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The Park Tavern (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Timothy Taylor - LandlordExcellent2
Theakston - Old PeculierExcellent1
By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023)Good1
Brains - The Rev James OriginalAcceptable1
Exmoor - GoldNot Tried0
Hepworth - Pullman First Class AleNot Tried0
Adnams - LighthouseNot Tried0
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Brains - SANot Tried0
St Austell - TributeNot Tried0
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Black Sheep - Best BitterNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Park Tavern, Eltham, Greater London
Picture 2. The Park Tavern, Eltham, Greater London

Visits Details

22 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Brief visit. Most pleasant bar staff. Wonder if beer range will be shaken up by the opening ot the Eltham GPO pub opposite.
BeerABVScoreNotes
By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023)3.40Good
Exmoor - Gold4.50Not Tried
Hepworth - Pullman First Class Ale4.20Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Adnams - Lighthouse3.40Not Tried
13 Jul 2009 (Dubbel)
After a manic rush from work to reach Argos before it closed, the OH and I decided to chill out with a pint in the evening sun. This really is a lovely smart town centre boozer and feels like you could be a million miles away.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30ExcellentAwesome. They serve a consistently great pint of Landlord in here. The best I've had anywhere.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
13 Apr 2009 (Dubbel)
Hiked along the Green Chain Walk to Eltham Palace. Seemed only right to stop in here for a pint before strolling back home. Sat out front on the wall in the evening sunshine. Must have been a busy bank holiday for them as sadly the TT Landlord, Harveys and Leffe had all run dry.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brains - The Rev James Original4.50AcceptableI used to really rate this beer, not quite so much nowadays. Mahogany, cool and refreshing with a Burtonesque malty tail - but I was really craving some ballsy hops.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Black Sheep - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
08 Jan 2009 (Dubbel)
Stopped for a quick pint before dinner and ended up staying for a second. Good number of punters occupying most of the tables. We sat in tall-backed wooden chairs in a corner underneath one of the chandeliers (yes, chandeliers!) Friendly, chatty barman ensured we felt welcomed despite being unfamiliar to him. The owners have done a really good job here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30ExcellentI overlook this beer far too often. Glowing gold, big and hoppy with counteracting creamy sweet malts. A cracking ale which didn't suffer so much from the cool dispense.
Theakston - Old Peculier5.60ExcellentFirst cask OP of the season. Wintry winner, dark, moody malts. Is this the ideal cold January evening ale? Cellar must have been chilly as this was served a little on the cool side, though conditioning was excellent once it had warmed through.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Brains - SA4.20Not Tried
St Austell - Tribute4.20Not Tried

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About The Park Tavern

The pub sign. The Park Tavern, Eltham, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent7
Good7
Acceptable5
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Eltham, Greater London, SE9 5DA.

Very attractive traditional pub sitting behind the High Street in Passey Place. Historic Burton Ales green tiled exterior. Sympathetically and warmly refurbished interior with an impressive all-wood bar. Relaxed atmosphere with classical or smooth jazz background music. 8 handpumps, usually 5 or 6 cask ales usually from the larger regional end of the brewing spectrum. Food served Monday to Saturday lunchtimes. Distinctive light wood constructed bar counter and overhead awning.

We have visited this pub 14 times, seen 53 different beers and tried 18 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE9 5DA