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The Marine Hotel (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
71 Brewing - BlacknessExcellent1
Cromarty - Brewed AwakeningExcellent1
Stewart - Pentland IPAGood1
Fyne - Everyone Loves UK CascadeGood1
Burning Sky - AuroraGood1
Timothy Taylor - LandlordGood1
MòR - Stand UpAcceptable1
Harviestoun - Natural BlondeAcceptable1
Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' HoyAcceptable1
Fierce - SunwavePoor1
Loch Lomond - Zoom TimeNot Tried0
Fyne - JarlNot Tried0
Greene King - Bonkers ConkersNot Tried0
Cromarty - Red RockerNot Tried0
Burnside - Chain & AnchorNot Tried0
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Visits Details

30 Apr 2025 (McGargle)
Lovely evening to sit out in The Shorehead.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fierce - Sunwave3.40PoorTasted and looked more like diluted fruit squash than beer. This was beyond refreshing.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
19 Mar 2025 (McGargle)
Typical gruff service. Why? A smile costs nothing.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Orkney (Sinclair) - Man O' Hoy4.20AcceptableAnother nondescript pale ale.
19 Feb 2025 (McGargle)
Quiet in a dreich evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cromarty - Brewed Awakening4.70ExcellentExcellent, toasty stout.
27 Nov 2024 (McGargle)
Very quiet.
BeerABVScoreNotes
71 Brewing - Blackness4.50ExcellentTraditional creamy, toasty stout. Far better without pastry or marshmallow.
Harviestoun - Natural Blonde4.00Not Tried
13 Nov 2024 (McGargle)
Still warm enough to admire the views so we did.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Harviestoun - Natural Blonde4.00AcceptableYet another unremarkable golden ale.
Burnside - Chain & Anchor4.20Not Tried
30 Oct 2024 (McGargle)
Budget day and I'd expected the place to be busy with 'happy' drinkers. It was deserted!
BeerABVScoreNotes
MòR - Stand Up4.20AcceptableUnremarkable pale ale. A cross between English and US styles.
Cromarty - Red Rocker5.00Not Tried
15 Oct 2024 (McGargle)
It makes such a difference to be greeted with a warm welcome!
BeerABVScoreNotes
Timothy Taylor - Landlord4.30Good1/2* lost for cold serve.
Greene King - Bonkers Conkers4.10Not Tried
01 Oct 2024 (McGargle)
Pleasant visit ears evening.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Burning Sky - Aurora5.60GoodA fine APA which didn't drink to its abv. 1/2* lost for serving too cold.
Fyne - Jarl3.80Not Tried
25 Sep 2024 (McGargle)
Friendly welcome. Plus 6DN Gatherum
BeerABVScoreNotes
Fyne - Everyone Loves UK Cascade3.80GoodAnother in the single hop series. If you like Cascade you'll probably enjoy this. Served in great condition it improved in the glass. Beer 3.1/2*, serve 4*.
Loch Lomond - Zoom Time4.50Not Tried
05 Sep 2024 (McGargle)
A pleasant welcome.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Stewart - Pentland IPA3.90GoodAn acceptable beer served in pristine condition. Shone in the glass

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About The Marine Hotel

The pub sign. The Marine Hotel, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional2
Excellent101
Good184
Acceptable85
Poor44

Website.

The pub is found in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2JY.

Free house enjoying a fantastic harbour side location in Stonehaven's conservation area in Shorehead. 5 or 6 real ales, with an emphasis on Scottish micros. Excellent selection of bottled beers especially from Belgium plus interesting kegs which may be from Westmalle, Kwak or De Koninck. 2009 CAMRA Scottish Pub of the Year.

We have visited this pub 304 times, seen 414 different beers and tried 229 of them.

Map location

Postcode: AB39 2JY