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The River Ale House (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013)Excellent2
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 5Excellent1
Oakham - CitraGood1
Five Points - Green Hop GoldingsGood3
Five Points - PaleGood1
Oakham - King at ArmsGood2
Kent - ProhibitionGood3
Mighty Oak - Saxon StrongGood4
New Bristol - Coffee & Biscotti StoutGood1
Oakham - HopWalk Green Hop AleGood1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's AleGood1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - JesterGood1
Kirkstall - Extra Stout (collaboration with Five Points)Good5
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - SeasiderGood3
Oakham - OPA Original Pale AleAcceptable1
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%)Acceptable1
Five Points - XPAAcceptable1
Goacher's - Real Mild AleNot Tried0
Staggeringly Good - Thai-Ranno Citrus IPANot Tried0
360° - Bluebell Sussex Best BitterNot Tried0
Iron Pier - Challenger Joined at the Green Hop (2024) Not Tried0
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's AleNot Tried0
Little Monster - AnomalyNot Tried0
Vibrant Forest - PupaNot Tried0
Oakham - Original Pale AleNot Tried0
Southwark - Bermondsey BestNot Tried0
Vibrant Forest - Paper RoomNot Tried0
Picture 1. The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London
Picture 2. The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London
Picture 3. The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London
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Visits Details

