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Red Cross Inn, Reigate
Reigate
RH2 9AP
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Rex Rattus left this review about Red Cross Inn
This pub had Hogsback TEA and St Austell Proper Job on. A board next to the bar counter advertised forthcoming beers - including a Pilgrim ale. There was no sign of food on Wednesday afternoon.
Apparently the building once housed a hospital - hence the name. The interior is unchanged from that which previous reviewers' encountered. There was no sport being shown when we visited on Wednesday - indeed other than my group, there were only a couple of blokes propping up the bar. We sat in the room on the right, next to the enormous brick built, where there were also some comfortable looking booths. This seemed to be the nicest area in which to sit.
I reckon that this is one of those pubs that is a very different place at different times. It was quiet on Wednesday afternoon, but obviously becomes hectic when sporting events are shown. I'm a big fan of Proper Job, and my pint was in excellent condition - so I enjoyed my visit here.
On 16th September 2017
- rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about Red Cross Inn
I had often driven past this imposing pub at the end of the one way system, but sadly the interior did not live to expectations and felt as though it had seen better days. Clearly aimed at sports fans or music sessions, with not much to attract if neither happening. At least it had a couple of good ales on (Cask Marque listed).
On 8th August 2017
- rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about Red Cross Inn
An edge of town centre pub, you enter to the main bar area off which there are two side areas up or down a few steps effectively forming an elongated U shape. Beamed ceiling, one end has a large inglenook fireplace, it is clearly a rather old building even if not immediately evident from outside. Boarded in the bar area, carpeted in the wings, screens divide some of the tables. Rugby seems to be big here as it does in many Reigate pubs, the pub was packed with people watching England v NZ on Saturday and the décor includes framed rugby shirts. Another smaller fireplace was not in use, being filled decoratively with chopped logs, other features included the usual old prints of town.
Four handpumps, one not clipped, Hobgoblin, Surrey Hills Ranmore Ale plus the very local Pilgrim Progress. There is apparently a garden to the rear but I didn't look on what was a wet and squally day.
It was hard to judge this place with the live rugby on as the pub was truly packed and it was difficult to find anywhere to perch with my pint but the ale was top notch even if it took a while to get it.
On 10th November 2014
- rating: 6
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Steve C left this review about Red Cross Inn
The Red Cross Inn is found on a corner at the end of Reigate high street. During my visit last Monday evening Monday night football was being aired on the two plasma screens, one of which is quite imposing as it overhangs the bar. BT sport is also advertised so this pub seems to be the area’s one stop shop for sports fans.
The interior consists of the aforementioned bar that faces the entrance and a raised seating area to the left where the toilets are also found. To the right are some more steps that lead to a larger seating area where I imagine the advertised Friday and Saturday night live music is held. There is also an open mic session and quiz on Sundays with the latter starting at 19:30.
The bar is stocked with standard draught alongside San Miguel and four hand pumps. Two of these were unused leaving Sharps’ Cornish Coaster and T.E.A. as the ale options. I didn’t see any food advertised.
A beer garden is advertised, but I did not visit on this occasion.
This pub is perfectly fine for watching football, but I’m not sure I would be rushing back at other times.
On 26th September 2014
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Red Cross Inn
Traditional-looking pub, which isn't as large inside as one might think. The short bar counter is located in a small area directly opposite the main door, with a seating area up a few steps and a small lounge area up a few more towards the back. A separate room with rather more seating is located on the other side (with an even smaller, bur disused, bar counter). Bare boards, with basic wooden furniture and decor. Two large sports TVs. Regular live music events advertised. Three of four handpumps in operation, with Doom Bar, Broadside and the local Pilgrim Progress (£3.15 and in good form). Overall, not bad, but you feel it could still be rather better.
On 4th February 2012
- rating: 6
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