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Southampton Arms (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - PaleExceptional1
Dark Star - RevelationExceptional1
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 7Exceptional1
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Riding AleExcellent1
Kent - PaleExcellent1
Gipsy Hill - BeatnikExcellent1
Redemption - Big ChiefExcellent1
Gyle 59 - Elderbeery StoutExcellent1
Allendale - Wai-itiExcellent1
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)Excellent2
Allendale - NomadExcellent1
Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - DubbelExcellent1
Hobsons - Champion MildExcellent1
East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal StoutExcellent1
Summer Wine (SWB) - Zenith Pale AleExcellent1
Siren Craft - DriftwoodExcellent1
Manchester - Come Back BrighterExcellent1
Summer Wine (SWB) - MosaicExcellent1
Gipsy Hill - MosaicGood1
Firebrand - RedGood1
Siren Craft - Coldblooded Cold-Steeped PorterGood1
Cornish Crown - One Hop GrainGood1
Otley - A.P.A.Good1
Allendale - Tarl Barl StoutGood1
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical DeluxeGood1
Siren Craft - Half Mast QIPANot Tried0
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - JaipurNot Tried0
Fyne - HighlanderNot Tried0
Triple fff - Pressed Rat & WarthogNot Tried0
Allendale - Curlew's ReturnNot Tried0
Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - CitraNot Tried0
Dark Star - Partridge Best BitterNot Tried0
Kent - PorterNot Tried0
Tyne Bank - Monument BitterNot Tried0
Tiny Rebel - One Inch PunchNot Tried0
Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Bethnal Green BitterNot Tried0
Otley - O12 Thai-BoNot Tried0
Tiny Rebel - XLPANot Tried0
Magic Rock - InhalerNot Tried0
Triple fff - JabberwockyNot Tried0
Gipsy Hill - SouthpawNot Tried0
Ledbury Real Ales - Ledbury DarkNot Tried0
Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - American Light AleNot Tried0
Hackney - Oatmeal Chocolate PorterNot Tried0
Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice StoutNot Tried0
East London (ELB) - Orchid Vanilla MildNot Tried0
Tiny Rebel - 12 month Brett infused cask aged Dirty Stop OutNot Tried0
Summer Wine (SWB) - DiabloNot Tried0
Dark Star - Espresso StoutNot Tried0
Buxton - Jacob's LadderNot Tried0
Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - Cloister Abbaye EnkelNot Tried0
Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - Ruby RedNot Tried0
Dark Star - Critical MassNot Tried0
Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - RedneckNot Tried0
Dorset Brewing Company - Steam BeerNot Tried0
Bristol Beer Factory - Milk StoutNot Tried0
Dark Star - Summer MeltdownNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hylder BlondeNot Tried0
East London (ELB) - Foundation BitterNot Tried0
Kent - Brewers ReserveNot Tried0
Dark Star - Victorian Ruby MildNot Tried0
Rother Valley - EbulemNot Tried0
Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - A Good RogeringNot Tried0
Nene Valley - Release the ChimpsNot Tried0
Redemption - Pale AleNot Tried0
Dark Star - Vice BeerNot Tried0
Marble - Lagonda IPANot Tried0
Wild Weather - Sleepy Joe'sNot Tried0
Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - London Fields Pale AleNot Tried0
Big Rabbit - Black anti stoutNot Tried0
Magic Rock - High WireNot Tried0
RedWillow - FathomlessNot Tried0
Hobsons - Best BitterNot Tried0
Stewart - Edinburgh No. 3Not Tried0
Magic Rock - Dark ArtsNot Tried0
Ha'Penny - Hewitt's 'arf WIT Wheat IPANot Tried0
Ledbury Real Ales - Ledbury GoldNot Tried0
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Ruby Red Dinner AleNot Tried0
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)Not Tried0
Picture 1. Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak, Greater London
Picture 2. Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak, Greater London

