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The Brockley Barge (Wetherspoon)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Bays - Devon DumplingExcellent2
Bishop Nick - DivineExcellent1
Redemption - Big ChiefExcellent1
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop WeaverExcellent2
Dorking - Five ClawExcellent1
Marston's - Old Empire IPAExcellent2
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four GrainsGood1
Greene King - AbbotGood2
East London (ELB) - Foundation BitterGood1
Hogs Back - Three HogsGood1
Sambrook's - Brown Dog RiotGood1
Wolf - Coyote BitterGood1
Mauldons - Black AdderGood1
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)Not Tried0
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Dorking - DB Number OneNot Tried0
Sambrook's - WandleNot Tried0
Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile)Not Tried0
Otter - BrightNot Tried0
Milestone - Pacific IslanderNot Tried0
Butcombe - GoldNot Tried0
Sambrook's - JunctionNot Tried0
Dorking - Pilcrow PaleNot Tried0
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)Not Tried0
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled HenNot Tried0
Dorking - Surrey XPA (was 3.8%)Not Tried0
Picture 1. The Brockley Barge, Brockley, Greater London

Visits Details

28 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close. A relaxed kick out time.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Old Empire IPA5.70ExcellentGreat head, full bodied, a delight
Redemption - Big Chief5.50ExcellentBordering on a score of 4*
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
14 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bays - Devon Dumpling5.10ExcellentSecond glass and really top form with better head, lacing and chill than the first
Bays - Devon Dumpling5.10GoodPossibly first out for while but good
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen4.50Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Dorking - Surrey XPA (was 3.8%)3.40Not Tried
06 Aug 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Very last knockings visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Dorking - Five Claw5.10ExcellentBeautifully smooth, balanced with no harshness
Wolf - Coyote Bitter4.30GoodZesty
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedManager's offer £1.49pp
10 Jul 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Still exceedingly good footfall from earlier England Euro football semi-final on TV.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - Abbot5.00GoodBasic good condition
Hogs Back - Three Hogs4.50GoodVery lively with lasting head and lacing and a lot of bitterness
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.)4.20Not TriedUsual old JDW trick, clip showing but run out
25 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver5.40GoodFull in your face hopping
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Dorking - DB Number One4.20Not Tried
17 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Greene King - Abbot5.00GoodGood enough to add a late half to a pint
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Butcombe - Gold4.40Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Sambrook's - Wandle3.80Not Tried
Sambrook's - Junction4.50Not Tried
Dorking - Pilcrow Pale4.00Not Tried
10 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Marston's - Old Empire IPA5.70ExcellentSuperb last half out of the cask, barman was not going to serve it to me!
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Four Grains4.50GoodIn very bitter shape
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Milestone - Pacific Islander5.00Not Tried
05 Jun 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Hop Weaver5.40Excellent4½* 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%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Daleside - Old Legover (a.k.a. Country Stile)4.10Not Tried
Otter - Bright4.30Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter4.20Not Tried
28 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter4.20GoodFoaming head and good lacing
Sambrook's - Brown Dog Riot4.50GoodTasty dark nightcap
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Sambrook's - Wandle3.80Not Tried
08 May 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bishop Nick - Divine5.10ExcellentBy far the best example of this I have had whilst it is a current quarter Spoon's guest
Mauldons - Black Adder5.30GoodBordering on a 4*. Spot on and a great nightcap pint
Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%)3.40Not Tried
Greene King - Abbot5.00Not Tried
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not Tried
Dorking - DB Number One4.20Not Tried

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About The Brockley Barge

The pub sign. The Brockley Barge, Brockley, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent46
Good45
Acceptable13
Poor1

Website.

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 61 times, seen 166 different beers and tried 72 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE4 2RR