Upminster TapRoom (Free House)
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Chris Excell
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07 Dec 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Final stop on today's Ensignbus vintage running day for a much needed facilities and refreshment stop after a ride on a comfy RMC 1477 (477 CLT) from Lakeside. Busy with most tables taken we spread out and occupied whatever spaces were available.
Mighty Oak - Silversmith | 4.60 |  | Soapy and wishy washy |
Wantsum - IPA | 3.80 |  | Too sweet and acetic |
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Leigh on Sea - Six Little Ships | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Elgood's - Sweeney Cod | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
01 Dec 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon, had just over an hour before the last X55 back to Gravesend which happened to be a pristine RTL453. I was one of two customers until a few others I recognised turned up, including a flock of Friday Evening Group members who'd done my trip in reverse.
Dark Star - American Pale Ale (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 4.70 |  | Faultless perfection |
Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 |  | Rather toffeeish and slight sour kick not what I'd expect from this beer. |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Mighty Oak - Captain Bob | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Partridge Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Leigh on Sea - Renown | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
20 Jun 2018 (ChrisE)
A sunny afternoon, we sat inside and chatted with the guv.
Mighty Oak - Whirligig | 4.50 |  | A good nutty brown ale. |
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Mauldons - Silver Adder | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Colchester - No. 1 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Colchester - Old King Coel Porter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
02 Dec 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon half a dozen customers in the welcome warmth on a chilly December day. I was thirsty after a lively 75 minute ride on restored MD60 on the X55 bus route from Gravesend, my first pint never touched the sides.
Crouch Vale - Yakima Gold | 4.20 |  | Tangy creamy and zesty with good carbonation, superb. |
Mighty Oak - Oscar Wilde Mild | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Colchester - No. 1 | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Mighty Oak - Wonky Donkey | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Mighty Oak - Endeavour | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
Red Fox - BFG Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Dark Star - Hophead Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
10 Nov 2017 (Magnus Greel)
1605 hours and a half a dozen of our Friday Evening group in already. Friendly welcome I took an instant like to this place. The landlord assured us that we would not be flouting the mobile phone rules taking photos or using them on silent for internet, messaging etc.
Pig & Porter - Skylarking | 4.00 |  | My favourite so far thus decided to stay on it. Fruity zesty with a tropical clout like no other whilst not too sweet and pleasantly dry, superb. |
Crouch Vale - Essex Boys Best Bitter | 3.80 |  | In spot on condition but rather bland |
Colchester - The Day Of The Triffids | 4.10 |  | Dry and sherberty, nice. |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Viper (Mighty Oak) - Jake the Snake | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Hope - SX Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Pig & Porter - Dance First | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
22 Jun 2017 (ChrisE)
Lovely and cool inside with an efficient air handling system doing a superb job. The rest of our group preferred to sit outside so I popped out occasionally just to be semi-sociable. I had a good chat with the owners.
Crouch Vale - Essex Boys Best Bitter | 3.80 |  | |
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Colchester - AK Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
23 Apr 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Busy and noisy in here in mid-afternoon. Nevertheless, I like the place very much. I manage to bring down the average age quite significantly I think.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 |  | A very lovely beer that is always a good choice when available. Seemed to be the top seller in here today. |
Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Zeppelin | 3.80 |  | A fresh and earthy, amber-coloured Bitter. |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - Old Growler | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Colchester - Brinsop | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Spitting Feathers - Brainstorm | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
25 Feb 2017 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until just before 11pm close. A way out east trip tonight on a Micropub ticking visit. Friendly staff and all the attributes of a classic Micropub but the noise levels ruined it for me with the need to shout to be heard. Soft furnishings may be required or ceiling baffles.
Crouch Vale - Summit | 4.30 |  | |
Colchester - Old Mortality | 4.30 |  | A dark bitter |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
Colchester - Brazilian Coffee & Vanilla Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
Billericay (large volume beers brewed at Brentwood) - Billericay Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
22 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
I am pleased to be able to report that this pub has won its planning appeal and now operates with a full A1 licence allowing it to sell alcoholic drinks without the need to purchase food.
06 Jan 2016 (ChrisE)
At first we were the only customers but others soon arrived. We had a good chat with the owners about micropubs and the Paper Mill at Sittingbourne in particular.
Maldon - A Drop of Nelson's Blood | 3.80 |  | |
Pig & Porter - Red Spider Rye | 4.80 |  | |
Dark Star - Hophead (some has also been brewed by Fuller's) | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
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