Visits Details

26 May 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon quiet when we arrived just 2 other customers in however it was much busier by the time we left 90 minutes or so later. Friendly welcome from the efficient but over polite barmaid who kept apologising for just doing her job!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Manchester - Come Back Brighter5.90ExcellentRefreshingly dangerous citrus broth
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)3.40GoodHoppy light citrus session ale
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Tropical Deluxe3.80GoodUnfined full on fruity broth
Kent - Porter5.50Not Tried
Bristol Beer Factory - Milk Stout4.50Not Tried
Kent - Brewers Reserve5.00Not Tried
Nene Valley - Release the Chimps4.40Not Tried
Wild Weather - Sleepy Joe's4.20Not Tried
29 Mar 2018 (Archie14)
Probably my favourite pub in London, steady stream of customers, vinyl playing in the background, the smell of roast pork cooking and a great selection of real ales, I’m in pub heaven!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Summer Wine (SWB) - Zenith Pale Ale4.00ExcellentVery drinkable pale ale with a dry finish and a touch of elderflower
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Riding Ale3.00ExcellentStunning! A fine example of a brew that has only an ABV of 3% but has true depth of flavour...
Allendale - Nomad4.20ExcellentVery pale ale with wonderful zesty, citrus notes and wonderfully balanced.
Allendale - Tarl Barl Stout4.20GoodLacking condition but nice smooth slight coffee notes.
Gipsy Hill - Mosaic4.50GoodHazy, asked if the beer was unfined and was told no! Nice pint.
Siren Craft - Coldblooded Cold-Steeped Porter5.00Good
Summer Wine (SWB) - Diablo6.00Not Tried
Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - Ruby Red5.00Not Tried
Ledbury Real Ales - Ledbury Dark3.90Not Tried
Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout4.90Not Tried
23 Mar 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late evening and busy, we found a table outside in the patio area and chatted to a chap who's local is The Jolly Woodman, Beckenham but enjoys frequenting here which is understandable.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Pale3.80ExceptionalStunning and awesome, the rest on offer never stood a chance!
Allendale - Wai-iti4.50ExcellentSingle NZ hopped ale, tangy and spicy flavours, nice
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Jaipur5.90Not Tried
Allendale - Tarl Barl Stout4.20Not Tried
Allendale - Curlew's Return4.20Not Tried
Kent - Porter5.50Not Tried
Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Bethnal Green Bitter4.00Not Tried
Magic Rock - Inhaler4.50Not Tried
Ledbury Real Ales - Ledbury Dark3.90Not Tried
Kent - Dark Horse Liquorice Stout4.90Not Tried
09 Apr 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Just a quick one in here along with a handful of fellow Leyton Orient supporters, recently traumatised by an unfortunate match at Barnet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Gipsy Hill - Beatnik3.80ExcellentA really good Pale Ale, that went a tiny step towards restoring my mood.
Marble - Lagonda IPA5.00Not Tried
Magic Rock - High Wire5.50Not Tried
Magic Rock - Dark Arts6.00Not Tried
Howling Hops (Brewed at Hackney Wick) - Ruby Red Dinner Ale5.00Not Tried
15 Feb 2015 (Archie14)
Busy session in this wonderful pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marble - Pint (was 3.9%)3.40ExceptionalDelicious
Hobsons - Champion Mild3.20Excellent
Siren Craft - Driftwood4.30Excellent
Dorset Brewing Company - Steam Beer4.50Not Tried
Dark Star - Critical Mass7.80Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter4.20Not Tried
Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - A Good Rogering5.80Not Tried
18 Dec 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon into early evening. Place was buzzing and all encounters were friendly. Difficult to leave!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Redemption - Big Chief5.50Excellent
