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Jolly Woodman (Mitchells & Butlers)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Original Port Stout |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 2 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | Not Tried | 0 |
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Visits Details
15 Sep 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening latish. Even at this hour a good old beer swilling alehouse.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 |  | Taste killed by over-chilling. Poor head retention may be related. Condensation stayed on glass even for 15 minutes of slow supping |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | Just run out |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | Tut tut. Clip in use still shows The Ram Brewery Wandsworth. Not right in these days of localism and interest in provenance |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Wainwright (please now use the Banks's entry) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Middle late evening to end of session visit. Thriving throughout and busy at the dartboard. All real ales at £3.60 per pint I think.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | First rate temperature and condition |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood then Banks's | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2009 (ChrisE)
I arrived before the pub opened thanks to amazingly good bus connections and main line trains. I was invited in to await opening whilst the staff re-stocked the shelves. The pub soon got busy with family groups enjoying a Boxing Day drink. A superb pub that I will definitely return to.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Original Port Stout | 4.80 | | An amazing black beer. Creamy and full of flavour. |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | | Excellent pint with the true Adnams taste. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About the Jolly Woodman
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 8 |
| 5 |
 | 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Beckenham, Greater London, BR3 6NR.
A traditional pub in Chancery Lane, with three regular ales, and up to two guest beers. The single bar is in two areas with children restricted to the rear area. Outside loos in the rear courtyard. One of the last beer only licensed houses in London (selling Charrington IPA) at the time of the early CAMRA Good Beer Guides but not any more. 6 handpumps sported on the bar counter. Operates an advertised "Until close" closing time so beware if visiting late in the day as there are no certainties.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 21 different beers and tried 4 of them.
Postcode: BR3 6NR