please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
so, ah, is anyone actually going to review this joint sensibly before I am forced to strap a 767 to my ass for eight hours and come over and sort it out for myself. Before you even start, let's dispense with the tedious comments about colonials (as if you had anything to do with making Britain great). Review the beer and (if you have to, considering the quality of English food) the grub as well.
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Slerpy comments on fellow posters now more than giving his biased reviews. BITE's village idiot?
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To Burpy Slerpy:
If you lose one sense, your other senses are enhanced.
That's why people with no sense of humour have an increased sense of self-importance.
Stick to what you do best - reviewing pubs badly.
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Fuzzy Duck, your posts are as informative as ever ,as an underage CHAV you are not allowed in pubs so why bother to visit this review site????
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Slerper,
Have you apologised to Dementer yet as instructed to do so the other day, or are you just going to gloss over your frequent shortcomings, inaccuracies, and abuse and pretend it didn't happen ?
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Another great post from Fuzzyduck, what a contribution he makes! not.
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I thought this was a site where people could review pubs, not conduct a slanging match.
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My Dad is bigger than both your Dads.
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'don't expose them to people like me who have had a few drinks'
Says it all about you really.
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I didn't actually accuse you of anything, but I reckon you are right to believe that you and this pub aren't suited. Maybe not for the reasons you think, though.
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If you start accusing people of being bad parents and taking children to brothels because they go for a family meal in a local pub then you're lucky it's just personal insults. You've just convinced me even more that this pub is a shocker if the likes of you drink in there.
Enjoy it, strange pest.
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No, I'm saying that pubs are for adults, many of whom don't want toddlers under their feet, screaming babies, shouting, kids running about and knocking things over.
Of course I'm sure your little darlings are well behaved and would never do anything like that, but the licensee has overall discretion over whom he or she allows into the pub, and if the landlord doesn't want kids then he is perfectly within his rights to refuse them entry.
My mind went down the line of places I would feel it wrong to take my children when they were younger. Are you amazed that I included brothels in the list because you would feel happy to take your children to brothels as well as pubs?
I see you have lowered yourself to the level of personal insults. Do you not have a defence?
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"They do only lay the tables up if they have been reserved, and (a real bonus for me) screaming babies and screaming uncontrolled kids aren't welcome. It's a pub, not a creche. 'fetcham' don't take your kids to pubs, nightclubs, rock-concerts, brothels and the like. Look after them properly. I.e, don't expose them to people like me who have had a few drinks."
Are you saying that you're a threat to children after you've got a drink inside you? I'm amazed that you've included 'brothels' in your list - it speaks volumes about you that your mind has gone down these lines you odious twerp.
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Definitely a food-based pub where you can also drink rather than the other way around - so much so that it closes after lunch and re-opens at 5.30.
It's always been a food-based pub for as long as I can remember (back when Derek had it, maybe even when the actor Jimmy Hanley ran it) with regular eaters but very few regular drinkers (there are a few). It's not because of the quality of the beer, though, which is rarely anything but good to excellent (it's Cask Marque approved) and if it isn't, they do something about it if you tell them. Youngs pub, so Ordinary, Special, and a guest, St Austell Tribute, right now. Ordinary is �3.70 a pint, but Stella (or it might be Krony) is a mind-boggling �4.25 - a price in my experience only equalled by the Plough at Downside. The South Bank in London is cheaper (as is the Haig over the road, but still a wallet-draining �3.90 for Krony)
A good wine list but my sister only drinks NZ Sauv Blanc and they don't do that by the glass, just Mission by the �26+ bottle (about �11 a bottle if you buy it on the net, so not an excessive mark-up). They do a French and a Chilean by the glass, but my sister would rather drink Coca Cola or elsewhere (Cricketers at Downside do a very good Pencarrow Estate at �6.50 for 175ml)
The food is upmarket without getting pretentious (e.g. 'chips' and not 'Belgian Frites' and not a 'jus' in sight - at least, not today). Pricewise, for Surrey, probably about right for what you get. About �10 to �15 for a main with ribeye steak coming in at the highest at �18-something. Sausage and mash through to pheasant on the main menu and a few interesting veggie options. The 'Risotto Of The Day' has been mushroom and spinach for weeks but has finally changed today to butternut squash and something.
