please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Garden and Conservatory seem OK but limited real ale, and what was available tasted a bit suspect
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OK but could be so much better.
The garden though is excellent on a hot summers day
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I wanted to thank the owners for letting me work in the priory pub this last year, and as an American, I found it enlightening. This is what I learned.
1. British people are very polite and considerate.
2. Despite what others have commented on, there is a very nice mix of people who use the Priory. Students, Veterans, Retired people, Workers from Reigate. All of them kind, polite, even when drunk.
3. Football (Soccer) is an exciting sport to watch on TV. Chelsey Fans, Liverpool Fans, Manchester Fans, Arsenal Fans, and any other supporters can get along and have fun.(If you have big enough bouncers):)
4. Working in a pub is hard work.
Seriously, the people who work there are beautiful, fun loving, and the patrons are great.
To my fellow Americans who visit this pub, you don't have to tip even if it is the best service you ever had!
anonymous - 24 Jul 2007 14:53 |
Even though I don't get on all that well with Spirit and the bouncers here the one thing I will say about them is they are extremely "hot" on anyone they think may be taking drugs, always watching for the tell tale signs, in and out of the toilets etc. so fair play to them on that score.
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My best Reigate pub so far. Bouncers do a good job at keeping out who is not invited apparently..That is fine in my book. Music ok but not brilliant but plenty of chairs.
anonymous - 30 Jan 2007 17:50 |
To the younger, more "corporate" pubgoer with a penchant for watching footie, this place probably screams out as a must-visit venue, but for traditionalists it is utterly lacking in genuine atmosphere and character.
Don't get me wrong, it's an improvement on the cavernous grime and gristle of the Castle, its goth and metaller-favoured earlier incarnation, and is, well, nice enough. The garden has been opened up to good effect in the summer, and the staff are friendly. Even the ale is reasonably well-kept in my experience, which was a surprise.
Yet it's still somehow forgettable - and not because I'd drunk too many shots of coffee sambuca and goldschlager (yes, those who like fancy shots are well-catered for here). It's a bit spartan for me - no comfort or cosiness. Also too many flashy Reigate types poncing about.
Perhaps the most insufferable feature though is that they feel the need for 2 burly bouncers to cover the entrance even on a quiet weeknight - who do they think they are? It's either self-importance, or they have a drug problem that they don't want to publicise! Room for improvement in my book.
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This establishment reminds me of an empty, depressing student union bar. The scraping of stools, sachets of sauce, the overwhelming pungent stench of vinegar, TV's all over the place with crappy music channels on, pretty young girls behind the bar, clueless as to how to operate anything etc etc.
There's never one or two people who go in there, it's always a clan of morons, like they've just stepped out of their halls to all go and get some beans and chips and a pint, just before they head of to some vacuous night club filled with people that have nick names like "Bomber" "Fizzer" "Basher" "Jimmy" and "Ker Plunk".
To summise, if you hate students, or anything to do with them, don't go in.
anonymous - 3 Oct 2006 10:18 |
See the tumblewed blowing through here all day now, lovely. Shame more younger people don't see this website and keep away weekends then it would go bust. My mission that I chose to accept would then be accomplished. Luv Tom C and the weird church people
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Funny, I said I would never darken this pubs doors again and guess what 4 weeks later word goes around I'm barred? (never been barred from a pub in my life)talk about giving someone the sack after they already quit. Like I said neanderthal bouncers (who actually know that I was correct over our little dispute) Miss you Les and Jenna!
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Visited here Saturday early evening with 2 younger mates. I didn't need ID but the others did, 1 could prove his age the other, even though "legal", couldn't so we were all aggressively asked to leave by the brainless neanderthal on the door. After reading previous comments here I will be writing to the SIA (Security Industry Association) to complain to the appropriate people, I work for the police after all so not what you know. I'll never darken this pubs door again and slag it off whenever I can
anonymous - 7 Jun 2006 19:16 |
Oh Dear Oh Dear, what has happned to this once 9/10 pub. As an ex member of the local pubwatch committee I have had 4 different people contact me to complain that the bouncers (who I actually get on alright with) are extremely heavy handed and offensive almost encouraging punters they don't like the look of to try and have a pop at them so they can "legally" retalliate, nothing short of bullies. Sunday roast (boiled parsnips and half a plate of potatoes??? is it a Polish cook thing)leaking roof, in my Sunday potatoes and parsnips!! how long has that been going on, get a better chippie Andy. Sorry folks but still great for sport and breakfast when it is not raining but if you are a 20-40 bloke when the doormen are on or you want a Sunday Lunch avoid
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Get in Early on a Saturday and have the full english and by the time you have enjoyed it they are serving, happy days. Not sure how it will fare over the winter months as 2/3 rds of the "space" is outside but friendly staff (except Dill but we are used to that, sure he is a closet Basil Fawlty) always good for sport and something to entertain most nights. Come and try it out, I dare you
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Not bad at all - and getting better.
Great place to watch footie.
Can occassionally feel like a bit of a Student Bar, but generally speaking its pretty good.
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Pub gets better and better. Now open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays (if you are in y 10,30) reat beer garden extended out th back. I never give 10/10 like Mr George Sell my Physics teacher at Albury Manor so still 9. Do you think Jan and Ian are doing it?
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Andy or Richard must have read my last comment. Machine changed and I won £75 out of it last week. They are getting a family licence soon so you can bring your kids along for the " top" breakfast lunches etc. double handy for single dads. and don't forget girls Les Dove is serious eye candy. Something for everyone now 9.5
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Good pub, should be busier really. Breakfast is top notch, friendly atmosphere. Negative the fruit machine must be switched to the lowest payout percentage, or I'm just unlucky? positive lots of screens for sport, music etc. garden great in the summer, conservatory will get done eventually and Les behind is top eye candy!!!!!!
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Great pub went on a sunday night which was quiz night and was a good laugh with a group of friends quite hard questions for us dumber people.
Also went for Breakfast the other day and was impressed with their portions (and got a free tea)
Good Atmosphere
James - 7 Oct 2004 14:59 |
What the hell is that bloke talking about underage drinking they have a doorman on everynight, I have been there many times (and have been asked ID - Im 23) most people in there look about mid twenties. there is a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and they have done a great job of restoring a once rubbish pub. Thumbs up
Sam - 30 Sep 2004 17:09 |
Dart board gone.. A pub is not a pub with out a dart board
:-(
Ronnie - 13 Sep 2004 16:07 |
They've HOSED monkey at The Castle turning it into the immaculate Priory. It's a different place, much more a bar than sh*thole pub it was before. Ideal for Redhill chav's posh night out with a new girlfriend!
Ferg - 22 Aug 2004 20:15 |
Quick update...Plans for a conservatory out the back (not sure if it would cover the lot or not). 2 pints of diet coke cost £3, that's the cheapest in Reigate.
smuj83 - 21 Jun 2004 10:44 |
Now called The Priory, went there for the first time since the refurbishment last night. Very posh, a massive improvement on what it used to be. Pool table has gone but has been replaced by a number of plasma screen TVs, comfortable sofas, chrome and pine furniture. You'd think it would be expensive but it is very reasonable. The garden has been redone too, didn’t see any heaters though, if they got some it would be spot on. I think I shall be spending many a summer evening there.
smuj83 - 17 Jun 2004 15:55 |
My brother in law left his gold card behind the bar once. Very much a sporting/lads pub - lots of rugby and football matches
Helen - 11 Nov 2003 20:07 |
Must be seen to be appreciated
The Amazing Winkle - 2 Jul 2003 16:30 |
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