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The Theobald Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage - Nimrod |  | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Jake the Snake | | 1 |
| Navigation - Patriot | | 1 |
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | | 1 |
| Milestone - Shine On | | 1 |
| Bishop Nick - Creed | | 1 |
| Mr Majolica's - Fortitude | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Pacific Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Spire - Whiter Shade of Pale | | 1 |
| Box Steam - Steam Porter | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Spooky Moon |  | 1 |
| Tring - Dockey | | 1 |
| Caledonian - Knee Deep | | 1 |
| Milestone - Game Keeper | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Burton Ale | | 1 |
| Atomic - Power | | 1 |
| Brentwood - Haunted Holmes |  | 1 |
| Hope - SX Devil | | 1 |
| Mighty Oak - Ale's from the ...... Crypt |  | 1 |
| Ringwood - Shipyard Brewing Co Double Thumper | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Broadgauge | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Spitting Feathers - 1862 | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brentwood - Lumberjack | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Dark Peak Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Courage Best Bitter (was brewed at Banks's for a while) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cottage - Planet Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Oct 2022 (Magnus Greel)
Today's NESW group venue and a good turn out of around a dozen or so of us from lunchtime onwards we had the exclusive use of the saloon bar until the pub started filling up from mid afternoon. A most friendly and welcoming pub combined with excellent bar staff made for a good stay despite the poor beer range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Nick - Creed | 3.90 | | This piney melonish fruity fare earned my loyalty for the duration of our stay. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Courage Best Bitter (was brewed at Banks's for a while) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Dec 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening and very quiet. Not as many beers on offer as I was expecting compared to my last visit 10-12 years ago.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation - Patriot | 3.80 | | Nutty fruity ruby ale, not my usual fare however in top condition. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brentwood - Lumberjack | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Dark Peak Stout | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 May 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Saturday afternoon is not a pub session with which I am very familiar. Quiet and peaceful in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood - Burton Ale | 4.80 | | Brown and richly malty, traditional Bitter. Not sweet. |
| Tring - Dockey | 3.90 | | Brown, traditional Bitter, flavoured with Challenger hops. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried |
15 Feb 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Just across the road from my last halt. Quiet Sunday lunchtime session. Free nibbles on the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope - SX Devil | 4.40 | | A copper-coloured, regular Bitter. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Spitting Feathers - 1862 | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early knockings on Saturday lunchtime. The guvnor chatted to us about his philosophy on beer he chooses for the pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak - Jake the Snake | 4.00 | | |
| Mr Majolica's - Fortitude | 5.00 | | A light brown beer with good hop flavour. Brewed just round the corner. |
| Caledonian - Knee Deep | 4.50 | | Disliked by one of our party. The ginger and spices take some getting used to. |
| Cottage - Broadgauge | 3.90 | Not Tried |
30 Sep 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early evening. Not many in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Black Gold | 3.50 | | |
| Box Steam - Steam Porter | 4.40 | | More of a stout than a porter. |
| Milestone - Game Keeper | 5.20 | | |
| Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit with the Friday evening group. Pleasingly friendly busy pub with obviously enthusiastic Guv.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire - Whiter Shade of Pale | 4.00 | | Only time for a taster as came on as we left - best beer of evening here |
| Brentwood - Spooky Moon | 3.80 | | Fresh cask on |
| Brentwood - Haunted Holmes | 4.40 | | |
| Mighty Oak - Ale's from the ...... Crypt | 4.10 | | |
| Ringwood - Shipyard Brewing Co Double Thumper | 5.00 | Not Tried |
29 Sep 2012 (TheJudge)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood - Pacific Pale Ale | 4.70 | | |
| Sharp's - Autumn Red | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cottage - Planet Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2012 (TheJudge)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage - Nimrod | 4.80 | | Very easy to drink. |
| Atomic - Power | 4.80 | |
15 Sep 2012 (TheJudge)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | | |
| Milestone - Shine On | 4.00 | |
About The Theobald Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 12 |
| 11 |
| 2 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Grays, Essex, RM17 6HR.
A fine old pub just off the town centre in Kings Walk, and next door to the White Hart. Maintains separate saloon and public bars, the latter with an unusual hexagonal pool table. Occasional beer festivals. Supports local brewers. 1 handpump in public bar and 4 in the saloon.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 43 different beers and tried 26 of them.
Postcode: RM17 6HR