The Oxted Inn, Oxted

Still about as downmarket as it is possible to go, sad old alkies sponging benefits propping up the bar in the morning, and drunk chav teenagers in the evenings. Depressing.

8 Mar 2011 14:54

Royal Oak Inn, Staffhurst Wood

Still a lovely country pub, with well-kept real ales. Larkins was excellent as always. Impressive wine list with some good port vintages, clarets and red burgundies. Staff are a bit dozy, as usual, and the place could do with a good spring clean (sticky dining tables etc.) A great place for a few pints of proper bitter, food was overpriced and a bit lacklustre. I suspect the good chef has left.

8 Mar 2011 14:21

Royal Oak Inn, Staffhurst Wood

I agree its a shame to lose the snug local's bar, but at least the pub is thriving. Ate there last Sunday and the roast pork from High Ridge farm (only a few fields away) was excellent. Good roast beef and puddings as well. Impressive wine list. Good Larkins.

5 Nov 2008 13:15