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Surrey pub and bar guide

Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Surrey - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.

The Crown, Westcott

Address: Guildford Road, Westcott, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3QG [map]
Phone: 01306 885414
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Nearest train stations: Dorking West (1.5 miles), Dorking Deepdene (2.1 miles), Dorking (2.2 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

On our way from Dorking to Woking the other day stopped off for a drink,looking at some of the comments on here calling this pub grubby and tired i thought were a tad harsh, not anymore because that`s the case.The lager I had was ok same as the O/Juice my other half had,we would not eat here as its not very inviting.We should have known better looking at the outside of the place.
If any of the people who have tried to make this pub out to be super dooper
had any shame they would hang their heads.

ps whats monaing mean ?

22 Feb 2009 10:03

The pub is fine, if you don't like it don't go in it, it's very easy!!

16 Feb 2009 12:59

there are some delusional nutters on here, such as beersupper - why are you monaing that people are only posting once? get yourself on youtube mate where you can find as many losers like yourself to have online arguments with - failing that a mental health assessment.

14 Feb 2009 18:01

The Claret Free House, Addiscombe

Address: 5a Bingham Corner, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7AA [map]
Phone: 020 8656 7452
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Nearest train stations: East Croydon (1 mile), Selhurst (1.1 miles), Norwood Junction (1.3 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Well to answer your latest critisism, something that you are very good at ! When John Rann ran the Claret the beer was usually in superb nick. due to family illness sadly john will not be back this has created an hiatus in the normally smooth running of the place, for awhile the ale has not ,quite frankly been up to the mark. more recently things have steeped up again, lets face it the place is a beer only outlet as I have mentioned before. As to wether I choose to submit thirty posts or three thousand it is really non of your business, if the administation staff on B.I.T.E. feel that I have posted too frequently I am assured that they would indeed let me know ! One other factual error that you have made was to suggest that the Claret was a potential POTy when what i actually stated was that the Claret has WON the Croydon and Sutton CAMRA POTY.

29 Apr 2009 16:20

Making almost 30 posts in a year on this pub, slerpy's bias is obvious. Virtually all posts were extremely positve - 'can I give 12/10 ?' The Claret is fine, but certainly not exceptional; it seems clear that free beer is probably relevant to slerpy's bias - as he feels he has to be its constant BITE frontman and hardly ever mentions a fault (there are many!)
Retire from BITE slerpy, for not being truthful - or, indeed, in the real world.

29 Apr 2009 13:41

Blackpropaganda,I did not vote for the claret as POTY ,I am just relating the fact that it won. Seriously NOT my choice ! As I am already retired it would be difficult to retire twice. I hope I did not use any sesquipedalian words that would confuse you.

29 Apr 2009 08:30

The Red Lion, Godalming

Address: 1, Mill Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1HF [map]
Phone: 01483 423428
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Nearest train stations: Godalming (0.1 miles), Farncombe (1 mile), Milford (1.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

ARGH!
What the hell is that dog doing? If I wanted to have a pint with a giant dog I would head to The House of Blues at the other end of town on a Fri/Sat night and chat to some of the "women" there.

The beer was shocking, the landlord worse, didn't sample the food, but to be honest, unless it was stewed dog I probably wouldn't have been that intersted. Best avoided.

16 Mar 2009 00:09

In summary this pub used to be great with knowledgrable staff and the legendary hollowe'en beerfest. Then it closed down, re-opened and now a horrible, stale, smelly pub. The landlord has a huge dog that roams around the bar which is not pleasant. The beer has gone to pot and I would not dare try the food. I would never go back which is such a shame....

26 Feb 2009 00:10

Have been a regular visitor to this pub over the past couple of years and the landlord always looks completely disinterested in his customers.
Reasonable selection of beers. Unfortunately there is a huge dog that seems to wander freely around the pub and does its business in the courtyard where customers are instructed to smoke. Didn't eat but heard a few other punters complaining about the food.

23 Feb 2009 11:36

The Cricketers, Croydon

Address: 47, Shirley Rd, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7ER [map]
Phone: 020 8655 3507
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Nearest train stations: Norwood Junction (1.3 miles), Selhurst (1.4 miles), Elmers End (1.5 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Today the Crick excelled itself. Several great beers on including Brass Monkey Brewery Mandrill 4.2 % A spanking new Brewery ( it's not often monkey and spanking can be fitted into a review !) ! Other beers included Hophead and A.P.A. from Dark Star, Harvey's BB and Summer Lightning from Hop Back.A new Cask Ale club is about to be formed please ask Ray about it, discounts and other features make this a wonderfully innovative idea.

