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The Gate Clock (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Camerons - Old Sea Dog |  | 1 |
| Wickwar - A Christmas Tall Tale | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | | 1 |
| Brains - SA | | 1 |
| By The Horns - Mick the Miller | | 1 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Moonraker | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 1 |
| Black Sheep - Bighorn | | 1 |
| Lancaster - Chestnut Red | | 1 |
| Evan Evans - Celt Castro Mosaic | | 1 |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter |  | 1 |
| Brains - Phonics | | 1 |
| Weltons - St George's Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Cervecería Fort Barcelona Oatmeal Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Magog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Topper Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wood's - Christmas Cracker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Comet | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Cervecería Fort Barcelona Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Distant Sun | Not Tried | 0 |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Heights of Oblivion | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Hen in Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Vienna Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Provenance (Hydes sub-brand) - Bruges | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Irish Peated Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Weltons - Ale & Hearty | Not Tried | 0 |
| Little Beer Corporation - Little Kahuna | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
18 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight closed. Absolutely packed, a madhouse of sound and drinking. How come just one handpump serving one ale left for sale?
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | |
04 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Very busy tonight. Still too much emphasis on nagging urging to leave after closing time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Moonraker | 6.50 | | Good to see such a professionally brewed strong one here |
| Camerons - Old Sea Dog | 4.30 | | Nourishing brown ale |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Heights of Oblivion | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Hen in Black | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | 4.90 | Not Tried |
16 Jan 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | | In peak condition |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ilkley - Ruby Jane | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Distant Sun | 3.90 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until midnight close. Uncleared mucky tables and bar counter plus overzealous plastic glasses wielding staff pressurising for a 15 minutes past midnight all out (instead of the 20 past usual in every other SE London Spoon's) ruined what was otherwise friendly bar staff and excellent ales.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickwar - A Christmas Tall Tale | 4.50 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | 5.30 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Shingle Shells | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Wood's - Christmas Cracker | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Comet | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight. A madhouse of Halloween made up faces and bar chaos.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Sneck Lifter | 5.10 | | Honestly not sure on this, smelt alright but a highly acidic backtaste |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
13 Oct 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Another un-planned Wetherspoon Festival-ticking venture. Early evening and not very busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster - Chestnut Red | 4.50 | | Sweet redcurrant flavours. Chestnut flavour more elusive. Some spice. |
| Evan Evans - Celt Castro Mosaic | 3.90 | | A golden beer in the APA style. Added lemon juice gives a very citrusy pint. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Little Beer Corporation - Little Kahuna | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Cervecería Fort Barcelona Oatmeal Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried |
15 Mar 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Mid-evening. The clientele tonight seems mostly to consist of students.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep - Bighorn | 4.50 | | Golden and full-bodied. In an IPA style, with both UK and US hop flavours on a solid malt background. |
| Brains - Phonics | 4.10 | | A slightly odd mixture of caramel malt and citrus hop tastes. Lingering lemony bitter finish. |
| 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 | |
| Acorn - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Vienna Red | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Provenance (Hydes sub-brand) - Bruges | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Irish Peated Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
27 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning, couple of minutes after midnight, visit. Rammed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogs Back - Hop Garden Gold | 4.40 | | A snip at £1.99 pp |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Wychwood Hobgoblin IPA (was Ruby Beer, was Hobgoblin) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Cervecería Fort Barcelona Pale Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried |
02 Jun 2015 (HSB)
13:30 Lunch stop in my travels around the DLR. First visit here. An absolutely typical Spoons. Good prices, £4.39 for a pulled pork wrap and a pint. Bargain! Nice to see some local beers on sale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Magog | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - Topper Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
30 Mar 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. Not seen so many people come up for drinks after time had been called.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Horns - Mick the Miller | 4.00 | | Best beer of a Docklands crawl |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Weltons - Ale & Hearty | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Weltons - St George's Special | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About The Gate Clock
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 61 |
| 122 |
| 69 |
 | 9 |
The pub is found in Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 9RB.
Located in the very heart of central Greenwich in Creek Road. It is effectively part of the Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich Docklands Light Railway Station complex. This Wetherspoon pub takes its name from the clock fixed to the gate of the Greenwich Observatory in 1851, which is known throughout the world for telling Greenwich Mean Time. 12 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 6 downstairs, and 5 more in the upstairs bar which has more limited opening hours.
We have visited this pub 222 times, seen 283 different beers and tried 98 of them.
Postcode: SE10 9RB