Beer Guide London Visits – 14/09/2024
Perivale Brewery (1 / x)
The brewery is housed in a farm complex at the foot of Horsenden Hill, a fifteen minute walk from Perivale tube station. Initially only opening occasionally they have now got a purpose built bar unit that allows them to open every Saturday and Sunday. Opening time is 12:00 but closing time is seasonal and dictated by the gate closing time on the access road, check in advance. Expect to find up to 10 beers on tap, the majority their own but with a couple of guests, and one of their beers on cask. A changing selection of bottled beers is also available. There are food outlets, including a pizza kitchen, around the complex and plenty of, outdoor, seating.
Perivale – VeriZesty – 3.5% (Draft) – £3.00 1/2 pint
Perivale – Betjeman – 4.0% (Draft) – £3.00 1/2 pint
The King of Prussia (2 / x)
This large pub in the heart of Finchley has a slightly continental feel thanks to the large glass conservatory dining area at the front of the building. Inside it is spacious with plenty of seating. They offer 16 draft beers, half of which are macro but the remainder are interesting rotating guests, as well as 4 handpumps. There is a small bottle range of Belgian classics. Events such as beer and cheese pairing nights show their interest in beer. A full menu is available.
Hammerton – Quaff – 4.0% (Draft) – £3.35 1/2 pint
Duke of St Albans (3 / x)
Large corner pub opposite Parliament Hill that is the latest member of the Graceland family. It conforms with what you expect with one of their venues, 16 taps of quality beers, including a good selection from the group brewery Saint Monday, alongside 6 handpumps and a small packaged selection. One of the smaller venues there is nevertheless plenty of additional seating outside. A full food menu is served.
Beerbliotek – A Moment Of Clarity – 4.7% (Draft) – £2.35 1/3 pint
Coach & Horses (Greek Street) (4 / x)
Famous Soho pub that is owned by Fuller’s but one that offers a great range of guest beers. You will find 6 handpumps and 16 taps dispensing a diverse and quality range of beers with a small number of packaged beers in the fridge. This is very much a Soho institution and a drinker’s pub with food limited to bar snacks. Often very busy with the clientele overflowing in to the street to enjoy their drinks. One of the best bars in Central London.
Polly’s – Patternist – 6.6% (Draft) – £4.15 1/2 pint
Feed The Yak! (Deptford) (5 / x)
The second branch of this bottle shop and bar taking over what used to be the Little Faith premises. The basic layout is much the same but, being a sports bar, there are now plenty of screens in situ. The 10 taps offer a very similar range to its sister venue but the range of c40 packaged beers is not yet quite at the same level. Food is available from vendors in the adjacent units. A good addition to the burgeoning Deptford beer scene.
Brick – Citrus Sour – 4.3% (Draft) – £4.50 1/2 pint
The Eagle Ale House (6 / x)
A classic back street pub just off the Northcote Road in Clapham. Standing in a row of houses with its imposing frontage this is very much a locals bar, and incredibly popular which is always heartening to see. They offer a great range of beers, 7 rotating cask ales through the handpumps, and 12 taps, a few of which are the inevitable macros but also including some really interesting guests. And then there is the fridge, tucked away on the floor by the bar. I couldn’t get a proper look but you could certainly see that it was full of some very interesting Belgian bottles including some sharing sized lambics. Further investigation may be needed in that direction! This is exactly the sort of local pub that more areas should have.
Otherworld – Leander – Juicy Sour – 4.3% (Draft) – £3.40 1/2 pint
