PubsandBeer
The Hatch (Pilgrim Brewery)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim - Gold Spice |  | 1 |
| Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter |  | 2 |
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Tail Wagger (or Battersea Tail Wagger) |  | 1 |
| Beermats - Format | Not Tried | 0 |
| Godstone - Redgate Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Surrey Original Pale Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Excalibur | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Exile - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Pilgrim - Dubbel | Not Tried | 0 |
Jason Jones
Visits Details
25 Jan 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Also the busiest for my mid-afternoon visit I have seen this 17th century pub and this was now my third visit since early November 2024 to this former workhouse which also incorporated a hayloft for horses. A warm welcome and fast service and a seated space to be had for our trio of real ale tourists from SE London. The Hatch has been run since mid-2022 by the Pilgrim Brewery based and set up in Reigate in 1982.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Good head and lacing on this Pilgrim Brewery bitter and from just up the road in Reigate. A bitter first hit. A lightly fruity mouthfeel with a moreishly dry aftertaste. |
| Pilgrim - Surrey Original Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Dubbel | 7.40 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
An hour on and now mid-afternoon already and our third pub and this one is run by the Pilgrim Brewery in Reigate that we were also destined for. A table of cyclists on the inside and with two roaring fires crackling away in this 17th century pub. Prompt, friendly service again and following on from my first visit 3 weeks ago.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim - Gold Spice | 4.60 | | Very good head and lacing. First hit of spices with a pleasantly hoppy, oily mouthfeel and a moreishly dry aftertaste. |
| Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Surrey Original Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Exile - IPA | 5.00 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
My third visit of the day and downhill after The Garibaldi, and heading in the direction of Reigate, the home of the Pilgrim Brewery. The Hatch, dating from the 17th century, has been run by them since mid-2022. A few in for this still early afternoon visit and a warm welcome and prompt service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim - Progress Best Bitter | 4.00 | | Very good head and lacing. A moreishly bitter mouthfeel made this a great pleasure to sup. |
| Pilgrim - Surrey Original Pale Ale | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Pilgrim - Excalibur | 4.10 | Not Tried |
20 Oct 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon a few others dotted about in this ex Shep's pub. Unnecessary loud tinny music playing plus a couple of children running about detracted from an otherwise comfortable atmosphere.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lister's (latterly brewed at Wantsum) - Tail Wagger (or Battersea Tail Wagger) | 4.10 | | Rather bland basic bitter with a toasty hint |
| Beermats - Format | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Godstone - Redgate Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
About The Hatch
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6AT.
In Hatchlands Road, attractive building on a bend in the road. L-shaped bar with an additional rear room. Former Friary Meux and Shepherd Neame house. Was the Foresters Arms until 1991. It became Reigate’s Pilgrim Brewery’s first pub in 2022.
We have visited this pub 4 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: RH1 6AT