A list of the most recently entered visits to pubs Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:32:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk en-gb Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Quiet footfall with just some of the Saturday brigade on parade for the last half an hour of serving. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:32:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72773 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 16 Apr 2026. A good few regulars among the lesser spotted for the last half an hour of serving. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:27:09 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72770 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 19 Apr 2026. A sprinkling of Sunday regulars among the odd lesser spotted for the last half an hour of serving. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:04:45 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72768 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 21 Apr 2026. Quiet footfall for the last half an hour of serving with just a few of the hardened on parade and for the second week now the fiddlers were not to be heard! Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:53:54 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72767 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Eighth and final stop on this St Albans’ visit: Busy for our early evening arrival but one free table to be seized in the main bar area of this ancient two-roomed pub but afforded exterior seating as well in a rear yard and covered area housing its pop-up festival bar. Prompt, friendly service at both bars. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:31:44 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=560&v=72772 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Seventh stop on this St Albans’ visit: Busy footfall for our early evening arrival and having met up with a fellow real ale enthusiast from SE London at the Alban Arena and then our walk here along the busy Hatfield Road. Friendly prompt service with a selection of six cask ales available on the inside. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:31:11 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=566&v=72771 Visited by Jack William on the 22 Apr 2026. A fleeting visit early evening. I was a bit put off by newness of the decor and the vast array of shiny, chromed plastic fonts adorning the bar. I eventually found two hand pumps lurking in the middle of the middle of the bling. Pub was pleasantly busy with a good locals feel to it. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:51:11 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9497&v=72765 Visited by Jack William on the 22 Apr 2026. Lunchtime visit after visiting nearby Montescute House. This pub is no longer a brewpub and has been taken over by Hall & Woodhouse. A bit of a bland corporate feel to it although the food was good and substantial. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:59:16 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3394&v=72764 Visited by McGargle on the 22 Apr 2026. 'Music' too loud but warm enough to sit outside. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:00 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=965&v=72763 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 21 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:17:11 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72762 Visited by Dosser on the 22 Apr 2026. Sunny but a cold wind. Few beers b4 I have to start the anti biotic. 3 beers on. Half a coke for lynne, 2.60, half a pearl, £2.10. Yes. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:09:35 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2002&v=72761 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Sixth stop on this St Albans’ visit: Quiet on my arrival a little after 4.15pm as the CAMRA AGM held at The Alban Arena, St Albans’ largest theatre and entertainment venue, was not due to finish until about 4.30pm and so I timed it just right for picking up a selection of regional CAMRA branch magazines and being the first to the festival bar. Some 34 real ales on and with many from Hertfordshire breweries and a handful from Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire. Assembled members did not pour out of the main conference area until about 5.15pm and so I was afforded a good 45 minutes of peace and quiet to sample three thirds without the inevitable queuing that would have become necessary once members emerged. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:24:49 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9496&v=72757 Visited by Jack William on the 20 Apr 2026. Monday evening. Large, clean, dining pub. not really my thing - but manny pubs round here are closed on Mondays and we are on a mini break. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:49:10 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9495&v=72756 Visited by Jack William on the 21 Apr 2026. Afternoon visit to this Grade II listed pub that is also listed by CAMRA as a heritage interior. Sprawling place with a stable block to one side converted as a dining area; a snug; a traditional bar with inglenook fireplace (and fire) and further large function room including an indoor bowling alley. I liked it. 4.5% Golden Original from another small, local brewer Wiveliscombe Heritage also on. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:33:25 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9494&v=72755 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 20 Apr 2026. Evening visit until close. Finished off with a Monday Club priced pint of draught Guinness - ruined by being so chilled as seems to be its way. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:09:05 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1451&v=72753 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 19 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:48:11 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72752 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Fifth stop on this St Albans’ visit: I had visited before and so recall there was a Welsh landlord. Indeed, on this visit there was Cardiff’s Brains Brewery’s tap takeover with four of their real ales on and more to sample from Brains’ own pop-up bar inside the pub down one end of it, including Brains’ Dark which I had a sample of, and where bottles of Brains' selected ales were for sale. A good few in this ancient and picturesque backstreet pub for our mid-afternoon visit but prompt friendly service from the main bar. Still with the contingent from the Enfield & Barnet CAMRA branch who had not failed to disappoint on this trail so far from The Beehive. After this visit it was time for me to leave them going forth and so as to wend my way to visit the St Albans Museum and Gallery for the specially convened Inns & Alehouses Exhibition put on as part of the St Albans’ City of Ale festival and where I would get to pull for the first time ever three original handpumps and no doubt salvaged from some poor pub no more or no longer serving real ale. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:52:13 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=5037&v=72750 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Fourth stop on this St Albans’ visit: The perfect lunchtime pub as I also visited in November 2025, and so I knew what to expect: a not too dear choice of pub-food and fast turnaround for what was chosen. Prompt, friendly service early afternoon at the bar for some grub and a selection of six real ales on and five from Tring Brewery. I followed members of the Enfield & Barnet CAMRA branch to this one from The Beehive and through some of At Albans’ historic and quiet backstreets. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:49:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=570&v=72749 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Third stop on this St Albans’ visit: Not overly busy and pretty much ahead in the beer trail from The Great Northern. Prompt friendly service for my early afternoon arrival. I met up with a contingent from north London, namely the Enfield & Barnet CAMRA branch, and who I first came across in The Little Green Dragon micropub on their patch. Ticking over but seating for all of us! Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:47:34 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=5117&v=72746 Visited by Andrew on the 17 Apr 2026. I came with my Dad as I wanted to see if the thatched house was still there in the garden. We sat in the patio area with a lot of people who'd been working on the building site inside the old Wye College. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:11:45 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=40&v=72745 Visited by Andrew on the 17 Apr 2026. I've passed this pub lots of time but never been in (mainly because the times I passed it I was under 13. But anyway, I was passing again and this time made a point of stopping. Interesting pub. A public and a saloon bar. Busy too. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:09:30 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=326&v=72744 Visited by Dosser on the 19 Apr 2026. 3 ales on and a handful of customers Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:24:13 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8748&v=72743 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. Second stop on this St Albans’ visit: Not that busy on my arrival a little before 1pm as was very much in the advance party before the assembled congregation at the Great Northern could catch up with me here but they were not far behind in showing up after I was rapidly served and seated. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:27:16 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=571&v=72739 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 18 Apr 2026. First stop on this St Albans’ visit: Second one in on its opening at 12 noon and just minutes from St Albans City, the town centre’s second railway station. This pub was reached by going past St Albans' old preserved signal-box, now a museum, and along some quiet backstreets. A warm friendly welcome and prompt service for their freshly-on range of six beers on the inside and six in the rear garden in a wooden shed called the Dog House. Quite a few real ale enthusiasts got in shortly after me, including some from the GLC (Greater London Council) Real Ale Society. All of The Great Northern's beers had been drunk dry the day before by all accounts and thanks to extra footfall created by the CAMRA Members' Weekend and AGM at St Albans’ Arena from Friday 17th April to Sunday 19th April 2026. On top of this, St Albans was hosting the City of Ale festival, featuring several beer trails and pub-based events such as mini-beer festivals. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:23:34 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9378&v=72738 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 18 Apr 2026. Evening visit until close. Tribute rock band playing favourites for a packed dance floor. 5% price rise since last week - 50p on a bottle of Vintage and 20p on pint of ESB. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:40:08 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=864&v=72737 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 18 Apr 2026. Evening visit. Difficulty finding a seat. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:35:21 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2521&v=72736 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 17 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:29:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2521&v=72732 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 17 Apr 2026. Evening visit. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:25:27 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7458&v=72729 Visited by Dosser on the 19 Apr 2026. Watched man u thrash Chelsea here whilst listening to a very loud rock band. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:12:55 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2002&v=72728 Visited by Wittenden on the 18 Apr 2026. Lunchtime on a springlike Saturday.Having walked over Chapel Bank, we sat outside in the front courtyard. Busy with a varied custom. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:12:55 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=4763&v=72727 Visited by Dosser on the 18 Apr 2026. Loads in. Too noisy inside, great outside till sun went in. Just 3 guests on. Could have loads more with this crowd. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:52:23 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7563&v=72726 Visited by Dosser on the 18 Apr 2026. Started at the arty for a change as will be looking for a pub with the football on, and its not here. 6 ales on. Overheard a conversation from the barmaid about how she thought this place was doing so much better than others locally. Well give the punters a great choice of beers at affordable prices, and you get a successful pub! Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:51:08 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=92&v=72725 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 17 Apr 2026. Interesting decor and very welcoming especially to dogs, fresh water and plenty of dog biscuits. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:55:39 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8175&v=72723 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 16 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:04:08 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72721 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 17 Apr 2026. Ominous For Sale board above the entrance - landlady advises long standing landlord selling up and retiring however the pub's future looks bright as it's to be retained as part of the sale. Hmm we'll see... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:41:38 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=351&v=72720 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 12 Apr 2026. Quiet when we arrived at 12:30. Friendly and efficient staff. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:25:03 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9493&v=72719 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 17 Apr 2026. Had a nose in here while on my way to The Elephant and decided to try one of the 2 cask ales on offer today. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere just 3 others in with soft guitar music playing in the background. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:33:47 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7235&v=72718 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 17 Apr 2026. Mid afternoon for a cheap late lunch and beer, not too busy with tables available for one of JDW's more quieter smaller venues. I've only listed the guest ales. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:26:13 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=349&v=72717 Visited by Dosser on the 16 Apr 2026. Checked out the aussie after new owners took over. 3 ales on, all under £4.50 but ive seen several beers on at much higher prices. When we left at 6pm we left the pub empty. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:11:48 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=814&v=72716 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 15 Apr 2026. Evening visit until late. Too many 3.4% duty dodgers on tonight. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:57:33 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1451&v=72715 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 07 Apr 2026. A sprinkling of the hardened in among the more occasional for the last half an hour of serving mixed the dulcet tones of the fiddlers out the back. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:57:09 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72713 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. A quiet evening with just a sprinkling of regulars among the more occasional for the last half an hour of serving. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:45:25 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72702 Visited by Dosser on the 15 Apr 2026. Suns out. 3 beers on. 7 of us in on a Wednesday afternoon. Beers and prices aren't quite right. Meant beer prices higher. Weaker beers at least £4.70 now. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:05:50 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1918&v=72698 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 14 Apr 2026. A good few of the hardened in among the lesser spotted for the last half an hour of serving. No fiddlers to be heard out the back for a change on a Tuesday. By all accounts, they had come in early, strummed their instruments and then drifted off. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:55:33 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72697 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 14 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:16:38 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72696 Visited by Dosser on the 15 Apr 2026. 6 beers on. First time I've seen 6 in a while. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:05 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=92&v=72695 Visited by Dosser on the 15 Apr 2026. Wet outside, 4 people inside. 4 beers on. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:43:49 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3539&v=72694 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 8th stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: Busy on arrival early evening as indeed all Spoons are. My last visit to a Spoons was at Maidenhead three weeks ago. One vacant table to be found and unless hovering to seize another. Strange that this Wetherspoon pub and the Oxted Royal British Legion Club are the only real ale establishments in the whole of Oxted itself and not including Old Oxted with just two pubs there offering a single choice of real ale in each. Strange indeed and given the local brews earlier in the day supped in all of the pubs in the more rural locations around Oxted. They were much enjoyed and recognised for being local and by sheer contrast, a restaurant/pub a stroll away from Old Oxted was offering an unrivalled six real ales. Met with prompt, friendly service as is customary in a Spoons and told the curry would only be some 10 minutes away which it was which certainly did not disappoint. 8 real ales on was impressive for an otherwise apathetic real ale town. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:22:17 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3113&v=72692 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 7th stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: Ticking over with a good few in for our early evening visit and willingly signed in as visitors. Often CAMRA membership aids entry as it does to most CIU clubs in my experience. Two real ales on, London Pride, renamed on the pump clip as Gordon Pride and in memorial to a local member of the Club, and local Dorking Brewery’s best bitter, DB One. Friendly service and good banter with one of the regulars of the club. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:19:02 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9491&v=72690 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 6th stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: Such a shame no real ale on since the start of 2026 by all accounts. Looks so appealing from the outside in historic Old Oxted. Long before the railway arrived in 1884 and birthed "New Oxted," the heart of the community beat along a steep cutting of the A25 and known even then as Old Oxted. Its story begins in 862 AD as Acustyde, or the "Place of the Oaks." By the time the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086, it was already an established settlement of 250 people, supported by two mills and a local church. The High Street took its familiar shape during the 13th and 14th centuries, evolving into a vital waypoint for weary travellers trekking between London and the South Coast. Today, walking the street feels like moving through a living museum; it is lined with 15th and 16th-century half-timbered houses, including Old Oxted's historic pub, The Crown Inn, just visited on our 5th stop. As the centuries progressed, the architecture shifted. The 18th century brought The George Inn, constructed with striking purple bricks, while the early 19th century saw the addition of Shorters Row, a narrow passage of modest workers' cottages. For generations, this stretch served as the main A25 thoroughfare, a bustling hub where locals frequented the village butcher, dairy and wheelwright. It was not until the modern bypass was constructed in the late 1960s that the High Street finally traded its role as a major artery for the quiet, historic charm it retains today. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:18:29 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9490&v=72689 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 5th stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: Not overly busy for my late afternoon arrival and to meet up with a fellow real ale enthusiast from south-east London but for one large group who rose up from their seats to the bar to replenish their glasses as I arrived. Rather than wait at the bar, I took this opportunity to have a good look around this upstairs pub full of interesting old framed photographs whilst they were all served. Thankfully the pub has escaped a modern interior makeover which lends it an extra olde-worlde charm. The upstairs low ceilinged bar area consists of original dark wood beams befitting a Tudor-era coaching inn and is complemented by a large traditional fireplace. The inn was originally a staging post for coaches travelling between London and the South Coast. A welcome taster confirmed the one and only beer was in good nick. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:18:02 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9488&v=72688 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 4th stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: Strolling from The Haycutter at Broadham Green to Old Oxted stood out as the most relaxing walk of the day wending my way along footpaths across fields and through bluebell-covered woods to Old Oxted with not another soul in sight, making for a perfect spring walk in the Surrey Hills and following a classic stretch of the Tandridge border path. It led me past Oxted Mill and near the River Eden, where the terrain starts to undulate as you approach the village of Old Oxted, and then turning left into Springfield and then right into Beadles Lane and walking up to the High Street where you come out facing The Old Bell pub. Four handpumps cheerfully greeted me but on closer examination one was labelled as coming soon as in the Greene King Grand Reserve, and another two as currently conditioning as in Morland’s Old Session Hen brewed by Greene King, and Greene King’s Abbot, leaving the George & The Flagon Golden Ale also by Greene King as actually on. As I got here a large party arrived and so just opted for a look around this truly historic place rather than waiting for a half of the golden ale and as the other two pubs to visit were just feet away in Old Oxted. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:17:43 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9489&v=72687 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 3rd stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: Bustling late afternoon on arrival from the walk from The Diamond*. It all looked so picturesque from the tiny old fashioned cottage frontage. Around its side a huge carpark and barn-like edifices came into view. A long bar meant there were multiple places to stand at to be served but I naturally gravitated towards the 6 handpumps all on. Prompt, friendly service in likely to be my first ever venture into a Brunning & Price. On our visit there appeared to be only one available table in the bar area for drinking at of possibly five. By luck fellow drinkers waved to indicate the table next to them was free. Brunning & Price state that they see the bar area as the "heart of the pub" and designed for casual drinkers and if a table is free in the bar area, you are welcome to sit there for drinks only. If all tables are taken, the first group to add their name to the waiting list would typically be offered the next available suitable table and if only drinking, then not a table in the dining areas. Getting out after a swift half did not come quick enough due to the general noise level although no thumping music to add to the cacophony of voices. The next leg of the journey was blissful as a public footpath outside The Haycutter wended its way across fields and bluebell-covered woods to Old Oxted with not another soul on it. *Getting to The Haycutter was achieved by retracing my steps from The Diamond Inn along Holland Road as far as Holland Junior School and turning left into Warren Lane opposite the school, and then turning right into Mill Lane, and then on reaching Hurst Green Road, turning left for a stretch along and then turning left again into Tanhouse Road and where The Haycutter is about two thirds of the way along on the left-hand side. The whole journey between the two is about 1.4 miles on very flat, quiet roads with pavements. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:17:19 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9486&v=72686 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 13 Apr 2026. Evening visit until a relaxed kick out time. