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The Lemon Tree (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) |  | 1 |
| Portobello - Star | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 7 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | | 1 |
| Otter - Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cronx - Kotchin | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Proper Job | Not Tried | 0 |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
17 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening visit with Euro football on TV, though not reason for the visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Average brew, perhaps a little tired |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried |
29 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. At last sense here keeping to normal Monday hours on a bank holiday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | Very enjoyable it was too so I got stuck into multiple glasses |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Tasted wrong from first sip with a chemical smell. Swapped with good grace and immediately taken off sale |
| Dark Star - Hophead was 3.8% (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried |
03 Apr 2019 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit. A basic house in Theatreland.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | An acidic pint which I did not enjoy |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Tiny Rebel - Cwtch | 4.60 | Not Tried |
15 Nov 2018 (ChrisE)
Lunchtime visit and time for a chat with the chap behind the bar as we were the only customers. A nice pub.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Zephyr | 4.40 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2018 (Stephen Harris)
There is a gradual movement of our group (now around 35-strong) to this pub either side of noon. There are no other customers at this time and our bar-filling arrival seems to surprise the staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best (was 3.5%) | 3.40 | | A malty Golden Ale – a Yorkshire classic that I see rather infrequently these days. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Ale | 4.30 | Not Tried |
30 Dec 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Brains - The Rev James Original | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Runner | 4.00 | Not Tried |
19 Sep 2016 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. No one in when I entered and felt as if it was about to be locked up early but served me and had a good chat too.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Big Penny (formerly Truman's) as of late 2022 contract brewed - Rio Gold | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2016 (Stephen Harris)
I moved here when the Harp became unbearably crowded – although it is hardly less busy in here. Spent most of my time wondering whether I had ever been here before – concluded that I probably had not.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | A crisp, pale Bitter with lemony-sharp hops. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Proper Job | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Clarkshaws - Gorgon's Alive! | 4.00 | Not Tried |
02 Jun 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Nightwatchman | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Cronx - Kotchin | 3.90 | Not Tried |
25 Feb 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening just before the last bell.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portobello - Star | 4.30 | | In excellent nick but at £4.25 pp this is dubious value for money given other lower priced local haunts. Left my taste buds smarting |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried |
About The Lemon Tree
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 5 |
| 4 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Charing Cross, Central London, WC2N 4BP.
Established by 1839, this is now the last of the six pubs which once stood in Bedfordbury. It stands just around the corner from the award winning Harp. Small pub with a curved modern bar counter. Upstairs "secret" lounge. Popular for Thai food. There are 5 handpumps. Has recently shown a rejuvenated interest in its real ale offerings.
We have visited this pub 11 times, seen 24 different beers and tried 6 of them.
Postcode: WC2N 4BP