The Brewery Inn, Ashtead

A large pub focussed on dining, but with a sensible bar area in the front. Various separate areas are laid out for dining and there is a patio area to the side. On handpump were Surrey hills Ranmore, Theakston's Cresset, Adnam's Broadside, Doom Bar and a Lilley's cider. Note the car is pay and display with refund against purchases.

Official site of The Brewery Inn - www.thebreweryinnashtead.co.uk

There is a central horseshoe bar, painted olive green along the counter front, various interconnected areas lead of from here including a large side area up a few steps. There is a mixture of regular seating with modern furniture and a number of high tables and stools. Low ceiling, large 70s style lightshades, mainly carpeted except for a boarded area in front of the bar. A couple of fireplaces and the typical B&W framed photos. TV on a wall was off as music played quietly. Outdoor seating is available either at a small terrace facing the busy main road or in a side garden off the car park overlooked by a large building festooned with mobile phone masts. This is now a Stonegate Brewery Co outlet, menus were stacked on the tables with a decent range of pub style food on offer. A decent ale selection from the two banks of pumps, Westerham Hop Rocket IPA (£2.80, 4.8%!), Brewery in a Storm and Bramling Cross, Cottage Boundary and Johnson Single Locomotive, two clipped with Pride and Doom Bar "Coming Soon". There is a loyalty card scheme. Various themed nights, Tuesday Grill, Wednesday curry, Thursday burger night all with combination meal and a drink deals. The pub was rather quiet on a hot and sultry afternoon in contrast to the Leg of Mutton across the road but the barman was friendly, welcoming and helpful, I'd drop by again.

Official site of The Brewery Inn - www.thebreweryinnashtead.co.uk