The Half Moon Inn in Guildford

We were in Ripley to visit a family member and popped in to the Half Moon for a quick en route. Well priced beer, good environment, and more to the point a proper friendly landlord and landlady. Wish we had a pub like this nearer to where we live, would never be out of the place. Would most certainly return if we were ever to be back in Ripley.

I’ve visited Ripley many times and I have always stayed in the half moon one of the most welcoming establishments with a friendly atmosphere and helpful staff who always go above and beyond to assist with our every need

Very rude landlord who is not welcoming. I will avoid and suggest others do too. Verbally attacked by him and left in tears. Completely ruined my day. Avoid this place

The half moon is a lovely pub, great staff, great home cooked food and very welcoming people. Would definitely recommend coming here

Staying here For 7 days Rooms very clean food, excellent. Close to amenities Staff very friendly and helpful.

We were staying in the hotel opposite but were unable to get a table there last night. In pouring rain we went to the Half Moon. Excellent pub,great food, relatively cheap, nice clientele and old fashioned lady Owner/Manager. Brilliantly run with lovely real ale as well. All round a great place which we would highly recommend!

Great pub grub in a fabulous welcoming atmosphere. Kim cooks the most delicious chilli and Thai Red curry, spicy and piping hot and serves it with a big smile and a welcoming chat. Very friendly pub, would definitely recommend.

A few minutes drive to RHS Wiley, (beautiful gardens) where I was visiting for a few days, the Half Moon Inn was, for me, perfect. My “room” was a charming and peaceful oasis, separate from the main building at the rear, with it’s own secure access through a garden gate into a small and private courtyard. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel most welcome by Kim, the manager, and the local patrons, which was a privilege. The room I stayed in is not a grand suite of copious plumped cushions and shower the size of a dance floor….it was clean, comfortable, efficiently laid out with everything I needed: Double bed (good nights sleep), en-suite shower and toilet, TV, coffee and tea facilities, wardrobe and lights that all worked. On my request I received a wake up call from Dawn (at dawn) who then cooked and served a delicious “Full English”… The ambiance is exactly what I like: a pretty and historic town that maintains a rural atmosphere with local residents who are proud of their community and accept visitors readily. Many thanks to all..

Great place to stay, our 4th stay, and it never disappoints, comfortable clean rooms , lovely food Friendly staff , what more could you ask!

Had a great stay and a lovely weekend very clean good food and welcoming staff that have a good knowledge of the area and things to do.

The entrance is like arriving at a shabby hostel - the room was not very sound proof (we could hear all the noise from the pub below) - the room was not clean at all, especially the kettle which was absolutely disgusting, and there was dirt around the toilet seat. The room was small and cold. The radiator came on for a few minutes, but we had no control over the heat. The furniture in the room was cheap and shabby. Breakfast was disappointing also (tinned tomatoes, dry overcooked sausages). The only good things were that the 2 members of staff we encountered were friendly and the shower was good. This was in no way worth over £100 for 1 night. I wrote to the hotel to complain before submitting a review, but had no response. I would never stay here again - a terrible waste of money and a real disappointment in what was meant to be a treat for my husband.

Extremely unwelcoming & rude staff. Please don’t waste your time in here, as there are far more welcoming places to eat & drink in Ripley

Amazing roast dinner again - proper home cooked roast, with nicely cooked veg and nice extras like cauliflower cheese. The portions are enormous, so great value at £13.95 and kids portions also available (which are the same size as a normal roast in many places!).

What a lovely evening we had. Thank you guys for the fabulous food and drinks with some entertainment thrown in. A welcoming pub in a lovely village. Will definitely be back soon 😁

Really great pub, food is fantastic and the staff are brilliant. I really love this pub 😍 We often grab one of their pizzas and spicey chicken wings.

Lovely Location, room was clean comfortable and good value. Staff were great, very friendly, Enjoyed all are meals , would stay here again .

