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The River Ale House (Free House)
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| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Black Magic Cask Aged |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Green Mountain |  | 1 |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | | 2 |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | | 1 |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | | 1 |
| Oakham - Citra | | 2 |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | | 3 |
| Indie Rabble - Ahoy-Hoy | | 2 |
| New Bristol - Bristol Bitter | | 3 |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | | 3 |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) |  | 1 |
| Twisted Tree - TreeHouse | | 1 |
| Brew York - Kaijuice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blackjack - Pub Ale Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Cryptologist | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siphon - Suspended in Nectaron | Not Tried | 0 |
| Siren Craft - Suspended in Nectaron | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ilkley - Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tonbridge - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Island Life | Not Tried | 0 |
Stephen Harris
Visits Details
26 Apr 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Many a Saturday regular in for last 40 minutes of serving.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Black Magic Cask Aged | 5.00 | | Also fresh on today and presenting its head and lacing very well with much creaminess. Although this Peterborough-based ale is described as a chocolate porter, there is but the merest hint of such. Very much instead a malty explosion in the mouthfeel with some 7 different malts running riot on the taste buds. Maybe just the tiniest hint of chocolate in the dry maltiness lingering. |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | | Fresh on today and very good head and lacing. A dry bitter first hit on this Essex bitter from Maldon. A moreish maltiness coming to the fore and a dry bitterness persisting. |
| Ilkley - Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - IPA | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Green Mountain | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Island Life | 3.70 | Not Tried |
25 Apr 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet footfall for last 30 minutes of serving with just the hardened regulars on the parade ground.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bristol - Bristol Bitter | 4.00 | | Second night on for this Bristol bitter and very good head and lacing still. Tasting even better than on its first night. A proper old fashioned bitter and certainly presented in its first hit on my palate. A maltiness coming to the fore and a dry bitterness lingering. From those Gold and Goldings hops, a pleasantly dry hoppiness on my lips to finish with. |
| Ilkley - Pale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Green Mountain | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Very busy for last 30 minutes of serving after the quiet of recent weeks afforded by the Easter holidays. Even three chaps standing permanently at the main serving area of the tiny bar, blocking half of it, which I have not seen before. Surprised they were not asked by bar staff member, and governor also in, to relocate. Apparently many were in following a local club meeting according to some of the hardened regulars holding onto their diminished space.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | The first pint of this golden ale from Peterborough was holding head and lacing well despite being on from Monday by all accounts. The second pint was then minus head and lacing as this real ale was about to run out shortly after. A lightly fruity first hit. A dry bitter mouthfeel lingering from this grapefruit-infused ale also hosting lychee, apricot and gooseberry flavourings. |
| New Bristol - Bristol Bitter | 4.00 | | Just came on as I was sinking my second pint of the Oakham Citra. This Bristol-based bitter was a touch fresh but presenting good head and lacing having finally escaped from its occupation in the cask. A first hit of malty bitterness. This continued into the mouthfeel with a hoppiness coming to the fore thanks to a good measure of Gold and Goldings hops in the mix and lingering. |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | Went off shortly after I got here. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Green Mountain | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Tree - TreeHouse | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Siren Craft - Suspended in Nectaron | 3.40 | Not Tried |
24 Apr 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Very noisy with several loud groups and bar area partially blocked by standees.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bristol - Bristol Bitter | 4.00 | | First pint out of new cask on. Basic malty bitter |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Green Mountain | 4.30 | | New cask just serving. Hazy citrus job so a yawn |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Siphon - Suspended in Nectaron | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twisted Tree - TreeHouse | 4.90 | Not Tried |
23 Apr 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | | Holding great head and lacing |
