Eight Bells — Restaurant in Epsom and Ewell

I was fortunate to be introduced to Jodie and George at New Years - they both welcomed us into their pub and were incredibly hospitable despite the late entry. I have recently celebrated my 40th birthday milestone and Jodie has looked after me like a surrogate mum - allowing me to hire the pub for the evening, organising entertainment and decorating the pub wonderfully. I have drunk and worked in this pub over the last 20 years and have seen landlords and ladies come and go. I honestly cannot think of ones better in that time - the passion and drive for making the pub the best it can be will no doubt drive the place forward and the changes that have been made in the short time they have been there speak volumes about how successful the pub is now and will be in the future. I would recommend this pub for fair pricing of drinks, amazing food selection and wonderful regulars...

As a previous regular I was in shock last night as I took my fiancé and her 2 friends here for a few drinks. We were accosted by a friend of the landlady who would not leave the lady’s alone. I repeatedly told the bar staff who asked him to move away this had no effect whatsoever. To the point that he became aggressive, extremely rude and my female friends felt threatened and upset. When we came to leave the landlady decided to tell us what we did wrong sticking up for her friend to the point she was drunk and screaming and swearing at the ladies, disgraceful and disgusting behaviour. IF YOU WANT TO FEEL UNSAFE AND IN PHYSICAL DANGER LADIES, THIS IS THE PUB FOR YOU!! Professionalism doesn’t exist in here. Green kings, watch the CCTV footage. Friday the 26th of January 2024 from 9:30pm till close. I expect appropriate action...

Went for a drink this evening, on entering landlord was rather curt- not a great start. Sat in garden and were serenaded by some rather drunk patrons, yes we could have left, but landlord did nothing to ask them to tone it down- poor neighbours. When it came to closing time we were told twice that we had to leave by 10, nobody else was. Drunken patrons were quieter when a group of men were sitting outside. If I were new to the area and was looking for a local pub I would not be back. I'm not new to the area and I certainly won't be stepping foot in the pub for a...