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The Park Tavern (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter |  | 3 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 3 |
| Allsopp's (brewed at Kirkstall) - IPA |  | 1 |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | | 1 |
| Otter - Elf | | 1 |
| Allsopp's (brewed at Kirkstall) - Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | | 1 |
| Georges - Cockleboats Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Marston's - Bass | | 1 |
| St Austell - Jingle All The Way | | 1 |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | | 1 |
| Otter - Ale | | 1 |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | | 1 |
| Adnams - Broadside | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship (was 4.5%) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship Session IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Old Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Adnams - Tally-Ho | Not Tried | 0 |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Beast | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Gold | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Pells Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hook Norton - Lock Steady | Not Tried | 0 |
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | Not Tried | 0 |
| Marston's - Young's London Original | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Citra | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Glass Mountain | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - OPA Original Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Renegade (sub-brand of West Berkshire then became name when West Berkshire went under) - Good Old Boy | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - A Pint of Two Halves | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Trelawny | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Black Beauty Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Vale - Wychert | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wye Valley - Miami Vice | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 Oct 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Afternoon visit post local chores. Relaxed atmosphere and everyone I encountered was friendly.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Ale | 4.50 | | Initial good promise dissipated a tad as the pint went down |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Renegade (sub-brand of West Berkshire then became name when West Berkshire went under) - Good Old Boy | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Hook Norton - Lock Steady | 2.50 | Not Tried | Is 2.5% =near beer? |
23 Sep 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening one pint stop visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsopp's (brewed at Kirkstall) - IPA | 5.00 | | Full bodied with heavy flavour hit. Pity the point of sale gives no true brewing provenance at Kirkstall |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Cornish Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Trelawny | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Black Beauty Porter | 4.40 | Not Tried |
27 Jul 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. A table of former Broken Drum regulars was evident.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Soon went flat in the glass |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship (was 4.5%) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Glass Mountain | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Wye Valley - Miami Vice | 4.00 | Not Tried |
28 Jun 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. Good to see a former co-Guv of the nearby Rusty Bucket here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Quite OK |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Vale - Wychert | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - A Pint of Two Halves | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Pells Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried |
26 May 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Sweltering evening visit until close. Relaxed and ordered atmosphere in here as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | | First time I've had the mock Horndean version. Quite malty |
| Theakston - XB (was 4.6%) | 4.50 | | Insufficiently chilled. In pipes a while? |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Kirkstall - Three Swords | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship Session IPA | 3.40 | Not Tried |
22 Apr 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until a relaxed close and kick-out time. Sign of the times with 4 of the 6 cask ales not showing their true place of brewing as mock brands.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | First rate with superb head and lacing to the bottom of the glass. Better balanced bitterness / fruit than often found |
| Allsopp's (brewed at Kirkstall) - Pale Ale | 4.00 | | Harsh bitterness |
| Adnams - Broadside | 4.70 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Marston's - Young's London Original | 3.70 | Not Tried |
13 Apr 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until a relaxed kick out time.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | | In superb nick. Nicely chilled, smooth with head and lacing held to the last drop |
| Tring - Side Pocket for a Toad | 3.60 | | Could have been slightly more chilled |
| Georges - Cockleboats Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Could have been slightly more chilled |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Exmoor (now brewed by Hogs Back) - Beast | 6.60 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried |
24 Feb 2026 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit until close. Relaxed atmosphere and superb bar service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Good condition but I thought lacking some flavour |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Good bittering |
| Skinner's (now brewed by Goodh) - Betty Stogs Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - OPA Original Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship Session IPA | 3.40 | Not Tried |
27 Dec 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and rammed with folk everywhere in this popular cosy, comfy, friendly and welcoming back street local. Our patience was rewarded a a table soon became vacant to which we snared and enjoyed our pints.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Elf | 4.00 | | A dark smoky Christmas ale in superb condition, a joy to drink! |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | | Did what it said on the tin for this well respected brewery. |
| St Austell - Jingle All The Way | 4.10 | | A rich aroma of piney hop notes and raisin, toffee malt notes with a deep bittersweet finish. |
| Allsopp's (brewed at Kirkstall) - Pale Ale | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried |
22 Dec 2025 (Philip Pirrip)
Late afternoon visit after local chores. 2 fellows playing chess explained the Castling rule to me.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston's - Bass | 4.40 | | A fine example of "newer style" Bass |
| Batemans - Rosey Nosey | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Old Ale | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Tally-Ho | 7.20 | Not Tried | Ran out as I walked in the door - had fancied a half later |
About The Park Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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 | 2 |
| 12 |
| 20 |
| 11 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Eltham, Greater London, SE9 5DA.
Very attractive traditional pub sitting behind the High Street in Passey Place. Historic Burton Ales green tiled exterior. Sympathetically and warmly refurbished interior with an impressive all-wood bar. Relaxed atmosphere with classical or smooth jazz background music. 8 handpumps, usually 5 or 6 cask ales usually from the larger regional end of the brewing spectrum. Food served Monday to Saturday lunchtimes. Distinctive light wood constructed bar counter and overhead awning.
We have visited this pub 30 times, seen 103 different beers and tried 37 of them.
Postcode: SE9 5DA