please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Great spot - second oldest pub, in this ancient market town. Refurbished. Food excellent, beer good.
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Open again.
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Closed. Future, uncertain.
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Located at the far end of South Street, this a fairly small Fullers pub.This is a 1 room lounge pub with the bar located centrally and a pool table at the far end. Usual range of Fullers ales. Reasonably comfortable and worth a visit.
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This has to be the worst pub in Dorking. Friday / Saturday night, fighting, screaming, shouting at 1 in the morning the owners don't care how the costumes behave when they leave the pub. I've been staying with friends and I feel sorry they have to live next to what I can only describe as a run down dirty hovel . The council should close it down, until the brewery refurbish and change the landlord , no late licence and no UNDERAGE drinkers or serving to people who re already drunk when they arrive .
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A very welcoming pub serving excellent ales.
The juke box is the main feature with the most amazing selections going back to 1952.
Food is of a very high standard with a specials board updated every Monday.
Finally the ESB is in absolute perfect conditon.
This pub maybe on the outskirt of the town but is worth a visit to this 1800's ex coaching inn.
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Nice pub, good ale and lager, friendly staff ,opens 11am , ideal stop for pensioners on a lunchtime pub crawl.
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Spot on TWG...a lively pub with a youngish crowd (30s?)...nice and loud jutebox, �3 a pint for Chiswick which was kept well and tasted good...
If up for a laugh, probably the best place in dorking...if out for a quiet romantic drink, then best to avoid...
definitely go again
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I am bound to say that I tend to agree with the last comment. The Queens Head is, by most measures, unremarkable, and this isn't helped by there being 2 other Fullers pubs further up the same street (both of which are arguably smarter than the QH).
That said, I would perhaps rate this pub as having a greater sense of natural atmosphere than either of its more well-heeled peers. It is down-to-earth, unpretentious, attracts a slightly more "gritty" brand of Dorkingonian, yet it remains friendly to non-locals and is clean. Also, in my experience it is doing better business on the early shift of a standard Saturday night than either the Bulls Head or the Cricketers. It's the sort of boozer where one doesn't mind whacking on some loud music on the jukebox, watching a bit of sport (which unlike some pubs doesn't seem to intrude here) and possibly even playing a few games of pool (bear in mind I don't normally feel inclined to do that - it's just something about this pub!). It all adds to the general feeling of relaxed enjoyment that I always find here.
Oh, and for those who are worried that I've taken my eye off the ball, I can confirm the ales always seem to be kept well too (very sessionable Chiswick). The beer still always comes first!
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Unremarkable, and just far enough away from the town centre for passing visitors to be something of a novelty. However, friendly enough and the Chiswick was in good condition.
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Under rated. I have no idea why this pub does not attract that many customers. It is a nice venue where the people in charge really make an effort. Happy going here again.
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I really like this pub - nowt special - just nice beer, nice locals and friendly staff
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One of the most underatted pubs in dorking. Has a good mix of age groups, with a good number of mid 20, 30 somethings.
Very good and efficient staff, who clearly know what they are doing. Something of a rariety in Dorking these days. While the beer is well kept, if a tad pricey.
Two dartboards, cheap pool table, fruity, and a jukebox ensure that there is always something to keep you entertained in the pub. if not, staff are pleasant to chat to.
leo_1 - 31 Jul 2006 02:25 |
Pleasant enough place - nice to see 2 Fullers pubs in Dorking - but rather unremarkable and not one of my favourite Dorking pubs.
Cant seem to make up its mind what its target customers are - there are nice horse brasses, as though its a country pub, but a loudish jukebox and 2 dartboards would appear to be aimed at the younger less discerning clientele.
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Bar staff are nice here, though there isn't a lot going on in this pub. Not as good as the nearby Cricketers
Will2 - 22 Apr 2005 11:07 |
Very passionate about england in here! Seems alright though
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nice pub on the corner of south street if your on a crawl its got to be visited usualy food served until mid afternoon if not you could try one of andys world famous rolls , pleasant atmosphere ,cheap pool table ,
sniffy the bull dog - 31 Aug 2004 17:48 |
Not a bad pub... good selection of beer and lager. Has a pool table and a jukebox which constantly plays The Darkness! Bit of a lad's pub and when the football is on, forget about getting a seat. All in all, not a bad place, although, the pub could have more ventiliation for the non-smoker, like myself.
Andy - 1 Apr 2004 13:54 |
