BITE user comments - FAB1
Comments by FAB1
The Five Bells, West Chiltington
For the real old village pub goer, this is a bit of a gem, it's a bit higglety-piggilty in some ways but the food is superb, ale well kept and the staff a bit of a laugh. It's about 9 months since we last visited but I'm sure little has changed. If I remember correctly, the landlord has been 'in post' some decades now. It's the sort of place I would recommend to tourists to Britain !!!!!!
29 Nov 2009 20:02
The William Bray , Shere Guildford Surrey
Oh....deary me ! donnadonk, your loyalty is admirable but please do read what experienced BITE contributors have written about this pub. It's average in most ways but the staff are better than average. Please read what username 'shipsheps' has written - it's spot on in my humble opinion. In rating terms, it's a genuine 6 - rising 7 and no more.
24 Nov 2009 21:19
The William Bray , Shere Guildford Surrey
Dace331, best to give up your quest for this pub, you're up against seasoned 'battle-hardened' BITEs ! They have had more reviews deleted than you'll ever write !
Sorry, this pub is nothing to shout too loudly about but the staff and service are better than average. We much prefer the Hurtmore, Grantley or Three Compasses.
23 Nov 2009 08:43
The William Bray , Shere Guildford Surrey
Average pub, average (catering) food and telephone number prices. Very good staff though and service is better than average, beer horrible. 6 / 10
20 Nov 2009 16:51
dano33, it's an average pub in many respects but they have had to deal with many problems. Patience my dear boy ! I happen to know this landlady from elsewhere - she's a difficult person but okay when you get to know her.
12 Oct 2009 20:31
bretty, click on giveusabeer's username. You will see he's been around a bit ! I grew up in Bramley, went to this pub hundreds of times over many years. My last visit was about 3 months ago and it's still only average with well above average prices. There are plenty better in this area 6 / 10
12 Oct 2009 12:52
"guy waiting tables did so in shorts and a polo shirt, not quite what you might expect"
You are correct jolly_local. Not what I or, any of our friends would expect here !
We haven't visited for some months now so will ask friends who live across the road what has changed ?
11 Oct 2009 18:46
Below average hotel, seriously in need of a refurbishment. However, food is outstanding and reasonably priced for this overrated area, 5 / 10
11 Oct 2009 18:35
Avarage in most respects except their prices ! !. Service can be slow in summer time but they are located in an outstanding riverside location. 6 / 10
11 Oct 2009 17:13
The Winterton Arms, Chiddingfold
By far one of the better pubs in this area, we have stopped here on a regular basis in the last two years, never disappointed. Food and garden, superb and reasonably priced.
4 Oct 2009 17:45
Mike52....the landlord (Tony Davis) is more than a bit of a character, he's some kind of institution in his own right. I've known him since I was a child in the 1950s ! One of the best real country pubs in south west Surrey. I also agree with simon99, the locals are something to behold and tell your grandchildren about !
4 Oct 2009 17:38
Stopped here two days ago, not as bad as previously stated but a little pricey even for this area.
4 Oct 2009 17:26
Below average edge of town pub but looks nice from the main road below. (ignore picture above)
17 Jan 2009 13:17
Above average edge of town pub (earlier reviewer correct, reputed to be haunted - bah...humbug)
17 Jan 2009 13:12
Average village (foody) pub but pricey. Surroundings better than average.
6 Jan 2009 08:58
Average roadside eatery, pricey and lousy vehicle entry / exiting.
6 Jan 2009 08:32
Above average in all respects and reasonably priced for the area.
6 Jan 2009 08:25
average in most aspects but the garden to the river is superb
17 Dec 2008 07:12
should have been demolished 40 years ago along with some of its inhabitants.
17 Dec 2008 07:10
The Jolly Farmer, Bramley
Average pub, very good food, well kept ale, high prices, strange custom base and odd staff. Carefull before you challenge my view, I've kown this pub quite well for over 40 years ! Less of the hype and criticism please, my Uncle drank here between 1935 - 87. It's an average village pub and no more. 6 /10
2 Dec 2009 23:47