The Shy Horse, Chessington

Official pages of the Shy Horse, contains menus and cask ale details - www.vintageinn.co.uk

Official pages of the Shy Horse, contains menus and cask ale details - www.vintageinn.co.uk

This roadside, family friendly, dining pub is close to Chessington World of Adventures and appears to be popular with both locals and visitors alike although it is certainly more geared towards the diners. The interior appears to be largely recreated in a farmhouse style although there are a couple of warming open fires that appear to be original. The layout is sufficient to cater for reasonable sized groups and there are a few screened off sections and snugs for couples or smaller families. I have dined here with my wife and mother on a few occasions and the food here has always been fine but obvioulsy you need to expect pubco food rather than Gordon Ramsay Service has always been attentive and the prices are more than reasonable. As for the beers, a subject lacking in previous reviews, 3 Ales albeit a rather mainstream choice but excellent prices for Surrey (Green King IPA £2.40, London Pride £2.60 and Bombadier £2.80) and the Pride was of very good quality as well, certainly worthy of their Cask Marque status. A meal here won't change your life in the same way a trip to a Harvester is not a gastronomic highlight but the place has no pretences and I always walk away full up and with change in my pocket.