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Revisited on a Saturday. Sat by the fire in the nice little back bar and shared a packet of crisps with my dog while enjoying a first class pint of real ale. A first-class experience.
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Visited on a Sunday at 3:30 pm. The pub was chockablock with people eating.
I'd walked there and so had a couple of other people judging from the footwear on the muddy boots stand. Everyone else appeared to have driven.
Menu looked good, just a few dishes but something for everyone, even this veggie.
Three Brakspear's real ales on. The Oh Be Joyful was three quid a pint, which is cheap in these decadent times. Several dogs in the pub. No canned music that I can remember, or any TV that I saw. I rather liked the place although I'm generally no fan of gastropubs.
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Good pub. Good beer. Good customers. All it needs a good landlord and all would be great. If you can find the place it is worth the trip.
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Delightful, tucked-away setting and a warm welcome this evening on my first visit for several months. Spectacular fish and chips but steak was less good quality. Efficiently and courteously served. Enjoyed an hilarious and surreal conversation with the quick-witted landlord and one of the regulars. Pythonesque conversation about whether I had come early or from Hurley or perhaps from Earley. And I learned that the pub is not in Hurley, nor in Burchetts Green as I had supposed, but in Batts Green - which cannot be found on any map and is certainly not marked on any road sign. It is, so the regular informed me, the only property in Batts Green but had originally been three separate woodmen's cottages. "Do you get any mail addressed to Batts Green?" I asked. "Only from him," replied the landlord, pointing at the regular.
With no possibility of any passing trade, the Dewdrop with its regular clientele might at first glance seem daunting to the first-time visitor. But that would be a misconception. Newcomers are very warmly welcomed by staff and by the regulars. Just don't bother keying Batts Green into your Sat-Nav.
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A great find, wish it was nearer to my home. Amazing spot with a lovely beer garden. Food was excellent and service was friendly and welcoming too. I'll be back>
Sonny
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It�s an absolute pleasure to see someone finally take an interest in smartening up this once very drab pub. It�s cleaner, fresher, lovely flowers. The disgusting carpets have gone at last! The staff were all attentive, welcoming, and friendly. There was a good choice of menu, a choice of 3 roasts, and other main menu options. Desserts are fantastic value at �3 or �3.50. We loved the classic English dishes, great sized portion of fish n chips, super apple crumble and custard, plus loads of other things to choose from. A real step up from the previous very basic fried food menu. Prices are generally between �8 and �12 for mains, with soups & starters around �4.25/ �5. We are looking forward to coming to spend time in the Dewdrop gardens and joining in with the Saturday�s BBQ, apparently on sunny days only�bring on the summer. We had a thoroughly nice time, and will be back.
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I visited the Drew Drop this week and i was very pleased with the whole experience, i was greeted in by a loverly hostess, and was asked if i would like a drink and i was happy to see Brakspears on show, i ordered the fish and chips and it came out in a good amount of time, out standing, worth every penny, i then ordered the Bakewell tart and it was delious.....
Loverly atmostfear and lovery staff, my advise to you is to give it a go as you will NOT be disappointed..
And another thing the "seasonal chips" are not just seasoned with "pepper" they are seasoned with salt and pepper and the are the BEST chips i have ever tasted ........
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Lovely location, lovely spot and lovely staff. We've visited twice whilst en route to other weekend destinations. We're not local, but have been lucky enough to see the changes that have been made under the new management and now we are wishing that this could be our local. Very friendly landlord and landlady and a very relaxed atmosphere. The food has always 'hit the spot' and both the wine and beer lists are good. Love the new decor. Why do so many pubs think that dark, sticky carpets are attractive? - They're not! The wooden floors are far more in-keeping with such a beautiful country setting. The Saturday night BBQs are a bonus (the cajun chicken burger and fries went down particularly well) and meant that we could enjoy the outside space too. Anyway, we'll be back and looking forward to another lovely evening. So I suggest that you give The DewDrop a whirl. It has been a great find for us.
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Oh what have the new tennent's done to what was once a lovely country pub !
For a start the curtain's have all gone , the walls and celling have all had a coat of cheap white paint , and they have laid a wooden floor.
One of the comment's I overheard which I think summed up the look of the place was that it resembled a tired village hall .
It's fair to say that the new tennet's haven't got a clue on what people expect when they go to a country pub.
The nice pub grub has gone and the prices have gone through the roof !
Dew drop ploughmans �10.00 you must be joking !
We both had a dewdrop burger with "seasoned chips" ( they put black pepper on them ) and the burger had a half melted slither of stilton on it .
Needless to say at �9.00 we were not impressed !
To cap it off the landlord seemed to have a bit of a "If you don't like it , I don't realy care" attitude.
Don't bother to go there because you will be very dissapointed !!
What a shame !