22 Mar 2009 08:29

Ray is running a beer festival from the 7th April through until the 10th. it will have a "light 'n Dark " theme, if it is half as good as the January one it will be spectacular.

9 Mar 2009 12:51

the Cricketers have started a special offer on takeaway real ale, any beer is only £2-00 a pint. they sell special ( pressure release valve ) reusable containers at £2-00 a go !This is very handy when you are having a B-B-Q or simply wish to avoid drinking and driving ! The response so far has far exceeded the guvnor's expectations.Apparently we have another beer Festival to look forward to in early April, the last one was nothing but sensational !

18 Feb 2009 17:16

The Market Hotel, Reigate

Address: 2 High St, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AY [map]
Phone: 01737 240492
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Nearest train stations: Reigate (0.3 miles), Earlswood - Surrey (1.8 miles), Redhill (1.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

The manager (aka 'two degrees') is now a surly/lowly barman; one of the best located pubs in East Surrey continues to decline because of low standards and a lack of investment.

Even the taps and soap dispensers (in the toilets) remain broken - after a cheap refurb, late last year.

Market Taverns have seen the future...

Bad mangement + cheap staff + no investment = a fast exit, to cut loses.

Goodbye and good..............

23 Feb 2009 17:39

should be renamed the Meat Market at the weekends, bad over priced beer the rest of the week.

27 Jan 2009 15:54

A bloody mary with no vodka,more like bloody awfull.
Poss no rum for that do either Biker.
New name suggestion "The Doo Doo`s Inn" ?

31 Dec 2008 16:18

The Merry Harriers, Hambledon

Address: Hambledon Road, Hambledon, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DR [map]
Phone: 01428 682883
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Nearest train stations: Witley (1.4 miles), Milford (1.7 miles), Godalming (3.2 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Don't believe the Haters ...we love this place.....

This is probably one of the best , friendliest, cosiest, and 'real' oldest pubs left in the country.

Has been lovingly restored / redecorated without any of the usual tackiness you can find in most pubs today.

We have been coming here for some months in our camper van, and the booze chopice is top notch, food is very satisfying and the atmosphere around the pub is always excellent.
Lovely Owners, Friendly Staff, Friendly Locals, Top Banana !!!

13 Mar 2009 20:09

Honest to goodness village pub with impressive choice of ales... Hepworth Old, Alton's Pride, Crop Circle and Mother In Law. Soup and sandwiches were first rate. In fact the tomato soup was probably the best I've ever tasted.

The current set-up at the Harriers is a definitely improvement on the old days of 'warm beer, lousy food' and all those chamber pots hanging from the ceiling.

This links up nicely with the White Horse at Hascombe for a fine walk east along the Greensand Way. Going west, the same path takes you to Witley Station.

1 Mar 2009 12:32

Lovely pint of Sober as a Judge, one of the best I've tried actually. Good to see (reasonablly) local ales in local pubs, didn't sample the food, but the atmosphere was good, and the fire was roaring. What more can you ask in early November!

18 Nov 2008 12:58

The White Horse, Epsom

Address: 63 Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7JU [map]
Phone: 01372 726622
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Nearest train stations: Epsom (0.7 miles), Ashtead (1.6 miles), Epsom Downs (1.7 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Beer range has been upped again. Surrey Hills Shere Drop, Brains Rev James, St Austell Tribute and Harvey's Best. £2.50 a pint to CAMRA members.

29 Mar 2009 21:36

What a superb place. Family friendly and great choice of ales/beers, we'll be coming back here more often. The landlady was very hospitable, something that is lacking with other pubs in the Epsom/Ashtead area. As others have said, the pub was quiet, which is such a shame. We really should support such places, rather than going to the chains and to other less well presented pubs. We'll be going back, that's for sure.

21 Mar 2009 13:32

Why don't people come to this pub more, it's great! Last night we attended the Queen cabaret night,
had a brilliant meal, which cost £12 for two of us and great free entertainment all evening.
All the feedback on this pub is good but according to the local press it is struggling.
Use it or lose it, the landlord and lady deserve more support they are doing a great job so get down to
the White Horse and see for yourself what a nice place it is.

