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 we have Henry Weston's cider on keg but we also pour 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. We have now added the fantastic Bohemia lager (4.8%) from the local Firebird brewery. Brewed in accordance with the German pure beer laws this is as close to the genuine German product as you can get. Lovely!
Craft Keg
We serve the ever-popular Neck Oil from Beavertown Brewery at 4.3% and alongside it we have the fabulous Work Ethic from nearby Firebird Brewery (5%) which is proving to me incredibly popular.
Ciders
Henry Weston Vintage (5.3%)
Rich in fruit flavours with a hint of baked apple, balanced by a nicely crisp finish.
Please scroll down to see our guest ales and our “coming soons”
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. NOW POURING
Shere Drop
Surrey Hills
A beer for everyone, this is Surrey Hills' flagship beer and was Champion Beer of the UK 2019. Pale and lightly citric, this beer has backbone and maltiness to match. A great all-rounder. IN THE CELLAR
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
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
HSB
Gales (Fullers)
An old fashioned, deep brown and malty strong bitter, beautifully replicated by Fullers. NOW A PERMANENT FEATURE
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
Gilt Trip
Surrey Hills
A new version of the fabulous Gilt Complex. Hoppier and better than before, if that's possible. NOW POURING
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
Citra
Oakham
A golden, crisp and citric single-hop beer from this renowned Peterborough brewery. IN THE CELLAR
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! 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
Eldorado
Twickenham
A cracking little brew using the spectacular hop El Dorado. Crisp and refreshing and full of fresh fruit flavours. NOW POURING
Hop Hearted
Bowman
This beer from the Bowman brewery near Droxford in the Meon Valley is a tribute to what was a great brew called Hole Hearted from the now closed Oakleaf brewery in Gosport. It is pale, rich and crisp with a hint of orange from the Cascade hop. IN THE CELLAR
Quiver
Bowman
A lovely, round and mouth-filling beer from deepest Hampshire. The Brewery, based in a farmyard in the delightfully named Wallops Wood, likes to use traditional English ingredients and makes delicious beers with them. IN THE CELLAR
Cherries and Berries
Lilleys
A sweet and rich delight of fruit from this wonderful Somerset cider maker. NOW POURING
Henry Weston Vintage
Henry Weston
Rich in fruit flavours with a hint of baked apple, balanced by a nicely crisp finish
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