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Oh dear, what's happened? Stark white walls, no curtains or pictures. Menu totally changed. No more pub grub ( fish pie, sausage egg chips, liver & bacon etc.) Just expensive fancy food. Sunday roast was either lamb or beef with carrots, savoy cabbage and red cabbage!!! Two cabbages!!! At a wallet busting �11.50. Rest of menu was uninspired gastro pub food at high prices.
Beer was still good, though, but not good enough on its own to warrant driving out to this pub. A shame, but I won't be back and judging from other overheard comments, I won't be the only one.
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Yesterday we made a late decision to go for a walk in the knowledge that on a sunny bank holiday we could expect many of the local pubs to be full. Arriving in the Dew Drop we found the pub pretty well packed with families and young children. The landlord and landlady were clearly working under a great deal of pressure but remained helpful, friendly and efficient. Well cared for Brakspear�s on tap (3 ales), a roaring fire on a cold winter�s day, a welcoming sociable atmosphere. Food and drink arrived in a timely fashion. If only all pubs were like this.
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The last two comments about this very fine pub seem to me to say it all. I was there today at lunchtime with friends having walked for three hours, and we were immediately welcomed by the really friendly hostess. The menu was wide and varied, and we can report favourably on the lasagne, the sausage and mash, and the liver and bacon- all excellent. Our landlady was able to be clear and precise about the beers on tap, and offered me without my asking a sample of the �Oxford� to taste before I bought a pint.
The setting is fine, and being a brilliantly warm and sunny day we sat outside. There were none of the problems that can arise at some pubs where, fearing you will take of without paying, they demand payment first. Oh, and the two pub dogs are friendly!
It�s years since I was last here, but I�ll certainly return again before too long.
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Finding the perfect pub that ticks all the boxes is the ultimate quarry of every fan of well-kept beer, top-notch food and convivial company. In my case it has to a) be in the country, b) serve superior local grub and c) have some lively characters to make my stay more interesting. Oh, and a roaring log fire during winter visits is the cherry on the icing on the cake. Having spent the New Year at the Dew Drop Inn I find myself in a quandary, because I want to keep it all to myself; never tell anyone else about it; and wrap it up in scarlet ribbon until I next visit. This is the best pub I have frequented in decades, and frequent I most certainly did�three times in two days! John and Helen are absolutely charming, and the loyal and amusing band of regulars make for a blithesome atmosphere, particularly on quiz nights. That said, there are many quiet nooks if you prefer to keep yourself to yourself. The home-cooked honey roast ham, eggs and chips would be my preference, ahead of all the Michelin stars I consumed last year, for my last supper�maybe next time I�ll try to finish it! Consideration has also been given to those who need to slip out for a quick puff. I can�t recommend the place highly enough. Dew Drop Inn and those within: I miss you terribly.
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Landlord has obviously taken comment re: Steak puddings to heart. Ceertainly my one was excellent and of a good size. Beer was also excellent and good to see Brakspears Special on sale. Friendly staff and good atmosphere when we visited. And the fire was alight!!!!
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beer good and well kept.
Very efficient food service although a bit overpriced.
�13 for a small steak & kidney pudding with a few vegetables.
location superb and great for walks.
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What a great find due to BITE. Visited yesterday enroute from Hurley. If you want to quibble the pub is not quite in Hurley and if you are walking best to come from Knowl Hill.
Well kept Brakspears and food looked good. Selection of newspapers and The Economist for more financially aware drinkers.
On my list for Winter Walking pubs. I�m bored by The Pot Kiln.
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I used to drink in this pub when Mike had it but moved out of the area over 10 years ago although I kept fond memories of it
We returned last week for the first time and were amazed at how sympathetically an extention has been grafted on enabling food to be provided and very good food it is too
Friendly staff and a cracking pint of Breakspears added to a happy visit
Visiting this pub is a must for anyone who likes pubs with character and good beer
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Fantasic pub, lovely location, GREAT owners and absolutely fantastic, freshly made food. So very welcoming, great atmosphere and the shuttle bus srvice is great, as when you're staying in Hurley it's the best pub for miles.
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Have recently been introduced to this pub. Opinion so far ... good and worth returning to.
The minibus is a great idea and it means I can get to a friends house easily.
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The beer here is as good as you will get anywhere, beter than many. They run a courtesy bus for the surrounding villages. I arrived too late to eat but the menu is a 'must try' tempter; the prices are on the high side but not expensive for what's on offer. I'll be going back to eat. quiz night is Tuesday.
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Seeming far more remote than it really is being down the end of a narrow lane, once there you've found one of Brakespear's finest. Very much a pub rather than a restaurant, popular with walkers and cyclists. Indeeed with half a dozen pubs within a mile or so the area is excellent for a two-wheeled pub wobble.
Well worth seeking out - clearly signed off the main road at Hurley.
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MY dad stumbled across this pub a few years back but couldn`t quite remember where it was, which is not surprising because its in the middle of nowhere. I went in there recently and really liked it,I wonder how much trade it does because on a cold winters night its a bit isolated, had a very cute young barmaid too
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