Now it should be noted from the very beginning that this is
an old time favourite of the Surrey Pub Guyd and a regular hangout given a rare
sunny day, therefore there may be a little bias in here, but bias that is fully
deserved by a friendly family pub.
This isn’t a fancy schmancy gastropub, so if that’s what
you’re looking for maybe have a little browse through some of the other entries
on the blog (the White Hart is definitely one for you!), this is a cosy home
from home, which is perfect on a freezing cold winter night when you can
snuggle up by the open log fire, or on those muggy summer days, as it has the
most wonderful outside area, featuring the very pond it is named after!
For the pub guyd, this pub is a favourite in the summer,
there is no beating the garden space available which offers the fun of the
fields and the pond for the young, active children and the cricket pitch for
the adults who dream of sipping Pimms and idly wiling the day away. That’s by
no means to say the pub itself isn’t worth spending some time in. Given the
inevitable British rain clouds appear the indoors is split into the comfortable
bar area (which welcomes dogs for those with four legged friends) and the restaurant
space for groups celebrating or simply wanting a quiet meal together. There are
numerous log fires meaning one is never shivering in this joint, and the bar
staff are swift but very friendly in there service, catering particularly well
for children with colouring activities available and doggies who get treats,
dog bowls and even dog beds!
The wine and beer selection in this pub is pretty classic,
it features all the classics most people would expect of a pub, with a
particularly good Merlot for the red lovers and a fresh and crispy Pino Grigio
for those (hopefully) scorching hot summer afternoons! The ales are changed
regularly and the beers vary from the classics to Oranjeboom (which is a
favourite of the Pub Guyd).
The food is where this pub comes into its own, there is such
a variety here that everyone will be satisfied, from the little ones to the
oldest in the party, there are pub classics and modern twists that will ensure
everyone is not only satisfied but fully sated! The pub guyd naturally loves a
burger, and the ‘Flying Pig Burger’ will not disappoint, however this one isn’t
for the light hearted, so maybe skip lunch before attempting! The gnocchi is
very well executed and not common pub fare for those looking for something a
little different, but the steak and bacon pie… well that one is worth you trying
for yourselves!
The pub guyd really couldn’t throw any more love at this
gorgeous little pub, just go and experience it for yourselves, the pub guyd
urges you!
This one is going to be easy!
