The Famous Green Man, Epsom

A big old pub with high ceilings and large rooms, which feel quite spacious despite retaining various dividing walls. This might be partly down to the plain white upper walls, which give quite a bright appearance. It is fairly sport-led, with numerous screens around and a pool table in the back room. Outside there are tables on the pavement and in the former car park at the back. Just Doom Bar available on this visit, with Harvey's clip-reversed, but condition was surprisingly good. Definitely one for the lads.

Official site of The Famous Green Man - www.famousgreenman.com

Official site of The Famous Green Man - www.famousgreenman.com

A fairly large pub divided into three seperate bars,the main drinking area is central with a dining room to the left and sports bar to the right as you enter,apparently dogs are only now allowed in the sports bar(Health And Saftey) according to the new pub rules notice on the wall. Its all pretty basic stuff in here though with mixed seating throughout the drinking areas including bar stools benches/banquets and general table and chairs. There are five hand pumps on the bar along with the normal keg options, ales were Youngs Gold and Bitter as well as TT Landlord and of course Doom Bar, one handle being vacant. I found the Youngs Gold to be a little tepid in temperature. All in All a pretty average pub.

It's changed a bit since Rex's outing, the Spanish restaurant venture is no more. There remain three physical distinct bars which also form a sort of continuum in terms of atmosphere and layout. With nice TT Landlord, pleasant service and fewer sweary white-van types than some places round here this is probably the best bet in Ewell at the moment.