29 Jan 2009 09:43

The Green Dragon, Croydon

Address: 60 High Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1NA [map]
Phone: 0208 667 0684
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Nearest train stations: East Croydon (0.4 miles), Waddon (0.5 miles), West Croydon (0.6 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Absolutely great pub. Mixed crowd from young to not so young. Food is well above average for pub grub. Good prices with lots of different ales and ciders. Great atmosphere, friendly locals and regulars and last but so important, the bar staff are young and friendly (especially the pretty girl called Emma)

12 Mar 2009 11:33

the Dragon had lots of new ales on today, a breath of fresh air ! The inventiveness of the beer menu is only exceeded by the wonderful choices on the scrumptious food menu ! My rating for this pub has lifted to 7/10.

21 Feb 2009 18:24

The best pub in a VERY competetive area.the Dragon had every handpump on yesterday , during the bad weather other pubs are not utilising every pump. The quality of the ale was nothing short of magnificent.The latest food offer is sausage'n mash with peas for £1.99 ! A 6.5% beer from Dark Star is sitting in the cellar (six hop). When pub crawling around Croydon it is a question of which others to include as the Dragon is always a must do.After the demise of the beloved Beer Circus this is the pub Real Ale drinkers in Croydon so badly needed, it has more than filled the gap and then some !

5 Feb 2009 11:21

The Greyhound, Carshalton

Address: 2 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3PE [map]
Phone: 020 8647 1511
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Nearest train stations: Carshalton (0.4 miles), Carshalton Beeches (0.6 miles), Wallington (0.7 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Well. "Neil the mad" didn't last long, thankfully. Some small improvements, but still way to expensive for what it is.

27 Mar 2009 08:12

What happened. Went in lunchtime yesterday. It was a ghost town bar. Only had spirits no people. Overpriced on lager. £3.58 for standard lager. Food standard pub fayre for cordon bleu prices. £30 for mothers day lunch. Unbelievable.

20 Mar 2009 19:26

I apologise 4 lookin so negativ 'ms001'... Its jus tha' I am basin' my review on wot I av heard frm current and ex customers! Its nt jus' my 4ghts! No offence incurred!

26 Feb 2009 10:30

The Dog and Bull, Croydon

Address: 24 Surrey Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1RG [map]
Phone: 020 8688 3664
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Nearest train stations: East Croydon (0.4 miles), West Croydon (0.5 miles), Waddon (0.5 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

The Dog 'n Bull are organising a community street party in June, Surrey Street will be closed for this event. stalls will be available to various organisations. the landlady has got off to a running start.

27 Mar 2009 16:37

Believe it or not but beer prices have gone up in the dog ! amazing for a pub that was already one of the more expensive places in Croydon. As a young drinker I respected both Youngs and Fullers for a decent well priced pint, how things change. With the global economy in deflationary mode this is NOT a step in the right direction.

17 Mar 2009 11:42

A bit of bad news here, dave has moved on, it worries me that the beer quality might plummet. they are selling some superb regular guest beers ( NO NOT BOMBARDIER ! ) like Deuchars.

12 Mar 2009 10:47

The Crown and Anchor, Old Woking

Address: 100, High St, Old Woking, Woking, Surrey, GU22 9LN [map]
Phone: 01483 766274
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Nearest train stations: Woking (1.3 miles), Worplesdon (2.1 miles), West Byfleet (3.4 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Attended two really good parties over the holiday, pyjama party on the 28th and a great News Years Eve bash which was brilliant value at a fiver entrance which included Disco till late and a buffet. Well done!

4 Jan 2009 13:30

Landlords made a big effort and it looks really nice inside could do with a lick of paint on the exterior but always guaranteed a good welcome and a great pint

17 Dec 2008 14:25

It's had a few celebs in lately saw Helen Chamberlain & James Wade in there when Woking played Torquay a few weeks back and the panto cast have been in there most lunchtimes, although I havent seen them myself agree with chain smoker the smoking shelter is the dogs makes me want to start smoking again :-)

15 Dec 2008 01:54

The Keep, Guildford

Address: 29-30, Castle Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UW [map]
Phone: 01483 450600
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Nearest train stations: Guildford (0.4 miles), London Road - Guildford (0.5 miles), Shalford (1.6 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

I think this is where that VIC guy does the music sometimes, cant say i'd come here for an open mic night that is not my style u know but for a pub and an eating venture its pretty neat well named by the castle and all, as people have s aid decent ale at times though not a wide choice either does the best it can for what it is if u ask me. I reckon camra would visit here.

