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Prince Albert (Rose's) (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland - Whitley Wobbler |  | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold |  | 2 |
| North Yorkshire - Yorkshire Porter | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 1 |
| Bank Top - Fireman's Lift | | 1 |
| Westerham - Double Stout | | 1 |
| Westerham - Saison D'Etre | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Saisonniers | | 1 |
| Nelson - Colossus |  | 1 |
| Caledonian - Flying Scotsman (superseded by 3.5% version) | | 1 |
| Nelson - Dragon's Revenge | | 1 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog "BB" (was 4.3%) | | 1 |
| Yard of Ale - One Foot in the Yard | | 1 |
| Westerham - Finchcocks Original | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) |  | 1 |
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - American Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - HBB | | 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 |
Visits Details
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 |
20 Mar 2010 (Alenomore)
Always a favourite stop for some pre-match refreshment for us Addicks en-route to the Valley for the footy! Normally two Nelson beers are always on, but two vacant pumps today which was unusual, but on later apparently.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland - Whitley Wobbler | 5.00 | | On good form here. Went down well, several times! |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Surprised at seeing this here these days, and on good form too. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | A second surprise Shep's offering here. Acceptable but past it's best today. |
About the Prince Albert (Rose's)
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 8 |
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| 8 |
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The pub is found in Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6NE.
A cracking old pub, 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 19 times, seen 53 different beers and tried 30 of them.
Postcode: SE18 6NE