The Ball and Wicket, Heath End - pub details
Address: 104, Upper Hale Rd, Heath End, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0PB [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01252 735278
Farnham (1.6 miles), Aldershot (1.9 miles), Ash (4.1 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 14 users)
> Local guide: Surrey pub guide
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Prince Alfred, Upper Hale (0.3 miles), Alma, Heath End (0.3 miles), Lobster Pot, Farnham (0.3 miles), Wellingtons, Farnham (0.6 miles), Royal Arms, Heath End (0.6 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Ball and Wicket, Heath End
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| Hadn't been in for ages and I am generally suspicious of "brewpubs" since tiny volumes often compromise quality. However I have to say I was really impressed with the ale. Mike Hawthorn @5.5 is a bit strong for summer but the William Cobbet @4.5 was superb and the Bishop Sumner at 3.8 was also excellent and didn't suffer for coming after x pints of 4.5! really hope the on-going refurb works for this pub. Hale could do with a real quality pub - not occassional flashes in the pan. BobBoiston - 5 Jun 2008 13:37 |
| The recent reviews all mention a fantastic improvement in beer quality, and I'm pleased to confirm it. Apparently Gary (the landlord) has taken over the brewing himself, and he's doing a fine job. I think one or two of the recipes are still in development, but in our last few visits everything has been extremely drinkable. For at least one visit the William Cobbett was a dark ale, somewhere between a dark mild and porter in character and of a similar strength, but more recently it was a light, hoppy session beer. Both were great. The Bishop Sumner and Mike Hawthorn are similar to the original recipes, but no longer have the strange toasty/smokey flavour that the previous brewer seemed to think was necessary. Speaking of the previous brewer, I never saw him drink his own product - lager was his tipple. Then again, I've only ever seen Gary drink lager, but if his brewing continues as it is then I can't criticise him for that. Bann - 13 Feb 2008 09:14 |
| This is a lovely pub, very friendly atmosphere & very welcoming. Bar staff all lovely. Home brewed beers are now better than ever, my favourite is the William Cobbett which now there is a new brewer in house is always excellent, as are all beers. Harveyjnr - 24 Jan 2008 21:25 |
| Having recently moved into the area I was concerned that my local pub wouldn't live up to my high expectation of what my local should be. The Ball and Wicket has more than met up to my needs. 3 fine beers brewed on the premises. The Hawthorn is a fantastic beer (but I don't start on it too early as I won't last the night.) The Bishop and Cobbett are also very good. Gary,Jan and the friendly staff, welcome ALL. Here's to more great nights up the road for me and the missus. GPZTurtle - 20 Jan 2008 16:14 |
| The Pub did suffer with consistency when the last Brewer was brewing and he was sacked but for the last two months a new Brewer has been in place and won Best Ale at a local beer festival recently, so I would suggest that people give it a try and then applaud the owners for returning brewing back to pubs, not the national, mass produced, ubiquetous beer found elsewhere. Very disappointed with the comments made by "hotlegs" who then praises highly the Ball & Wicket's nearest rival, almost as if they had a vested interest, hmmmmmm. HolstenPils - 22 Nov 2007 13:31 |
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