PubsandBeer
The Sun (Wetherspoon)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Divine Yule Saison (collaboration with Waen Brewery) |  | 1 |
| Dorking - DB Black | | 1 |
| Dorking - Red India Ale | | 1 |
| Oakham - JHB |  | 1 |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | | 1 |
| Dorset Brewing Company - Jurassic | | 1 |
| Westerham - Uppin Smoke | | 1 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | | 1 |
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Kings Festive | | 1 |
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) |  | 1 |
| Oakham - Sunset | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hadrian and Border - Secret Kingdom | Not Tried | 0 |
| Bowman - Swift One | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dorking - DB Number One | Not Tried | 0 |
| Holbeck Brewhouse (sub-brand of Welbeck Abbey) - Cavendish | Not Tried | 0 |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sleighbell | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | Not Tried | 0 |
| Hogs Back - Advent Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Onyx | Not Tried | 0 |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | Not Tried | 0 |
| East London (ELB) - Bedrock | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | Not Tried | 0 |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Portobello - Market Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Tillingbourne - The Source | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Abbot | Not Tried | 0 |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | Not Tried | 0 |
| Oakham - Icon Cask Aged | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Jan 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Time to soak up some of those beers earlier with a Spoons' curry. This is now my 4th visit here having done 2 in November and last Saturday on my way back from Dorking. Noticeably busier for our mid-evening visit for our trio of real ale tourists than on my previous visit. Managed to locate a table and speedy service as always here.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Grandstand Bitter | 3.80 | | Good head and lacing on this amber bitter from the oldest independent brewery in London set up in 2004. A bitter first hit. A lightly sweet and malty mouthfeel and a dryness persisting in the aftertaste. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Red Sky | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Twickenham (also uses sub-brand Old Hands) - Onyx | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| East London (ELB) - Bedrock | 5.50 | Not Tried |
18 Jan 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Change of train from Dorking to London at Redhill afforded a visit to this good example of a well-managed Spoons. Busy on arrival mid-evening but the few tables not taken were clear of glasses and plates. Usual prompt service here and the staff even seemed to have the time to ask me how the curry was going down.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Brewing Company - Jurassic | 4.20 | | Very good head and lacing on this Dorset bitter from Crossways, south-east of Dorchester. A bitter first hit followed by a fruity mouthfeel and a dryness lingering. It was very moreish. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hadrian and Border - Secret Kingdom | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Bowman - Swift One | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Holbeck Brewhouse (sub-brand of Welbeck Abbey) - Cavendish | 5.00 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Curry time for a hungry belly and to soak up some of that beer earlier. Sat at the same high table near the bar as 3 weeks earlier. Prompt service from this Redhill Spoons and as before. Food arrived within all of 10 minutes.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | | Good head and lacing. A bitter first hit with a slightly sweet mouthfeel. Did its job of helping to wash the curry down. |
| Greene King - Abbot | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Titanic - Plum Porter | 4.90 | Not Tried | |
| Rudgate - Evil Elf | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Icon Cask Aged | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Oakham - Sunset | 5.30 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
7th visit of the day. Busy but not overly for a Spoons and here for a curry stop on my way back and a table near the bar to be had.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham - JHB | 3.80 | | Good head and lacing on this bitter. It worked a treat on the accompanying curry with its bitterness shining through. |
| Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Portobello - Market Porter | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Tillingbourne - The Source | 3.30 | Not Tried |
14 Dec 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Big and busy. Standard Wetherspoon experience for a quick stop.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celt Experience (now brands are owned by Evans Evans) - Divine Yule Saison (collaboration with Waen Brewery) | 5.30 | | If 2012 was the year of the Milk Stout, then 2013 has been the year of the Saison. This is a golden, highly competent version. Plenty of sourness and some lemony hops. |
| Everards (see entries against Joule's & Robinsons whilst its new brewery was being built) - Sleighbell | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Ruddles Best (was 3.7%) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Advent Ale | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
| Eagle (formerly Wells & Young's, formerly Charles Wells, formerly Wells) - Young's London Special (was Special) | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Abbot Reserve | 6.50 | Not Tried |
29 Nov 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Not too busy early on a Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Beer (formerly W.J. King) - Kings Festive | 4.70 | | Ruby winter style ale with lightly toasted malt giving the bitterness with moderate hoppiness. Rather dry finish. My score 15/20. |
12 Jul 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Not too busy on a Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - Uppin Smoke | 4.00 | | Golden ale with a bittersweet character with good malt and hop flavours. No evidence of any smokiness. My score 15/20. |
15 Dec 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerham - God's Wallop (see now 4% entry) | 4.30 | | This seems to have had a recipe and strength change. It's now 4.0% and amber coloured, tasting just like any other standard session bitter with English hops. A search on the brewery's website wil show a drop from 4.5% to 4.0% and a recipe change. My score 14/20. |
09 Jun 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - Red India Ale | 5.00 | | Reddish in colour with a smooth and well rounded character. Good balance of hop and malt flavours leading to a slightly vineous finish with hints of dried fruit and toast. My score 16/20. |
| Dorking - DB Number One | 4.20 | Not Tried |
10 Jun 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking - DB Black | 3.20 | | A black mild ale with an excellent mix of caramel malt and fruit sherbet flavours. Excellent body and depth of flavour for its strength. My score 16/20. |
About The Sun
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 3 |
| 7 |
| 2 |
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The pub is found in Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1LY.
Large open plan earlier style Wetherspoon's in London Road. One of the better outlets in the chain, opened in 1996.
We have visited this pub 12 times, seen 35 different beers and tried 12 of them.
Postcode: RH1 1LY