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A true traditional English village pub. Always a warm welcome in either saloon or public bar. TV room at back showing sports events, and a quiet and well kept pleasant garden out at the back, also some seating outside at the front. Good food available but check the times, not all day food. During winter weather open fires in both the bars. Very cosy. Dog friendly, with water bowls left out and dog biscuits at the bar (10p each to charity). Ask the bar staff to replenish if needed.
The landlord really knows his real ale and keeps it very well. Several normal house bitters available, including one very local micro-brewery, plus a couple of interesting guest ales, covering the spectrum from "session" to "strong". Also, for those who prefer lager, there are several available.
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Thanks slickslinger, I'm going to give it a try next time i'm in the area
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The coming of a new landlord here has changed this pub beyond all recognition. The stark white decor has been replaced by rich creams and reds, the walls are full of pictures and leather sofas abound. Sport has been moved into the back bar and the front is now a place to drink good ale, to mix with ones friends and to eat traditional pub grub. I had the Liver and bacon with mash and diced root vegetables and I couldn't believe it cost me just £8. My pal had a great big plate of ham, eggs and chips and that was only £9. I had a lovely pint of Triple fff Moondance, my pal loved his Firebird Two Horses and we both had a Ringwood 49er in wonderful condition to send us on our way. They also sell Doom Bar and guest beers. Dogs and children are welcome, the floors are polished wood and there is a cracking garden. I'll be back very soon.
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Think some of these comments are a bit unfair. The pub seems to have a bar for the lads on the left and for the older locals on the right. I fit into the latter. I call in maybe once a week for a couple and the staff are friendly and so are the locals if your willing to smile and say hello when you enter. They do not know me from Adam as am not originally from the area but get the same hospitality each time. Nice to see proper pub dogs as well.Beer is very good, nice selection, and the pumps are well used so no lingering after taste.Good pub so don't let the bad reviews put you off, try it!
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Shame but have found this pub has gone downhill over the last year.
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Had a young clientele when last visited (long, long time ago).
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Has pub dog but yours is not allowed. Pub for locals. Some customers give old fashion look and blank you if they don't know you. Cliquey or what! No food either.
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Best pub in the village only real pub in the village!
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This pub belongs to my dad. It's a proper pub. Not set up to provide food. If you want food go to a restuarant. I love the fact that you don't have to do the whole dining experience here. Drink and be merry. This is a friendly pub serving good beer and great company...an experience all on it's own. Biased I may be but I know a good pub when I go to one...and this is a good pub...
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it is o.k but now you can bring your own food....says volumes to me. a spit and sawdust boozer.
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good by any standards for a traditional pub
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Good old fashioned roadside pub with bare wood on the floor, ceiling and tables. Lovely inglenook fireplace and window seat. Something of a horse theme with toilets called Fillies and Colts. Adnams Broadside and Bitter, Best and Pride. Pub dog. Free bar snacks on Sundays. Great place.
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Sorry left out that this is by far the best pub in Cranleigh,but were`s Jeff not the same with out him.
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All this anonymous rubbish.
Get a life stop sniffing bar stools.
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anonymous - 12 Oct 2007 10:53 is either 10 + years out of date or incredibly stupid ! The Boy and Donkey closed long ago. You must get out of that village more anonymous - 12 Oct 2007 10:53 !!!
Biker - 12 Oct 2007 10:59 |
TRY THE BOY AND DONKEY FOR A GOOD NIGHT
anonymous - 12 Oct 2007 10:53 |
Love this pub. Possibly the best in Cranleigh.
anonymous - 12 Oct 2007 10:46 |
lovely pub v friendly
anonymous - 31 Jul 2007 17:11 |
if you are looking for a decent pint and a bit of banter this is the pub for you. well kept ales and not too pricy.
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Spent much of the early 1980's happily ensconced in the "middle bar" when Three Shoes was under control of Mike and Naomi Walker - also worked behind bar at weekends.
Called in with my dad for a couple on a recent visit to Cranleigh. Still a nice place, not much had changed in the Lounge Bar.
Dan91 - 11 Jan 2007 17:31 |
An excellent little place.
The beer garden is very well kept and private. There are ales and the prices are reasonable for this part of the world.
Friendly staff, although it has that "local pub for local people" feeling about it.
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locals pub, courage best
london pride
youngs
dan - 4 May 2004 12:41 |
