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The Elgin (Geronimo Inns (Young's))

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
St Austell - Proper JobExcellent1
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand BitterGood1
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodGood3
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)Good1
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Drop GoldGood1
Sharp's - Doom BarNot Tried0
Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at WychwoodNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Elgin, Ladbroke Grove, Greater London
Picture 2. The Elgin, Ladbroke Grove, Greater London
Picture 3. The Elgin, Ladbroke Grove, Greater London
Jason Jones

Visits Details

03 Nov 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Fairly busy for a mid afternoon yet despite this a quiet calm and relaxed atmosphere with no noisy folk and soft background music made for a pleasant stay.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Drop Gold4.20GoodMore malts than hops with just a hint of toffee.
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50Not Tried
St Austell - Proper Job4.50Not Tried
24 Mar 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon busy yet comfortable relaxed and welcoming to enjoy my pint after managing to dodge the frequent rain showers today..
BeerABVScoreNotes
St Austell - Proper Job4.50ExcellentBeer quality varies considerably here, I was fortunate to pick a day when it was excellent.
Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special)4.50GoodBears no resemblance to its Young's origins. A once respected brand that should be resigned to the history books IMO.
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried
18 Oct 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon quiet and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy one's pint compared to the hubbub of traffic and folk outside. Cracking pub spoilt by the unexciting and predictable beer range.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Good
St Austell - Proper Job4.50Not Tried
Banks's - Young's London Special (was Special) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood4.50Not Tried
23 Aug 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening fairly busy, no drinking at the bar thus allocated a free table by the attentive staff on entrance duty.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70ExcellentNigh on faultless which was a pleasant surprise, I forced myself to have another just to make sure.
St Austell - Proper Job4.50Not TriedAlas I couldn't try this as pipe cleaning was in progress
20 Aug 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening busy inside in this superb preserved gem of a boozer. Shame about the beer range on tonight.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70PoorOh dear. Tired hazy and slightly sour. Drinkable just about.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedWow this found it's way to London? Naah I must need to visit my opticians soon I think...
09 Mar 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon and busy in the main bar but quieter in the Elgin bar where I found myself. I liked the atmosphere here despite the recent refurb.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter3.80GoodThe barman warned me this has been cloudy so offered to pull a few through thence a taster which was fine and soon cleared. I asked if a sparkler was fitted alas he knew not of such devices.
Sharp's - Doom Bar4.00Not TriedRegular scribes can only imagine how tempted I was.
Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood3.70Not Tried

About The Elgin

The pub sign. The Elgin, Ladbroke Grove, Greater London

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good4
Acceptable-
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Ladbroke Grove, Greater London, W11 1PY.

In Ladbroke Grove close to Portobello Road street market this street corner pub was once the Frog & Firkin. At one time the pub served as a horse-bus depot with a combined waiting and refreshment room for passengers and is on CAMRA's Inventory of Nationally Important interiors.

We have visited this pub 6 times, seen 7 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: W11 1PY