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”
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. NOW POURING
Naked Ladies
Twickenham Brewery
A big, intensely bitter and yet beautifully balanced pale best bitter in the modern style. IN THE CELLAR
HSB
Gales (Fullers)
An old fashioned, deep brown and malty strong bitter, beautifully replicated by Fullers. IN THE CELLAR
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! NOW POURING
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
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. IN THE CELLAR
Greensand IPA
Surrey Hills
A pale and citric bitter with lovely body to match the bitterness. IN THE CELLAR
Harvey's Old Ale
Harveys
A deep brown, rounded, fruity and soft beer with hints of musty notes from the great yeast. IN THE CELLAR
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. NOW POURING
Fraid Knot
Exeter Brewery
A lovely nutty bitter from this award-winning brewery. Brewed from an ancient recipe and adapted to modern ingredients, this is a fully unique flavour experience. IN THE CELLAR
Darkness Stout
Exeter Brewery
Black as your hat and properly deep with malts, this stout has notes of roast coffee to balance the malts. From a much-vaunted West Country brewery and very welcome here. IN THE CELLAR
Falls Over
Exeter
A deep brown beer in the great tradition of strong British best bitters. Round, fruity and very dangerous! NOW POURING
Sundown
Triple fff
Originally brewed to commemorate the Coronation, this is a deep golden, rich and mouth-filling delicious beer with lovely New World hops to make it complete. Smashing! IN THE CELLAR
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
Heritage
Firebird
A classic traditional British bitter with a mid-brown colour, fruity, malty flavours and gentle hopping from English Fuggles and Goldings. HAVING A RUN ON THE BAR
Cherries and Berries
Lilleys
A sweet and rich delight of fruit from this wonderful Somerset cider maker. NOW POURING
Mango
Lilleys Cider
A sweet and exotic flavoured cider from Somerset. Suitable for vegans. NOW POURING
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