The Roe Deer, Reigate

Official site of The Roe Deer - www.theroedeer.com

Official site of The Roe Deer - www.theroedeer.com

I’m not sure what to make of the Roe Deer because the previous Panther Inn has been split into a wine shop to the left and a pub/deli to the right. The interior is still connected so one can sit with a pint in the ‘wine shop’ whilst the young lad behind the counter serves customers. During my visit on Monday evening the only other customers were a couple who were tucking into some sort of sharing platter. I noted different pies with chips advertised for £7 a pop, but I didn’t see any other food advertised. There is no television and I didn’t spot any other distractions, like gaming machines, but there was some background music playing courtesy of ‘gramophone fm’. The bar is stocked with a limited draught range and the three supported hand pumps were drawing Greene King IPA, Golden Hen and Wadworth’s 6X. In my opinion there are better options in the town centre so I cannot see a return visit anytime soon.

Friendly local selling a better-than-average pint of Greene King IPA.