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Ye Olde Watling (Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Norfolk Gold |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Proper Job |  | 1 |
| Ilkley - Mary Jane |  | 1 |
| Kelburn - Red Smiddy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Moor - Amoor | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Frank as Apollo | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tyne Bank - Silver Dollar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Andwell - Ding Dong | Not Tried | 0 |
| Purity - Mad Goose | Not Tried | 0 |
| Itchen Valley - Russian Winter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wickwar - BOB (Brand Oak Bitter) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Mar 2015 (Stephen Harris)
Early Monday evening and pretty busy in here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkley - Mary Jane | 3.50 | | Just a shade too warm, dulling this golden beer. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Purity - Mad Goose | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Itchen Valley - Russian Winter | 5.30 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
09 Jan 2013 (Stephen Harris)
A busy early evening trade. The pub is twice as big as many customers realise, and I found room in the back bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodforde's - Norfolk Gold | 4.30 | | A nicely-balanced, golden coloured beer. Good hops, including Cascade and Amarillo. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Tyne Bank - Silver Dollar | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Andwell - Ding Dong | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 Mar 2012 (Andrew)
Another flying visit. Busy but I got a seat by the window.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | | Lemony, soft in the mouth, slightly bitter. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wickwar - BOB (Brand Oak Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kelburn - Red Smiddy | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Moor - Amoor | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Frank as Apollo | 4.60 | Not Tried |
About the Ye Olde Watling
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in City, Central London, EC4M 9BR.
Said to be built from old ships' timbers by Sir Christopher Wren, Ye Olde Watling has a remarkable heritage dating to 1668. It stands on Watling Street, a Roman road leading out of the City via Ludgate. One claim to fame is that its upstairs rooms were used as a drawing office during the building of St Paul's Cathedral.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: EC4M 9BR