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The Marine Hotel (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while) |  | 1 |
| 71 Brewing - Blackness | | 1 |
| Cromarty - Brewed Awakening | | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Aurora |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' Hoy |  | 1 |
| MòR - Stand Up | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Natural Blonde | | 1 |
| Fierce - Sunwave |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Bonkers Conkers | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cromarty - Red Rocker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burnside - Chain & Anchor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
03 Dec 2025 (McGargle)
Sometimes I misjudge and thought the staff a little sullen but no they came iver with biscuits and water for the dog. 10/10.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9% then 3.4% for a while) | 3.90 | | Ideal session ale. Crisp and refreshing. |
26 Nov 2025 (McGargle)
Very quiet
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | 4.00 | | A solid bitter |
30 Apr 2025 (McGargle)
Lovely evening to sit out in The Shorehead.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fierce - Sunwave | 3.40 | | Tasted and looked more like diluted fruit squash than beer. This was beyond refreshing. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Mar 2025 (McGargle)
Typical gruff service. Why? A smile costs nothing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' Hoy | 4.20 | | Another nondescript pale ale. |
19 Feb 2025 (McGargle)
Quiet in a dreich evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromarty - Brewed Awakening | 4.70 | | Excellent, toasty stout. |
27 Nov 2024 (McGargle)
Very quiet.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Brewing - Blackness | 4.50 | | Traditional creamy, toasty stout. Far better without pastry or marshmallow. |
| Harviestoun - Natural Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2024 (McGargle)
Still warm enough to admire the views so we did.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harviestoun - Natural Blonde | 4.00 | | Yet another unremarkable golden ale. |
| Burnside - Chain & Anchor | 4.20 | Not Tried |
30 Oct 2024 (McGargle)
Budget day and I'd expected the place to be busy with 'happy' drinkers. It was deserted!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MòR - Stand Up | 4.20 | | Unremarkable pale ale. A cross between English and US styles. |
| Cromarty - Red Rocker | 5.00 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2024 (McGargle)
It makes such a difference to be greeted with a warm welcome!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | 1/2* lost for cold serve. |
| Greene King - Bonkers Conkers | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Oct 2024 (McGargle)
Pleasant visit ears evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Sky - Aurora | 5.60 | | A fine APA which didn't drink to its abv. 1/2* lost for serving too cold. |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Marine Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 104 |
| 190 |
| 88 |
| 44 |
The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JY.
Free house enjoying a fantastic harbour side location in Stonehaven's conservation area in Shorehead. 5 or 6 real ales, with an emphasis on Scottish micros. Excellent selection of bottled beers especially from Belgium plus interesting kegs which may be from Westmalle, Kwak or De Koninck. 2009 CAMRA Scottish Pub of the Year.
We have visited this pub 316 times, seen 425 different beers and tried 238 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY