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The London & Rye (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve |  | 1 |
| Banks's - Central City Red Racer IPA | | 1 |
| Belhaven - Robert Burns Brown Ale | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 3 |
| Adnams - Stone Amber Ale |  | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Ringwood - Razorback | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | | 1 |
| Woodforde's - Tap & Go | | 1 |
| 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 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Extra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Fat Head's Yakima Sun | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wadworth - Ishii Brewing Minagof Smoked Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wychwood - King Goblin (superseded by 6.6% version) | Not Tried | 0 |
| G2 - Otava IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | 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 | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Wychwood - King Goblin (superseded by 6.6% version) | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | Not Tried |
02 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Tap & Go | 5.00 | | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Extra | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Fat Head's Yakima Sun | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wadworth - Ishii Brewing Minagof Smoked Porter | 5.50 | Not Tried |
16 Sep 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | | Quite warm and I suspect in pipes for a long time. Almost marked as poor |
| Ringwood - Razorback | 3.80 | | Wet dog and undistinguished |
| 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 | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About The London & Rye
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 7 |
| 14 |
| 26 |
 | 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.
We have visited this pub 47 times, seen 97 different beers and tried 30 of them.
Postcode: SE6 4AF