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The Windermere (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) |  | 2 |
| Theakston - Mild Ale | | 1 |
| Banks's - Banks's (aka Original) | | 1 |
| Banks's - Mild | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) |  | 4 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
24 Sep 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening a few drinkers dotted about in this behemoth of an unspoilt ex LCC estate boozer, just a few of these sadly left in existence.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | Earthy malty brown ale alas a shadow of its former self. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
10 Aug 2018 (ChrisE)
I was the first customer at opening time, just the one beer on today as I was told that they had been very busy and had run out of several beers. I sat in a corner and read the August/September edition of London Drinker.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | In good condition and not too expensive at £3.80 per pint. |
10 Aug 2018 (Magnus Greel)
1330 and quiet upon our arrival only two other customers, ChrisE being one of them as he'd arrived on an earlier train. I used the word 'quiet' as in the context of busy-ness, whereas noise levels were fairly high with the barman's children using the place as a playground, however they were soon dispersed elsewhere shortly after our arrival allowing us to soak up the atmosphere of this splendid timewarp pub. This was short lived as a local came in and decided he wanted to watch Countdown at full volume so we drank up and left.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | This was all on offer today - it could've been much much worse.... |
13 Aug 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Must do this pub sometime I've said to myself umpteen times passing by on the train thus here I am and glad I have. Late afternoon a dozen or customers. Football on TV muted therefore not disturbing the peaceful environment. The landlord is a CAMRA member.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | | Dry earthy and fruity with a bitter hop finish |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | | Not quite as smooth as I remember but still packs a worthy bitter punch. |
13 Sep 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A visit by the Thursday evening mild drinkers with mild and buffet laid on by the very accomodating staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Mild | 3.50 | | Still a classic, amber/ruby in colour with low hop rate and biscuit and toffee malt flavours. My score 16/20. |
15 Sep 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Visit by the Thursday evening mild drinkers with mild being specially requested.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Banks's (aka Original) | 3.50 | | Classic Midlands light mild, amber in colour, sweet and malty with only faint hop character. Quite a dry finish. My score 16/20. |
22 Apr 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Visit by the London based mild drinkers club for which a mild was provided. It didn't last long.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theakston - Mild Ale | 3.60 | | A good dark mild with hints of liqourice and dark chocolate and a dryish finish. My score 16/20. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | | A well kept pint here, good balance of malt and hop. My score 15/20. |
About The Windermere
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in South Kenton, Greater London, HA9 8QT.
CAMRA National Inventory pub in Windermere Avenue with good example of interwar interior. Cask ale is now a regular fixture, mainly from the Eagle Brewery (Young's and Courage brands) empire. Built in 1939 with three bars, the public is now only used for functions. The saloon and lounge have many original features including the large inner porches, bar counters, back-fittings, wall panelling and fireplaces. A short hop, skip and jump from South Kenton railway station.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 6 different beers and tried 5 of them.
Postcode: HA9 8QT