22 Mar 2009 14:28

In response to Beersupper`s last comment the last time he set foot in this place by the sound of it must have been when the place was indeed the Two Brewers around 10-13 years ago.

He would also notice (if he had actually gone into the bar) that the strictly over 21`s policy keeps the students down Bridge Street, Pews and Fahrenheit.

I have found the place to be very traditional for a Guildford based pub with a very welcoming atmosphere. Along with the Shere Drop and Ranmore ales from Surrey Hills Brewery and at the moment a guest Ascot Ales `Posh Pooch' they seem to possibly be the only bar in town that bothered this Christmas with home made mulled wine and Winter Pimms to boot, the food is very good too and at a very reasonable price.

The days of Spit and sawdust pubs are long gone, if you want that sort of thing go up the East End.

11 Jan 2009 00:39

This pub has not been the same since it changed its name from The Two Brewers a few years ago now and used by students,it was a good old Guildford drinking den then.

1 Jan 2009 17:26

The Hope, Carshalton

Address: 8 West St, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2PR [map]
Phone: 020 8647 2829
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Nearest train stations: Carshalton (0.2 miles), Carshalton Beeches (0.7 miles), Wallington (0.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Wonderful pub a delight in every way. Hophead, Brewsters Kiyo ( might not be the word, I might have drank a little too much of this), Alton Moondance and a Wolf mild. The pub was busy getting ready for the first anniversary of Susanna's presence, hopefully many more years of her stewardship will follow.

23 May 2009 20:07

Great range of changing beers in excellant condition. No music or tv.

21 May 2009 13:14

Nicely presented but with completely unuseable since the smoking ban.

11 May 2009 12:18

The Prince's Head, Richmond

Address: 28 The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1LX [map]
Phone: 020 89401572
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Nearest tube station: Richmond (0.3 miles)

Nearest train stations: Richmond (0.3 miles), St Margarets (0.8 miles), North Sheen (0.9 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Please, please get rid of the Spanish barmaid. She has no redeeming qualities whatsover. She swears like a trooper, is unfriendly, never smiles and is generally unhelpful. I have heard her being very rude to people as well.

31 Mar 2009 20:01

a lovely pub in a great location only spoilt by the dreadful staff and poorly serviced loos

23 Jan 2009 20:02

Nice enough Fullers pub well-located on the corner of The Green. The barman was not too friendly. In fact he was verging on rude. Maybe it's catching. When ordering a bottle of cider, he automatically filled a pint glass with ice. I hate this trend and asked for the ice to be removed. After a rather unpleasant glare, he threw the ice back into a bucket and slammed the glass down on the bar. On a subsequent visit, I enquired which of the two bitters I had just bought was which. He replied that 'the clue is on the glass - the London Pride is in the London Pride glass and the ESB is in the ESB glass'. This may have been easy for him to see, but not for me when the glasses were turned the other way. I saw no need for this kind of bad attitude. Apart from this service, which I found more amusing than anything, this pub has a good atmosphere with plenty of tables in a nice interior.

21 Jan 2009 22:20

The Star, Godalming

Address: 17, Church St, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1EL [map]
Phone: 01483 417717
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Nearest train stations: Godalming (0.1 miles), Farncombe (0.9 miles), Milford (2 miles)

Reviews by BITE users:

Can't believe that anyone could do anything other than give this place 10/10!, and i'm not even a cider fan. Such a welcoming bunch of locals, tiny bar & good bar staff.

Add in an ecclectic mix of furniture and the old guest ale pump signs on the ceiling (there are a LOT of them!) and you have, in my eyes, the perfect pub.

Makes my bi-monthly trip down to Godalming from London all the better!

4 Mar 2009 10:58

Great boozer. From perry to ale, the quality of the grog is great and the staff generally know what they are talking about. Now that the Red Lion is defunct, its the last decent pub in 'Ming. Keep it going....

26 Feb 2009 00:25

I called in the other day to give it another try,beer was fine but again the smell of burnt food got the better of me and i left PDQ,so this place is not my cup of tea or glass of strange tasting cider.

14 Nov 2008 18:40

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