The Hatch, Shaws Corner - pub details
Address: 44 Hatchlands Road, Shaws Corner, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6AT [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 14963)
Redhill (0.8 miles), Earlswood - Surrey (0.9 miles), Reigate (1 mile)
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
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> Current user rating: 5.6/10 (rated by 21 users)
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user reviews of the Hatch, Shaws Corner
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| In here on 18 June when apart from about 4 standard Sheps beers they had the latest version of Canterbury Jack from the Pilot Brewery. Pub was empty so spent some time talking to the landlord who clearly is enthusiastic. Seems like you might be lucky to find some guest beers and the Pilot brewery beers often feature. GuideDogSaint - 27 Jun 2011 23:36 |
| As a minor matter of housekeeping, I think this really should be listed under 'Redhill'; 'Shaw's Corner' is barely even a sub-district of the town and refers to a tiny area, and I can imagine people not realising the Hatch is listed. However that aside, there are things that need to be said about this pub; happily the majority are positive, for it has seen something of a renaissance in the last 18 months. What used to be the best free house for cask ale variety in town in the 1980s and '90s (albeit run by a haridan of a woman and with the highest prices in the area!), became a Shepherd Neame outlet in 1998 and though initially acceptable (despite the much-reduced beer range), in the last 10 years it has been through a number of different licensees; some of whom were more effective at bringing out its potential than others. It had become something of a below-average venue by all accounts, with variability in service, beer quality, and inevitably custom, but it appears that the current incumbent, one Roy Peacock, has made a genuinely concerted effort to broaden the appeal of the place, and although this is a painfully slow climate economically, in 2011 there are signs that people are starting to appreciate the efforts. Unusually for a Shep's outlet, ales do now feature from beyond the tied portfolio. Roy attributes this to their being 8 handpumps available, and that he has shown he can sell a wider range of beer. He is a keen cellarman, and although the prices are still shockingly high - £3.65 for some cask offerings - the quality in my experience has always been sound. Wine-wise, it is immediately obvious that he has widened the stock considerably, with most popular styles well-represented by quality options, all clearly-labelled behind the bar and with easy-read pricing for each measure - it's worth noting that the majority are available by the glass as well as bottle, which is a novelty nowadays. The usual array of mass-produced lagers are available, including the Shep's-brewed offerings, alongside a decent show of various spirits. It is clear that while immediate focus is on ale and developing the pub as a smart local with a mixed clientele, there is something that can appeal to everybody at the Hatch, wallet-permitting! Despite being positioned on a busy junction and with very limited scope for parking, the pub is actually a charming Victorian building which at various points in history has included the cottage next door (presently it is a self-contained house). For many years the interior did not live up to this promise, with a lurid blue carpet and upholstery dominating, but Roy has improved this and the tone is now far more welcoming. Service is efficient and convivial; Roy himself will chat for England, particularly if one shows oneself to be an ale and pub enthusiast. Clearly he has the right values at heart and is working hard to put on events and so forth to drum up interest in a difficult market. A nascent group of regulars is being built up and I can only hope this is enough to ensure the storm is weathered. Not an exceptional public house - yet. But give the licensee's enthusiasm, and the brewery's relative autonomy extended to him, the Hatch could eventually reach a new zenith. The only barrier is the pricing strategy. TWG - 31 Mar 2011 16:04 |
| Wow! This pub has been transformed! Gone are the louts that used to reside there. It's now run by a very welcoming landlord with great ales and wines. Quiet classical music playing and a lovely home made and fresh sunday roast! Amazing apple crumble too!! beergut2002 - 13 Apr 2010 12:26 |
| Called in for a pint last night, of the 5 ales only 2 of them on and not one worth drinking both cloudy full of bits and smelt stale, the place was so full of smoke from the log fires you could not breath. Walked a few 100 yards and had one of the best pints of Harveys in the Red Lion i have had in a long time. So you know what to do, walk past the Hatch and go to the Red Lion. wantapint - 10 Mar 2010 18:08 |
| At last, thanks to all the staff we are now a Cask Marque pub!!! Also achieved with five ales on at any one time, yes file ales. If you don’t believe it come down and see what you think. thehatch - 4 Feb 2010 23:16 |
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