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Blythe Hill Tavern (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Bohemian Rhapsody |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Centennial | | 1 |
| Brockley - IPA | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride |  | 1 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | | 12 |
| Brockley - Pale Ale |  | 2 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - The Art of Darkness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - Amazon Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
12 Sep 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. This house too often falls off my radar, with only myself as the loser. Last knockings pint of Bee Sting Still Perry.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockley - IPA | 5.20 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
29 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit, my first for quite a while. Just good old fashioned standards here and an Irish fiddles band which seemed to play without a break for a long time. 11 ciders and 1 perry in addition to the real ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 2nd pint so much better, no idea why |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | 1st pint was a bit ragged |
| Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Mar 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening late.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Centennial | 4.40 | | Great mouthfeel and zesty finish |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Subsequent pint was very good and surprisingly bitter |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | First out for a while so warmish and a bit stale |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening late.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | OK |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Dark Star The Original | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
18 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Pretty new cask |
| Westerham - Bohemian Rhapsody | 4.00 | | Pilsener style. Refreshing and moreish |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | Did not enjoy this one. Overly malty |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Unresolved conversation about why Millwall and Tranmere Rovers had late kick-offs on Saturdays in the 60s and 70s.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Fresher and cooler than 1st pint - made all the difference to enjoyment |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Barmen always in white shirt and tie. Nice relaxed Sunday night atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - Amazon Black | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Proper community local with very experienced bar staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Just the right temperature despite the heatwave |
| Brockley - Pale Ale | 4.10 | | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Both beers too chilled tonight - condensation on outside of glass.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Chilled and flat |
| Brockley - Pale Ale | 4.10 | | Chilled and hazy |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
16 Mar 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | Nose and taste died as pint went down |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Rather cloying - not as crisp citrus bitter as once was |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - The Art of Darkness | 3.50 | Not Tried |
About the Blythe Hill Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 50 |
| 92 |
| 47 |
| 8 |
The pub is found in Forest Hill, Greater London, SE23 1JB.
On the very busy Stanstead Road served by several London bus routes. A traditional street corner with a superb unspoilt interior. There are still three separate rooms with a public bar on the corner, a saloon to the left and a large room running across the back of the pub. A snug/off-sales has been incorporated into the public bar but that seems the only major change since its 1920s refit. A quirky feature is that customers can cross through the servery from the back room to the saloon. This pub was listed in the CAMRA Regional Inventory for London then in February 2013 the pub was added to CAMRA's National Inventory Part One - a high accolade indeed. Grade II listing followed in 2022. Voted SE London CAMRA branch Pub of the Year in 2012, 2015 and again in 2018. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2015. Handpumps in both public (4) and saloon bar (1) areas. Truly awesome cider / perry range here, all served on gravity dispense from the cellar. Changed hands February / March 2025 when long term licensee Con left.
We have visited this pub 126 times, seen 60 different beers and tried 27 of them.
Postcode: SE23 1JB