Surrey Hills Brewery Ltd — Restaurant in Mole Valley

This jewel of a company, set behind Denbies Vineyard (just short of Dorking on A24), produces simply the finest Beer in the world. The staff are all welcoming and whether you are going there to pick up a cask for a party, a 4 pint pot for the evening or simply for a swift pint, you cannot go wrong. They also run brewery tours where you get treated to the inside history of the company (9 years) and a chance to sample a number of their excellent beers. Ross, the owner, is committed to local ingredients which includes Barley from one of only two floor dried Maltsers in the UK. All they need is Sky TV for the Rugby and I would probably live there...

My favourite beer, bar none. Pity they don't sell merchandise any more; my ancient SHB fleece is full of holes. Very spartan if you want to drink on site; just a few pallets and chairs outside. But then, this a micro-brewery and it's the beer I'm interested in. Guilt Complex is my absolute favourite, but, to be honest, all the brews are delicious. I often buy their beer to drink at home; the 20-pint sedimented beer mini-pins last me over a week without going flat, but I have also bought the bright beer mini-pins for parties and family get-togethers. I often drop in to buy a 2-pint or 4-pint 'milk bottle' of beer to drink at...

We had a great experience visiting the brewery. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, clearly explaining the distinctions between their different beers. We tried a pint of Ranmore, which had a pleasantly fruity and smooth taste. One important tip: it’s best to enjoy it right there at the brewery. Since it’s served in a plastic bottle rather than a tightly sealed container, the carbonation tends to dissipate quickly once opened...