Surrey Oaks
Parkgate Road, ParkgateNewdigate
RH5 5DZ
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Situated away from the village, this free house sells four cask beer plus around ten ciders and a dozen craft keg beers. The building itself dates in part from the 16th-century, but only became a pub in 1850 having previously been a wheelwright's cottage. Internally there are a number of distinct drinking areas. The main drinking area is a low-beamed flagstone bar which has a large inglenook fireplace complete with wood burning stove. Another room is to be found near the car park entrance and this is usually a little quieter. At the front of the pub is another small bar, again complete with real fire. This bar leads to the Georgian restaurant where excellent food is served To the side and rear is the very large garden with many tables. Part of this is heated and under cover. In one corner of the garden there are three boules pistes and these are a hive of activity on sunny Sundays. There is also a children's play area. An extremely popular beer festival in a marquee takes place over the Late May and the August Bank Holiday when around 50 beers and ciders are available over the weekend. A variety of live music is played outside throughout these weekends.