| Twisted Tree - TreeHouse | 4.90 | | Really nothing special at all. None of promised flavours |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Siphon - Suspended in Nectaron | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet footfall for last 30 minutes of serving with just a handful of hardened regulars in and a few fiddlers out the back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | | Second night on for this Essex-based golden ale from South Woodham Ferrers and still coming up with a good head and lacing. A first hit of floral hoppiness from those Amarillo hops and so hence the ale's name. A woody oiliness in the mouthfeel alongside spicy orange flavourings and so presenting some fruitiness lingering but not severely. |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | | Second night on and holding its head and lacing well on this Southwark best bitter. A very malty first hit. A bitterness minus any fruitiness present. A dry spicy and honey-infused hoppiness from those East Kent Goldings accompanying a caramel-infused maltiness lingering. |
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried |
21 Apr 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close with just a smidgen of regulars in to round off the bank holiday weekend.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Slight loss of edge since yesterday |
| Crouch Vale - Amarillo | 5.00 | | In really good condition but I found it hard going with its intensity of taste |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Southwark - Bermondsey Best | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Quiet footfall for last 40 minutes of serving with just a handful of Sunday regulars in on this Easter Sunday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Fresh on was this Peterborough golden ale today and presenting good head and lacing. A hoppy first hit from those Cascade and Challenger hops. An oily hoppiness in the mouthfeel and a fruitiness rising up to a crescendo with citrusy hints then presenting themselves. A dry fruity and hoppy aftertaste lingering. |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | | Third night on for this Erith-based stout from SE London and so holding its head and lacing well. A first hit of a box of dark chocolates. A maltiness coming to the fore in the mouthfeel and a slight sourness lingering. |
| Indie Rabble - Ahoy-Hoy | 4.00 | | Second night on for this Windsor pale and now not holding a good head and lacing unlike the evening before. Still bouncing with a hoppy first hit. A tropical fruit-infused hoppiness in the mouthfeel and lasting to the end. |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Kaijuice | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Pub Ale Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Apr 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | | Well balanced brew, albeit the distinctive Oakham taste |
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | | Tiring a tad |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | Not Tried | |
| Brew York - Kaijuice | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Pub Ale Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Indie Rabble - Ahoy-Hoy | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Apr 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
The last visit of the day having hit the London buffers. Not overly busy for the last 40 minutes of serving but with the Saturday regulars on parade and a few more occasional in as well.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley - Mocha Stout | 5.50 | | Second night on and still holding its head and lacing well on this Erith-based stout from SE London. A coffee and chocolatey-infused malty first hit. A dry bitterness then winning through and chocolatey malts in the aftertaste pervading. |
| Indie Rabble - Ahoy-Hoy | 4.00 | | Fresh on today and good head and lacing on this Windsor pale. Not come across Indie Rabble Brewing Company before and just 5 minutes from Windsor Central Station and which opened in 2023. A hoppy first hit. A fruity tropical explosion then came to the fore with a fruit-infused hoppiness, aided by being hopped with Huell Melon and Mosaic, persisted. |
| Tonbridge - Golden Rule (was 3.5%) | 3.20 | | Cannot recall trying this golden pale ale from East Peckham, north-east of Tonbridge, before. Fresh on today and yet minimal head and lacing was presented on it and quickly vanished. A mildly fruity citrusy first hit. A hoppiness shining through in the mouthfeel with the odd hint of spice and lingering from two Kent varieties, Challenger and Cascade, and one German hop variety. Rather lacklustre in flavouring. One sufficed. |
| Brew York - Kaijuice | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Blackjack - Pub Ale Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Cryptologist | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The River Ale House
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 11 |
| 674 |
| 1640 |
| 475 |
 | 38 |
The pub is found in East Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 0RJ.
Micropub in Woolwich Road in a former street corner lingerie and hosiery business premises and which opened on 13th September 2017. Comprises a front room with bar counter and with real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room behind the bar, and a rear room down one step. Each day a pre-prepared paper ale menu sheet, with tasting notes, is provided to every table. Bare-board flooring throughout and all seating at wall mounted high settles and hand made wooden high tables. CAMRA card holders' discount on pints and halves of real ale and cider. Card payments accepted. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2019. Local CAMRA branch 2019, 2022 and 2024 Pub of the Year and its Cider Pub of the Year too in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. CAMRA Greenwich District Pub of the Year 2024.
We have visited this pub 1297 times, seen 1797 different beers and tried 1045 of them.
Postcode: SE10 0RJ