The Partridge (Free House)
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Michael Croxford
Visits Details
16 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Packed with people singing along to the rock group playing live. After the ESB enjoyed a bottle of 2023 Vintage Ale.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | Creamy head until the last slurp |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Butcombe - Rare Breed (or Adam Henson's Rare Breed) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Wiper and True - Kaleidoscope | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
12 Dec 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close.
Dark Star - Prize Old Ale | 9.00 |  | As 5* implies - perfect condition |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 |  | London Pride as it probably should be |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Salopian - Darwin's Origin | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
27 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close, after the getting nod that POA would be on.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | 4½* A bar staff recommended 'alf and 'alf of ESB and Dark Star Prize Old Ale. Really did mix and hit the spot
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Dark Star - Prize Old Ale | 9.00 |  | A real experience to drink a superb stock ale |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Wimbledon - Copper Leaf | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Siren Craft - Recurring Dream | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
25 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Another good live tribute band, although I admit I hardly knew any of the songs they played, but many of the massed crowd obviously did.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | Top form, most of which acted as a chaser for a bottle of Fuller's 2023 Vintage Ale |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Wiper and True - Shipping Forecast | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Siren Craft - Recurring Dream | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
18 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Another good tribute band on show playing, this time, ska and reggae, including many old favourites.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | Good enough to have two, one either side of a bottle of 2023 Fuller's Vintage Ale |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Moor - Nano Cask | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
11 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Far less busy than other recent Saturday nights yet the tribute band was as good as ever, so odd, who knows. After ESB on cask opted for a newly delivered bottle of 2023 Fuller's Vintage Ale. Had to be done and may well be again.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | No hesitation in giving this 4* |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Arbor Ales - Shangri-la | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Wiper and True - Shipping Forecast | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
04 Nov 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit, sat in the back side room away from the full blast of tonight's live tribute band.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | A little too creamy and sweet but otherwise in great condition |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Siren Craft - Mesmerist | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Red Giant | 5.00 | Not Tried | Could be brewed anywhere now |
14 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. A good live rock tribute band played Led Zeppelin's Ramble On, the only LZ song I know all the words to for a singalong.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | Not the best example of ESB. Rather cloying |
People's Captain (contract brewed but brewer never named) - Local Hero | 4.20 |  | Unimpressive APA with haze |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Champions Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Evening Gleams (collaboration with Verdant) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
30 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Last time here I was the only customer, tonight and a tribute band playing to a packed standing house.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 |  | Served exactly as it should be |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
Hogs Back - England's Glory | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
Tiny Rebel - Yeah Buddy! | 3.40 | Not Tried | Presumably brewed to minimise duty and max mark up |
18 Sep 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit having been given the tip yesterday of a certain ale being on.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Vintage Ale 2023 | 8.50 |  | An innocent tasting anaesthetic. Unlikely to be bettered |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Outer Haze IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
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