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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 |
| Fyne - Jarl | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Natural Blonde |  | 1 |
| Fyne - Everyone loves Harlequin. | | 1 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' Hoy | | 1 |
| Fierce - Sunwave |  | 1 |
| Burnside - Chain & Anchor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Inveralmond - Ossian | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Red Sky at Night | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Feb 2026 (McGargle)
Busy early evening. Friendly and informed service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | | Crisp, fresh and crystal clear. Nearest I've had to 5* this tear |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Red MacGregor | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Warm fire and subsiding storm.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Everyone loves Harlequin. | 3.80 | | Contrary to the tasting notes this was a bit thin with none of the promised fruit flabours. |
14 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Open fire, treats for the dogs and Stine Brewery beer mats. No one could explain the latter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fyne - Hurricane Jack | 4.40 | | My favourite Fyne ale. Full if flavour but lacking condition. |
| Inveralmond - Ossian | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Red Sky at Night | 4.70 | Not Tried |
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 |
About The Marine Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 2 |
| 105 |
| 192 |
| 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 319 times, seen 427 different beers and tried 239 of them.
Postcode: AB39 2JY