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The Archibald Simpson (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Saltaire - Pacifica IPA |  | 1 |
| Uprising (sub-brand of Windsor & Eton) - Treason West Coast IPA | | 1 |
| Sambrook's - Junction | | 1 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons from now on) - Arcadia Session Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Windswept - Blonde | | 1 |
| Wooha - Porter | | 1 |
| Phoenix - Hopsack | | 1 |
| Salopian - Shropshire Gold |  | 1 |
| Stonehenge - Pigswill | | 1 |
| Redcastle - Red Lady | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | | 1 |
Visits Details
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 - 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. |
03 May 2017 (McGargle)
Usual struggle to find a drinkable ale. Usual grubby tables.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons from now on) - Arcadia Session Pale Ale | 4.50 | | Thin for abv with some limited US hops. As a homebrewer I would be disappointed if I'd brewed this. |
19 Apr 2017 (McGargle)
Grubby tables. Fine selection of dull brown beers if that's your thing.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uprising (sub-brand of Windsor & Eton) - Treason West Coast IPA | 5.80 | | American style IPA. OK but no finesse. |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Firefly | 3.70 | | Dull, brown and characterless. |
17 Mar 2017 (McGargle)
Lots of dirty tables. Run out of nuts and crisps. Mediocre beer choice most -available soon'. GBG 2017? Not on this form.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooha - Porter | 5.00 | | OK but not very interesting. |
| Stonehenge - Pigswill | 4.00 | | Mediocre bitter. |
About The Archibald Simpson
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
 | 55 |
 | 91 |
| 107 |
| 55 |
The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5BQ.
Typical Spoon's bank conversion 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 207 times, seen 410 different beers and tried 259 of them.
Postcode: AB11 5BQ