03 Nov 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakham - Citra4.20GoodBest of the bunch here tonight
New Bristol - Coffee & Biscotti Stout5.00GoodGood as presented to me. After multiple decantings between two glasses came to life so could have been a higher mark
Oakham - OPA Original Pale Ale4.00AcceptableBasic but uninspiring
Southwark - Bermondsey Best4.40Not TriedThe ones poured for others looked dire and lifeless
Five Points - Green Hop Goldings3.70Not Tried
Vibrant Forest - Paper Room4.80Not Tried
01 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Surprisingly low footfall for the Friday regulars and no strangers in for last 30 minutes of serving. 5 I counted including me. Clement weather - not too cold and no rain!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - No. 54.40ExcellentFresh on this evening and of the 4 customers in, apart from me, 3 were on it, or had tried it and liked it. Superb head and lacing and a malty but not sweet flavour to die for and made my taste buds go "Cor, Cor!" which is when something is very worthwhile to drink. A fruity mouthfeel with a lingering bitter, dry aftertaste that only certain beers cause me to smack my lips with and in appreciation. Very moreish!
Five Points - Green Hop Goldings3.70GoodGood head and lacing. A very fresh hoppy first hit with a continuing mouthfeel and a dry lingering aftertaste.
Kirkstall - Extra Stout (collaboration with Five Points)5.00GoodGood head and lacing when served but not for long. Still got that chocolatey mouthfeel with a dry, bitter aftertaste.
Vibrant Forest - Pupa4.50Not Tried
Oakham - King at Arms4.20Not Tried
Oakham - Original Pale Ale4.00Not Tried
31 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy footfall but a seat to be spotted and with many a regular in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Five Points - Green Hop Goldings3.70GoodSuperb head and lacing. A dry mouthfeel and not sweet despite honey notes mentioned by the tasting notes.
Kirkstall - Extra Stout (collaboration with Five Points)5.00GoodReturned to this after first trying Tuesday. Still holding head and lacing. A sweet and malty mouthfeel from being biscuity with toffee flavouring. A lingering dry hoppiness followed.
Oakham - King at Arms4.20GoodGood head and lacing. A sharp first hit. New on today and very fresh. Tasting notes mention citrus and tropical fruits and pine resin. Too fruity for me and one sufficed.
Five Points - XPA4.00AcceptableVery flat as minus a head or lacing almost straight after being served. Multiple decantings produced some head and lacing momentarily. A very sour mouthfeel and certainly a chore to drink.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
Kent - Prohibition4.80Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%)4.20Not Tried
31 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kirkstall - Extra Stout (collaboration with Five Points)5.00GoodJust as yesterday, poorly poured and presented. With aggressive multiple decantings between two glasses this ale came to life
Oakham - King at Arms4.20GoodNew cask on today. Good zesty mouthfeel
Five Points - Green Hop Goldings3.70AcceptableDisappointing green hopper with little body, condition, head and lacing
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
Kent - Prohibition4.80Not Tried
Five Points - XPA4.00Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%)4.20Not Tried
30 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close. Eight ales on for six customers seems too many.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013)4.20GoodBig hop hitter
Kent - Prohibition4.80GoodSlightly clearer than Sunday's example
Kirkstall - Extra Stout (collaboration with Five Points)5.00GoodNeeded multiple decantings between two glasses to bring head and lacing to life
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Mighty Oak - Saxon Strong6.50Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
Five Points - XPA4.00Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%)4.20Not Tried
29 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busier footfall than earlier Tuesdays recently with some regulars in and the fiddlers' group playing out the back.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mighty Oak - Kings (was 3.9% before 2013)4.20ExcellentVery good head and lacing. Hugely dry and moreish was this Citra Pale with a good hoppy mouthfeel.
Kirkstall - Extra Stout (collaboration with Five Points)5.00GoodBegan with a good head and lacing. A sweet, malty and toffee-flavoured mouthfeel with a pleasant bitter aftertaste.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Miller's Ale (originally 4.5%)4.20AcceptableNot a lot of head and lacing despite it being only the second night on. Described as a Red Best Bitter, it was certainly a sweet mouthfeel with toffee malts. It had a bitter aftertaste.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30Not Tried
Mighty Oak - Saxon Strong6.50Not Tried
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
Kent - Prohibition4.80Not Tried
Five Points - XPA4.00Not Tried
27 Oct 2024 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until close.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30GoodGadds' quality shone through
Kent - Prohibition4.80GoodLacked enough natural carbonation so whilst well flavoured lacked condition
Mighty Oak - Saxon Strong6.50AcceptableJust a half - felt tired, the beer not me
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
Oakham - HopWalk Green Hop Ale4.10Not Tried
27 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Surprisingly low footfall for a normally busy Sunday evening and with just a few regulars in for last 40 minutes of serving. Our normal weekly barman, who sets and plays the music theme, and this evening dubbed the sky and beyond, absent but barmaid, on work experience elsewhere so missing for last month, back with us.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30GoodTried yesterday in this London micro after day-visit to Gadds' domain but even better than then as superb head and long-lasting lacing which is often rare. Very bitter mouthfeel with a moreish dry aftertaste.
Kent - Prohibition4.80GoodVery good head and lacing. Fresh on today. First sip and a Greek white wine as in Retsina-tasting hit! Very resinous it is! An oily mouthfeel in this but not from a green hop as an all-year rounder from the Kent Brewery.
Oakham - HopWalk Green Hop Ale4.10GoodCame with a good head and lacing. A slightly spicy and overly fruity mouthfeel and spice in the governor's tasting notes. Perhaps I overdosed on green hops the day before on the Isle of Thanet as only one sufficed here.
Mighty Oak - Saxon Strong6.50AcceptableGood head and lacing. Only third night on but slightly medicinal as in a touch of sourness. Still a very sweet and hoppy mouthfeel.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
26 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy footfall for last 30 minutes of serving with many of the Saturday regulars in. Earlier in the day many a Charlton supporter in before and after the home-game explained the loss of 7 beers that were on from the start of the noon opening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Seasider4.30GoodGood head and lacing. Malty mouthfeel with a very moreishly dry and hoppy aftertaste.
Mighty Oak - Saxon Strong6.50GoodFirst tried night before and enjoyed. Still very good head and lacing. Very sweetish mouthfeel with a lingering dry bitterness in this Strong Ale.
Five Points - Pale4.40GoodGood head and lacing. Slightly too fruity and tangy for me with a subtle acidity on the palette. A pleasantly hoppy lingering aftertaste.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Wife of Bath's Ale3.90Not Tried
Little Monster - Anomaly5.20Not Tried
25 Oct 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy footfall for last 30 minutes of serving with some of the regular Friday regulars in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Mighty Oak - Saxon Strong6.50ExcellentSuperb head and lacing! A caramel-sweetish first hit and, yes, a hint of toffee as in tasting notes and very moreish.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - The Pardoner's Ale3.80GoodStill holding on well with head and lacing. A subtle hoppy, fruity lingering mouthfeel.
Canterbury Ales (sometimes badged as Canterbrew) - Jester4.80GoodAlso still holding on well, head and lacing-wise, from first sampling on Tuesday. A real bite to it in taking the first sip. A very moreish mouthfeel with an oily, hoppy aftertaste and with a moderate bite still on last drop tasted.
Goacher's - Real Mild Ale3.40Not Tried
Staggeringly Good - Thai-Ranno Citrus IPA4.00Not Tried
360° - Bluebell Sussex Best Bitter4.30Not Tried
Iron Pier - Challenger Joined at the Green Hop (2024) 4.20Not Tried

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About The River Ale House

The pub sign. The River Ale House, East Greenwich, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional11
Excellent607
Good1198
Acceptable369
Poor30

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The pub is found in East Greenwich, Greater London, SE10 0RJ.

Micropub in Woolwich Road in a former street corner lingerie and hosiery business premises and which opened on 13th September 2017. Comprises a front room with bar counter and with real ales and ciders served on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room behind the bar, and a rear room down one step. Each day a pre-prepared paper ale menu sheet, with tasting notes, is provided to every table. Bare-board flooring throughout and all seating at wall mounted high settles and hand made wooden high tables. CAMRA card holders' discount on pints and halves of real ale and cider. Card payments accepted. SPBW London Pub of the Year 2019. Local CAMRA branch 2019, 2022 and 2024 Pub of the Year and its Cider Pub of the Year too in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. CAMRA Greenwich District Pub of the Year 2024.

We have visited this pub 1025 times, seen 1638 different beers and tried 928 of them.

Map location

Postcode: SE10 0RJ