So, not really a boozer as we know and love, but still a pub where you can go and drink. They do only lay the tables up if they have been reserved, and (a real bonus for me) screaming babies and screaming uncontrolled kids aren't welcome. It's a pub, not a creche. 'fetcham' don't take your kids to pubs, nightclubs, rock-concerts, brothels and the like. Look after them properly. I.e, don't expose them to people like me who have had a few drinks. It's not a caf� on the beach in Spain that does beer. It's a pub. There's a difference. Get a grip!
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Good 'gastro' food cooked on premises at a reasonable price. Guinea fowl, Quail, Venison, features but without an offputting gastro pub style. Having said that, as far as we could see, all the seating is laid for dining with not much room between the tables, the main barman was rather assertive and the pub feels like it�s run to produce an income stream and not as a good, welcoming pub. Beer: Youngs.
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I took my family here at the weekend for their famous roast dinners.
The food was average to good for a pub, the roast potatoes were not freshly roasted though and tasted quite old.
Sadly the owner/manager ruined this meal for us by coming over when the meals were served and in no uncertain terms telling us that babies certainly weren't welcome in the pub, neither were children under 7. We had, however, booked a table in advance and requested a high chair (which wasn't there) and nothing was said at the time about children under 7 being unwelcome.
A shame as we're new to the area and liked the look of the pub but it's back to the Black Swan for us.
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Just returned from a superb lunch at the Plough. The food prices were probably average for this area: I had Sea Bass at �14 and my wife had Stilton and Mushroom Wellington at �10. We were told that the food is all freshly made and it certainly seemed that way. The menu has a nice combination of old favourites and more imaginative dishes.
Real ales on the go were Young 's Ordinary and Special and a guest ale St Austell Tribute, which I had and was very well kept.
Bar man was friendly and eager to help. I agree that this pub seems more geared towards eating, but I don't think you'd feel too out of place just popping in for a few pints.
After the disappointment of the pubs in Cobham, this one was a welcome treat, to which we will return.
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Had a lovely couple of pints in here this week. Beautifully kept guest beer and a Young's Special.
Have been trying to visit for ages, but seems to be one of the few pubs that shuts during the afternoon and doesn't open until the evening.
I have to agree that there were too many tables for food and not enough for drinking at!
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In March 08 my group's Roast pork and mushroom crepes were washed down with some nice Young's Special.
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My partner and I are regular visitors to this pub and would commend it heartily to anyone, either for a pint or a snack or meal. The welcoming landlord leads a team of friendly, efficient staff, who go out of their way to make customers feel at home. This is a former Young's house and they serve an excellent pint of Special (despite pressure from the new brewery to push Bombardier) and our favourite is a "Ram Rod and Special" which is always generously interpreted! In winters they keep the Winter Warmer to perfection. The blackboard menu is supplemented by a daily specials board and food is individually cooked and offers variety from chips to substantial meals. Our favourite pub in the area.
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Not really a pub, it's a Restaurant !! Went in there on Saturday, loads of reserved table and nowhere to sit down with a pint
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I visited the Plough yesterday for a Valentines lunch and the food was marvellous. The staff were friendly and efficient. The decor is unobtrusive and I think fitting to some of the clientele that have been going there for years. It's clean, totally non smoking and with a lovely garden for the nicer weather hopefully to come! I would recommend anyone to go if they want some excellent food in a nice relaxed atmosphere. I'll definitely be going back and taking family with me!
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Yes the Plough has a nice feel to it and the food looks good...but the decor !! Bright lights and naff mock tudor. This pub could be so much better with a mild make over. At the moment it looks like one of those tourist pubs you find in North Devon. With a bit of loving care and attention it could be so much better, but please dont turn it into a pub like the Black Swan down the road.... Yuck
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After the shock of the travesty that is now the Black Swan, what a relief to find that the Plough is still the pub it always was. Very friendly and efficient staff, a top drawer pint of Special and well cooked good value food. The proper potato chips are worth a visit in themselves.
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Had a very good meal on my one visit so far, staff very friendly. Youngs on tap. Would readily return again.
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More of a restaurant really. Excellent food and friendly staff. Only way to get a table at weekends is to book in advance!
Non-smoking area is too small for my liking tho.
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