The Gate Clock (Wetherspoon)
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17 Dec 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight.
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 |  | Like last night's - a joy to drink |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Advent Ale | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
16 Dec 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight, until Christmas this house is opening until 1am.
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 |  | A fulfilling nightcap. Jaipur in prime condition |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Hardys & Hansons Rocking Rudolph | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
11 Dec 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 |  | Slight haze, had much better JHB |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | 4.50 |  | Handed over as a soupy murk, returned |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | Not Tried | The grail ran out when pouring my pint |
10 Dec 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Buzzin' until the bewitching hour here.
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 |  | Great clarity and a sort of creamy texture - first rate |
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hardline - Ahead by a Century | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
07 Oct 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit.
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 |  | In very good condition and hardly hazy |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - AleSmith IPA | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Evan Evans - Storm Runner | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
01 Oct 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close. First day of JDW's autumn beer festival.
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 |  | Rather hazier than usual |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Effingut Golden Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Young Henrys Newtowner | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
21 May 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until midnight close.
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 |  | Overly creamy as this whole batch seems to be |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
07 Mar 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| St Austell - Queen of Hearts | 4.30 |  | Beer of the evening. Very full bodied English bitter |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Land & Sea Estuary Session Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - Boudicca | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
09 Feb 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Signature Brew - EP | 3.40 |  | Clearance sale price at £1.29pp. Rather scummy yeasty head on a hazy ale |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hadrian and Border - Secret Kingdom | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
08 Dec 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Small Batch Blueberry & Maple Stout | 4.70 |  | A salvation after poor offerings elsewhere today. Superb head, lacing and mouthfeel. Really enjoyed this one |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Santi-Freeze | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
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