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The Brockley Barge (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island |  | 1 |
| Saltaire - Banquet | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | | 1 |
| Batemans - Steel & Oak Easy Stout |  | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | | 6 |
| Lancaster - Harlequin | | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | | 1 |
| Banks's - Brombeer Freddy Export |  | 1 |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | | 1 |
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | | 1 |
| Exmoor - Gold | | 1 |
| Portobello - Autumn Red | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Wembeerly | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | Not Tried | 0 |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Malt Crush | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 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 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Night Shift | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
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 |
07 Feb 2023 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Best beer of the evening so slipped in a last minute extra half |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Scrumdown | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dorking - Pilcrow Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
13 Jul 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | New cask pulled through almost at closing time. Very fresh and with that burnt caramel taste |
| Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | | Taste was there but a tired old pint |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried |
06 Apr 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Banquet | 3.80 | | Crisp and clean tasting and perfectly clear as served |
| Hogs Back - Tongham TEA (previously T.E.A.) | 4.20 | | Fobbed enormously on pouring. Also a very cloying mouthfeel, but tasty enough |
| 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 | |
| JW Lees (see also Lees) - Malt Crush | 3.70 | Not Tried |
11 Feb 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight. Cash and app payment only here tonight due to card payment systems failure.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairngorm - Wildcat | 5.10 | | Initial reaction was good but abated to average |
| 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 | |
| Southwark - Potters' Fields Porter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Star | 4.40 | Not Tried |
28 Jan 2022 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit across midnight. As always expected here the best kept 'Spoon's real ale in SE London.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkney (Sinclair) - Dark Island | 4.60 | | In fantastic condition and smooth with it |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | | Great condition but not all tasting notes promises were fulfilled |
| 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 | |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Father Thames | 4.80 | Not Tried |
13 Nov 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit extended over midnight. Honoured to have a conversation with the Top Guv here, his venue had apparently just been visited by an Area Manager using the JDW app to place a mystery shopper purchase. I had wondered seeing someone have three drinks delivered to his table then sampled and then departed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sambrook's - Wandle | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Autumn Red | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Wembeerly | 4.50 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2021 (Philip Pirrip)
Last knockings visit until close. Limited range as most handpump lines were under cleaning, but this late at night that is perfectly justified.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | | Faultless |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - London Porter | 5.30 | | Lovely condition |
| Greene King - IPA (was 3.6%) | 3.40 | Not Tried |
About The Brockley Barge
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 39 |
| 35 |
| 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 all on the one ground floor location. 10 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 5.
We have visited this pub 51 times, seen 150 different beers and tried 60 of them.
Postcode: SE4 2RR