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The William Garland, Caterham Valley, Caterham
Caterham
CR3 6QA
William Garland
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Reviews of The William Garland (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about The William Garland
A surprisingly pleasant pub, given a 'traditional' makeover by Greene King in 2017 which has now settled in quite nicely. The J-shaped bar has lots of wood panelling and some yellowish lantern light fittings, with reasonable furniture apart from the obligatory high tables. The main part extending back is mainly tabled for eating, while there are a few sports TVs and the rarity nowadays of a pinball machine, and in full working order too. Fresh flowers on tables don't always work but add to the effect here. There is also a garden at the rear. Beers are from the Greene King range with guests, which on this visit included an extremely drinkable Goldmark Liquid Gold, not forgetting a boxed cider as well. Friendly and very helpful bar staff earn an extra point.
On 9th May 2019
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2113 recommendations about 2067 pubs]
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Malden man left this review about The William Garland
Renamed after a former local minister and councillor, the pub has undergone a modern and rather bland fit out, the uniformed staff adding to the corporate and impersonal feel. Effectively a J shape, there is a part boarded and part parquet floor, mixed seating including the inevitable high tables, a side wall has a few tributes to Lotus cars and presumably Caterham too with posters, a steering wheel and front lights on display. Probably the only items of interest in the pub. There is a rather large garden to the rear.
A GK pub with IPA and Abbot on, one reversed but they also had Wimbledon Copper Leaf Ale on. It took an age to get served with one barmaid serving at her own pace and two others putting glasses and bottles on shelves. Various screens were showing the Saturday football show with rolling scores. The longer side was dressed for someone's birthday party, once a lady began doing a soundcheck, singing snippets as blue lights began to flash I decided it was time to leave.
On 1st October 2017
- rating: 4
[User has posted 1685 recommendations about 1662 pubs]
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Moby Duck left this review about Old Surrey Hounds
A largish single roomed, high street Greene King Pub.Four Hand pumps on the bar, Greene King IPA, Abbot (clip turned) and two guests both from Hammerpot, Brighton Belle and Choc Wreck Porter,not a favorite brewery of mine though you could argue better than Greene King and the Brighton Belle was in decent condition. There is a 10% CAMRA discount. It's a typical pub of its type, basic pub grub menu,sports TV etc, nothing special but OK.
On 10th May 2017
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1307 recommendations about 1294 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : No last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Live Music : Yes last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : Yes last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 09 May 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 March 2017 by ROB Camra
