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Dog & Duck (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord |  | 1 |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Yasigi | | 1 |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale |  | 2 |
| Broughton - Brewer's Gold | | 1 |
| Camerons - Tontine | | 1 |
| Adnams - White Lies | | 1 |
| Bath Ales - Anthem | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) |  | 1 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - UK Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - Bragging Rights | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moorhouse's - White Witch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Frosted Jack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Born in the Borders (formerly Scottish Borders) - Wild Harvest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Flagship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thwaites - 13 Guns (canned) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Black & White | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Woodforde's - Norfolk Hawker | Not Tried | 0 |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | Not Tried | 0 |
| Peerless - Dark Matter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Astro | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rooster's - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Revival (was 3.8%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Holly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Daleside - Morocco Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Top of the Hops (2018) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
29 Sep 2021 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon. CAMRA heritage pub - impressive decor and the bar staff opened up the close first floor bar for me to take a look. Not so impressive - but very good views into the narrow Soho streets.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
29 Dec 2017 (Stephen Harris)
I don’t visit Soho much anymore and agree with all those who regret the decline in the character of this area. Good to know however that the Dog & Duck continues unchanged – although once again I cannot see Madonna anywhere on the premises.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - White Lies | 4.20 | | A disconcerting beer. Pale gold, but tasting of chocolate malt. Odd. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Citra | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Wild Holly | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Top of the Hops (2018) | 4.50 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Busy outside, but less crowded inside and I was pleased to find room to sit in the back snug.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camerons - Tontine | 4.10 | | Pitch black Milk Stout, with both burnt barley and sweet tastes. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Lavender Hill (originally exclusively for Nicholson's) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - 13 Guns (canned) | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Woodforde's - Norfolk Hawker | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Peerless - Dark Matter | 3.60 | Not Tried | The barman suggested I might like a taster of this one before committing to a pint. I’m glad he did and I chose something else. |
05 Jun 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Tiny pub, very popular, Thursday evening = absolutely rammed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton - Brewer's Gold | 4.00 | | Amber/gold in colour. Both biscuit malt and citrusy hop flavours. |
| Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Thwaites - 13 Guns (canned) | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Batemans - Black & White | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
| Camerons - Tontine | 4.10 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Unscheduled visit whilst the worst of the midday rain passes through. A nice place to linger over a leisurely pint on a quiet Sunday lunchtime, as it happens.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | | A refreshing, balanced, golden beer. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Moorhouse's - White Witch | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Frosted Jack | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Born in the Borders (formerly Scottish Borders) - Wild Harvest | 3.80 | Not Tried |
21 Nov 2013 (HSB)
14:30 My younger son likes visiting Heritage pubs so we came here after the Argyll Arms. He was impressed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Yorkshire (see also Cropton) - Yasigi | 5.00 | | Black Lager. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moor - Revival (was 3.8%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Daleside - Morocco Ale | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - UK Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - Bragging Rights | 5.00 | Not Tried | Advertised as Brains Craft Brewery |
13 May 2013 (Stephen Harris)
No sign of Madonna tonight, but presumably she is staying away given the lack of Landlord. No shortage of other customers though.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Ales - Anthem | 4.50 | | Golden. Juicy malt and fresh hops. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Castle Rock - Sheriff's Tipple | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Rooster's - Astro | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
17 Dec 2005 (Ian)
Second time I've been here and I really rather like it. No Tim Taylor's Landlord on this time which was shame, but this pub has a really good feel. Very small and tight, but it has that certain something
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Wells Bombardier (now superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.30 | | Fine, but not at its best |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2005 (Ian)
Really nice pub in the heart of the fashionable bit of Soho. The upstairs bar is a wonderful place just to sit with a pint and enjoy watching the people on the streets. The decor is also excellent
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | | Copper coloured with thin beige head. Lovely hoppy nose, good in mouth, slightly creamy, excellent biting hop finish. One of the best pints of this I have had |
| Belhaven - Caledonian Deuchars IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Flagship | 4.30 | Not Tried |
About the Dog & Duck
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 2 |
| 6 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Soho, Central London, W1D 3AJ.
Used to be Madonna's favourite pub in London, or so the story goes, due to the fact that it once always had Tim Taylor's Landlord on. Very nicely furnished with both a ground floor and upstairs no smoking "George Orwell" bar. Very pleasant pub just south of Soho Square and definitely worth a visit. Many famous historical figures have enjoyed the hospitality of The Dog and Duck, including John Constable, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and George Orwell. The pub was originally built in 1734 on the site of the Duke of Monmouth's home. The present building was built in 1897, and is considered to have one of London's most exquisite interiors of the period, characterised by thousands of highly glazed tiles. The Taylor Landlord is no longer a regular here.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 34 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: W1D 3AJ