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The Theobald Arms (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Spire - Whiter Shade of PaleExcellent1
Box Steam - Steam PorterExcellent1
Cottage - NimrodExcellent1
Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the SnakeExcellent1
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)Excellent1
Navigation - PatriotExcellent1
Milestone - Shine OnExcellent1
Bishop Nick - CreedExcellent1
Mr Majolica's - FortitudeExcellent1
Castle Rock - Black GoldExcellent1
Brentwood - Pacific Pale AleExcellent1
Milestone - Game KeeperGood1
Atomic - PowerGood1
Brentwood - Burton AleGood1
Brentwood - Spooky MoonGood1
Tring - DockeyGood1
Caledonian - Knee DeepGood1
Hope - SX DevilAcceptable1
Brentwood - Haunted HolmesAcceptable1
Mighty Oak - Ale's from the ...... CryptPoor1
Marston's - Courage Best Bitter (was brewed at Banks's for a while)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Autumn RedNot Tried0
Cottage - Planet AleNot Tried0
Ringwood - Shipyard Brewing Co Double ThumperNot Tried0
Mighty Oak - Captain BobNot Tried0
Cottage - BroadgaugeNot Tried0
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please)Not Tried0
Arkell's - Kingsdown Special AleNot Tried0
Spitting Feathers - 1862Not Tried0
Brentwood - LumberjackNot Tried0
Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Dark Peak StoutNot Tried0
Greene King - AbbotNot Tried0
Adnams - Ghost ShipNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Theobald Arms, Grays, Essex

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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bishop Nick - Creed3.90ExcellentThis piney melonish fruity fare earned my loyalty for the duration of our stay.
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
Marston's - Courage Best Bitter (was brewed at Banks's for a while)4.00Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Navigation - Patriot3.80ExcellentNutty 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)4.00Not Tried
Brentwood - Lumberjack5.20Not Tried
Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Dark Peak Stout4.50Not Tried
23 May 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Saturday afternoon is not a pub session with which I am very familiar. Quiet and peaceful in here.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brentwood - Burton Ale4.80GoodBrown and richly malty, traditional Bitter. Not sweet.
Tring - Dockey3.90GoodBrown, 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)4.00Not Tried
15 Feb 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Just across the road from my last halt. Quiet Sunday lunchtime session. Free nibbles on the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Hope - SX Devil4.40AcceptableA copper-coloured, regular Bitter.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please)4.00Not Tried
Arkell's - Kingsdown Special Ale5.00Not Tried
Spitting Feathers - 18624.00Not 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.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake4.00Excellent
Mr Majolica's - Fortitude5.00ExcellentA light brown beer with good hop flavour. Brewed just round the corner.
Caledonian - Knee Deep4.50GoodDisliked by one of our party. The ginger and spices take some getting used to.
Cottage - Broadgauge3.90Not Tried
30 Sep 2014 (thebrewingman)
Early evening. Not many in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Castle Rock - Black Gold3.50Excellent
Box Steam - Steam Porter4.40ExcellentMore of a stout than a porter.
Milestone - Game Keeper5.20Good
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob3.80Not Tried
01 Nov 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit with the Friday evening group. Pleasingly friendly busy pub with obviously enthusiastic Guv.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Spire - Whiter Shade of Pale4.00ExcellentOnly time for a taster as came on as we left - best beer of evening here
Brentwood - Spooky Moon3.80GoodFresh cask on
Brentwood - Haunted Holmes4.40Acceptable
Mighty Oak - Ale's from the ...... Crypt4.10Poor
Ringwood - Shipyard Brewing Co Double Thumper5.00Not Tried
29 Sep 2012 (TheJudge)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brentwood - Pacific Pale Ale4.70Excellent
Sharp's - Autumn Red4.10Not Tried
Cottage - Planet Ale4.30Not Tried
22 Sep 2012 (TheJudge)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cottage - Nimrod4.80ExcellentVery easy to drink.
Atomic - Power4.80Good
15 Sep 2012 (TheJudge)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA)4.10Excellent
Milestone - Shine On4.00Excellent

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About The Theobald Arms

The pub sign. The Theobald Arms, Grays, Essex

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent12
Good11
Acceptable2
Poor1

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.

Map location

Postcode: RM17 6HR