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The Victoria Hotel (Hands On Pub Co.)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Browne |  | 1 |
| Brewster's - Aromatic Porter |  | 1 |
| Lancaster - Amber | | 1 |
| Full Mash - Seance | | 2 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | | 1 |
| Marston's - Bass | | 1 |
| Stancill - Barnsley Bitter | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | | 1 |
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter | | 1 |
| Thwaites - Original | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Hophead | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | | 1 |
| Welbeck Abbey - Limelight | | 1 |
| Batemans - Pilgrim Fathers IPA | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | | 3 |
| Nene Valley - Green Hop | | 1 |
| Brewster's - Decadence | | 1 |
| Leeds - Midnight Bell | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | | 1 |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | | 1 |
| Charnwood - Vixen | | 1 |
| Shipstone's - Mild | | 1 |
| Little Earth Project (formerly Mill Green) - White Horse Bitter | | 1 |
| Salopian - Oracle | | 1 |
| Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | | 1 |
| Black Wolf (formerly Traditional Scottish Ales (TSA)) - Big Red | | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Throwback | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaywick | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stancill - Dragon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Thriller Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Dark Drake | Not Tried | 0 |
| Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather | Not Tried | 0 |
| Charnwood - Blossom | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lucaria | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Bunny Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - The Wall | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Godiva | Not Tried | 0 |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Kodiak Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holden's - Golden Glow | Not Tried | 0 |
| Burton Bridge - Bramble Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - American Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oldershaw - Sunnydaze | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fyne - Jarl | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - South Island | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Iris - Endless Summer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| North Riding Brewery - Cappuccino Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shiny - Disco Balls | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Stilton Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Farmer's Ales (Maldon Brewing) - 5K | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brewster's - Roll in the Hay | Not Tried | 0 |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holden's - Centenary Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Honey Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Abbeydale - Absolution | Not Tried | 0 |
| Charnwood - Salvation | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Oct 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Easily 25 years since my last and long overdue visit, we arrived shortly after 11.00 opening and were the first customers. I took advantage of the opportunity and took plenty of unhindered photos..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck Abbey - Limelight | 3.80 | | Crisp clean and light though just a tad acetic for my liking. |
| Nene Valley - Green Hop | 4.20 | | Not to miss out on the Green Hop nonsense bandwagon for this grassy and bitter hop fest. |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Black Sheep - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Full Mash - Seance | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Honey Porter | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Salvation | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Throwback | 6.20 | Not Tried | |
| Stancill - Dragon | 3.90 | Not Tried |
28 Aug 2021 (ChrisE)
Saturday from late morning onwards. Very good service, beer and food as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | | Excellent draught Bass. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | |
| Charnwood - Vixen | 4.00 | | |
| Rudgate - Ruby Mild | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | Not Tried | This ran out. |
| Beartown (latterly part of Manning Brewers) - Kodiak Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Burton Bridge - Bramble Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fyne - Jarl | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Full Mash - Seance | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Black Iris - Endless Summer | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Shiny - Disco Balls | 5.30 | Not Tried | Gluten Free |
| Farmer's Ales (Maldon Brewing) - 5K | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 May 2021 (Jack William)
Evening meal with friends who live in Beeston. Very impressed with the pub, the service and the meal. COVID restrictions still so couldn’t get a good look round - but a very nice experience all round.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Mash - Seance | 4.00 | | |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Battle Axe | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Abbeydale - Absolution | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Dark Drake | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Charnwood - Blossom | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Bunny Hop | 3.50 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2019 (ChrisE)
Morning through to late afternoon in this wonderful pub, I started with a sausage sandwich and a coffee before being tempted with a beer. There was already a good crowd when I arrived at 09:45 and the pub was very busy when I left to catch the 16:18 train towards London.
There was a good range of beers as usual but I have not attempted to list them all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | |
| Brewster's - Decadence | 4.40 | | |
| Brewster's - Aromatic Porter | 4.50 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Roll in the Hay | 4.00 | Not Tried |
08 Jun 2019 (ChrisE)
Saturday lunchtime and afternoon, as good as ever.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Pilgrim Fathers IPA | 4.40 | | |
| Shipstone's - Mild | 3.50 | | A rich dark mild. |
| Oldershaw - Sunnydaze | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Holden's - Golden Glow | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Full Mash - Seance | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Blue Monkey - Infinity IPA (was Infinity) | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Vale of Glamorgan (VOG) - South Island | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| North Riding Brewery - Cappuccino Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried |
16 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
Busy with the Annual General Meeting of the Camra Members' Investment Club at which Miles Jenner of Harvey's Brewery gave a fascinating talk.
There was a very good selection of beers on offer, I have not listed them all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Mash - Seance | 4.00 | | |
| Stancill - Barnsley Bitter | 3.80 | | A good traditional copper coloured bitter, I had more than one pint of this. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Holden's - Golden Glow | 4.40 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Busy as usual, we sat in the right hand bar and enjoyed a few beers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Browne | 4.30 | | Fantastic. |
| Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | | |
| Salopian - Oracle | 4.00 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brock | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | This ran out. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaywick | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Thriller Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Welbeck Abbey - Red Feather | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lucaria | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - The Wall | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Godiva | 4.30 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2016 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime through to afternoon, the side gate to the railway station platform was open and well used. A good crowd both inside and in the patio area. A very good selection of beers as usual, I have not attempted to list them all.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter | 3.90 | | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | A good session beer, and good value at £2.90 per pint. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| XT Brewing - No. 4 Mellow Amber | 3.80 | Not Tried | This ran out while mine was being poured. |
31 Jan 2015 (HSB)
12:00 to 17:00 Quarterly meeting of the CAMRA Pub Heritage Group. We were in an upper room but every time I came down for a drink the pub was busy. Mainly diners. The pub was having a Thornbridge Brewery Extravaganza.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Kipling | 5.20 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Sequoia | 4.50 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur | 5.90 | | My pint was clear, a fellow attendee at the meeting had one earlier in the day and it was hazy. |
| Pheasantry - Dancing Dragonfly | 5.00 | | |
| Black Wolf (formerly Traditional Scottish Ales (TSA)) - Big Red | 3.80 | | Just a taster. Quite sweet. |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 | | Thin and disappointing |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Lord Marples | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Holden's - Black Country Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Swan (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Brewster's - Stilton Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brass Castle - Hazelnut Mild | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Holden's - Centenary Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
15 Jun 2013 (ChrisE)
Very busy with about 100 people attending the Camra Members' Investment Club AGM in addition to the normal custom.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Elsie Mo | 4.70 | | |
| Brewster's - Hophead | 3.60 | | In top form, an excellent low gravity beer to start the day. |
| Castle Rock - Harvest Pale | 3.80 | | |
| Leeds - Midnight Bell | 4.80 | | |
| Lancaster - Amber | 3.70 | | |
| Thwaites - Original | 3.60 | | |
| Skinner's - Ginger Tosser | 3.80 | | Only a hint of ginger. |
| Little Earth Project (formerly Mill Green) - White Horse Bitter | 3.60 | | |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Tiger | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Espresso Stout | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - American Pale Ale | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About The Victoria Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 40 |
| 27 |
| 9 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1JG.
Very large pub that was once a railway hotel. There are multiple rooms each with high ceilings, stone floors and wooden tables. Outside there's a large covered area with more seating.......and every now and then a train roars past. Part of the Castle Rock family.
We have visited this pub 25 times, seen 139 different beers and tried 64 of them.
Postcode: NG9 1JG