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The Long Pond (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout |  | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Golgotha | | 1 |
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bullion Stout | | 1 |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Masterpiece | | 2 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Charrington Oatmeal Stout | | 2 |
| Mad Cat - Monumental | | 1 |
| Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Das Kölner | | 1 |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Charrington IPA | | 2 |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | | 1 |
| Kent - Citra | | 1 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Harvest (Green Hop Beer 2023) |  | 1 |
| House Beer - Pond Life | | 1 |
| Musket - Ball Puller |  | 1 |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | | 1 |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hengist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Swallow Dive | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Goodness Gracious Me! (Green Hop Beer 2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Jester | Not Tried | 0 |
| Musket - Gracious | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Imperium | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
06 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Long evening session for a meeting, until close. I must say the sausages and the home made sausage rolls were the very best I have munched on for years.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Life | 3.90 | | New cask on tonight, excellent with the bitterness I like |
| Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | 4.50 | | Top form, alas albeit a taste profile that is far from my favourite |
| Wantsum - Black Prince | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Heavens | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried |
16 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Green Hop Bullion Stout | 4.60 | | Straight up moreish |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Harvest (Green Hop Beer 2023) | 4.00 | | New cask on today - a tad fresh but a refreshing green hopper |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Goodness Gracious Me! (Green Hop Beer 2023) | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit on 2024 Good Beer Guide launch day, The Pond being included.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Charrington Oatmeal Stout | 4.00 | | Even better than last week's, with a wonderful towering head on first pour. Still thinner than I recall from before |
| Iron Pier - Woodlands IPA | 4.80 | | One of Iron Pier's better brews |
| Musket - Flintlock Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Swallow Dive | 4.30 | Not Tried |
21 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close with the guest presence of the pub Guv this side of the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Charrington Oatmeal Stout | 4.00 | | Not as full bodied as I recall but in peak condition |
| Tonbridge - Das Kölner | 4.30 | | Not a style I particularly like but in prime condition |
| Musket - Ball Puller | 4.00 | | Disappointing with poor head and lacing and a haze I was not pre-warned of. I had not realised Musket had gone all vegan friendly and so a propensity for haziness so now on my list of those to avoid. However the pub Guv was pushing this beer down and his had a good head and lacing. Ho hum |
| Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent - Citra | 4.50 | | One of the original and classic Citra ales |
| Iron Pier - Cast Iron Stout | 4.70 | | As it should be and holding good head and lacing |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Countryman | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Tropic Ale | 4.90 | Not Tried |
27 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Opening time afternoon visit after local chores. 3 in front of me at the door!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | | Slaked a thirst |
| Wantsum - Black Pig | 4.80 | | Held no head nor lacing - came out flat |
| Wantsum - Imperium | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Hurricane | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
12 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantsum - Golgotha | 5.50 | | Cask well down in use but holding up superbly for that |
| Mad Cat - Emotional Blackmail | 4.50 | | A very wet dog best bitter |
| Mad Cat - Golden IPA (previously Meaney's Golden India Pale Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wantsum - Dynamo | 4.30 | Not Tried |
03 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close for a meeting in the back room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Charrington IPA | 4.50 | | Spot on |
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Masterpiece | 5.60 | | 4½* Who can be other than massively impressed by this IPA in this condition |
| Goody Ales - Bleangate Brewery - Good Lord | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Das Kölner | 4.30 | Not Tried |
02 Jun 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close, with some little easement on eventual departure time. Several in were critical of the recent Kidbrooke beer festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Charrington IPA | 4.50 | | In fine form - always so well kept here |
| Iron Pier - Milk Stout | 4.40 | | Totally authentic to its style. A very fine nightcap |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Musket - Gracious | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Easy Street Pale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
28 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Cross table lively debate about the difference between porters and stouts reached no conclusion.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage (formerly William Worthington Brewery, now brewed at Burton Bridge) - Masterpiece | 5.60 | | A heady ale probably nearest to a genuine IPA in style |
| Mad Cat - Monumental | 5.20 | | |
| House Beer - Pond Life | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Crispin Amber | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Mad Cat - Jester | 4.00 | 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 235 times, seen 354 different beers and tried 200 of them.
Postcode: SE9 1UT