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The New Cross Turnpike (Wetherspoon)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) |  | 2 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) |  | 1 |
| Vale - Gravitas | | 1 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Beast | | 1 |
| Wibblers - Hop Black | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | | 1 |
| Rudgate - Innovation Ales Brew No. 31 Blue Nose | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot |  | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | | 1 |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - VPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Big Shed Kol Schísel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Kodiak | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Hideaway | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Hen in Black | Not Tried | 0 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Session | Not Tried | 0 |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Redemption - American Brown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young Henrys Stayer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Elgood's - Mamma Meerkat! The Movie | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
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Visits Details
03 Jun 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit which extended to 2 pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | | Good, but not a beer I particularly like |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | | Better than I had made my mind up it would be. Very middle of the road but refreshing |
| 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 | |
| Banks's - Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Session | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried |
31 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) | 4.40 | | Every bit as good as last night's |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| 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 - Session | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Mamma Meerkat! The Movie | 3.70 | Not Tried |
30 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Very brief late evening bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) | 4.40 | | Very drinkable |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | 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 - Session | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Mamma Meerkat! The Movie | 3.70 | Not Tried |
20 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | OK, one can taste its strength |
| 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 - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Powerhouse Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | A sharp edge knocked off by slooshes of lemonade, signalling time to go home |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Session | 3.40 | Not Tried |
06 May 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale - Gravitas | 4.80 | | A sweetish bitter |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | 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 | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
12 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening bus change visit. Could not face the beer range offered so enjoyed a sugar rush from a banana cider instead.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | 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 | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Hideaway | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Elgood's - Hen in Black | 4.50 | Not Tried |
05 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late night bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudgate - Innovation Ales Brew No. 31 Blue Nose | 4.20 | | |
| 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 | |
| Portobello - VPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Big Shed Kol Schísel | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Boxing Cat Contender EPA | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Conwy (Bragdy Conwy) - Kodiak | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Mar 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening bus change visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wibblers - Hop Black | 4.00 | | Perhaps a black IPA style |
| 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 | |
| Sambrook's - Pumphouse Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bankside Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried |
26 Feb 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening bus change visit, extended by getting into a good conversation.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Beast | 6.60 | | One to sip |
| 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 | |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - Funky Monkey (organic) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Westerham - 1965 Special Bitter Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Redemption - American Brown | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young Henrys Stayer | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The New Cross Turnpike
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 36 |
| 101 |
| 66 |
 | 14 |
The pub is found in Welling, Greater London, DA16 3PB.
Ex retail premises (NatWest Bank) in Bellegrove Road, decent and typical conversion, airy and on a number of different levels which includes a balcony area. Equipped with 2 banks of 6 handpumps. Re-opened in February 2016 after a fire over the autumn bank holiday in 2015. BEWARE sometimes seems to randomly apply a late night bar to entry well before advertised midnight closing time.
We have visited this pub 192 times, seen 391 different beers and tried 151 of them.
Postcode: DA16 3PB