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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 - Sunset Aggro Bear | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay |  | 1 |
| Itchen Valley - Treacle Stout | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 2 |
| Elgood's - Mamma Meerkat! The Movie |  | 1 |
| Rooster's - Distant Sun | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Knees Up | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Snowhite | | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | | 1 |
| Goddards - Wight Squirrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Suffolk County Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Session | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Central Line Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Sprucy Banger (collaboration with Northern Monk) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Hampshire Rose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Strathaven - Winter Glow | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Jun 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit until 1am close. Many usual suspects oddly absent.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Stormstay | 5.00 | | Even better at a snip of £1.99p |
| 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 - Central Line Red | 4.40 | Not Tried |
11 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Suffolk County Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Session | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Mamma Meerkat! The Movie | 3.70 | Not Tried |
05 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - Mamma Meerkat! The Movie | 3.70 | | An OK bitter, not better |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
28 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | | Creamy tasteless finish. Why on earth this beer is pulled through a restrictor to rip the guts out of it only, presumably, the manager here knows |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | Allegedly ran out as I ordered it |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Knees Up | 4.20 | Not Tried |
27 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Knees Up | 4.20 | | Bit of a sharp edge |
| 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | Not Tried |
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 |
About The Watch House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 165 |
| 288 |
| 128 |
 | 28 |
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 539 times, seen 821 different beers and tried 360 of them.
Postcode: SE13 6JP