Blue Anchor

This is a charming little public house in the outskirts of Reigate center, very much a family place with the patrons ranging widely in ages. It hosts events, live music, and taster sessions on certain nights to get the community involved. We had a drink here as a stop off before a birthday party and it was a really great space with a wonderful selection for its size. There is an open fire which we couldn’t make the most of as it was mid-​summer. I peeked at the beer garden but it was slightly too chilly and dark to check it out properly. Will put it on the to-​do list for next time! That will go next to ‘trying the food’ which is already on the list. The menu features hearty pub food classics and the establishment boasts that its bread and meat come from the local baker and butcher.
Seems to be the epitome of the idea behind the original ‘public house’: community, good food/​drink, and good company.

Though having a humourous pronunciation, this is a pub I often frequent with my friends due to its friendly atmosphere and great drinks at good prices. It has local real ales and a mixed age group, which are two aspects I personally go for. In addition, as mentioned there is a pleasant pub garden out back which is great on summer evenings. A place to check out if in the area.

I used to go to this pub in my youth and it was always packed, and full of drunken youths. I went back recently and was pleasantly suprised to find that it still had a very friendly atmosphere. The pub garden at the rear is lovely with plenty of seating and the inside had a really nice feel to it. Definately one of the better pubs in Reigate.