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Beer of the Week (w/e 27th April 2025) with Thuck Phat
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The Hatch, Redhill
Redhill
RH1 6AT
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Hatch
Pretty corner pub run by Pilgrim Brewery and GBG listed. Unfortunately the S shaped interior is dark and stark, an oppressive mixture of bluey greys allied with a slate floor which sucks the life out of you and bears no resemblance to the description proffered by Mr Coombs below. Three Pilgrim ales on over five pumps. GBG listed (obvs) so I plumped for the 40 Years of Progress (NBSS 3) and Surrey Session (2.5). There are an additional 14 pumps offering a variety of keg, some obvious some not, including a few of theirs. To cement my opinion is that whilst they take cash it turned out they had very little float, so to save the barman grief I grudgingly paid by card to add an extra pointless line to my bank statement. I didn't fancy the place much, far too grim – pubs are meant to be warm and fun.
On 20th September 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]
paulof horsham left this review about The Hatch
Reigate's Pilgrim Brewery are now running The Hatch and they're doing a mighty fine job.
Approaching the pub, you'll first encounter a few seats outside the front while inside its been smartly refurbished; the floor is part wooden boarded and partly dark grey flagstones. There's more outside seating in the garden at the back of the house.
The bar offers an impressive 14 taps, supported by 5 handpumps. There's even a fridge with a few more options in can and bottle. The host brewery obviously predominate with styles both modern and traditional, plus a couple of interesting continental options. A blackboard above the bar struggles to keep up with the range.
Service is some of the best, being friendly and informative, and the barkeep will keep you posted on current beer availability.
An absolute must if you've decided to visit either Redhill or Reigate in search of good beer.
On 16th June 2024
- rating: 9
[User has posted 554 recommendations about 516 pubs]
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Hatch
Curious little pub on a bendy road junction, which doesn't look much from the outside but is surprisingly nice inside. Now a genuine free house, it has avoided the usual corporate refurbishment but is tastefully decorated in a drawing room feel, enhanced by a random selection of antique-type chairs and tables. Behind the large central bar is a smaller cosy area with a sign pointing to more "secret seating" somewhere in the back. There are also a few roadside tables in the front. A good range of mainly local ales is on offer, together with a very large wine list and a high-quality food offering.
On 27th May 2018
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3641 recommendations about 3576 pubs]
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I L left this review about The Hatch
This pub is situated on the A25 between Redhill and Reigate. Believe it was converted into a pub in the 1950's. In the 1990's it was a mecca for ale lovers as there were up to 10 ales mainly from micro breweries but it was very expensive. In recent years it has been taken over by Shepherd Neame and did go down hill a lot. In the past year a new manager / landord has taken over who has made a huge difference and this pub now worth visiting on a regular basis as he tries to stock all the special brews that Shepherd Neame now produce.
On 18th August 2010
- rating: 8
[User has posted 287 recommendations about 284 pubs]