Our Drinks

Our Real Ales and Traditional Ciders

We don’t have a policy of running “permanent” ales here.  What we like to do instead is to rotate guest ales until we find one which is particularly popular and give it a run on the bar.  What we always do, though, is try to ensure that we always offer a proper variety of strengths, styles and colours to ensure there will be something on the bar for everybody.  

We are very keen to support local brewers and there will always be a “locale” beer on our bar.  However, we also appreciate that there are lovely beers brewed all over the UK and we like to offer the very best of those alongside the local brews.

We attempt to stock the very best quality ales and keep them in perfect condition and this was borne out by our most recent Cask Marque visit, in which we achieved 5 out of 5 on all six of our ales.

We are passionate about our ales and promote the “try before you buy” policy.  Our staff are all knowledgeable and will be keen to talk you through our range and ensure you get to drink a beer you will really enjoy.

We are also keen on real ciders and, as well as offering two lovely keg versions, we also pour two still ciders direct from the cask in the cellar behind the bar.  You will find our current selection at the end of the list of ales.


Lagers



We offer a wide choice of lagers here, some which are brewed in the UK and some which are brewed in their country of origin. We sell Fosters and Amstel for those who like a "session" lager, Heineken (brewed to the original Dutch recipe), and the lovely imported Italian lager Birra Moretti. We also serve the fantastically popular Spanish lager Cruzcampo. 

Craft Keg



We serve both Beavertown Neck oil and Brewdog Punk IPA on our craft keg pump but we are putting in place a system whereby we will be able to rotate our craft keg beers to include those from local breweries. Watch this space!


Ciders


Stowford Press Weston's Cider 4.5% 
Stowford Press is a sparkling medium dry cider which has built its popularity on its premium taste and quality.

Inch's Cider 4.5%
A lovely mouthful of fruit comes from this recently rediscovered West Country cider. It rates as medium and has very quickly become a favourite here.



Please scroll down to see our guest ales and our “coming soons”

MAD GOOSE

Purity

A fabulous blend of generous malt and new-world hops creates our most popular guest beer (record time on and off the bar 3.5 hours Fri 27 Oct 17). Tropical fruit, crisp bitterness and a lingering finish. IN THE CELLAR

4.2%

Ranmore Ale

Surrey Hills

Perhaps the most refreshing, thirst-quenching citric golden ale on this planet. This highly respected Dorking brewery has proved itself to be masters of the modern golden beer style. IN THE CELLAR

3.8%

HSB

Gales (Fullers)

An old fashioned, deep brown and malty strong bitter, beautifully replicated by Fullers. NOW POURING

4.8%

Parody

Firebird

Your senses are pounded by the abundance of juicy tropical fruit in this session IPA from our Rudgwick neighbours. Gluten free and lovely! IN THE CELLAR

4.5%

Shere Drop

Surrey Hills

The flagship beer of this great little brewery and Champion Beer GBBF 2019. Golden and citric but with a rich backbone. IN THE CELLAR

4.2%

Moondance

Triple fff

One of the first beers to use the American hop Cascade, which gives citric balance to a good old English best bitter. A great favourite here. NOW POURING

4.2%

Hop Tipple

Crafty

There have been changes galore at this local brewery and it has grown from a collection of brewer's bits in a pig shed to a shining great professional brewery. Hop Tipple isn't as bitter and citric as some modern ales but is nicely balanced and has a soft, spicy finish. IN THE CELLAR

4.2%

Paleface

Firebird

An early example of the American Pale Ale from Firebird down the road in Rudgwick is full of Chinook and Citra hops and abounds with fruity flavours. IN THE CELLAR

5.2%

Azacca

Firebird

The latest - and probably the best yet - of Firebird's range of single-hop brews, this golden beer has always been sent out in keg or can before but this is a one-off opportunity to sample it drawn straight from the cask. Lovely citric fruit is offset with a hint of spice. IN THE CELLAR

4.1%

Arapaho

Langham

A wonderful, rich and yet refreshing APA from our friends near Petworth. Great hopping brings a real bite and it is fantastic that we can now have this old favourite back on our bar. IN THE CELLAR

4.9%

Revival - Evening Star

Downlands

Having shared many beers with one of the founders of Dark Star brewery (which started its life at the Evening Star in Brighton), our man at Downlands managed to extract the original recipe for their American Pale Ale from him. This beer is a tribute to the man, the brewery which was and, of course, to the beer. NOW POURING

4.8%

Sussex Best

Harveys

A classic best bitter, using only the finest ingredients and brewed with an ancient yeast strain which gives the beer immediate recognition. Brown, slightly sweet and enormously popular. NOW POURING

4%%

Eldorado

Crafty

We really like this brewery's Crafty One and this is a different version of that beer. By dry-hopping with the Eldorado hop they have added a gentle fruitiness to the beer and it is thoroughly delicious. NOW POURING

3.9%%

Heritage

Firebird

A classic traditional British bitter with a mid-brown colour, fruity, malty flavours and gentle hopping from English Fuggles and Goldings. IN THE CELLAR

4.0%%

Cherries and Berries

Lilleys

A sweet and rich delight of fruit from this wonderful Somerset cider maker. NOW POURING

4.0%

Mango

Lilleys Cider

A sweet and exotic flavoured cider from Somerset. Suitable for vegans. NOW POURING

4.0%

THATCHERS CHEDDAR VALLEY DRAUGHT CIDER

THATCHERS CIDER

The colour of this unique cider gives it a vibrant character all of its own for those who want an alternative refreshing drink with a touch of natural sparkle. NOW POURING

6.0%