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The Garland (Harvey's Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy |  | 2 |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Wild Hop | | 1 |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter |  | 5 |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | | 2 |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - IPA |  | 1 |
| Harvey's - Olympia | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Kiss | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Wild Hop | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Forward's Choice | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | Not Tried | 0 |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Not busy for my early afternoon visit when first arrived but soon started to fill up. Superb range of 8 Harvey's on. My first visit and was recommended to this fine old pub. I was not disappointed with a half of the seasonal ale, Bonfire Boy. Friendly and prompt service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | 5.80 | | Superb long-lasting head and lacing in this powerfully strong, dark and smokey ale. A malty and slightly sweet mouthfeel with a lingeringly dry, smokey aftertaste. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Forward's Choice | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sisters Table Beer | 3.40 | Not Tried |
11 Jun 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Despite the former superb atmosphere of this pub now consigned to the history books the beer quality was very good on a late afternoon fairly busy visit. I didn't make a note of the other beers on offer.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | |
20 Oct 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon and busy around the bar area and seating, we found a free table unfortunately by a noisy gaming machine with a chap using it. My last visit here was over 15 years ago at least, alas it's lost its homely comfortable atmosphere with said games machines dotted about plus the loss of the two divided bar areas.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | As expected flavours however served far too cold and lacking body and condition |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Southdown Harvest | 5.00 | Not Tried |
25 Aug 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. I wondered if there was a new regime running the pub since my last visit.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | I had seen the Guv pulling this line through just before I ordered so suspect a new cask was on |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | Past its best or first out for a while |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Wild Hop | 3.70 | Not Tried |
22 Feb 2018 (ChrisE)
Early afternoon visit, the pub was fairly quiet and welcoming. Just time for one pint between trains.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
24 Feb 2015 (ChrisE)
A crowd of twelve of us rushed here after a long flight from Marrakech to Gatwick, Harveys as good as usual.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Kiss | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Plenty of custom here, early on a Saturday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Wild Hop | 3.70 | | Very pale in colour. Full-on, English hop flavours. |
| Harvey's - Christmas Ale | 7.50 | | Amber/brown. A bit cloudy. Very sweet. Near to end of barrel I think, should be better than this. |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | Not Tried |
29 Aug 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Let's see where the 405 bus from West Croydon ends up! A TfL London Bus going half way to France.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Cloying |
| Harvey's - IPA | 3.50 | | Something wrong - over yeasted. Not right |
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Tom Paine | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Olympia | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Lewes Castle Brown Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Sussex Wild Hop | 3.70 | Not Tried |
29 Nov 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Getting to be a very popular local community pub during the evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | | Sweetish and malty with some fruit on the finish. My score 16/20. |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | | Rich and full bodied with a really deep and complex malt flavour this season. Hop and fruit in the finish. My score 17/20. |
06 Nov 2012 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening visit. An amazing full range of Harvey's regular and seasonal ales on offer pretty much as always.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey's - Armada Ale | 4.50 | | |
| Harvey's - Bonfire Boy | 5.80 | | At the recommendation of Kentish Ale in a previous post for the Pilot at Maidstone I hunted down this Harvey's seasonal to here. Full bodied but did not set me on fire |
| Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - XX Dark Mild (or Sussex XX Mild) | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Hadlow Bitter | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Old Ale (or Sussex XXXX Old Ale) | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Harvey's - Star of Eastbourne | 5.50 | Not Tried |
About The Garland
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | 1 |
| 20 |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6PP.
Street corner local in Brighton Road, just over 5 minutes walk from the railway station along a sort of ring road. Central bar with a couple of drinking areas. 8 handpumps can dispense from the full range of Harvey's permanent and seasonal ales although, these days, it is less likely they will always all be available.
We have visited this pub 18 times, seen 21 different beers and tried 11 of them.
Postcode: RH1 6PP