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The Watch House (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Treason |  | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Rudolph | | 2 |
| Greene King - Abbot |  | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 1 |
| Elgood's - North Brink Porter | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Roll Out The Barrel | | 1 |
| Marston's - Pedigree |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Firestarter | | 1 |
| Wibblers - Genesis | | 1 |
| Otter - Otter Claus |  | 1 |
| Daleside - Santa's Progress | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Original Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Tinsel Toes | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Oxford Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Lancaster Bomber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Wainwright Fusion 4 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Bitter Winter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
14 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit. Judged by all present as a grim beer range tonight, noting Greene King Ruddles now replaced by Greene King IPA!! Thistly Cross cider sufficed as a thirst quencher.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Jan 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Pedigree | 4.50 | | A shadow of what Pedigree once was |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| 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 - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge - Rudolph | 5.00 | | First one was delightfully hopped with a flowery nose |
| Stonehenge - Rudolph | 5.00 | | How odd. Second pint was oh so different. Flowery nose and hoppy taste had disappeared. Was I really served the same beer? |
| 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 | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Original Porter | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Tinsel Toes | 4.40 | Not Tried |
16 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit until 1am close. Nowt on the beer menu attracted so Thistly Cross cider slaked my remaining thirst.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - North Brink Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Daleside - Santa's Progress | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | 4.50 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgood's - North Brink Porter | 5.00 | | One had travel to Cambridgeshire to get anywhere near Elgoods beer 30 years ago; now it is all over the JDW estate |
| 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 | |
| Daleside - Santa's Progress | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Mandarin | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening visit as respite from a local A&E visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | A sourer hop bitterness than I recall before |
| Shepherd Neame - Bishops Finger | 5.00 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| 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 |
06 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Quite good for Abbot. Floral hop notes came through which is unusual most times this beer is tried |
| Otter - Otter Claus | 5.00 | | A developing acetic backtaste which needed several large slugs of lemonade to cover up. "On the way". Little interest from staff when I told them |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Bitter Winter | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Lazarus | 4.20 | Not Tried |
03 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight visit until 1am close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Roll Out The Barrel | 4.20 | | Tasty enough but allegedly a Vanilla Cream Ale which I could not discern |
| 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 - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
After midnight early morning visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wibblers - Genesis | 4.20 | | Brewed with US Columbus hops - initial promise soon dissipated |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Cumberland Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - SA Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Wainwright Fusion 4 | 4.00 | Not Tried | One to firmly avoid until proper brewing provenance is declared but don't hold your breath |
05 Nov 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Treason | 4.50 | | In fine form |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Firestarter | 4.20 | | Irish style red ale which needed 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 | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Oxford Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | Not a snip of this beer's true Wychwood provenance on the pumpclip |
| Banks's - Lancaster Bomber | 4.40 | Not Tried | Another pumpclip hiding any details of any true brewing provenance |
| Banks's - Wainwright Fusion 4 | 4.00 | Not Tried | Brewed on the moon? Not a mention of true brewing provenance on the pumpclip |
About The Watch House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 4 |
| 165 |
| 290 |
| 133 |
| 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 546 times, seen 840 different beers and tried 364 of them.
Postcode: SE13 6JP