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The Lord Nelson Inn (Adnams)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Adnams - Southwold BitterExceptional2
Adnams - BroadsideExcellent1
Adnams - YuletideExcellent1
Adnams - Flame RunnerGood1
Adnams - Mosaic Pale AleGood1
Adnams - Old AleNot Tried0
Adnams - East GreenNot Tried0
Adnams - ExplorerNot Tried0
Adnams - Sole StarNot Tried0
Adnams - Ghost ShipNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Lord Nelson Inn, Southwold, Suffolk

Visits Details

23 Aug 2021 (Jack William)
A day at the seaside in Southwold - would have been rude not to do at least one Adnams pub. Nautically themed inside; nicely busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Mosaic Pale Ale4.10GoodThe haulage costs from the brewery have to be recouped with premium pricing I guess. £4.30
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
Adnams - Ghost Ship4.50Not Tried
17 Aug 2012 (Andrew)
I recall Mick saying this was a good pub and indeed it was. We had to sit in the garden as children weren't allowed in the main bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Flame Runner3.90GoodPale brown colour. Light body. Hint of tang and pepper. Some light fruit too.
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70Not Tried
Adnams - Sole Star2.70Not Tried
20 Nov 2008 (Mick)
Our last evening in Southwold so there was some serious tasting to be done and this was the pub to do it in.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70ExceptionalAS near perfect as it gets, malt, hops, a perfect citrus, pepper spicy finish, perfect.
Adnams - Broadside4.70ExcellentI had to finish on this, superb, rich fruity and spicy, I love it and this is as good as it gets. But still the Bitter calls.........
Adnams - Yuletide4.50ExcellentWorking up the gravity's this was next, a superb winter beer, soft and spicy with no harshness malty and smooth, wonderful.
Adnams - Explorer4.30Not Tried
Adnams - Old Ale4.10Not Tried
Adnams - East Green4.00Not Tried
18 Nov 2008 (Mick)
Warm and inviting as always, friendly and pleasant staff. A mixture of local and visitors.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Adnams - Southwold Bitter3.70ExcellentPerfect condition, good balance of malt and hops with a good citrus/spicy finish. I could drink this all evening
Adnams - Broadside4.70Not Tried
Adnams - Old Ale4.10Not Tried
Adnams - Yuletide4.50Not Tried
Adnams - East Green4.00Not Tried

About The Lord Nelson Inn

The pub sign. The Lord Nelson Inn, Southwold, Suffolk

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional1
Excellent3
Good2
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6EJ.

Most people's favourite Southwold pub, always welcoming and friendly. One central bar serving 3 drinking areas and the beer is superb.

We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 10 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: IP18 6EJ