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:38:57 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=847&v=72676 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 12 Apr 2026. Busy footfall with a mix of Sunday regulars and the not so usual for the last half an hour's knockings. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:44:39 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72701 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 2nd stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: To get to this second independently-run freehouse of the day’s visits, I simply retraced my steps back to Oxted Station to take the first available service to Hurst Green at 14:32, and all of 2 minutes between stops. There is also the later 14:47 and 15:02. From Hurst Green Station, you can cross the footbridge over the platforms or go over the road bridge and turning right on exiting the station into Greenhurst Lane and then into Hurst Green Road, which then becomes Holland Road. You pass of note Windmill Manor Care Home and Holland Junior School, both on your left, before reaching The Diamond Inn, also on your left. A warm welcome was also offered here and prompt, friendly service followed. Its old-fashioned bar with pillars and etched glazing lent an extra olde-worlde charm. It was ticking over with locals seated at the bar and nearby tables but a “pew” to be had among them and all their jovial banter. It is open all day thankfully on a Saturday as demonstrated on this visit. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:16:56 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9485&v=72685 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 11 Apr 2026. 1st stop of the outing to Oxted and its environs: My first ever visit to Oxted and no real ale pubs in Oxted itself apart from Wetherspoon’s The Oxted Inn by Oxted Station at 1-4 Hoskins Walk, Station Road West. A fast train even on a Saturday from London Bridge, just stopping at East Croydon, got me to Oxted in just 31 minutes. Getting out on the right side is the trick in opting for Station Road East. On this afternoon outing, a hearty breakfast in a local café beckoned first before the walk to the first drinking stop, The Bull Inn, High Street, Limpsfield. You cannot help but be struck by Oxted’s distinctive "mock Tudor" town centre, largely built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries following the arrival of the railway in 1884. Locally, the town has been nicknamed "Oxted Mock Tudor" given its style of architecture. You can follow quite a scenic cross-country route beyond the Skyline Café in Station Road East by turning left into Gresham Road and taking the first right turning just after Oxted Library into Granville Road and then the first footpath on the right between houses, found just after the 12th or so house along, following the footpath crossing the River Eden and then taking the footpath wending its way in the same direction staying on Granville Road would take you. Then through Glebe Meadow veering to its far-left corner, through a small carpark, and then turning right onto High Street, Limpsfield, and walking past St Peter’s Church. The Bull Inn is just a little further down on the left-hand side. After a dry but windy walk, a warm welcome and prompt service from the friendly barmaid. The locals on stools around the bar lent this restored establishment a proper pub-feel and charm despite its somewhat spartan and spruced-up interior but still retaining its open fireplaces including a log burning stove in the main bar area. Two cask ales on, including one from the local Westerham Brewery. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:16:36 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9484&v=72684 Visited by Andrew on the 09 Apr 2026. Late afternoon and it was warm but dark clouds were gathering. We sat in the garden with the only other customers, two men deep in conversation. Occasionally, one of my party would wander up the steps the creek to see how the tide was doing, then wander back - not that the height of the tide affected us in any way. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:58:14 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=6&v=72678 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 12 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Managed to break a glass when taking my last empty back to the bar counter. Clumsy. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:10 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72658 Visited by Andrew on the 11 Apr 2026. Met Ian and Martin here and sat in the snug. The grand national was on and we entered the sweepstake, and lost. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:02:16 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=116&v=72657 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 12 Apr 2026. I miss named this pub as the White Horse. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:36:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9493&v=72722 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 09 Apr 2026. A mix of regulars and the lesser spotted for the last half an hour of serving. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:58:39 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72714 Visited by Hogan Sampling on the 06 Apr 2026. A few regulars on parade for the last half an hour of serving and with one of them celebrating their birthday. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:55:17 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72712 Visited by Dosser on the 12 Apr 2026. 3 ales on Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:55:30 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1918&v=72648 Visited by Dosser on the 12 Apr 2026. 5 beers on. Sat downstairs as pub upstairs was full. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:53:44 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=92&v=72647 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 12 Apr 2026. Warm and cosy and busy. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:36:09 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9279&v=72646 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 11 Apr 2026. Evening visit until close. Initially denied entry by bouncer over last entry time but evening saved by bar staff intervention. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:22:27 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=864&v=72644 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 11 Apr 2026. Evening visit until close. