PubsandBeer
The Bell (Greene King)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop |  | 2 |
| By The Horns - Hop Forward | | 1 |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | Not Tried | 0 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Hopadelic | Not Tried | 0 |
| Drop Kick - Wallaby - Australian IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| Surrey Hills - Albury Ruby | Not Tried | 0 |
| Caledonian - IPA | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - The Captain | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
| By The Horns - Blue Bird | Not Tried | 0 |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Jan 2025 (Hogan Sampling)
Busy for my early evening visit but not as heaving as my earlier visit which was my 2nd in November and which I accidentally timed with the switching on of the Christmas street lights. Prompt service at the bar and a very impressive range of 5 real ales despite the outside just telling you it is a Greene King pub. It is a wet-only pub but take-aways can be brought in.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| By The Horns - Hop Forward | 4.00 | | Good head and lacing on this English pale from Salfords, just south of Redhill. A dry, fruity first hit. A slightly sweet mouthfeel but a dryness persisting in the aftertaste. |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| Hogs Back - Surrey Nirvana | 4.00 | Not Tried |
30 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
Even busier than my visit 3 weeks before and from the extra footfall in Reigate because of the Christmas Lights' festivities which had died down following our visit to the Pilgrim's taproom. At least we could prise our way in on our early evening visit into this narrow and petite pub. One of our trio had left us for an earlier train. We still managed to get served reasonably promptly on choosing one of six real ales on. Plastic beakers instead of glasses for even supping on the inside due to the earlier crowds to Reigate.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | Good head and lacing. A sweetish first hit with a touch of hoppiness mixed with a dry aftertaste. |
| Surrey Hills - Albury Ruby | 4.60 | Not Tried | |
| Caledonian - IPA | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - The Captain | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Greene King - Morland Old Speckled Hen | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Blue Bird | 4.50 | Not Tried |
09 Nov 2024 (Hogan Sampling)
My 4th visit of the day having now reached Reigate mid-afternoon and very busy. Friendly and prompt service and a welcome seat to be had in the rear long narrow section of the pub overlooking its equally long, narrow bar.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills - Shere Drop | 4.20 | | A good head and lacing. A hoppy mouthfeel with a dry bitterness lingering. |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Stiff Upper Lip (downgraded from 3.8% in 2023) | 3.40 | Not Tried | |
| By The Horns - Hopadelic | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Drop Kick - Wallaby - Australian IPA | 3.30 | Not Tried |
About The Bell
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7AD.
In Bell Street, said to be the oldest pub in Reigate and in 1990 sold to Greene King. Deceptively large as only a tiny frontage leads to a long, narrow rear and an adjoining patio garden. Guest beers are frequent and on my first visit I had a Surrey Hills’ Shere Drop, while there were also two from By The Horns, one from St Austell and one from Drop Kick Brewing. Children are welcome in the pub only until 5pm and unusually no food is sold but you can bring in your own take-away.
We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 12 different beers and tried 2 of them.
Postcode: RH2 7AD