The Yew Tree 'Time well spent', Reigate Hill - pub details

Yew Tree 'Time well spent'

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Description

With a large open fire to greet you this striking pub is set against the magnificent backdrop of Reigate Hill. It has a an exceptional ambience, relaxing and impressive with its original oak panelled walls and parquet flooring. Once inside you can enjoy a drink at the large and welcoming bar, with all original features restored to their former glory. The addition of quality furnishings and fabrics, create a warm and luxuriant environment.
You may like to sit by the period double aspect fireplace, so inviting on a winters night. Enjoy a lovely meal here in the bar, or if you prefer, move on to our stylish restaurant area. At the rear of the pub is the surprisingly beautiful 50 seater split level
courtyard, complete with water features. It is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The Yew Tree is a delightful, and welcoming building, which without fail finds its visitors staying longer than intended. Large carpark avalible.
Please visit us at www.timewellspent.info or call 01737244944

(last updated: 25th Oct 2009)

Address: Reigate Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9PJ [map] [gmap]

Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 4045)

Website: http://www.timewellspent.info

Nearest train stations Reigate (0.7 miles), Redhill (1.8 miles), Earlswood - Surrey (2.2 miles)

Pub facilities/features:
Cask Marque accreditation

> Current user rating: 7.1/10 (rated by 39 users)
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user reviews of The Yew Tree 'Time well spent', Reigate Hill

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Made my first visit in a while yesterday, and only my fourth in the last 10 years. It perhaps would have been a better choice for a cold wintry day rather than a balmy May afternoon, with its copious wood-panelling, log fire and cosy seating, set in a pseuod-baronial 1930s roadside-style building. Nevertheless, it is not unpleasant, and one is promised a "sun-trap" garden at the rear, which I eschewed only because by that time of day the lee of Reigate Hill would surely have obscured any rays from the garden.
So, a pleasant pint of Caledonian 80/- (or just "80" as it's now known, presumably because the majority of people aren't sufficiently educated or aged to recognise that the stroke and dash signifies "shilling"?!) was supped at the bar for £3.10. Not bad, considering the multi-millionaire neighbourhood the pub is adjacent to. The only other cask ales were the ubiquitous London Pride and Young's Ord, although the conditioning of the 80 suggested these would at least be likely to be found in good nick.
Plainly the current incumbent, whose "time well spent" strapline also applies to the Sportsman at Mogador - do we have a nascent mini pub-co developing here?! - has orientated the pub towards food, which is always a modest disappointment if one is visiting solely for drink as one can feel somewhat sidelined in favour of eaters, and when busy I don't see the Yew as am obvious place for a solitary drinker to use. However, as the owner passionately argues in response to criticism of his other pub, this is now a vital means of staying afloat, and turning a profit if you're lucky, and it is true that many licensees now cannot simply rely on wet sales for survival. I daresay it is popular for grub, with a good range of predominantly solid British fare on the menu, with specials also featuring.
Not many in at 6:30PM on a Monday, but at least the lady serving was most welcoming, and pleasantly chatty without being invasive. I overheard her saying she'd ruled out paying £700 for a Hog Roast. Wise move, although some of the nearby local residents would probably think nothing of it!
All in all a jolly and perfectly decent place that does have some warmth and character, and is worth a visit, especially if one is in the market for a spot o' din-dins. But as to value for money, I would reserve judgement until I'd eaten there.

TWG - 25 May 2010 15:25
I love this place, it is really cosy and relaxed. It is even better now Naomi from the BlackHorse/ Skimmington Castle now running it!!!!
It is so good to see her again. The outside court area is really pretty and the food and drink is always really good. I bring my family to the quiz night which is just great fun, the man that does it is very funny. Always packed.
Easily the best pub in Reigate.
meldunbar - 16 Apr 2010 08:46
Seriously good pub. Suits the middle classes with it's relaxed approach. We went for lunch after reading the reveiws on this site and we agree with most comments. Not a very big place but would have to up there with the best of them in this area. Food was not to gastro but tasty and value for money. Warm and friendly with a nice feel to it. Glad we went, well worth the visit.
lovingreigate - 26 Nov 2009 19:20
We went here on Sat evening and had a really nice time. The fire was roaring away and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. The service was attentive without being over the top and the food tasty. We came her a while ago and noticed they have recently done the restaurant up. Very tastefull, much more cosy. Husband told me the beer was good and the wine choice is varied. On our top three list for this area. Well worth a visit.
DawnGain - 25 Oct 2009 16:01
A few of my friends often use the pubs in Reigate on a friday evening and we tried this one last night. The place was busy and had a really good feeling to it. You can really get a sense of the time it was built with all the oak panelling and parka flooring. Beer was good and the menu looked varied(we did not eat this time). All of us agreed that the standards were one of the best in the area. A solid pub restaurant which is refreshingly trying! Worth a visit.
spencerhoward - 25 Jul 2009 09:42

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