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:19:07 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3455&v=72643 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 10 Apr 2026. We popped in here on our way back to the Hbf to see if they had any cask beers on to which they certainly did. Busy with many folk outside so we occupied a free table inside and enjoyed our beers. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:51:30 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9480&v=72642 Visited by Magnus Greel on the 10 Apr 2026. Venue for this month's Friday Evening Group, a few of us arrived with around 15 minutes before noon opening with many staff going about their duties including the barmaid who spotted us and welcomed us in. Relaxed friendly and welcoming enviroment with many folk arriving during our visit but such was the size of the place it accommodated everyone comfortably. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:32:20 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9481&v=72641 Visited by Dosser on the 11 Apr 2026. 4 guests on. Few punters obsessed with grand national. Be abolished when the greens zac is PM. Lol Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:04:36 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3539&v=72640 Visited by Dosser on the 11 Apr 2026. Big crowd in, 3 guests on, had a Sri Lanka curry on anagers special and he delivered a leffe too me. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:01:23 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7563&v=72639 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 10 Apr 2026. Last knockings visit until close. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:05:52 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2521&v=72638 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 10 Apr 2026. Late evening visit. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:01:59 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7458&v=72636 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 10 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until an unexpected early close due to low footfall. Hustled out. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:52:25 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=864&v=72635 Visited by Dosser on the 11 Apr 2026. Small crowd in watching women's rugby. 3 gadds on, all at £4.20. But a glass of coke cost £3.60. Will stick to the beer. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:53:36 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=2002&v=72634 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 11 Apr 2026. Very friendly, bingo happening in large bar, soundless football on TV screens. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:22:11 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9479&v=72633 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 10 Apr 2026. Very quiet at midday, sat outside at table no. 73. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:18 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=9478&v=72632 Visited by Jack William on the 10 Apr 2026. Pub #5. Mid afternoon only 3 other in. Little atmosphere. Interesting memorabilia. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:16:59 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7017&v=72631 Visited by Jack William on the 10 Apr 2026. Pub #4. We were intending to have lunch in Netunes Hall and take a look at the historic interior but it was closed (Friday about 2). Had a rather good fish finger sandwich here instead and sat in a sunny bay window overlooking the beach. Very pleasant. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:13:31 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=414&v=72630 Visited by Jack William on the 10 Apr 2026. Pub #3. Ongoing refurbishment on the upper floor. We sat in the corner downstairs near the collection of Wisden - books have been arranged by colour! Chatted to the friendly barman and forgot to note the beer I had, or what else was on! Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:09:32 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=3021&v=72629 Visited by Jack William on the 10 Apr 2026. Pub #2. Very spacious and not too crowded.Bumped into Kev The Pickle and his wife. Good chat, community focussed pub. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:04:10 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8175&v=72628 Visited by Jack William on the 10 Apr 2026. First and last visit on a tour of Broadstairs with my daughter. Superb micro and thanks for the recommendation Dosser. We arrived just after noon but already a few other in. Very well kept beers and the best pub toilet art I’ve seen in a long while. Andy very informative and still working hard when we returned around 4:30 by which time the pub was bussing. Excellent. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:21 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=8832&v=72627 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 09 Apr 2026. Late evening visit until close. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:45:30 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=7584&v=72626 Visited by Jack William on the 09 Apr 2026. Early doors visit for our bus pass group of 5. Very welcoming, good session and happy for us to bring in food from the chippy next door. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:51:06 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=6819&v=72625 Visited by Dosser on the 09 Apr 2026. 3 ales on Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:56:16 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1918&v=72624 Visited by Dosser on the 09 Apr 2026. 5 guests on. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:54:42 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=92&v=72623 Visited by Philip Pirrip on the 08 Apr 2026. Evening visit until late. One long wait to get served. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:18:29 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1451&v=72622 Visited by ChrisatSturry on the 09 Apr 2026. Quiet considering it's market day in Sandwich. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:59:24 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=332&v=72621 Visited by Jack William on the 08 Apr 2026. Evening book club. Both bars pretty full. Had to cycle home in the dark due to BR failures. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:09:12 +0100 http://www.pubsandbeer.co.uk/index.php?ID=P&pub=1691&v=72620