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The Fat Cat (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - I Shall But Love |  | 1 |
| Abraham Thompson - Madagascar stout | | 1 |
| Castle Rock - Shaggy Ink Cap |  | 1 |
| Sheffield - Nugget | | 1 |
| Colchester - Metropolis | | 1 |
| Black Iris - Nelson Sauvin | | 1 |
| On the Edge - Smokey Peat's Winter Stout | | 1 |
| Axholme - Eastoft Elderberry Stout | | 1 |
| Welbeck Abbey - Night Watchman | | 1 |
| Salamander - Orient Tar | | 1 |
| Tigertops - Burnt Abbey | | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider |  | 2 |
| Black Rock - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Chantry - New York Pale | | 1 |
| Derventio - King Arthur | | 1 |
| Holsworthy - Old Market Monk |  | 1 |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Beaky Blinder |  | 1 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pheasantry - PA (Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Teignworthy - Maltster's Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Gower - Gower Power | Not Tried | 0 |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Blizzard Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Barsham - Golden Close IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Tin Can Avenger | Not Tried | 0 |
| Front Row - Converted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Topsham - Black Oar Hard | Not Tried | 0 |
| Chin Chin - Everbody's Fool | Not Tried | 0 |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Townhouse - Columbus | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wild Weather - Black Night | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Kelham Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hop Studio - Ascalon | Not Tried | 0 |
| Emmanuales - Ryejoice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Little Ox - Oddbod | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tigertops - Completely Lost the Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Stamps - Swedish Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Late Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tigertops - Haka Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Arkwright's - Tarquin Fin tim lin bin whin bim lim bus stop F'Tang F'Tang Ole Biscuitbarrel | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cross Bay - Alright Cupcake | Not Tried | 0 |
| Axholme - Special Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Winter Warrior | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| 4T's - Mango Fever | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Mar 2023 (Andrew)
Apparently legendary in status. Heaving although we managed to get a seat when someone left. Funny pub. For all the people and noise and bustle, it didn't strike me has having much atmosphere. The walls were a bit clinical, and the high ceilings and bright light levels didn't help.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | A champion beer of Brittan, in the brewers own pub. Umm. Well, we moved on swiftly - not because it was off, or bad, just not overly interesting. |
| Parkway (formerly Glastonbury Ales) - Beaky Blinder | 4.40 | | Served well, but a weird oaky flavour really put me off. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Pheasantry - PA (Pale Ale) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Gower - Gower Power | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Barsham - Golden Close IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Front Row - Converted | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Chin Chin - Everbody's Fool | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Townhouse - Columbus | 4.00 | Not Tried |
18 Dec 2018 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon fairly busy with a group of chaps in and a couple at the bar. No visit complete without sampling one of their delicious pork pies, washed down with some fine ale.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester - Metropolis | 3.90 | | Light zesty and refreshing |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Stamps - Swedish Blonde | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Kelham Best | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Tigertops - Haka Hop | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Cross Bay - Alright Cupcake | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Winter Warrior | 6.00 | Not Tried | |
| 4T's - Mango Fever | 4.60 | Not Tried |
03 May 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Mid to late afternoon on a cold grey day, one other customer in the bar area soon joined by others. My first visit in over 15 years and has not changed a bit, unlike the surrounding area which is undergoing major redevelopment.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S43 (formerly Sonnet 43) - I Shall But Love | 6.80 | | Described as a toasted mocha coconut porter. Did what it said on the clip and accompanied my pork pie perfectly. |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood) - Bitter | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Wild Weather - Black Night | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Kelham Best | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Studio - Ascalon | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Emmanuales - Ryejoice | 5.40 | Not Tried | |
| Little Ox - Oddbod | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Nov 2014 (Nick Willis)
My first visit here, disappointed as there was no room inside. Had my pint on the pavement outside. Loads of beers on but no room to note.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derventio - King Arthur | 4.30 | |
11 Oct 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Inevitably crowded on a Saturday evening. I sat in the rear garden for the first time since the summer of 1989 (have I mentioned that I have a good memory for pub visits?). I have not taken note of the full list of beers available.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield - Nugget | 4.00 | | Pale, sharp, fruity. |
| Black Iris - Nelson Sauvin | 4.00 | | Oh yes! There doesn’t seem to have been much Nelson Sauvin hop around lately – perhaps because it is all in here. |
| Welbeck Abbey - Night Watchman | 5.60 | | Excellent smoked Stout. |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried |
01 Feb 2014 (Stephen Harris)
The original destination real ale pub in Sheffield, and still always worth a visit. Everyone knows this; so it was packed. I stuck it out in the corridor, only spotting my elusive friends in the main bar as I was leaving. I really should pay more attention to incoming text messages.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock - Pale Ale | 4.20 | | Pale gold, hoppy and refreshing. |
| Holsworthy - Old Market Monk | 6.10 | | Amber-coloured. Said to be in a Belgian style. Too malty for my liking. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Pale Rider | 5.20 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Best Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Teignworthy - Maltster's Ale | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Silver Brewhouse (formerly Raw) - Blizzard Bitter | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Tin Can Avenger | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Topsham - Black Oar Hard | 5.30 | Not Tried |
15 Dec 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Superb atmosphere as ever here, busy but managed to squeeze into the front room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Thompson - Madagascar stout | 3.90 | | Fantastic flavour for such a low strength in a stout. Chocolate, coffee, toffee and berry fruits combine to give a superb thick beer. My score 18/20. |
| On the Edge - Smokey Peat's Winter Stout | 4.10 | | Excellent flavoursome stout for its strength with roast coffee and dark chocolate malt flavours and a good dose of hops. Full bodied mouthfeel. My score 17/20. |
| Salamander - Orient Tar | 4.50 | | Roasty stout with good coffee malt bitterness and some hop for balance. Full bodied with a dry roast finish. My score 16/20. |
16 Nov 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy mid afternoon on a Friday.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock - Shaggy Ink Cap | 4.50 | | Dark brown porter with chocolate and vanilla notes. Full bodied with a smooth, malty finish. My score 17/20. |
| Chantry - New York Pale | 3.90 | | This sample was apparently brewed at Weetwood. Quite hoppy pale ale with a good balance of citrus hop and malt with a refreshing finish. My score 15/20. |
| Arkwright's - Tarquin Fin tim lin bin whin bim lim bus stop F'Tang F'Tang Ole Biscuitbarrel | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Axholme - Special Reserve | 7.20 | Not Tried |
05 Oct 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Pleasantly buzzing on a Friday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigertops - Burnt Abbey | 4.20 | | Strong mild style with a reddish/brown colour. Sweet and malty with a good caramel/toffee flavour and low hop rate. My score 17/20. |
29 Sep 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy with the usual atmospheric buzz.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axholme - Eastoft Elderberry Stout | 4.50 | | A black and fruity stout with a complex mix of dark roast flavours and fruity sweetness. My score 16/20. |
| Tigertops - Completely Lost the Hop | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Late Star | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Fat Cat
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 3 |
| 32 |
| 24 |
| 11 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8SA.
In Alma Street, possibly the most famous drinking establishment in Sheffield. Always has at least 10 ales on, dozens of bottled beers and fantastic food to boot.
We have visited this pub 42 times, seen 102 different beers and tried 69 of them.
Postcode: S3 8SA