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The Long Pond (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA |  | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Weald Amber | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Kentish Reserve | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | | 1 |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Lost Colony | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Dead Good | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | | 1 |
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | | 1 |
| Pig & Porter - Fatal Flaw American Amber |  | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Goodness Gracious Me! | | 1 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | | 1 |
| Rockin Robin - Really Rockin | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Moore |  | 1 |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Motueka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | Not Tried | 0 |
| House Beer - Pond Life | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Five Arches | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Powder Burn | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Ēostre | Not Tried | 0 |
| Colchester - Sweeney Todd | Not Tried | 0 |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pig & Porter - Jingle Jangle Morning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bexley - Session Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Franklins - English Garden | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Trigger | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
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 |
07 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | | Top notch condition, and temperature for this balmy night |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Gold Top | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Five Arches | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Colchester - Sweeney Todd | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Pig & Porter - Jingle Jangle Morning | 5.50 | Not Tried | Whatever is a California Common??? |
30 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Anchor Bay IPA | 4.80 | | |
| Wantsum - Moore | 4.50 | | Disappointing murky beer, unfined plus. Odd for Wantsum to use such a style for a FIFA World Cup celebratory beer |
| Wantsum - Miller's Mirth | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Fuzz - Fallout | 3.60 | Not Tried |
28 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. A gratis half of the local Eltham dry cider, light yellow green hue, was supped, the effect was faster than expected. Wow!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | | In superb refreshing nick |
| Mad Cat - Jet Black Stout (previously Meaney's Jet Black Stout) | 4.50 | | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Trigger | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Moore | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Whitstable - Single Hop Motueka | 4.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
23 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm close. Lucky lift from The Door Hinge added crucial extra drinking opportunities.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Fuzz - Northern Star | 4.40 | | Superb condition, mid brown bitter as the moment craved |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | | Slight haze, I do not seem to enjoy OD beers as in the days of their early incarnation |
| Whitstable - Pearl of Kent | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rockin Robin - RPA | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 10pm close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | | Superb head and condition. Cannabis type nose until the glass was quite a way down. Proves the link between Humulus lupus and Cannabis sativa? |
| Rockin Robin - Really Rockin | 5.00 | | Perhaps a slight lack of clarity. Tasty enough |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Silver Top | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Franklins - English Garden | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Montgomery (was SS Richard Montgomery) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until 11pm visit nearly thwarted by closure of local B16 bus stop for roadworks.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Dead Good | 4.00 | | Not seen or tried this beer before. In prime condition |
| Whitstable - Oyster Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Old Dairy (being contract brewed after it closed) - Blue Top | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Fife & Drum Golden Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried |
11 May 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. A light load for this time of the night made for a promptish chuck out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - Winkle Picker | 4.50 | | |
| Kent - Brewers Reserve | 5.00 | | Only a half but a powerful taste hit |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Powder Burn | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Ēostre | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Long Pond
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 267 |
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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 234 times, seen 354 different beers and tried 200 of them.
Postcode: SE9 1UT