PubsandBeer
History: Home > The London & Rye
The London & Rye (Wetherspoon)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
[Back to most recent] [Previous Visits] [More Visits]
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Birrificio Foglie d'Erba Hot night at the Village | | 1 |
| Belhaven - Robert Burns Brown Ale | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 3 |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | | 1 |
| Banks's - Central City Red Racer IPA | | 1 |
| Adnams - Stone Amber Ale |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - King Goblin (superseded by 6.6% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| G2 - Otava IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - Baird Beer Rising Sun Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Fireside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Swift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor - Exmas | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Signature Brew - Session N.Z. hopped bitter (Pacifica) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Uiltje Mr Feathers | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Mar 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit to try out the JDW festival ales but just one on so poor show. Visit foreshortened as I smarted after being told the pub does not permit anyone to stand at the bar counter once served. Must be the only pub in the UK and with that anti-social rule made but not justified with a why. Comments thusly sent to Timmy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Birrificio Foglie d'Erba Hot night at the Village | 5.00 | | |
| 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 | |
| Adnams - Uiltje Mr Feathers | 4.90 | Not Tried | Not a festival ale, been round a while |
01 Feb 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Very last knockings visit until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | 5.30 | | After the first sips became cloying |
| 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 | |
| Signature Brew - Session N.Z. hopped bitter (Pacifica) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until midnight close, primarily for ablutions.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Bland so lemonade splashes added to make it refreshing |
| 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) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Exmas | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until midnight close. Firmly told off by the barmaid for standing at the bar, apparently specifically forbidden by the Area Manager.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 |  | Amazingly good for Abbot |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor - Exmas | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Rudolph's Reward (No. 18 Yard Brewhouse) | 3.70 | Not Tried |
07 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Skin of the teeth last knockings until midnight close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | | Perhaps smoother tasting than before |
| 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 - Swift | 3.90 | Not Tried |
05 Jan 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight close. Unexciting beer range that nearly lead me to partake of a Thistly Cross cider.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | | Blandness in a pint glass, several dashes of lemonade made me want to drink it |
| 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 - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until midnight. The range of beer was awful and did not inspire.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | I found this to be nasty tasting, the twang of all twangs |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | True brewing provenance withheld |
| Greene King - Fireside | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | True brewing provenance withheld |
21 Jan 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening, for last knockings off the Bromley bus, until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Robert Burns Brown Ale | 4.20 | | Hobson's choice here tonight and a typical Scottish over-malty 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 |
14 Jan 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening last knockings (phew, just) until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Stone Amber Ale | 4.50 | | Not to my taste, too malty |
| 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 | |
| G2 - Otava IPA | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - Baird Beer Rising Sun Pale Ale | 5.50 | Not Tried |
12 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Sneaked in minutes before closing time for last knockings.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Central City Red Racer IPA | 6.50 | | Nice nightcap |
| 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 | |
| Wychwood (now brewed at Banks's) - King Goblin (superseded by 6.6% version) | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The London & Rye
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 7 |
| 15 |
| 27 |
 | 3 |
The pub is found in Catford, Greater London, SE6 4AF.
Opened in 2000 as a conversion from a former shop this pub extends a long way back from its frontage to (a rarity for 'Spoon's) ground floor toilets at the very rear. 10 handpumps on the bar counter in 2 banks each of 5. Located in Rushey Green this Wetherspoon pub takes its name from the building's location, on what was once the coaching route between London and Rye (Sussex). No standing at the bar, after being served a drinks order, is permitted. Closed at end of business on Sunday 25th August 2024.
We have visited this pub 49 times, seen 98 different beers and tried 31 of them.
Postcode: SE6 4AF