Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 8 and Version 7 of Spaniards Inn, NW3 7JJ
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Decent but fairly commonplace range of cask ales on handpull, Harveys Sussex Best is a usual fixture but was off last visit. Decent draught selection, including Belgian fruit beers, Kirin Ichiban, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Despite a really nice selection on tap I went for bottled beers on this occasion, of which there was an excellent selection too. The Goose Island IPA (a very floral/fruity American IPA) was delicious, and I was very glad to see Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (a dark German smoked ale) and Fuller's Vintage Ale 2006 in the fridges too. |
Decent draught selection, including Harveys. Despite a really nice selection on tap I went for bottled beers on this occasion, of which there was an excellent selection too. The Goose Island IPA (a very floral/fruity American IPA) was delicious, and I was very glad to see Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (a dark German smoked ale) and Fuller's Vintage Ale 2006 in the fridges too. |
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We particularly enjoyed Karmeliet Tripel (a 3 grain belgian golden ale, very fruity smelling), and the Rauchbier. |
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Good Beer Guide pub. Claims to have 23 draught products, refreshingly few of which are standard lagers. Cask Marque plaque at entrance.
Keats is reputed to have written "Ode to a Nightingale" in the gardens, and Charles Dickens mentioned the Spaniards Inn in his novels. The gardens are superb, particularly in summer. They include an aviary!
Decent draught selection, including Harveys. Despite a really nice selection on tap I went for bottled beers on this occasion, of which there was an excellent selection too. The Goose Island IPA (a very floral/fruity American IPA) was delicious, and I was very glad to see Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier (a dark German smoked ale) and Fuller's Vintage Ale 2006 in the fridges too.
The food looked OK but not outstanding - good for most areas but not a patch on some of the other Hampstead and Highgate pubs.
Getting there:
- it's on the road from Highgate to Hampstead, metres from Kenwood House;
- the bus 210 runs past;
- it's 10-15 minutes walk from Hampstead Station.
See also:
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