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The Douglas Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Houston - Texas |  | 1 |
| Deeside - Nechtan |  | 1 |
| Deeside - Macbeth |  | 1 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Peter's Well | Not Tried | 0 |
| Houston - Rambo The Mighty Midge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Deeside - No. 3 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Scrum Down | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
22 Feb 2025 (McGargle)
Reopened with three local lads in charge. Doing so well I struggled to get to the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Scrum Down | 4.10 | Not Tried |
24 Sep 2012 (Ray)
Early evening visit. Barman pulled beer through before serving and topped up.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Macbeth | 4.10 | | Either on the turn or more should have been pulled through. |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
16 Sep 2012 (Ray)
Very quiet early evening. Poor beer selection so didn't linger.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried |
23 Jul 2011 (McGargle)
Not much of interest on the beer front so didn't linger.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Rambo The Mighty Midge | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Deeside - No. 3 | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Jul 2011 (ChrisE)
I arrived at about 14:30 to find the main bar closed, and had a pint in the hotel lounge. The lady behind the counter informed me that the traditional unspoilt bar would open at 15:00 so I had a pint while I waited, and then some more in the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston - Texas | 4.30 | | |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried |
25 Jun 2010 (Ray)
Surprisingly quiet. Top marks to the barman who topped up the glass without asking.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeside - Nechtan | 4.10 | | Slightly darker than usual. With none of the citrus hop flavour expected from Nechtan the beer seemed thin. Unique oval pump clip has been re-designed into an anonymous item. Disappointing, maybe should have scored it 2*. |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Houston - Peter's Well | 4.20 | Not Tried |
About The Douglas Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SR.
Busy hotel on Banchory's main street. Fabulous Victorian public bar, comfortable lounge and beer garden at the back. Committed to real ale with usually three on at a time. Closed in late winter 2022/2023. Re-opened in spring 2024 and operated by the owners of the nearby Burnett Arms Hotel.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 10 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: AB31 5SR