Room was small but perfect for our requirements. Nice breakfast. Reasonably priced. Would use again. Close to restaurants and wedding hotel nearby

Absolutely Lovely from arrival to leaving the next day. I had messaged in advance to ask about food intolerances and when we arrived Kim had bought me a free from Chocolate bar and biscuits and oatly barista milk. The room and bathroom was lovely, clean and comfy. All you could ask for including toiletries. Breakfast was excellent - full breakfast and continental. Cooked to order by another lovey lady. She used my bread and toasted it for me with beans. Tea and coffee to order. Landlord was actually interested in our stay experienced. Value for money was brilliant.

Stayed here for 4 nights, greeted by happy and friendly staff, room was beautiful, great choice of food and great portion size! All round a 5 start visit.

My parents stayed here for 3 night January 2020 they were put in a room not connected to the hotel cold damp dirty double room but bed against the wall! My parents are late 70’s my dad disabled! Food horrible charged wrong price I’ve emailed them several times no reply ! I will be contacting environmental health !

Really friendly pub to pop in and have a drink before eating out. Friendly staff and a nice local feel.

I see this place has not one but two entries on TripAdvisor. I called in this afternoon to see what it was like. It seemed to me to be a little private club. Everyone seemed to know everyone else. They all stared at me when I entered.Pleasant enough, I suppose, but not the sort of place I would go back to.

A friendly, welcoming village pub which serves good pub food. The Sunday roast is huge! The staff are always amazing

While staying in the hotel we eat downstairs in the bar one of the two evenings. The portions are very generous, the food is cooked fresh and the price is decent. This is what I would call classic pub food at its best.

Quick service, Stella on tap (rare nowadays), nice comfortable sofas, very pleasant place for a pre curry beverage. Thanks

The key to a good pub? Very friendly and welcoming staff; good value, tasty food; warm and comfortable environment; dog friendly. The Half Moon is a winner!

Met a friend for a drink here and it was possible to have a conversation as there was no background noise even though the pub was busy. Will return!

This pub is situated on the High Street of Ripley Village; there is no car park, but various options nearby, and I visited with friends for lunch. A very friendly and helpful welcome, the interior is not large, but plenty of space on a Monday lunch time. Various snack options are available, as well as a good number of mains, including pizzas. I chose an egg and bacon sandwich, which was delicious and arrived with a some crisps on the side. Including a bottle of spring water, my bill was £6.60, which struck me as remarkably good value - many local places would charge more than that for just a sandwich. One of my friends had an excellent ploughman's, others had different sandwiches or toasted ciabatta with a cheese topping. All were satisfied. It was refreshing to find an unpretentious and friendly local, we will return! Highly recommended.

So we booked in for one night to attend a family social event nearby.

I ate three times during a stay at The Talbot (see that review) and the two places are world's apart. The Half Moon staff, irrespective of the day, time and staff members are all about hospitality. Despite being alone they made me feel very welcome, they recalled my name as I went back for more drinks and again the next day when I again ordered food. The food was pretty good too; on each occasion I was beaten by the quantity and the quality was very good. Great value for money too; the chicken wings I had to start could easily be a main. Given my poor experiences at The Talbot I booed and stayed in a room. The room was OK, clean and well presented but there was a little noise from the road at the front. My advice would be to ask for a room at the back. As I was leaving early the manager insisted on getting in early and making me a breakfast sandwich to take with me, quality!

Had a great Sunday roast here today. Chosen as it was dog friendly and with good reviews, we weren’t disappointed.

I visited this place with my husband Sunday lunch time! Normally really difficult to get hold of a table..as soon as we entered the place we were greeted warm heartedly! They managed to squeeze us in!! Without a shadow of a doubt it was the best roast we had for a very long time!! Highly recommended!! Place is very cosy too!!

Good grub and friendly service in a small country pub. Simple decor. Good beers. Generous portions of food.

Dropped in for an evening meal and was delighted to find a very varied menu plus a board full of ' specials' and the prices were very reasonable . The food arrived hot, well presented and tasted great. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend the Half Moon as a great place to eat.

Stayed for 2 nights in a room in the cottage alongside. This property must have been 200 years old with beams everywhere so the floors are creaky but the bathroom was very large with a bath and separate shower. The shower cubicle was however quite tight.

