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Prince Albert (Rose's) (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Double Stout |  | 1 |
| Westerham - Saison D'Etre | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Saisonniers | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | | 2 |
| North Yorkshire - Yorkshire Porter | | 1 |
| Bank Top - Fireman's Lift | | 1 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) |  | 1 |
| Yard of Ale - One Foot in the Yard | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | | 1 |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | | 1 |
| Nelson - Colossus | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | | 1 |
| Nelson - Trafalgar Bitter | | 2 |
| Nelson - Dragon's Revenge | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - HBB |  | 1 |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Flying Scotsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Hoppy Christmas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old School (OSB) - Blackboard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Box Steam - Dark & Handsome | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - English Summer Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northumberland - Snow Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ale Fresco | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Big Ben | Not Tried | 0 |
| House Beer - Rose's House Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. A busy bee tonight with Terry's (the pub tenant) birthday party with a bow-tied tribute singer. Well packed but some floor space for some to dance too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | | |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Big Ben | 4.90 | Not Tried | Clip says "British Craft Ale" |
| House Beer - Rose's House Bitter | 4.10 | Not Tried | From shape of pumpclip guess this was Cottage brewed |
23 Apr 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Lot of Greene King staples on tonight!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Trafalgar Bitter | 4.10 | | Cooler fresher 2nd pint |
| Nelson - Trafalgar Bitter | 4.10 | | First out for a while I guess |
| Greene King - Ale Fresco | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Original | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Apr 2014 (Stephen Harris)
My first visit here for a while. Not a lot has changed. Some new upholstery. A little less fly-blown. A few entertaining 'characters’ at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Saisonniers | 4.50 | | Spicy, herbal, golden saison in perfect condition. Very tasty. |
| North Yorkshire - Yorkshire Porter | 4.40 | | A very tasty, black porter with a fruity edge and lots of roast barley. |
| Nelson - Colossus | 4.30 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Honoured to be able to have a close up look at the lizards and feel the warmth on the back of one - not cold blooded at all!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | 4.10 | | |
| Hogs Back - HBB | 3.70 | | |
| Northumberland - Snow Star | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top - Fireman's Lift | 4.00 | | Clean, refreshing bitter - good after the more sourish wet dog Sonnet43 |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - American Pale Ale | 5.40 | | |
| Hogs Back - English Summer Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
21 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening late until close. Very quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | 4.40 | | 2nd one out cooler and fresher |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | 4.40 | | First one out for a while I'd guess |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Box Steam - Dark & Handsome | 5.00 | Not Tried |
29 Dec 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Friendly locals and darts and conversation in abundance.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Double Stout | 5.50 | | Tip-top |
| Yard of Ale - One Foot in the Yard | 4.50 | | OK but hazy and not fully conditioned |
| Weltons - Hoppy Christmas | 3.70 | Not Tried | Seemed to be moving most here |
| Old School (OSB) - Blackboard | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | 4.00 | | |
| Nelson - Dragon's Revenge | 4.30 | | Did not excite |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Aug 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
2230 hours visit. Busier than I have know it here for yonks - good to see.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Colossus | 4.30 | | Not particularly distinguished but was in good condition |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Flying Scotsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | I never choose Cottage, with so many different named beers I have no idea what I'll be served up |
12 May 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Some 10 customers in. Improved some time ago with a clean up and re-covered seats. Perhaps the last proper old Woolwich pub left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Saison D'Etre | 4.00 | | £3.20 p.p. A strictly Belgian taste |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | 3.50 | | £3.10 p.p. Refreshing but little lingering taste |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
About the Prince Albert (Rose's)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 8 |
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The pub is found in Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6NE.
A cracking old pub in Hare Street, near to the Woolwich Ferry. At one time a long-standing Good Beer Guide entry albeit with some gaps. Goes by both names of Rose's Free House and the Prince Albert. Rare to see a vivarium with a lizard (at one time lizards) always keeping its/their beady eyes on proceedings. Located at the Woolwich Ferry end of Hare Street - an area in 2016 full of boarded up retail units ripe for redevelopment. The bar counter sports 6 handpumps but never all in use at one time. Closed 29th October 2022 with future uncertain. Surprisingly reopened 9th November 2022 with new operator.
We have visited this pub 21 times, seen 53 different beers and tried 30 of them.
Postcode: SE18 6NE