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 Gamma Ray 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.
Hogs Back Hazy Hog 5.0%
A slightly cloudy and delightfully fruity keg cider. Made by one of the best cider makers in the West Country for Hogs Back, this is very nice indeed.
Please scroll down to see our guest ales and our “coming soons”
EXMOOR GOLD
EXMOOR ALES
A great golden beer - probably the first of the new age of these. Rich and full-bodied with a taste like oaked chardonnay! NOW POURING
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
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
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
DB One
Dorking Brewery
A modern version of the classic English brown beer. Lots of mellow fruit comes from great malt extraction and the balance comes from old fashioned English hops. ENJOYING A RUN
Collusion
Surrey Hills
The pinnacle of excellence which simply erupts from this fabulous Dorking-based brewery is Collusion. Brewed in collusion with Cobbett's micro pub this sumptuous brew is rich, golden and chocked full of tropical fruit flavours. IN THE CELLAR
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
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
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. 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
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. IN THE CELLAR
Juzu Tipple
Crafty
An innovative move from our friends from Dunsfold involves fusing yuzu into their lovely Hop Tipple to give it a fuller and more exotic flavour. A great favourite at our recent Beerex. IN THE CELLAR
Day Tripper
Downlands
An old favourite returns. Pale and completely refreshing, this is the perfect beer for summer. NOW POURING
Missing Flux
Downlands
This is our first India Stout and it is a complete delight. Black as any stout but finished with New World IPA hopping. Fabulous! IN THE CELLAR
Little Green Nutter
Kissing Gate
A pale and crisp strong ale with a hint of nuttiness. NOW POURING
Butcombe Gold
Butcombe
A rich, golden ale from this Bristol brewer who is spreading its distribution all over the country. IN THE CELLAR
Jarl
Fyne Ales
An award-winning session ale from Scotland. Light, nutty and refreshing. IN THE CELLAR
Silver King
Ossett
A pale beer from this special brewery from Yorkshire. Cascade and Chinook are the hops which drive the flavour of this lovely beer. IN THE CELLAR
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