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The River Ale House (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 |  | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Join the Kew IPA | | 2 |
| Mauldons - Blackberry Porter | | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 1 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Welsh Pride | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Petersham Porter |  | 1 |
| Canopy - Scotch Ale | | 1 |
| Phipps NBC - Green & Gold | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Simcoe Red | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Falling Leaves Hoppy Red Ale | | 1 |
| Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout | | 1 |
| Acorn - Cracker | | 1 |
| Kent - Olicana | | 1 |
| Daleside - R&B | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | | 1 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale |  | 1 |
| New Bristol - Oohl Ala Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Saltaire - White Christmas Ale | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Snowdrop Winter Ale | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Richmond Rye | | 1 |
| Butcombe - Big Geoff | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Howbury 13 Oat Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hepworth - Hiver The Honey IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Peerless - Ice-Breaker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elland - White Prussian | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Manning Brewers (Born of Man) - Music Man | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beat - Glam Rock Lychee IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Itchen M'Baubles | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Settle - North Pole Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grey Trees - Equinox APA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Winter's Wobble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gipsy Hill - Beatnik | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nelson - Midshipman Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Grainstore - Rutland Osprey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wild Beer Co. - Bibble | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Session Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ainsty - Flummoxed Farmer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
24 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 1am closing. Rude to not avail oneself of what must have been the latest closing in the area.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn - Cracker | 4.10 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | | |
| Canopy - Scotch Ale | 6.90 | | Preview pints. A fine after midnight nightcapper |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - BOB (Bexley's Own Beer) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Howbury 13 Oat Stout | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Peerless - Ice-Breaker | 4.70 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | | In fine form |
| Saltaire - White Christmas Ale | 4.50 | | Billed to have orange and spice notes but I found this more toffee caramel and rather flat. A second would not be called for |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gipsy Hill - Beatnik | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Grainstore - Rutland Osprey | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Richmond Rye | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Session Golden Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Old Mill Autumn Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. Lots of talk about how single malts might be introduced here and what glassware was best for them and for the gins already on offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Simcoe Red | 4.60 | | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Richmond Rye | 4.30 | | Not quite conditioned out |
| Wantsum - Fortitude (was 4.2%) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - God's Wallop | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Daleside - R&B | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Winter's Wobble | 3.40 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening. Choices, choices but a 180 bus came along so this visit was mandated by fate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout | 4.90 | | Even heavier liquorice taste than the last one I had, a Marmite drink but going down well here with one customer taking a 4 pint take home |
| Daleside - R&B | 4.00 | | Balance of blackcurrant fruit and hops but little evidence of the infused rum |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Itchen Valley - Itchen M'Baubles | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Settle - North Pole Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Falling Leaves Hoppy Red Ale | 4.70 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | | Nearing the emptying of the cask |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Petersham Porter | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Big Geoff | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hepworth - Hiver The Honey IPA | 4.90 | Not Tried | No brewer's name on pumpclip |
30 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Petersham Porter | 4.30 | | |
| Ainsty - Flummoxed Farmer | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Big Geoff | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Join the Kew IPA | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Hepworth - Hiver The Honey IPA | 4.90 | Not Tried | Pumpclip devoid of true brewing provenance |
27 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. Strange coincidence that the father of a total stranger I had talked to in the Suttons Radio pub in Lewisham earlier was in here! My 5000th visit on this site I am reliably informed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Join the Kew IPA | 5.90 | | Not quite as good as yesterday's |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Snowdrop Winter Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Midshipman Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| New Bristol - Oohl Ala Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Join the Kew IPA | 5.90 | | Excellent, super balance and full in body |
| New Bristol - Oohl Ala Pale Ale | 4.20 | | Disappointing. A bit murky and lacklustre. Did not enjoy |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Nelson - Midshipman Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Beer Co. - Bibble | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Juicy | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Snowdrop Winter Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Welsh Pride | 4.00 | | |
| Phipps NBC - Green & Gold | 4.10 | | Another green hopper |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Mauldons - Blackberry Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Grey Trees - Equinox APA | 4.40 | Not Tried |
19 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauldons - Blackberry Porter | 4.80 | | |
| Kent - Olicana | 4.50 | | |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Elland - White Prussian | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Red Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Manning Brewers (Born of Man) - Music Man | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Beat - Glam Rock Lychee IPA | 6.50 | Not Tried |
About The River Ale House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 11 |
| 689 |
| 1729 |
| 509 |
 | 42 |
The pub is found in East Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 0RJ.
Micropub in Woolwich Road in a former street corner lingerie and hosiery business premises and which opened on 13th September 2017. Comprises a front room with bar counter and with real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room behind the bar, and a rear room down one step. Each day a pre-prepared paper ale menu sheet, with tasting notes, is provided to every table. Bare-board flooring throughout and all seating at wall mounted high settles and hand made wooden high tables. CAMRA card holders' discount on pints and halves of real ale and cider. Card payments accepted. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2019. Local CAMRA branch 2019, 2022 and 2024 Pub of the Year and its Cider Pub of the Year too in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. CAMRA Greenwich District Pub of the Year 2024.
We have visited this pub 1368 times, seen 1832 different beers and tried 1065 of them.
Postcode: SE10 0RJ