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The Doric Arch (Fuller Smith & Turner)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Mordue - Winter Tyne |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 3 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 2 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 2 |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Ruck and Maul |  | 1 |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | | 1 |
| Oldershaw - Sunnydaze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - Triple C | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Joseph Holt (see also Holt's) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Dark Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Phoenix - Arizona | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Golden Arrow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gale's - Festival Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
13 Feb 2012 (Stephen Harris)
Cleaner and more comfortable than it was in its Head of Steam days, but also far less adventurous with its beer selection – although, obviously, this is now based on Fullers beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | 5.00 | | Golden in colour with typical Fullers biscuit malt overlaid by decent but not intrusive hops. A rare ‘British’-type IPA as opposed to an American Pale Ale. |
| Harviestoun - Ruck and Maul | 3.70 | | A golden-coloured beer with a good balance of malt and hops. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Front Row | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - Triple C | 4.20 | Not Tried |
27 Jan 2012 (ChrisE)
Just time for a quick one before walking to St Pancras, A good relaxing atmosphere on a Friday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordue - Winter Tyne | 3.90 | | Truly superb dark seasonal ale. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried |
06 Jul 2011 (Flying.geordie)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | |
11 May 2010 (ChrisE)
A quiet Tuesday afternoon, a nice place to enjoy a pint in peace. A very good selection of beers was on offer, it was a pity that I only had time for one of them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oldershaw - Sunnydaze | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
05 Mar 2010 (ChrisE)
A typical busy Friday evening. Unfortunately they have changed the lock on the lavatory door again, and I had to walk back up the stairs to find the new entry code.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | 5.00 | | This is my sort of beer. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2008 (Ian)
For some unknown reason, the national rail service won't allow me to go out one day and return again to Queen's Park in London from Ashford using the underground only in London. So I ended up at Euston waiting for an overground train to Queen's Park. Nil desperandum. I enjoyed it here, a dozen or so drinkers in at midday on a Saturday with some Newcastle United fans having a drink on their way to the Emirates.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Even hoppier than I remember. I may never leave this pub with this beer on..... |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | Not Tried |
30 Mar 2007 (Ian)
Formerly the Head of Steam. Fullers have taken over and chnaged the name. Still same pub layout and feel, still heavy on the train memorabilia. Only 4 customers in at 11.30 on my way to the London Drinker festival
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Pale gold, lasting white head. Most drinkable beer in England for me. Sherberty hop on finish is simply gorgeous. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Dark Mild | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gale's - Festival Mild | 4.80 | Not Tried |
12 Aug 2006 (Ian)
Very clean and shiny. The woodwork has all been well polished. Still the same interior, but somehow cleaner. 9 beers on including 4 from Fullers, but the clientele was hardly buzzing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 |  | Nice sharp hop, bit soapy. Should be sharper though. Bit warm and flabby. Citrus hop is nice if on the soapy side |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Joseph Holt (see also Holt's) - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Golden Arrow | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Mar 2006 (Ian)
Fuller's still haven't wrecked it which is the good news. Beer choice could be a bit more risky if anything. Had half an hour before the London Drinker festival started and they had the Fuller's London Porter on draught which I have been looking for all winter.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | | Black beer with beige head. Lots of burnt malts. What is impressive is the mouth feel and the fruit. Velvety/grainy, full, intense flavours. Damsons, plums, prunes. Then a harsh, burnt finish, tempered by choc and more dark fruits. Stunning beer. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Joseph Holt (see also Holt's) - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Dark Mild | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Phoenix - Arizona | 4.10 | Not Tried |
17 Jan 2006 (Ian)
First time that I have been in since Fullers took over. Only 3 Fullers beers on and they've kept Holts Bitter and beers from Cottage, Hop Back and Castle Rock. Interior is virtually the same. Only 2 customers in on an early Tuesday lunchtime. Sat in no smoking area, watching the buses at the front of the station
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | Pale gold with thin white head. Slightly sweaty hop aroma. However, in mouth, it is stunning. Burst of fresh green hops, slightly dusty and juicy malt/lemon. However, aroma takes it down to just 1 4/5 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | Excellent fruit. Good citrus with pear drops, smooth and creamy in mouth with excellent hoppy finish |
| Cottage - Norman's Conquest 5% | 5.00 | | Deep brown with thin bubbly beige head. Lots of choc liquer favour. Vinous, plums, black cherry fruit. Rich and deep. I can see why so many people make a fuss over this beer. Rich, dark malt aroma. Very intense flavours. Finish has more of the same. Not overly sweet. Could do with bigger handful of hops on the end |
| Hop Back - GFB (Or Gilbert's First Brew) (superseded by 3.5% version from about 2010) | 3.80 | | It has been ages since I had this. Golden, thin white head. Slightly nettley farm yardy aroma which to be honest always puts me off. OK in mouth with some grapes, bit wet, not enough body for me. Then dry, dusty hop finish with tingling citrus acids. OK, but not a big fan |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Joseph Holt (see also Holt's) - Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About The Doric Arch
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 5 |
| 20 |
| 14 |
| 8 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Euston, Central London, NW1 1DN.
Just outside of Euston railway station overlooking the bus stops this was originally called The Head of Steam until taken over and renamed by Fuller's. It looks awful from outside, but inside it has up 15 handpumps in 3 banks, each of 5. Lots of railway memorabilia with a raised area overlooking the bus station. Beers are from the Fuller's range plus guests. Normally a cider available. You will need to ask the bar staff for the code to unlock the door to the toilets in the basement. Substantial 15% CAMRA discount for card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 34 times, seen 103 different beers and tried 39 of them.
Postcode: NW1 1DN