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The Archibald Simpson (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - 80/- or 80 Shilling |  | 1 |
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells |  | 1 |
| Windswept - Blonde |  | 1 |
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Hopsack | | 1 |
| Saltaire - Pacifica IPA | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold |  | 1 |
| Redcastle - The Red Lady | | 1 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
28 Dec 2023 (McGargle)
The few staff were working hard to serve and keep tables clear.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven - 80/- or 80 Shilling | 4.20 | | Pleasantly surprised by this flavoursome dark ale served in excellent condition |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Ringwood - Old Thumper | 5.10 | Not Tried |
11 Feb 2020 (McGargle)
Excellent beer selection tonight.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - She Sells Sea Shells | 4.70 | | If served a tad coooler this was 4* beer. |
28 May 2019 (McGargle)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadler's (see also Windsor Castle entry) - Peaky Blinder Black IPA (was 4.6%) | 4.40 | | This was a confused beer. Black IPA or stout? I'm inclined to think stout. |
13 Dec 2018 (McGargle)
Same grubby tables but commendably friendly and cheerful staff.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windswept - Blonde | 4.00 | | Hints of cardboard and tin foil overlaid a sound, if unexciting, traditional, light bitter. |
29 Nov 2018 (McGargle)
At least the tables had been cleared but not wiped down.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambrook's - Junction | 4.50 | | Workmanlike malty best bitter. |
30 Oct 2018 (McGargle)
My worst ever visit to a Wetherspoon's?
Walked in to a sea of empty tables strewn with glasses and plates. Long queues at the bar. Any beer of even vague interest 'Available Soon'. Walked out.
Dreadful.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|
14 Aug 2018 (McGargle)
Relatively quiet. Typical beer range.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Pacifica IPA | 5.50 | | Good value at £1.99. Selling well. |
22 Feb 2018 (McGargle)
Every empty tables piled up with dirty glasses and plates.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix - Hopsack | 3.80 | | Thin. Borderline 2*. |
26 Sep 2017 (McGargle)
Grubby tables, willing staff. Dull beer selection.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcastle - The Red Lady | 4.00 | | The sort of dull twiggy beer which gives cask ale such a bad name. |
01 Aug 2017 (McGargle)
Seems to be going downhill. Poor beer selection/quality. Unpleasant musty smell in the corridors.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold | 3.80 | | Well past its best. |
About The Archibald Simpson
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 56 |
| 92 |
| 108 |
| 55 |
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5BQ.
Typical Spoon's bank conversion in Castle Street, with typical Spoon's mix of customers but also a manager who knows about real ale and keeps a good variety of beers in good condition. Aberdeen CAMRA Town Pub of the Year 2009.
We have visited this pub 209 times, seen 414 different beers and tried 262 of them.
Postcode: AB11 5BQ