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”
Bread and Butter
Vocation
A straw-coloured, modern beer with hints of lemon. Really refreshing and lip-smacking. It's brewed in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire. IN THE CELLAR
Heart and Soul
Vocation
A very modern pale and citric beer with loads of Mosaic hop. Not for lovers of traditional brown bitters but wonderful for its youthful freshness. IN THE CELLAR
Proper Job
St Austel
When this new beer first hit our palates it blew us all away with its fabulous citric bitterness and nice pale malt to match. The the brewers started to change things and it fell off our bar. It's now lovely again so welcome back. IN THE CELLAR
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. NOW POURING
HSB
Gales (Fullers)
An old fashioned, deep brown and malty strong bitter, beautifully replicated by Fullers. NOW ALTERNATING WITH EXETER FALLS OVER
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
Albury Ruby
Surrey Hills
A dark beer with lovely succulent mouthfeel, deep black malt flavours and a subtle citric finish. NOW POURING
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
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