Whalebone (Free House)
Visits Details
10 Jun 2015 (HSB)
17:15 Quiet when entered but started to get busy before we left.
Humpty Dumpty - Big Sharpie | 5.00 | | One of their rarer beers. |
Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Woodforde's - Nelson's Revenge | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Humpty Dumpty - Reedham Gold | 3.60 | Not Tried | |
Norfolk Brewhouse (uses Moongazer brand name too) - Norfolk Harvest | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
28 May 2015 (HSB)
13:15 Every time I come to this pub there is another room added. Off from the converted courtyard, double doors lead into a function room converted from former stables. The furniture is rather smart but the chairs have an unfortunate ability to make any slight move by the occupant produce a farting noise. Fans of Reggie Perrin will be reminded of C J's office. The only other customers were gathered in the right hand bar with its original Bullards bar back.
Golden Triangle - Mosaic City | 3.80 | | More citrus than other mosaic beers, but unlike a lot of these golden beers it kept its flavour to the last drop. I suspect because it has a bit more body than some similar beers. |
Humpty Dumpty - Little Sharpie | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Woodforde's - Once Bittern | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Woodforde's - Bure Gold | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Atlantic Pale Ale | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Woodforde's - Royal Norfolks' | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
30 May 2013 (HSB)
This is a great pub and has been improved with the conversion of the courtyard into a third bar. In conjunction with the City of Ale week they were running a local beers festival. Only four others in but it still has a good atmosphere. Only drawback is how far it is from the city centre.
Fox - Nelson's Blood | 5.10 | | First time I have seen this on draught. Flavoured with rum. |
Golden Triangle - Citropolois | 3.80 | | Yet another Citra beer |
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Oakham - Bishops Farewell | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Wolf - Golden Jackal | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Grain - Blackwood Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Jo C's - Bitter Old Bustard | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Jo C's - Norfolk Kiwi | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Lacons - Encore | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Broadland Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | House beer |
02 Jun 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy here on a Saturday afternoon.
Wolf - Strawberry Fair | 4.60 | | Amber beer with a sweet strong strawberry flavour but also a good malty base to keep the fruitiness in check. Lingering fruit finish. My score 16/20. |
Geltsdale - Gold | 4.10 | | Rather dry tasting golden ale with some fruity hop and a dry finish. My score 14/20. |
27 Jul 2007 (Ian)
On a junction, corner pub, opposite a church and park, seating outside for good weather and smokers. Smaller public bar with 10 handpumps in the central bar area and tehn a larger lounge bar with sofas and a conservatory. Relaxing pub with a bit of lounge living style.
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | I'm just too picky now with this beer. It's good, a bit soapy maybe, but excellent finish. |
Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | | Hey my first half of Wherry in Norwich on this trip. Excellent, right balance of hop, malt and good hop on finish. Delicate and subtle. Nice. |
Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
27 Jul 2007 (Andrew)
A 2 roomed stylish pub with some dark brown leather sofas and light brown cube seats. Outside seating seemed to be at the front of the pub plus over the road.
Woodforde's - Wherry | 3.80 | | Good toasted orange peel and earthy hop. Bit soapy on the finish though |
Hop Back - Summer Lightning | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Courage Best Bitter (use Marston's entry now please) | 4.00 | Not Tried | Badged as "Broad and Bitter" |
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Hop Back - Crop Circle | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Adnams - Southwold Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |