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Dial Arch (Young's)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Single Hop Citra |  | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | | 2 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) |  | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | | 3 |
| Hackney - Golden Ale | | 1 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Dial Arch Christmas Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Explorer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - SA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
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Visits Details
23 Jul 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Lively footfall - must be people with spare dosh.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | | First rate condition but a central London but in suburbia rip off £5.90pp I expect nectar every time. At that price no temptation to buy another |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 4.50 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2016 (ChrisE)
I was impressed with this new venture from Young's Pub Company.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | 3.70 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
23 Aug 2016 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon busy outside due to the hot weather. Pleasant and comfy spacious interior.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | 3.70 | | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Summer Sun | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
15 May 2015 (Stephen Harris)
A nice evening to go to sea, so I cruised down to Woolwich from central London by Clipper. This pub is close to the pier, so straight in on reaching land. Very busy; Friday evening crowds.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Single Hop Citra | 4.20 | | Golden and heavily-hopped with lovely Citra. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried |
07 Apr 2015 (HSB)
13:45 Having failed at Kingsbury decided to come here. As per the description an oasis of calm in busy Woolwich. Sat in the front half of the left hand side, sun streaming through the windows, doing the crossword with a couple of pints. Very pleasant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | | I am increasingly impressed by Hop Stuff beers. |
| Hackney - Golden Ale | 4.00 | | |
| Brains - SA | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Uninspiring range, even Young's cask beers were not on so a chance to try the much hyped keg Young's London Stout. Looks great in the badged glass and sweet Guinness in taste.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adnams - Explorer | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Visit only to try the local brewery Hop Stuff's wares. At £4.15 pp for a beer on which presumably lower PBD is being paid will mean I shall look elsewhere for Hop Stuff in future.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 |  | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Dial Arch Christmas Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | Special brew for Christmas subsequently badged for each pub stocking it |
08 Nov 2013 (Stephen Harris)
The official launch tonight of Hop Stuff Brewery, with the first pints pulled at 7pm sharp. Pub very busy, mostly with diners, but a good number here specifically for the launch of this Woolwich brewery.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Stuff - Pale Ale | 4.50 | | Amber-coloured. Fruity, with a dash of peppery hops. |
| Hop Stuff - Fusilier | 4.30 | | Golden, malty, dryish. |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's Winter Warmer | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | Not Tried |
01 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Woolwich is host to nine tall ships offering excursions upriver to Greenwich, plus today sees the passing downriver of the yachts participating in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Together these have brought large crowds to the Arsenal site. Nevertheless it is a disappointment when coming here at around 4pm to find that all but one real ale line has been drunk dry.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Bombardier (was Bombardier Glorious English) (use Eagle entry now please) | 4.10 | | I usually say that I don’t much like this beer, but today found it rather refreshing and satisfying. |
About the Dial Arch
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Woolwich, Greater London, SE18 6GH.
A newly-established pub in a large building – part of the re-development of the historic Woolwich Arsenal site. There is a central bar servery, with dining areas and comfortable drinking areas leading off to left and right. Also an extensive area of outside tables and chairs. Close to Woolwich Pier and feels a world away from Woolwich town centre, despite being physically just the width of a main road away. 8 then later just 4 handpumps.
We have visited this pub 9 times, seen 18 different beers and tried 7 of them.
Postcode: SE18 6GH