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Southampton Arms (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Kent - Zingiber |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Sweet Chariot | | 1 |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | | 2 |
| St Peter's - Mild | | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 1 |
| Severn Vale - Severn Springs | | 2 |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | | 2 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Priory Mild | | 1 |
| Camden Town - Inner City Green | | 1 |
| Empire - Cherry Chocolate Mild | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Cold Comfort |  | 1 |
| Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Shoreditch | | 1 |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | | 2 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | | 1 |
| Ascot - Single Hop Citra |  | 1 |
| Oxfordshire Ales - BBB | | 1 |
| Hardknott - Katalyst |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Colorado Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Tripel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Slater's - Haka | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Ironbridge Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arbor Ales - Nugget | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Williams Brothers - Good Times | Not Tried | 0 |
| Quercus Devon (now see Salcombe entries) - Prospect | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Ashford | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Creel Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Mai Bock | Not Tried | 0 |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
24 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Fairly quiet early on a Saturday afternoon with a few locals calling in for a swift pint.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Zingiber | 4.10 | | Another beer that from the pumpclip seems to have changed strength since the new brewery started. An excellent pale ale with just the right amount of ginger which doesn't impinge on the hop and malt balance. My score 16/20. |
| Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Shoreditch | 4.30 | | Very pale ale with a strong peach hop flavour. Not much malt in evidence with a dry, peach finish. My score 15/20. |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | | This sample was far more bitter than I was expecting. Not sure what was wrong here, but too bitter for a mild. My score 14/20. |
27 May 2011 (Magnus Greel)
Busy thriving ale house which attracts a balanced mix of young and old alike.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | | |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Colorado Red | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Tripel | 8.50 | Not Tried | |
| Slater's - Haka | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Ironbridge Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Nugget | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Camden Town - Inner City Green | 3.90 | Not Tried |
27 May 2011 (ChrisE)
Quite simply a superb boozer. In spite of having just eaten a splendid meal at the Pineapple, the pies and sausage rolls proved irresistable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble - Pint (was 3.9%) | 3.40 | | Another pale beer with a thin, bubbly head. Hoppy with citrus notes. |
| Camden Town - Inner City Green | 3.90 | | I was originally put off by the name, having tried a couple of beers that were green or greenish in colour, and not very enjoyable. However this is a superb pale beer with a thin bubbly head. Very moreish with citrus notes, very similar in colour and taste to the Marble Pint that I had just finished. |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| First In Last Out (FILO) - Mike's Mild | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Colorado Red | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Tripel | 8.50 | Not Tried | |
| Slater's - Haka | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Ironbridge Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arbor Ales - Nugget | 4.00 | Not Tried |
25 Apr 2011 (Ian)
Brilliant buzz in this no nonsense pub. I like the real money only no plastic sign. Staff are friendly efficient and know their stuff and the vinyl music helps the ambience. Shame the cider tends to be better than the beer
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot - Single Hop Citra | 4.60 | | Not enough citra but the lasting hopoy finish is good |
| Hardknott - Katalyst | 3.80 | | Diacetyl. Some hop on finish and some fruit salad in mouth |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Ashford | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Creel Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Mai Bock | 4.50 | Not Tried |
13 Jan 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy with locals and swelled by a visit from the Thursday evening mild drinkers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire - Cherry Chocolate Mild | 3.80 | | Sweet and chocolatey black mild with just a hint of cherry. My score 16/20. |
| Whitstable - Renaissance Ruby Mild | 3.80 | | Dark ruby colour, some bitterness in the taste, but also fairly malty with a dryish finish. My score 15/20. |
| Mighty Oak - Cold Comfort | 4.00 | | Pale bitter with good hop character with some citrus flavour and good malt balance. My score 15/20. |
11 Aug 2010 (Ian)
Just an amazing early evening sat with the 4 guys from Struise in Belgium drinking cider, perry and mead. The pork pies and cheese plates were both excellent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | | Decent amber beer |
| Quercus Devon (now see Salcombe entries) - Prospect | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Mild | 3.60 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Not too busy for lunchtime. I was impressed with the pub dog's amazing road sense.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Vale - Severn Springs | 4.40 | | Refreshing and hoppy |
| St Peter's - Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Good Times | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2010 (ChrisE)
A wet Monday lunchtime, we enjoyed some excellent beers, good quality pork pies, listening to vinyl, and the company of a wonderful pub dog. This pub only sells beers and ciders from small independent breweries. The two lager style beers on offer were from Meantime Brewery.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's - Mild | 3.70 | | |
| Redemption - Urban Dusk | 4.60 | | Chestnut brown in colour, a bit like a strong mild. |
| Severn Vale - Severn Springs | 4.40 | | Golden, hoppy IPA |
| Elgood's - Cambridge Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Sussex Extra Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Williams Brothers - Good Times | 4.50 | Not Tried |
18 Feb 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Busier than usual from a visit by the London mild drinkers club.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Priory Mild | 3.50 | | Top condition here, big malty kick to start then furit and bitter choclate malt to finish. My score 16/20. |
| Mighty Oak - Sweet Chariot | 4.20 | | Darkish mid brown bitter which delivers an unexpected taste of fruity hoppiness more akin to a pale ale. Full bodied taste of berry fruits gives way to a dryish finish. My score 16/20. |
| St Peter's - Mild | 3.70 | | Balck mild with some roast malt and a fair bit of hoppiness in the finish. My score 15/20. |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | | Less sweet than usual, malty, but with a dryish finish. My score 15/20. |
| Oxfordshire Ales - BBB | 3.70 | | Rather sweet and cloying with a slight hint of diacetyl present. My score 14/20. |
About the Southampton Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 5 |
| 37 |
| 22 |
| 8 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Gospel Oak, Greater London, NW5 1LE.
Reopened as a traditional free house, this pub has a very retro feel about it, with tungsten lighting, bare boards and minimal decoration. Lots of handpumps dispense local microbrewers' products and there are several real ciders on handpump too. 12 handpumps, vinyl music played and renowned pies, savouries and hot rolls all play their part in making this a very successful and well patronised pub. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2024.
We have visited this pub 29 times, seen 146 different beers and tried 64 of them.
Postcode: NW5 1LE