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The Watch House (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc |  | 1 |
| Southwark - Harvard APA | | 1 |
| Purple Moose - Madog's Ale | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bow Bells | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | | 1 |
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Adnams - Oyster Stout | | 1 |
| Titanic - Iceberg | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper |  | 1 |
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | | 1 |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Scorcher | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Maui Brewery Tropical Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
26 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | 5.10 | | Manager's beer of the day, premium at usual bargain price, why I wondered |
| 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 | |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Devils Backbone Four Point Blanc | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Jun 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Brief late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Norton - Old Hooky | 4.60 | | Rather cloying |
| 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 - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Maui Brewery Tropical Pale Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried |
27 May 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit until 1am close. Violent thunder and lightning outside and the rain could be seen bouncing back from the pavement maybe 9 inches or so.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark - Harvard APA | 5.50 | | Last out, tasty enough |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Bow Bells | 4.20 | | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | | Sharp tasting, appley off tastes. Swapped with good grace but was not so sure it was going to be taken off sale |
| 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 |
08 May 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale | 4.10 | | Now with a heavy, superbly made metal pumpclip |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | | Not very pleasant wet-dog ale with little condition or mouthfeel making it a chore to finish |
| 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 - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
28 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
One pint early morning after midnight visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | | A total stranger bought several of us a drink at the bar for no apparent reason then walked off |
| 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 | |
| Southwark - LPA London Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Local public transport difficulties in seemingly all directions made this one a venue of distress purchase tonight until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Moose - Madog's Ale | 3.70 | | A snip at Monday Club £1.99pp |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | Truly a par for average and acceptable |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | GK tang, initial promise soon went away |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
21 Apr 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Early morning after midnight visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Oyster Stout | 4.30 | | |
| 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 - Swift | 3.90 | 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