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The Magdala (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Bass |  | 1 |
| St Austell - Tribute |  | 3 |
| Arbor Ales - C Bomb | | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kent - Cobnut | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
03 Nov 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening and buzzing with conversation emanating from many groups.Soft background music combined with subtle lighting made for a relaxed and comfortable visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | | Not as full bodied as I remember but the condition temperature and flavour was excellent with the froth clinging to the glass all the way to the finish. Is this what's called 'lacing'? |
| Arbor Ales - C Bomb | 4.70 | | A hazy tropical fruits hoppy broth. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kent - Cobnut | 4.10 | Not Tried |
26 Aug 2015 (ChrisE)
Reopened this week. Open from 08:00 (09:00 weekends) for breakfast and coffees, beers from midday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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30 Apr 2015 (ChrisE)
Temporarily closed for refurbishment. Re-opening planned for Spring 2015.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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13 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit prompted by ChrisE's visit the previous day and how it easy it was to find outside the railway station. Spent some time looking for bullet holes both outside and inside to no avail. Very nice right hand wood panelled bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 |  | Hazy and out of condition |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
12 Feb 2013 (HSB)
Circular tour of the Overground including CAMRA RI pubs. Impressive panelling in the right hand bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | |
12 Feb 2013 (ChrisE)
The first pub of the day, a small group of us were doing a tour of CAMRA Regional Inventory pubs that are close to the new orbital route of London Overground railway stations. Our first visit, and we were made very welcome, I look forward to making a repeat visit sometime in the future.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | | Fresh from a new cask, a very slight haze, but most enjoyable. |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | This ran out, we were offered a new cask or a new beer, we chose a new beer and Tribute was put on. |
About The Magdala
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Hampstead, Greater London, NW3 2SB.
Situated within sight of Hampstead Heath railway station in South Hill Park, this is a two bar pub with a virtually intact 1930s room on the right. The item of historical interest is that Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK, shot her lover outside this pub on Easter Sunday 1955. Reported sold by Punch Taverns into private ownership in summer 2014. Closed in February 2016 after the lessees failed to secure a long enough lease. Re-opened May 2021.
We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: NW3 2SB