The Barley Mow, Tandridge

popped in to thank the landlord for a favour he had done me and ended up enjoying a nice pint of guiness and a beautifully cooked steak (even though it wasnt on the menu! - very obliging). keep up the good work at the barley cherie & john.

10 Nov 2009 14:22

The Dukes Head, Beare Green

I comment from a slightly different perspective as an employee (barman) rather than customer

The new landlords are doing a great job of turning around this pub. (They didnt pay me to write this either!!!) Having worked for 20+ years in this industry at more than 300 sites they have my full vote of confidence not only in turning this pub around but being part of the local community with links to the school, church and all the customers. It seems to me that they are more concerned with the people than the profit they can make from this pub.

They took on the pub earlier than they thought they would and have had to make an astounding investment into sorting out the legalities and structural issues to get this pub trading properly and they have a fabulous vision of what the pub can be, but more importantly they have the know how and contacts of how to get it there!

They are not cowboys out to make a quick buck by cutting corners and putting people at risk in the process - as many others do

Its going to take time and there will be obstacles to overcome that might limit temporarily what is on offer - but stick with us folks - u know u want to

Robin runs one of the cleanest kitchens I have seen in a long time, the toilets mentioned by sexychef are being renovated as i write this, london pride is back on with the youngs - however, most of the locals are lager drinkers. I've regularly cleaned the lines since starting here and many of the ale drinkers that come here say that the beer is well kept.

I am sure a wine list will be presented shortly and the food offer although in limited menu changes regularly - tonight for instance.

Enjoy the firework festivities - but dont forget Kay Teez are playing tonight to finish off your evening
lee

7 Nov 2009 14:57