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The Brockley Barge (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Nick - Divine |  | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver | | 2 |
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot |  | 4 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Three Hogs | | 1 |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Brown Dog Riot | | 1 |
| Batemans - Steel & Oak Easy Stout | | 1 |
| Lancaster - Harlequin | | 1 |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | | 1 |
| Banks's - Brombeer Freddy Export |  | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 1 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Vanilla Cream Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Night Shift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - DB Number One | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
| Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Otter - Bright | Not Tried | 0 |
| Milestone - Pacific Islander | Not Tried | 0 |
| Butcombe - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
10 Jul 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Still exceedingly good footfall from earlier England Euro football semi-final on TV.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Basic good condition |
| Hogs Back - Three Hogs | 4.50 | | Very lively with lasting head and lacing and a lot of bitterness |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | Not Tried | Usual old JDW trick, clip showing but run out |
25 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver | 5.40 | | Full in your face hopping |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - DB Number One | 4.20 | Not Tried |
17 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Good enough to add a late half to a pint |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Butcombe - Gold | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Old Empire IPA | 5.70 | | Superb last half out of the cask, barman was not going to serve it to me! |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains | 4.50 | | In very bitter shape |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Milestone - Pacific Islander | 5.00 | Not Tried |
05 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver | 5.40 | | 4½* seriously bordering on a 5 with intense bittering and substantial head and lacing to the bottom of the glass |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Otter - Bright | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried |
28 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter | 4.20 | | Foaming head and good lacing |
| Sambrook's - Brown Dog Riot | 4.50 | | Tasty dark nightcap |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Nick - Divine | 5.10 | | By far the best example of this I have had whilst it is a current quarter Spoon's guest |
| Mauldons - Black Adder | 5.30 | | Bordering on a 4*. Spot on and a great nightcap pint |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - DB Number One | 4.20 | Not Tried |
11 Oct 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Spoke to a customer who remembered the pub's more infamous Breakspear Arms days as a regular user.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans - Steel & Oak Easy Stout | 4.00 | | JDW festival ale. Lots of fobbing on pouring - seemed a tad fresh |
| Lancaster - Harlequin | 5.00 | | JDW festival ale that was drunk without really noticing but condition was good |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | 4.00 | Not Tried |
05 May 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late night across midnight visit. Nearly misjudged last bus time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | | Basic uninspiring stuff |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Watery |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Night Shift | 3.50 | Not Tried |
11 Apr 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | One of those not right tasting Abbots. Caramelly |
| Banks's - Brombeer Freddy Export | 4.60 | | Festival ale dogend - fobbed a lot, tasted either very fresh or end of cask, not sure which |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Saltaire - Triple Choc (was Triple Chocoholic) | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Vanilla Cream Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
About The Brockley Barge
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
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| 42 |
| 43 |
| 13 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Brockley, Greater London, SE4 2RR.
Formerly Breakspear Arms until closed in 1994. Re-opened by Wetherspoon in October 2000. In Brockley Road, wedge shaped on a large prominent corner spot. Usual Wetherspoon features but rarely all on the one ground floor location. 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.
We have visited this pub 58 times, seen 160 different beers and tried 68 of them.
Postcode: SE4 2RR