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The Watch House (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve |  | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Scorcher | | 1 |
| Titanic - Iceberg | | 1 |
| Oakham - American Red Rye | | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 1 |
| Cotleigh - Old Buzzard | | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat |  | 1 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Firefly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Golden Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Two Halves | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. No Abbot or Doom Bar tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | | Should I or should I not? Went for it, just the one. Smooth drinking but distinctly headbanger stuff |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Golden Hen | 4.10 | Not Tried |
06 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Scorcher | 4.20 | | |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Bearskinful (aka Premium or SB) | 4.20 | | The clip described this as Premium Bitter Malty & Toffee. What came through was unadulterated acetic sharp. It was changed with good grace and the barman agreed it was ugh. Would bet it is left on sale as discussions behind the bar gave at least one "nothing wrong with it" observation. |
| 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 | |
| Cotleigh - Old Buzzard | 4.80 | Not Tried |
04 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotleigh - Old Buzzard | 4.80 | | Too warm |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Once again beer range did not inspire so a Cockeyed Pear Mania at 7% sufficed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Firefly | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. None of the ales tickled my fancy so downed a Cockeyed Pear Mania at 7%.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Salopian - Lemon Dream | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | New clip branding |
| Windsor & Eton - Firefly | 4.00 | Not Tried | New clip branding |
19 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening call.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - American Red Rye | 4.20 | | Overly malty I was going to say, better correct it to say overly ryey! |
| 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 | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Routemaster Red (superseded by 4.2% version) | 3.80 | Not Tried |
12 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | Ran out well after another customer had opined it was too poor quality to sell |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) | 4.40 | Not Tried | Clip fitted, not sure if line cleaned and yet available |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror Black IPA | 5.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Two Halves | 4.20 | Not Tried |
01 Jul 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Iceberg | 4.10 | | Pretty thin extra pale ale |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Scorcher | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close. Frustration with the beers soon led to a Thistly Cross cider nightcap.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc | 4.00 | | Good condition but a weak insipid brew |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | | Taster was warmish and had very strong caramel off flavours so no go |
| 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 |
About The Watch House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 165 |
| 286 |
| 128 |
| 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 537 times, seen 814 different beers and tried 359 of them.
Postcode: SE13 6JP