The White Hart — Restaurant in Mole Valley

As two out-of-town ale drinkers me and my mate were persuaded to pop in here by some good Google reviews praising this pub's great beer selection and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Yes there were two local ales on draft, so we asked the barmaid what types of ale they were because the labels on the hand pumps didn't really make it clear. And because the locals sitting at the bar had no intention of moving for us so we could see clearly, we were struggling. The apathetical barmaid appeared non-plussed, so I asked if they were pale ales perhaps, or maybe one was an India pale ale.

"Oh no," she said tersely, "they're not from India; they're local beers, made just up the road!"

Unbelievable! She then went on to add that one was darker than the other. The locals at the bar offered no help; they just smirked and stared at each other, clearly not happy that some "northerners" had dared to venture into "their" domain. They themselves were drinking the ales, but no, why should they act like millions of ale drinkers up and down the country and actually help? There was one friendly local though - a downs syndrome chap who gave us several warm smiles as he supped his lemonade, bless him...

We shan't rush back. And I suggest that if you're not a local avoid this place at all costs. And for the information of the ignorant barmaid, we think the beer I had was a golden ale, and my mate's was a pale ale. It's just shocking that we had to guess. But they were both quite nice drinks actually.

So in short - Nice ale, shame about...

i love this pub friendly down to earth clientel sound bar staff.come here evey dorking fc games and sometimes during the week traveling by bus from horsham .only problem is away fans pack the pub and cant get a seat so have to go to the nearest pub available being an oap of 76 i love a good drink but due to health issues i really do need to sit down its not the pubs fault i understand but hay oh ! iwill still use this pub all the best see u soon. ps.i cant comment on food as i dont eat when i drink and i dont know if food...

This place used to be good. No more is there a choice of good real ales. No more sensible notices about new situations about closing the garden at 10pm. Prices increased to the point that a pint of ordinary fizzy cider that does not hold a candle to one at the nearby White Hart that costs £4.40 there, but costs 5.10 here. People reading this review should forget any review before 2020, because you will be seeing a different pub, with...