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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Dark Star - TripelExceptional1
Crouch Vale - PioneerExceptional1
Dark Star - Simcoe IPAExceptional1
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Exceptional1
Kernel (The Kernel) - Kernel & Brew Wharf CollaborationExcellent1
Kent - ZingiberExcellent1
Kernel (The Kernel) - Nelson Sauvin PaleExcellent1
Ilkley - BestExcellent1
Kernel (The Kernel) - Citra and Nelson SauvinExcellent1
Magic Rock - RaptureExcellent1
Kernel (The Kernel) - Export StoutExcellent1
BrewDog - There Is No Santa (Cask)Excellent1
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - HornetExcellent1
Kent - CobnutExcellent1
Magic Rock - CuriousExcellent1
Dark Star - M&M Special PorterGood1
Naylor's - AVB (Aire Valley Bitter)Good1
Mallinsons - Fools to KingsGood1
Ilkley - Lotus IPA (was 5.6%)Good1
Dark Star - Green Hop IPAGood1
De Molen & Revelation Cat - Milk MildGood1
Dancing Duck - 22Good1
Whim - Arbor LightGood1
Dark Star - PorterGood1
Northern (see also Blakemere) - JewelGood1
Summer Wine (SWB) - Elbow Golden AleAcceptable1
Saltaire - SummerAcceptable1
Summer Wine (SWB) - Heretic Black IPAAcceptable1
Whim - Hartington BitterNot Tried0
Brunswick - Second Brew (aka The Usual)Not Tried0
Derby - Business as UsualNot Tried0
Magic Rock - High WireNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Dark Star - Critical MassNot Tried0
Dark Star - Imperial StoutNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hylder BlondeNot Tried0
Dark Star - Smoked PorterNot Tried0
Picture 1. Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico, Central London
Picture 2. Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico, Central London
Picture 3. Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico, Central London

