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The Watch House (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Sprucy Banger (collaboration with Northern Monk) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Sunset Aggro Bear | | 1 |
| Itchen Valley - Treacle Stout |  | 1 |
| Long Man - Old Man | | 1 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) |  | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Snowhite | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 1 |
| Green Jack - Mandarina Orange | | 1 |
| Rooster's - Distant Sun | | 1 |
| Daleside - Morocco Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger |  | 1 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loch Lomond - Southern Summit | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Westway Pale Ale (superseded by 3.8% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Evan Evans - Hop Picker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - American Red Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Hampshire Rose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Goddards - Wight Squirrel | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
07 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | 4.90 | | An extra pale ale with a mild bitterness and in excellent condition |
| Adnams - Sunset Aggro Bear | 5.80 | | Surprisingly well balanced brew in excellent condition. In fact very fruity |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
09 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnioht early morning visit. Both Abbot and Doom Bar had run out but, as usual, clips not turned round!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooster's - Distant Sun | 3.90 | | Nothing special about this one |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Sharper bitterness than usual |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Goddards - Wight Squirrel | 4.30 | Not Tried | Ran out |
27 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings after midnight visit until 1am close. Not much of a London Beer Festival range showing here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Snowhite | 4.20 | | Thin gruel, livened up with a dash of lemonade |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Itchen Valley - Hampshire Rose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit after local chores. Quite different atmosphere compared to my usual late night visits.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen Valley - Treacle Stout | 4.40 | | Very bitter and no sign of the expected sweetness |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Sprucy Banger (collaboration with Northern Monk) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Sprucy Banger (collaboration with Northern Monk) | 4.30 | | Did not like the first few sips but the flavours settled as the pint slowly went down. Spruce tips added the zest |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - American Red Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daleside - Morocco Ale | 5.50 | | Gentle spicing, could have done with more condition |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Westway Pale Ale (superseded by 3.8% version) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Evan Evans - Hop Picker | 4.50 | Not Tried |
25 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Man - Old Man | 4.30 | | |
| Green Jack - Mandarina Orange | 4.20 | | An average brew in average condition |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit. A JDW festival Broadoak Premium Perry sufficed to slake my remaining thirst.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Ossett - Excelsius (was Excelsior) | 5.20 | Not Tried | Ran out as I ordered. Barmaid turned the clip round too, that's a recent JDW first |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Loch Lomond - Southern Summit | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Sep 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Skin of the teeth in the door before midnight close, perhaps better if the clock had been fast!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | | My distress purchase swap out for the Bishops Finger. An awful beer being overly malty at the best of times and tonight was no different |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | Just plain rank. Strong metallic smell and battery acid taste. Another customer alleged he had been forced to buy his replacement for one and another was grimacing in the corner and sticking with it. To be fair mine was swapped with good grace. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Watch House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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 | 4 |
| 165 |
| 284 |
| 127 |
 | 27 |
The pub is found in Lewisham, Greater London, SE13 6JP.
A busy pub in Lewisham High Street that's small by Wetherspoon's standards. Bookshelves around internal pillars make views across the floor difficult. A bit like a chameleon it changes clientele during its long day, attracting market folk whilst the street market is open then a mixed group of faces later on. Here staff do get to know their customers. Sports 2 banks each of 6 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 534 times, seen 807 different beers and tried 357 of them.
Postcode: SE13 6JP