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Excellent beer (Spitfire)
Food not as good as it was. Butr very pleasant atmosphere and no loud music or telly.
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We are always made to feel welcome even though we only visit the pub a couple of times a month. Good old pub food at reasonable prices - something badly needed in the area.
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Good pub.The food is nothing special,however its hot and goes down well at lunch time.You can smoke here so avoid the "newly done up plough not a pub anymore" and come here and drik and smoke until you can't take no more!
Staff are friendly too.
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The Elm Shades has gone through a number of licensee changes since it became a Shep's pub and changed its name to the Earlswood Arms in 1996 - most likely to eschew its former reputation as the local gay pub. This it has done, and after being known primarily as an eaterie where drinking was secondary, it is now a place which balances a good welcoming place for drinkers and people who want a meal. The ales are now kept better than ever, and keep a good range of 3 and 4 on the go. The licensees are both very friendly, and I have to say that the Shades has accrued much local custom from the Plough, which since being taken over and refurbished in February has become markedly anti-drinker and pro-foodie. This is definitely the pub to go to in St John's these days; keep up the good work folks.
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It’s almost a year now since the Proprietor’s, Peter and Lesley took over the Pub.
I have nothing but admiration for them; they have turned a casual Pub into a successful business.
It’s a pleasure to be a customer.
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No Chavs? What about RVJ!
anonymous - 12 Jun 2006 18:41 |
what a good idea to have a boules court, hope it gets used by all
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what a pub! great beer and no chav's!!
the food is excellent and with really friendly staff you cant beat this as a local or just pop-in.
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A shining example of how a pub should be run. Peter and Lesley could give lessons on how to make people feel welcome and encourage them to return. As a pub, it has something for everyone and accommodates all ages, interests and requirements. We are VERY fortunate indeed to be members of The Bonkers Arms - long may it continue. Thanks Pete and Lesley - you're doing a sensational job and we are all very grateful to you.
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I agree with the previous comment. The new landlord (went down to Kent to get a barrell of real ale in especially for some of his regulars) and his Mrs are welcoming, friendly regulars good place to go for a relaxing pint. Holsten and Shepherd Neame real ales good.
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Very friendly new management. Complemented by friendly regulars.
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Very clean, bright pub. Recent change of landlord. very pleasant couple, a change of food menu, which looks very appetizing.
A Pub that’s a pleasure to be in.
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New landlord and landlady, very friendly, great family atmosphere
good plain home cooked food. Best pub in Redhill.
Bob - 19 Dec 2004 18:14 |
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