Visits Details

01 Aug 2011 (thebrewingman)
A busy evening for a "meet the brewer" from the Kernel Brewery. Four Kernel beers on hand pump with another 10 or so on keg. I tried both and found the keg ones to be too cold from a flash cooler and a little gassy. I forgot the two other beers on hand pump.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Magic Rock - Curious3.90ExcellentCitrussy and refreshing.
Kernel (The Kernel) - Kernel & Brew Wharf Collaboration4.50ExcellentGolden in colour, a combination of several hops, some of which I had never heard of.
Kernel (The Kernel) - Nelson Sauvin Pale5.10ExcellentAnother golden beer with a citrussy flavour.
Kernel (The Kernel) - Citra and Nelson Sauvin7.10ExcellentGolden and citrussy.
Kernel (The Kernel) - Export Stout7.80ExcellentNot quite what it said on the tin for my palate. Roasted coffee flavours but I didn't find the hops coming through like I would expect in a stout. Not a bad beer though.
Magic Rock - High Wire5.50Not Tried
23 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Saltaire - Summer4.20AcceptablePale and bitter beer, but not particularly hoppy. Dryish, butter finish. My score 14/20.
07 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy on a Thursday evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Magic Rock - Rapture4.60ExcellentFirst tasting of this new brewery and what a corker. Red in colour with a very hoppy character with lots of citrus and gooseberry notes, suggesting Nelson Sauvin hops amongst others. Good malt base for all this hop action. My score 17/20.
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Hornet4.40ExcellentVery pale and hoppy bitter with good hop and malt balance. The finish is fairly dry. My score 16/20.
Mallinsons - Fools to Kings4.00GoodPale ale with plenty of hops and good malt balance. The finish is dry and hoppy. My score 15/20.
04 Jun 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Just a few discerning drinkers in on a Saturday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Cobnut4.10ExcellentA red coloured nutty beer that manages to avoid falling into the crystal malt trap. Good nutty and malty flavours balanced by subtle hop notes. My score 16/20.
Northern (see also Blakemere) - Jewel4.60GoodStrong golden bitter with good hop bitterness. The finish is fruity and hoppy. My score 15/20.
Naylor's - AVB (Aire Valley Bitter)3.80GoodWell balanced amber bitter with a dryish, hoppy finish. My score 15/20.
02 Apr 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet on a Saturday lunchtime, but with a few tables reserved for later on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ilkley - Lotus IPA (was 5.6%)5.50GoodGolden in colour, bitter with good citrus hop character. Full bodied flavour leading to a citrus hop finish. My score 15/20.
De Molen & Revelation Cat - Milk Mild3.50GoodA rare departure for me, keg and probably the most expensive mild I have ever purchased. However I was intrigued. It was very toasty in character, dark brown and quite sweet. Not very milky, being rather thin in the mouth. My score 15/20.
26 Feb 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Quiet soon after opening on a Saturday lunchtime, but a steady stream of both drinkers and diners thereafter.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kent - Zingiber4.10ExcellentNot normally a fan of beers with Ginger added but this was excellent, very sweet with just a faint tang of ginger and good hop and malt character to support it. Still brewed at Larkins. My score 16/20.
Summer Wine (SWB) - Elbow Golden Ale3.80AcceptableA Yorkshire version of Hophead, very pale with a huge dose of Cascade hops to give a sharp, dry citrus hop flavour. Little malt character to give balance. My score 14/20.
Summer Wine (SWB) - Heretic Black IPA7.20AcceptableBlack, strong and hoppy. Hops dominate over malt flavours and the finish is very dry. My score 14/20.
02 Feb 2011 (ChrisE)
I walked in at 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon, and to my surprise the pub was empty, apparently they had had no customers in the previous hour. I was spoilt for choice for beers and had a couple of pints before moving on to a lecture at the LSE. Unusual draught (keg) ales included Odell 5 Barrel Pale Ale, Sierra Nevada Big Foot, and Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout. The bottled beer refrigerators were full of some very interesting beers. Thankfully customers soon started to drift in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ilkley - Best4.00ExcellentCopper/brown coloured Yorkshire bitter ale.
Dancing Duck - 224.30GoodMalty Best Bitter, rich and flavoursome.
Whim - Hartington Bitter4.00Not Tried
Brunswick - Second Brew (aka The Usual)4.20Not Tried
Derby - Business as Usual4.40Not Tried
Dark Star - M&M Special Porter6.50Not Tried
25 Jan 2011 (Ian)
Brilliant pub just got better with even more fridges for the bottled beer selection including some that are unique to this pub. The cask range continues to be interesting and of excellent quality.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Crouch Vale - Pioneer4.20ExceptionalReally good beer. I loved the body, the hops everything about it and it had exceptional drinkability.
Whim - Arbor Light3.60GoodGood light session beer
Dark Star - M&M Special Porter6.50GoodVery intense flavours and an excellent finish, but a slightly odd flavour in the middle.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
30 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy late on a Thursday afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
BrewDog - There Is No Santa (Cask)4.70ExcellentA dark brown beer with excellent citrus hop character and a hint of spice. The malt flavours are of toffee and dark chocolate. Fairly dry finish. My score 16/20.
01 Nov 2010 (Ian)
Dark Star meet the brewer event. Brilliant as always with all of the handpumps dispensing Dark Star beer. The landlord has dropped the prices of the bottle range as well, making this place even more attractive. The Mikkeller Black (17%ABV) was fantastic value at £9 a bottle.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)4.70ExceptionalGreat mix of Cascades and Centennial hops. Just so drinkable as to be untrure.
Dark Star - Tripel8.50ExceptionalAs good as I remember it. The interest of the yeast with this walloping big hit of hop.
Dark Star - Simcoe IPA6.50ExceptionalSimcoe hop flavours were outstanding.
Dark Star - Porter5.50GoodPerfectly drinkable but not quite as good as the others.
Dark Star - Green Hop IPA6.50GoodThe Simcoe IPA as a base with Green Hops as well. I found this a bit more syrupy in the mouth and the Target hops made it very bitter on the finish.
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.40Not Tried
Dark Star - Critical Mass7.80Not TriedI had a sip of someone elses and it is very oily and liquorice and just not my thing.
Dark Star - Imperial Stout10.50Not Tried
Dark Star - Hylder Blonde4.20Not Tried
Dark Star - Smoked Porter5.40Not Tried

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About the Cask Pub & Kitchen

The pub sign. Cask Pub & Kitchen, Pimlico, Central London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional12
Excellent66
Good50
Acceptable9
Poor-

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The pub is found in Pimlico, Central London, SW1V 2EE.

Once called Pimlico Tram this corner pub in Charlwood Street, in the heart of Pimlico, is surrounded by white washed London town houses. Open plan interior with plenty of seating and wood. Long bar at the rear has 8 handpumps, 3 for Thornbridge beers and also Dark Star as regular beers along with German and Belgian beer taps. Board displays beers coming soon. Plenty of good quality German and Belgian bottled beers. Friendly helpful staff and beer for takeaway too. Free newspapers to read and Thornbridge and Dark Star branded glassware. Bought by the long term licensee from Greene King in early 2018.

We have visited this pub 41 times, seen 214 different beers and tried 129 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SW1V 2EE