The Cricketers, Westfield

Thank goodness this terrible pub has now closed for good! I grew up just round the corner and the Crix was the scene of many of my first drinking experiences � most of which I�ve happily forgotten. As I got older, I would return occasionally when visiting my family but this place was always so unwelcoming, a �local�s� pub except without the warm, hospitable atmosphere you would expect from such a label.
The pub is now being turned in to a Chinese restaurant by the owners of the fab E&O in Chobham � while I am sad Westfield has lost its only pub, and know that if the right people had gotten hold of this place it could have all been so different, I have to say this will be a vast improvement for the area! I just feel sorry for the Mayford Arms, as all the Crix regulars will no doubt be polluting their pub from now on.

7 Oct 2010 10:56

The White Hart, Pirbright

Gosh, based on the earlier reviews I am wondering if I went to the same pub!! We visited on a World Cup semi-final night for some dinner. The food was absolutely outstanding (I eat out a lot, I'm not a foodie as such but I know a good meal when I meet one!). The service was friendly and attentive, they even allowed us to order desserts after the end of serving hours.
My partner is a lifetime CAMRA member and real ale nut and had no complaints whatsoever about the beer. The garden is lovely, inside did look a bit gloomy but it was a gloriously hot sunny day so no surprises there.
It seems to me this pub must have a severe degree of 'hit and miss' to it. I am not a regular, but I do live locally and based on MY visit experience I will return - I just hope it's not a disappointment!

20 Jul 2010 13:50

The Drummond, Guildford

Forget all the below reviews & the photo above, The Drummond as was is no more!

The pub has recently re-opened after a massive facelift and my goodness, it is far the better for it.

Gone are the suspicious looking chavs in tracksuits, gone is the tired decor and gone are the teen friendly cheap drinks offers.

This pub is wonderful to just chill out & relax, great decor & good selection of well kept beers and wines. Food is delicious, although a touch on the expensive side. Service is cheery & plentiful, and they have a great range of board games for cold wintry nights.

If you've been (sensibly) avoiding this pub for years, it's definitely time to come back!

28 Dec 2006 12:54