The Garibaldi (Free House)
Jason Jones
Visits Details
25 Jan 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
A scenic walk up a hill and along side roads which afforded a view of the surrounding hills around Redhill, meant we got here just before mid-afternoon. It was the busiest I have seen it on my third visit here with the single bar almost at capacity. A warm welcome from the barmaid and prompt service. It was another delight of this visit, this wet-led community pub.
Dorking - Red India Ale | 5.00 |  | Presented with good head and lacing which stayed for most of my half that I was taking slowly at 5%. A malty first hit on this local Surrey red ale from just outside Dorking with a dryish and spicy mouthfeel. It had a malty, mixed with fruity, finish lingering. |
Black Sheep - Riggwelter | 5.90 | Not Tried | |
Iron Pier - Perry St Pale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
Iron Pier - Citra | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
30 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy for my early afternoon visit to this pleasant community pub with 4 guest real ales on. Our party of 3 took a more scenic route along the backstreets, with some great views afforded by climbing up a bit along these streets, and in coming from The Garland. We were met with a friendly welcome and prompt service.
Pig & Porter - Jumping Frog | 4.20 |  | Very good head and lacing. A first hit of fruity, hoppiness. A dry and lingeringly fruity aftertaste. |
Titsey - Mercer's Ale Belgian Blonde | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
Iron Pier - Dark Mild | 3.00 | Not Tried | |
Iron Pier - A Pier Between Friends | 4.90 | Not Tried | An autumnal red ale new to me that I have yet to try. |
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
2nd visit of the day's pubs-crawl. Not far from The Garland but a slightly steep hill to climb up on the last leg. Arrived thirsty on this very mild early afternoon and to be met by a friendly welcome and prompt service. A community pub that is seeking to now buy the premises, it was full of character and charm in this elegant Victorian-looking establishment and started to fill up for the rugby as I left.
Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Good head and lacing. A pleasantly hoppy amber bitter with a dry, moreish mouthfeel. |
By The Horns - Hopadelic | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Iron Pier - Wealdway IPA | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Solar Wave | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
Greene King - Blood Hound (collaboration with Nethergate) | 4.40 | Not Tried | |
11 Jun 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon friendly welcome and quiet just a couple of other small groups dotted about in the spacious garden area. We sat at the mid level shaded area where orders were taken via a QR code link and arrived shortly after.
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Brother Rabbit | 4.00 |  | Full bodied and well rounded yet refreshing pint |
Firebird - Pacific Gem | 4.20 |  | Robust bitterness with a dark fruits aroma. |
By The Horns - Lambeth Walk | 5.10 | Not Tried | |
20 Oct 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon fairly busy and friendly welcome in this community run proper drinkers pub. We chatted to the knowledgeable barmaid about the local pub scene. Tasters offered without prompting.
Whitstable - Rocky Rye | 4.70 |  | Dry slightly yeasty with a hoppy crisp finish in superb condition and perfect temperature |
Brew Studio - Oz Hop Pale | 4.60 |  | Unfined tropical fruit broth. Bliss.. |
Flack's (a.k.a. Flack Manor) - Wolfie | 4.90 | Not Tried | |