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The Bull & Finch (formerly Beer Rebellion [new location]) (Bullfinch Brewery)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Bullfinch - ErebusAcceptable1
Crate - RyeAcceptable1
Late Knights - Oil of AmberAcceptable1
Saltaire - Cascade Pale AleAcceptable1
Siren Craft - Under CurrentGood1
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Christmas Cave (collaboration with Truman's)Not Tried0
East London (ELB) - CowcatcherNot Tried0
East London (ELB) - Dandy Extra Pale AleNot Tried0
East London (ELB) - Foundation BitterNot Tried0
Late Knights - Hop o' the MorningNot Tried0
Late Knights - Old Red EyesNot Tried0
Siren Craft - Dinner For OneNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Bull & Finch (formerly Beer Rebellion [new location]), Upper Norwood, Greater London

Visits Details

15 Jun 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime on a very hot Sunday. Only keg beers available.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bullfinch - Erebus4.40AcceptableFrom keg. A Black IPA, although not over-hopped. Let down by excessively low temperature and over-carbonation.
21 Jun 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until 11pm close. In the swelter the 322 bus down and back up Gipsy Hill were essentials. The open-to-view kitchen has gone since my last visit.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Saltaire - Cascade Pale Ale4.80Acceptable1st out of new cask, Rather fresh but cool and enjoyable
Crate - Rye5.50AcceptableNeeded more natural carbonation
East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter4.20Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher4.80Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Dandy Extra Pale Ale3.80Not Tried
16 Jan 2015 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening until close. First visit to the new premises. Easily gets crowded upstairs. I do wish the option of handled jug or straight glass was offered on ordering not just a jug default given.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Siren Craft - Under Current4.50Good
Late Knights - Oil of Amber5.70AcceptableHazy. An OK pint no more
Late Knights - Hop o' the Morning4.20Not Tried
Late Knights - Old Red Eyes4.50Not Tried
Caveman (latterly a cuckoo at Leatherbritches) - Christmas Cave (collaboration with Truman's)4.80Not Tried
Siren Craft - Dinner For One4.10Not Tried

About The Bull & Finch (formerly Beer Rebellion [new location])

The pub sign. The Bull & Finch (formerly Beer Rebellion [new location]), Upper Norwood, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

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Good1
Acceptable4
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Website.

The pub is found in Upper Norwood, Greater London, SE19 1PL.

The original Late Knights Brewery Beer Rebellion "pop-up" pub at No. 128 Gipsy Hill closed in October 2014 and was relocated next door to here at No. 126 in a former Coomes bookmaker's. Right opposite Gipsy Hill railway station. An open-to-view kitchen initially installed was later removed. With demise of Late Knights Brewery in August 2016 ownership and beer range changed. Closed Friday 19th October 2018. Re-opened end May 2019 having been taken over by the Bullfinch Brewery to convert into a tap room. Initially 15 keg taps but talk of 2 handpumps being installed for cask beer sale. Card payments only here, no cash accepted.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 12 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE19 1PL