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The Bricklayer's Arms (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| World's End - Pewsey Mild |  | 1 |
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Crackendale | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | | 3 |
| Plain Ales - India Plain Ale | | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | | 1 |
| Shed Ales - Shed Some Light |  | 1 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam) | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Cheer | | 1 |
| Black Iris - Bajan Breakfast | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | | 1 |
| Stealth (formerly Kennet & Avon) - Dundas Best Bitter | | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | | 1 |
| Weighbridge - Pooley's Golden | | 1 |
| Slybeast - Putney Porter | | 2 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | | 2 |
| Downton - Raspberry Ripper |  | 1 |
| Burning Sky - Plateau | Not Tried | 0 |
| Downton - Chocolate Orange Delight | Not Tried | 0 |
| Mallinsons - Rakau | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Cloudwater - Red IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Dark Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | Not Tried | 0 |
| Timothy Taylor - Poulter's Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Five Points - XPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Three Blind Mice - Old Brown Mouse | Not Tried | 0 |
| Big Hug (cuckoo at various others) - Juicy Pale | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
02 May 2022 (Jack William)
Bank holiday Monday - pre-match drink before going off to Craven Cottage. Very busy, and just the two (owners?) serving. Something odd happening here, I’ve read reports of crowd funding going sour and Google maps has it marked incorrectly as closed. Other beers on but too crowded to see them.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slybeast - Putney Porter | 4.40 | | Special offer at £4.50 a pint. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried |
11 Mar 2022 (ChrisE)
Afternoon visit with a group of friends. Card payments only at the moment, we were told that the normal cash payment method will resume from Monday. Card payments only ruined the chance to all contribute to a "kitty" so we opted to join small rounds. The pub became quite busy as the afternoon progressed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | | |
| Slybeast - Putney Porter | 4.40 | | Very popular amongst our group as the bar lady informed us that the brewery is closing and there will be no more. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam) | 4.30 | Not Tried | Still badged as Ram Tam in here. |
| Burning Sky - Plateau | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Mallinsons - Rakau | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - XPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - Best | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Cloudwater - Red IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried |
15 Jan 2022 (Jack William)
Pre-match tipple. New owners since I was last here and they have extended the real ale to an impressive 11 hand pumps (2 not noted). Very pleasant (and Fulham won 6-2 so rather a good day all round).
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Crackendale | 5.20 | | |
| Black Iris - Bajan Breakfast | 4.00 | | |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Dark Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Five Points - XPA | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Three Blind Mice - Old Brown Mouse | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Big Hug (cuckoo at various others) - Juicy Pale | 4.00 | Not Tried |
26 Dec 2018 (Jack William)
Early doors about 1130 - pretty much packed with well behaved Fulham fans (unlike the raucous cacophony coming from the away fans in the nearby Duke).
A full set of seven Timothy Taylor ales on the pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord Dark (was Ram Tam) | 4.30 | | A very pleasant dark, winter ale. |
| Timothy Taylor - Landlord | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker (formerly Best Bitter) | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Dark Mild | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Golden Best | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Timothy Taylor - Poulter's Porter | 4.80 | Not Tried |
28 Oct 2017 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - very few in considering it was match day at the Cottage. Nice chat with an elderly local. Filled up a bit by 2. No discount for CAMRA members despite their "pub of the year" awards form previous years boldly displayed outside.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Sundancer | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
17 May 2016 (Stephen Harris)
Here at around 7pm to find the pub very quiet. There was a problem with a lack of change behind the bar. Fortunately I was able to count out my pennies, but a couple of other potential customers left thirsty for lack of change for a twenty pound note.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | Amber-coloured and quite full-bodied. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | Golden and fragrant. Slightly warm temperature took an edge off the flavour. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | Not Tried |
02 Jan 2016 (Jack William)
Lunchtime - miserable weather - good few football supporters in - rather cold and a little depressing in the back room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | | |
| Windsor & Eton - Guardsman | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried |
22 Sep 2015 (Jack William)
Early evening - prior to a Fulham game - busy, good atmosphere not spoiled by anyone eating - a real boozer - but London prices all the same.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | | Beautiful pint. |
| Windsor & Eton - Knight of the Garter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Conqueror | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Windsor Knot | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Windsor & Eton - Zinzan's Drop | 4.00 | Not Tried |
04 Jan 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Lunchtime visit and there are only four other customers in. I chatted about rain and floods with one of the regulars at the bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Winter Cheer | 4.40 | | Chestnut-coloured, malty bitter. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Redhead | 4.10 | | Sweetish red ale with minimal hopping. |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Naked Ladies | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Downton - Chocolate Orange Delight | 5.80 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2013 (Stephen Harris)
One of the periodic beer festivals is underway here, this time featuring Wiltshire-brewed beers. It is unexpectedly quiet for a beer festival and my group are able to secure a table in a prime spot inside. 40+ beers available, I list just those I drank.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Ales - India Plain Ale | 5.20 | | Golden and hoppy. The stand-out beer of the evening for me. |
| World's End - Pewsey Mild | 4.80 | | Very nice, smooth, dark, chocolaty mild. |
| Shed Ales - Shed Some Light | 3.80 | | Golden and spicily hopped. |
| Stealth (formerly Kennet & Avon) - Dundas Best Bitter | 4.20 | | I understand that K&A beers are currently cuckoo-brewed at Wessex Brewery. This was an amber-coloured bitter. |
| Weighbridge - Pooley's Golden | 4.70 | | Another golden beer. |
| Downton - Raspberry Ripper | 4.50 | | A rather unsubtle fruit beer. Not just raspberry, but cherry too, resulting in a mix of sweet and tart flavours. The advertised ‘delicate hop bitterness’ seemed a bit lost to me. |
About The Bricklayer's Arms
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 3 |
| 31 |
| 39 |
| 34 |
 | 6 |
The pub is found in Putney, Greater London, SW15 1DD.
Traditional single-roomed pub tucked away near to Putney Bridge in Waterman Street. At one time was the only pub in London to serve the full Timothy Taylor cask range. SW London CAMRA Pub of the Year 2008. Regular beer festivals and events. Has 12 handpumps on the bar, offering an ever-changing range of amazing beers from small breweries around the UK. Policy is to buy in the whole range of a particular brewer every week, one that is not normally showcased in London, so it can offer Londoners a real choice. The aim is to have a sort of rolling beer festival.
We have visited this pub 20 times, seen 117 different beers and tried 100 of them.
Postcode: SW15 1DD