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The Long Pond (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Yeovil - Posh IPA |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - El Dorado One Hop | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | | 1 |
| Kent - Prohibition | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Hengist | | 2 |
| Pig & Porter - Lost Colony | | 1 |
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter Rum | | 1 |
| Kent - Jester : The New Local | | 1 |
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | | 1 |
| Kent - Tangerine Dream | | 1 |
| Bexley - Howbury 16 Simcoe Pale | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Weald Amber | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) |  | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | | 1 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | | 1 |
| Kent - Centennial 1918 2018 | | 1 |
| House Beer - Pond Life | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Goodness Gracious Me! | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Kent Coast Hoppy Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Trigger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Five Arches | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Session Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Old American Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - 1381 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Luck | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Mosaic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Dead Good | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Summer Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
24 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
B16 Bus from the best of beer in Bexley Borough to the best in Greenwich Borough, late evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Black Prince Porter Rum | 5.00 | | Heavily infused with rum, giving a warming mouthfeel |
| Kent - Tangerine Dream | 5.20 | | New Kent ale describing itself as a fruity IPA |
| Hop Fuzz - Martello (superseded by 4.4% then 4.5% versions) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Old American Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Luck | 4.20 | Not Tried |
22 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Relaxed visit until a prompt 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeovil - Posh IPA | 5.40 | | Nearing end of cask but still excellent with a fruity dry hop bitterness |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | | Sour hopping, undistinctive |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | | Towards end of cask |
| Kent - Centennial 1918 2018 | 4.50 | | Unusual seemingly non hop back-taste. I could only liken it to that of a tea infused beer |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit after a day of chores and lots of walking
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Prohibition | 4.80 | | |
| Kent - Jester : The New Local | 4.50 | | A sour hop |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Knight's Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | 4.80 | | |
| Bexley - Howbury 16 Simcoe Pale | 4.10 | | 4½* Truly superb, refreshing, clean tasting, clear as a bell. I nudge towards 5* |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Dead Good | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Summer Pale | 3.40 | Not Tried |
02 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. A much longer visit than my usual mad dashes of late!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - El Dorado One Hop | 4.20 | | First time I've seen this. Refreshing if a somewhat bland taste profile |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Kent Coast Hoppy Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late visit until 10pm close. Good chat about the names of ships hulls, keels et al.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | | Fresh on at 5pm opening. In top notch form and very refreshing |
| Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Coppernob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Single Hop Mosaic | 4.30 | Not Tried |
27 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. The balminess of the last few weeks was slowly being subdued. The Guv convinced me the Rose & Crown, Halstead in Kent was well worthy of a future visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Dynamo | 4.30 | | Very refreshing |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Goodness Gracious Me! | 4.80 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Weald Amber | 4.00 | | Lovely tangy bitterness |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | 4.50 | | Mix up with order got me lumbered with a beer I don't really like because of its heavy raw citrussy notes. Condition very good though |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Session Golden Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Lost Colony | 4.80 | Not Tried |
12 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. This house has long been a certainty for real ale in excellent condition come rain or shine.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | 5.00 | | Magnificent refreshing pint on another balmy night |
| Pig & Porter - Lost Colony | 4.80 | | |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Five Arches | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Long Pond
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Eltham, Greater London, SE9 1UT.
Micropub located in a former plumbing supplies shop in Westmount Road in the parade of shops adjacent to the former entrance to the now closed Eltham Park railway station. An area previously devoid of pubs at the wish of the estate builder at the time. Expected to open in December 2014 and did, in fact, open on cue on Friday 12th December 2014 at 5 pm. Named after the Long Pond in Eltham Park North, a short walk away. There are 4-6 local real ales and cider served on gravity dispense from a chilled stillage room which may be viewed through a window behind the bar counter. There is also real cider and perry. At the front seating is on high wall mounted benches and high tables. To the left rear is a low tables and chairs seated area called "The Dorchester Room". A long corridor leads to the toilets at the very back and is usually packed with full and empty casks. Local CAMRA branch runner-up Pub of the Year 2016. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017 and runner-up in 2016 and 2020 and local CAMRA branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017 too. The house beer Pond Life is Tonbridge Traditional. There is a limited range of cold snacks available in the form of pork pies, ploughman's and platters. No dogs, no children and card payment is strongly preferred here rather than cash please.
We have visited this pub 231 times, seen 351 different beers and tried 198 of them.
Postcode: SE9 1UT