The Merry Harriers, Hambledon

It's got better. Hadn't been since I lived in London, now moved into Chiddingfold down the road. Nearly a year ago I think I made my last trip. Ale choice has changed slightly, TEA is gone, replaced with the weaker HBB (3.7%), Alton's Pride from FFF remains and is excellent (3.8%), Crop Circle is still in (4.2%) and although i'm not a fan they seemed to sell a fair bit of it. Otherwise 2 guest beers on tap and a few bottled beers, including the 7.4% Kwak from Belgium...not for me.

Anyway, went to the beer festival a few weeks back and had a whale of a time, still a bit pokey inside, particularly when they have live music on, but otherwise top notch. A real pub, huzzah!

8 Oct 2009 19:16

Bull Inn, Bentley

Can't believe that nobody has reviewed this beauty yet. Excellent front smoking terrace, shame about the road noise, but hey-ho. We arrived 5 minutes after they stopped food service, but the landlord checked with the chef, who came out to see us and say that it wouldn't be a problem. What a refreshing change!

Food was good, beer selecion a little average, but hey!

8 Oct 2009 19:04

The Stag on the River, Eashing

I'm going to go against the grain here and say that I thoroughly enjoyed my evening at The Stag! Our waiter, Ed I think, was great. I've only been living in Surrey for about 2 months now having moved down from London but I used to visit a lot. I had somehow managed to miss this little gem! HOP was nice (when is it not) and there was a fairly decent wine selection. I had the fish cakes, which were brilliant, and the whole group enjoyed it.

Shame about the dog friendly thing, I for one have no issue having a dog near me when i'm eating, as long as it's well behaved!

8 Oct 2009 19:02