Gyle 59 - Elderbeery Stout7.00ExcellentSlow drinking flavour bomb
Triple fff - Pressed Rat & Warthog3.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter4.00Not Tried
Tiny Rebel - One Inch Punch3.90Not Tried
Tiny Rebel - XLPA4.20Not Tried
Gipsy Hill - Southpaw4.20Not Tried
Hackney - Oatmeal Chocolate Porter4.80Not Tried
Tiny Rebel - 12 month Brett infused cask aged Dirty Stop Out5.00Not Tried
Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - Cloister Abbaye Enkel4.40Not Tried
21 Oct 2014 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon fairly busy, I was disappointed not to find doom bar on sale here!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dark Star - Revelation5.70ExceptionalHoppy bitter finish with a strong alcohol kick
East London (ELB) - Quadrant Oatmeal Stout5.80ExcellentMarmite in a glass
Summer Wine (SWB) - Mosaic4.00ExcellentLabelled as hazy but didn't distract from the zesty hit
Hobsons - Best Bitter3.80Not Tried
Stewart - Edinburgh No. 34.30Not Tried
Ledbury Real Ales - Ledbury Gold4.00Not Tried
Siren Craft - Half Mast QIPA2.80Not Tried
30 Sep 2014 (Archie14)
Very close on becoming on one of my favourite pubs in London. Very busy and a great atmosphere in this back to basics pub. Just my kind of boozer.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 73.80ExceptionalStunning! Served in top condition with a delicious smooth finish.
Kent - Pale4.00Excellent
Firebrand - Red4.50Good
Cornish Crown - One Hop Grain4.10Good
Dark Star - Hylder Blonde4.20Not Tried
Rother Valley - Ebulem4.50Not Tried
Hobsons - Champion Mild3.20Not Tried
Dark Star - Vice Beer4.50Not Tried
Big Rabbit - Black anti stout4.50Not Tried
10 Sep 2013 (Judy G Garland)
Lunch Time Session
BeerABVScoreNotes
Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - Dubbel7.60ExcellentBelgian Nourishment Ale, Styrian Goldings on Keg
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's)3.80Not Tried
Fyne - Highlander4.80Not Tried
Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - Citra3.10Not Tried
Tyne Bank - Monument Bitter4.10Not Tried
Otley - O12 Thai-Bo4.60Not Tried
Triple fff - Jabberwocky5.00Not Tried
Howling Hops (Former brewery at Cock Tavern) - American Light Ale4.20Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Orchid Vanilla Mild3.60Not Tried
Buxton - Jacob's Ladder2.70Not Tried
Hopcraft (experimental side of Pixie Spring) - Redneck4.80Not Tried
21 Jun 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Just a transit stop on the way home from Barnet, but always nice to pop in here however briefly.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Otley - A.P.A.4.30GoodOtley Brewery seems to have gone through a bit of a wobble lately, butthis was good stuff. Golden, dry and hoppy.
Dark Star - Espresso Stout4.20Not Tried
Dark Star - Critical Mass7.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Summer Meltdown4.80Not Tried
Dark Star - Victorian Ruby Mild6.00Not Tried
Redemption - Pale Ale3.80Not Tried
Brodie's (latterly contract brewed by Rhymney) - London Fields Pale Ale4.00Not TriedRan out whilst I was awaiting my turn at the bar.
RedWillow - Fathomless5.20Not Tried
Ha'Penny - Hewitt's 'arf WIT Wheat IPA4.60Not Tried

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About the Southampton Arms

The pub sign. Southampton Arms, Gospel Oak, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional5
Excellent37
Good22
Acceptable8
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Gospel Oak, Greater London, NW5 1LE.

Reopened as a traditional freehouse, this pub has a very retro feel about it, with tungsten lighting, bare boards and minimal decoration. Lots of handpumps dispense local microbrewers' products and there are several real ciders on handpump too. 12 handpumps, vinyl music played and renowned pies, savouries and hot rolls all play their part in making this a very successful and well patronised pub.

We have visited this pub 29 times, seen 146 different beers and tried 64 of them.

Map location

Postcode: NW5 1LE