5.50 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2018 (ChrisE)
Saturday evening and a delightful atmosphere. Very good service at the bar. I overheard some CAMRA members discussing the old days in the Flying Scotsman (now Scottish Stores) pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - American Fall | 4.00 | | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | I made a point of deliberately not asking where this was brewed. |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pheasantry - BB Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Reunion - Opening Gambit | 3.80 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2018 (ChrisE)
Saturday evening and a good relaxing atmosphere in a properly run pub. Cask ales selling well with the majority of customers claiming Camra discount. I still think that 9F on display would look better in my front room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points - XPA | 4.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Beachcomber | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
28 Jun 2016 (Jack William)
Mid evening - pleasantly busy. Also had a Fuggle Bunny beer on - but my pic was too blurry to discern the name - shame I missed this in the gloom - haven't tried that brewer yet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | | Rather tasteless. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Quintessential British Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried |
03 Oct 2015 (ChrisE)
Busy Saturday evening, the service was good and friendly. The usual chaos downstairs with people struggling with the door codes to enter the toilets. This pub now gives 15% CAMRA discount.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Beer Factory - Paxton Pale Ale | 5.00 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Totally Brewed - Crazy like a Fox | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
06 Dec 2014 (ChrisE)
Saturday evening, I had heard that Fullers have recently invested a lot of money in this place and I got the impression that it has paid off as it a long time since I have seen it as busy as it was tonight. I was pleased to see that the magnificent 9F is still there along with a few more totems. Both entrances were open and you no longer need a code for the toilets.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Good but a little cold. I must admit that I ordered this before I noticed the guest beers on a different bank of pumps. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Diamond Geezer | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Firecracker | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hackney - Oatmeal Chocolate Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
03 Aug 2013 (Nick Willis)
Time for a quick one before the train
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - Bankers Draft | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| WharfeBank - Verbeia Pale Ale (VPA) | 3.60 | Not Tried |
04 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon with a small group. Snowing outside!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Scarlet Macaw | 4.40 | | In fine condition |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | Bit flattish |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
06 Mar 2013 (Pedro)
Afternoon
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffy's - Mucky Duck | 4.50 | | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
19 Apr 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Early to mid evening birthday do with former work colleagues on a windswept Euston day. Why, I wonder, are Fuller's houses so expensive when their own brand beer is locally delivered and guests may be purchased with awesome buying power? I rarely enter them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Traditional English mid brown bitter pretty much always passable. |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Initial shock to tastebuds after Tribute but no less acceptable for that. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Hound of the Basketballs | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - J.P.A. | 3.60 | Not Tried |
About The Doric Arch
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 5 |
| 20 |
| 14 |
| 8 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Euston, Central London, NW1 1DN.
Just outside of Euston railway station overlooking the bus stops this was originally called The Head of Steam until taken over and renamed by Fuller's. It looks awful from outside, but inside it has up 15 handpumps in 3 banks, each of 5. Lots of railway memorabilia with a raised area overlooking the bus station. Beers are from the Fuller's range plus guests. Normally a cider available. You will need to ask the bar staff for the code to unlock the door to the toilets in the basement. Substantial 15% CAMRA discount for card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 34 times, seen 103 different beers and tried 39 of them.
Postcode: NW1 1DN