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The River Ale House (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Bitter |  | 1 |
| Phipps NBC - Bison Brown | | 1 |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Little Valley - Stoodley Stout | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Snowdrop Winter Ale |  | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | | 1 |
| Bexley - Redhouse | | 1 |
| Peerless - True Brit | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Cardinal & Ernest Joined at the Hop | | 1 |
| Goldmark - Microbus | | 1 |
| Mallinsons - Columbus | | 1 |
| Pennine Brewing (Bedale) - Heartland | | 1 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Overlord | | 1 |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sheep in Wolf's Clothing | | 2 |
| East London (ELB) - Pearly Queen Porter | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | | 1 |
| Mad Dog - Cookie Dough White Stout |  | 1 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Dunk | | 1 |
| Southwark - Top Drop Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Hole - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Push | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brighton Bier - Brighton Bier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Brothers - 79 Au 196.967 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Mill - Blonde Bombshell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Newsome - Sleck Dust | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Binghams - Brickworks Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Springtime Ale (aka Spring Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canopy - Three Sheets | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tryst - Carronade IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Naylor's - Citras | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Chestnut Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Trafalgar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Northern Monk - Three Peaks Mountain Race (2019 Edition) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - 6 Nations English Challenger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Peerless - Triple Blond | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Peggotty's Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Daggers - Daggers Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lymestone - Heart of Stone | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | Not Tried | 0 |
| Intrepid - Navio | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phipps NBC - Red Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Heck - Chopper | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Mutiny | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lees (see also JW Lees) - Gold Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
04 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Cardinal & Ernest Joined at the Hop | 3.80 | | Good condition but a hop blend that doesn't really work |
| Pennine Brewing (Bedale) - Heartland | 3.90 | | A malty copper coloured sweetish bitter |
| Peerless - Triple Blond | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Three Daggers - Daggers Black | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Dog - Cookie Dough White Stout | 4.70 | Not Tried | Still hanging on there! |
| Northern Monk - Three Peaks Mountain Race (2019 Edition) | 2.80 | Not Tried |
31 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Mad Dog - Cookie Dough White Stout | 4.70 | | Bordering on poor. Served as flat as any and every Shrove Tuesday pancake and no condition at all. Looked unappetising. Strong flavour but would have been enhanced with mouthfeel and condition and natural carbonation |
| Burton Bridge - Springtime Ale (aka Spring Ale) | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tryst - Carronade IPA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Chestnut Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - American Pale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Monk - Three Peaks Mountain Race (2019 Edition) | 2.80 | Not Tried |
27 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | | Cask fresh on |
| East London (ELB) - Pearly Queen Porter | 4.50 | | Not as sweet as others told me it would be |
| Old Mill - Blonde Bombshell | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Black Hole - IPA | 5.20 | Not Tried |
24 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm. Small group of only regulars on board.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldmark - Microbus | 4.00 | | Refreshing pint |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Dunk | 4.80 | | Described as a Donut Stout. Not sure what to make of its flavours |
| Great Heck - Chopper | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Downlands (formerly South Downs) - Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Black Hole - IPA | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Northern Monk - Striding Edge | 2.80 | Not Tried |
20 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | | Its strength soon felt |
| Bexley - Redhouse | 4.20 | | At least one prominent local thought this beer was named with Jimi Hendrix associations!! |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Old Chestnut | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - 6 Nations English Challenger | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Overlord | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Intrepid - Navio | 3.90 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinsons - Columbus | 3.80 | | Clean on the palate |
| Wantsum - Overlord | 6.00 | | Too cloying to be really refreshing |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5 | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Snow Top | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Great Heck - Trafalgar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - 6 Nations English Challenger | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phipps NBC - Bison Brown | 4.60 | | |
| Peerless - True Brit | 5.00 | | |
| Great Newsome - Sleck Dust | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Binghams - Brickworks Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canopy - Three Sheets | 7.50 | Not Tried | |
| Naylor's - Citras | 4.40 | Not Tried |
07 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. News broken that the River has won both the local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year awards.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sheep in Wolf's Clothing | 6.80 | | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Snowdrop Winter Ale | 4.50 | | Rather medicinal |
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Mauldons - Peggotty's Porter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Phipps NBC - Red Star | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Top Drop Pale Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Brighton Bier - Brighton Bier | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Three Brothers - 79 Au 196.967 | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goacher's - Best Dark Ale (aka Original) | 4.10 | | |
| CTZN (formerly Kew) - Sheep in Wolf's Clothing | 6.80 | | A very unusual fruity full flavour, a heavy hit. Pub said 5.9%, brewery website says 6.8% |
| Mauldons - Peggotty's Porter | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lymestone - Heart of Stone | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Über Brew | 3.80 | Not Tried |
27 Feb 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Shortly after opening time and lightly populated.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Valley - Stoodley Stout | 4.80 | | Black and rich with bitter chocolate. |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | | A straightforward Bitter with a bit of toffee. Subtle Pilgrim hops. |
| Mauldons - Silver Adder | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Health | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Mutiny | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Lees (see also JW Lees) - Gold Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Push | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About The River Ale House
Summary of Beer Scores
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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 1646 times, seen 1977 different beers and tried 1164 of them.
Postcode: SE10 0RJ