The Marquis of Granby, Epsom

The pub is larger than it looks from the outside and although open plan in layout has several nooks and crannies to hide away in. Served by a central bar, the ceilings are very low adding to that intimate feel. Generally standard seating but one area does have a collection of sofas. There is a distinct foody feel to the place and printed daily menus were on all tables as well as a large chalkboard. Mains around £9-10, steaks £15 and Sunday roasts £10-£11.50. I'm unsure about the decor with some purple painted walls, and there isn't much hanging up to provide interest apart from the odd mirror or two. There is a piano in the main bar area, no idea if it gets any use. Beerwise, there are four handpumps which offered Pride, Doom Bar and Hop Back Summer Lightning (£3.60). Sambrooks Wandle was reversed. My SL was just about ok but despite the four pumps I couldn't see anyone else drinking the ales. There is a large outdoor area to the front and a smaller one to the rear.

Large bar restaurant with quite a dark interior. 4 real ales. The pub has outdoor seating at the front and rear.

They had Sharp’s Doom Bar and London Pride (£3.30 a pint) on. There were daily one-sheet printed menus on the tables with typical gastro-pub description where no adjective was intentionally omitted – e.g “handmade west country beefburger, mature cheddar, & smoked bacon with chips” at £8.75. This is a rambling pub with seating/drinking areas meandering around the central island bar. There were purple walls, laid back music, replacement bare-boarded floors, solid tables, sofas complete with cushions, etc, etc. This is a typical town centre pub with upmarket gastro aspirations, but I’m not sure whether they have the clientele to warrant the investment. On Wednesday afternoon they had in a smattering of what appeared to be workers enjoying a late lunch, plus a mum with a toddler crawling around the floor. Perhaps it’s different in the evenings or at weekends. It’s not a bad pub, but it’s not the sort of place to which I would rush to return.

Official site of The Marquis Of Granby - www.themarquisofgranbyepsom.co.uk

Official site of The Marquis Of Granby - www.themarquisofgranbyepsom.co.uk

Randomness Guide to London - Marquis Of Granby entry

Randomness Guide to London - Marquis Of Granby entry

Great pub, decor, staff and atmosphere make this the best pub in Epsom by a mile. Food is always great and the choice of drinks is amazing. My personal favourites are the sunday roasts...Defo the nearest thing to what mum used to make.