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The Market Porter (Market Taverns)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - BitterExcellent1
Elland - Molly's Toffee JarExcellent1
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - FactoryGood1
Salamander - SteeplechaseGood1
Angel Ales - Angel StoutGood1
Mallinsons - Oatmeal StoutGood1
Milltown - Golden HopGood1
Cotleigh - Owlzatt!Good1
Empire - AntipodesGood1
Empire - Brass HatAcceptable1
Maxim - Surf n SupAcceptable1
Oxfordshire Ales - Butt'oxAcceptable1
Wincle - UndertakerAcceptable1
Yorkshire Dales - Embsay MoorAcceptable1
Elland - Kama CitraPoor1
Empire - Blues & RoyalsPoor1
Harvey's - Sussex Best BitterNot Tried0
Hammerpot - HPANot Tried0
Bowland - Summer CitrusNot Tried0
Blueball - American WheatNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Market Porter, Southwark, Central London
Picture 2. The Market Porter, Southwark, Central London

Visits Details

13 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Empire - Antipodes3.90GoodPale with good citrus hop character and some malt balance. Quite fruity, citrus finish. My score 15/20.
06 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Milltown - Golden Hop3.80GoodGood solid bitter, golden in colour with a bittersweet hop character and some maltiness. My score 15/20.
31 Aug 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Empire - Blues & Royals4.00PoorWould appear to be brewed only with Sorachi Ace hops giving a harsh herbal pineapple and turkish delight flavour that is not to my taste. My score 11/20.
10 Aug 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Salamander - Steeplechase3.80GoodPale bitter with a good hop character and a little malt balance. Dryish finish. My score 15/20.
Empire - Brass Hat3.90AcceptablePale bitter with a dryish bitter flavour. There is no dominant flavour of either malt or hop. My score 14/20.
Maxim - Surf n Sup4.50AcceptableAmber with vaguely sweet and malty flavour but little hop character to back it up. Finish is rather dry. My score 13/20.
26 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cotleigh - Owlzatt!4.40GoodSweetish and malty amber bitter with little hoppiness and a grainy, malty character. Dryish, fruity finish. My score 15/20.
23 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oxfordshire Ales - Butt'ox3.70AcceptableAmber with rather unbalanced sweetness, with hints of diacetyl. Little hop character. My score 14/20.
19 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Angel Ales - Angel Stout4.50GoodRoasty stout with a very slight sourness to the flavour. Long dry roast finish. My score 15/20 with B for quality as served too cold.
Elland - Kama Citra4.50PoorPale and bitter with a rather unbalanced flavour and none of the usual characteristics of the Citra hop. Very dry finish not to my taste. My score 9/20.
14 Jul 2011 (oz11)
Only time for a quick one before moving on. Other beers were available didn't get a chance to make a note of all of them.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Jennings (since closure now brewed at Marston's) - Bitter3.50Excellent
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Hammerpot - HPA4.10Not Tried
Bowland - Summer Citrus3.80Not Tried
Blueball - American Wheat4.60Not Tried
12 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Factory4.50GoodWell balanced amber bitter with a fruity finish. My score 15/20.
Wincle - Undertaker4.50AcceptableMalty red ale with sweet malty and nutty flavours giving a bittersweet taste. Rather thin in body for its strength. My score 14/20.
Yorkshire Dales - Embsay Moor4.40AcceptableReddish bitter with bitterness from nutty malt flavours. Dry, bitter finish. My score 14/20.
06 Jul 2011 (Flying.geordie)
Lunchtime and a few people in the pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Elland - Molly's Toffee Jar4.30Excellent
Mallinsons - Oatmeal Stout4.50Good

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About The Market Porter

The pub sign. The Market Porter, Southwark, Central London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional4
Excellent130
Good268
Acceptable240
Poor41

Website.

The pub is found in Southwark, Central London, SE1 9AA.

Famous pub opposite Borough Market in Stoney Street. Central bar has many beers which change on a regular basis and are mostly from UK micros. Can be extremely busy. Refurbishment some time ago and now there is one main room with a side area with seating as well. Many customers use the pavement outside to stand and enjoy their drinks. Really a must for anyone taking in London pubs. Sports 12 handpumps with 6 in each of the 2 distinct bar serving areas plus a further 4 for cider dispense at the far rear. Upstairs restaurant bar area too, mainly for lunchtime use. In 2019 the real ale choice was drastically reduced to 4 and the cider was withdrawn. Downstairs toilets. Card payment only, cash not accepted here.

We have visited this pub 282 times, seen 813 different beers and tried 647 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE1 9AA