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Duke of Hamilton (Wellington Pub Company)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Weather - NW3 Ale (house beer) |  | 2 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | | 2 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 3 |
| Batemans - Dark Mild | | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale |  | 1 |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | | 1 |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - ! Beer |  | 1 |
| Sharp's - Special | Not Tried | 0 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Gladness | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wild Weather - Riders on the Storm | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Plain Ales - Inndulgence | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - St George's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
30 Nov 2015 (Stephen Harris)
A very nice pub. Quiet and peaceful in the early evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Weather - NW3 Ale (house beer) | 3.80 | | The beer name suited the conditions. Amber-coloured. A very good, balanced, full-bodied Bitter. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Surprised to see garish red tent structures on the front elevation. Inside as traditional and patrician as ever with much less Fuller's influence than ever before.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Weather - NW3 Ale (house beer) | 3.80 | | Last ¾ pint out of cask (charged for a half) and it was quite simply gorgeous bitterness personified |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | Not Tried | Ran out |
| Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - Riders on the Storm | 4.70 | Not Tried | Ran out when I ordered |
29 Apr 2014 (HSB)
13:45 Third stop having found the White Horse at Hampstead firmly shut although hours should be 12-11. Few in. Some good etched glass but not enough original fittings left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Spring Sprinter | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Oct 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Struck upon arrival by the bright burgundy exterior. Inside as calm as ever.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Wild River | 4.50 | | Found the hop taste a bit sour |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Special | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Gladness | 4.20 | Not Tried |
01 May 2013 (HSB)
Mid afternoon a few in. Too early for the CAMRA discount that starts at 16:00.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 |  | |
| Plain Ales - Inncognito | 4.80 | | Port stout. Not enough body for the beer style. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Coaster (or Cornish Coaster) | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Plain Ales - Inndulgence | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - St George's Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Under new management, still managed to produce some interesting beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge - Spire Ale | 3.80 | | Golden bitter with a bitter hop character, some malt and a dry, hoppy finish. My score 15/20. |
| Frome (formerly Milk Street) - ! Beer | 5.00 | | Rather sweet and caramelly, suggesting slight diacetyl. The finish is dry and rather cloying. My score 14/20. |
11 Aug 2010 (ChrisE)
A delightful musty smell reminiscent of old buildings out in the country. It will be a shame if this pub closes its doors for good.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | |
29 Jul 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Just over a month to go before the lease expires on this pub, probably to close its doors for the last time. A steady flow of locals making it the busiest I've seen for a while.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Dark Mild | 3.00 | | Top condition again here with characteristic creamy head and deep chocolate malt flavours with a little fruit in the finish. My score 16/20. |
14 Jun 2010 (Magnus Greel)
Afternoon, fairly busy in this spacious comfortable back street pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried |
14 Jun 2010 (ChrisE)
A good fairly busy pub, unfortunately it is threatened with closure as the pub's owners have recently applied for permission to turn it in to two four bedroom houses. There are a number of campaigns in progress to try and save the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | One of the best pints of Pride that I have had for a long time. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About the Duke of Hamilton
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 7 |
| 5 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 1JD.
In New End, was run as an untouched traditional family run freehouse for many years with a Fuller's emphasis. The family left and a small chain took it over and made a minimum of changes. Outside seating at the front on a raised paved area. Closed summer/autumn 2017 and subsequently reopened with change of name, to Hampstead Lounge & Jazz Club, and ambience and decor. The downstairs cellar-bar has been converted into a small, intimate jazz club with its own stage and bar but with no real ale. Reverted to original name of Duke of Hamilton in November 2018.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 20 different beers and tried 9 of them.
Postcode: NW3 1JD