I recently moved into the village and after trying a couple of the local establishments we stumbled across the half moon. What a find! we stopped in for sunday lunch after a long walk and have been back many times since. I couldn't have been made to feel more welcome.

Stayed over for the night on business and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very friendly staff, great meal and good real ale!! Home from home !

The food was absolutely terrible the staff were using vulgar language and I’ve never met anybody more rude than the host !

The Staff and Management were judgmental and rude before I had said a word, I did not feel welcomed and was ignored many of times during my visit. The overall environment was not enjoyable and would not visit again.

Had a beer and scoff here with some work colleagues. Good simple fare in a friendly environment. Good barman who know his job (Australian??). Ham egg and chips for just over a tenner. Great value.

Typical pub 3 old men --certainly regulars sat over their beer at the bar. Small,sensible menu, Huge portions of excellent food-cheerily served--fitted the bill for us that lunchtime

Nice quaint pub, with good local ales and good home cooking. Prices were pleasantly reasonable compared with some of the other higher priced establishments close by.

We stayed here on Thursday, when we turned up about 4.30 no one was there and all locked up, lucky a local man came along and said no one got here till 5.30, so had to go pub across the road, anyway when we came back all open, nice staff good stay , they said the normal staff have Wednesday and Thursday off so the covering staff were on ,

Came in this pub just for a beer and ended up eating in here. We had the half moon platter which we thought was good value for money and was very tasty. Infact we ate it like ravenous animals, it was so nice.

We went to The Half Moon on a Friday evening where we had a very nice dinner for a great price. The service was good and we would return for a drink again.

Travelling from Dover back home, needed a place to refuel and came off the A3 into Ripley.

I stayed here last year in one of the small rooms at the back. This time I stayed in the upstairs cottage next door to the pub. The room was a lot bigger but again was tatty and looked like it needed a good clean. The radiator was on full blast when I checked in which made the first hour uncomfortable as it was hot outside and I was not able to turn it off as controlled from downstairs. Food in the pub was decent.This could be a first class place with a bit of tlc.

My wife and I stayed last night because we were on a decorating mission for our daughters empty house so we needed a place to stay that wasn’t exhorbitant in price. We chose the Half Moon because it seemed to fit the requirements we had.

I have eaten here a couple of times recently when visiting the area and have been very impressed both times. The pub has been busy, not just with diners, but with plenty of locals having a drink or two. The food I have has been really good. I can certainly recommend the pizzas and the burgers. The chilli and various platters also looked good and I hope to return to try these. I was hoping to eat a pudding on my visits but no way after the very generous portions of the earlier course(s). Really good value.

Popped into Ripley with a nostalgic friend who had lived here a couple of decades ago. Both fancied pub lunch. Scampi here, with a local pint of real ale was excellent. Good portion sizes of scampi, chips and salad. Would certainly ppp back if in the area.

I was stopping in one of the rooms this week and dined in the restaurant for evening dinner and breakfast.Both were lovely.I had the chilli con carne and the full english breakfast.Both lovely and very tasty.Service was good and prices very reasonable.The place was busy with a lot of locals coming and going throughout the night which is always a good sign.

Clean and tidy but basic room. Good value for a one night stay. Can't rate the evening meals as we didn't eat here but the bar was ok and breakfast was good. Looked to be recently refurbished .

Nos alojamos en el Half Moon Inn en junio. Nuestra habitación estaba fuera de la posada en la parte trasera detrás de una puerta cerrada. La habitación era pequeña, estaba limpia y la cama era cómoda. Tomamos el té y café (un par de vasos hubiera sido bueno para el agua). La ducha era eléctrico, sin presión, pero el agua caliente.

Queríamos nuestra base para estar cerca de Guildford, así que elegimos el Half Moon Inn como es fácil conducir hacia Guildford. Ripley es un pequeño pueblo con una carretera muy transitada. En las vísperas de nuestra visita tenía equívocos acerca de cuando el pago de la habitación era que se paga. Esto fue en parte culpa de información incorrecta por parte de la empresa de reserva que decia una cosa y el inn que decía algo diferente. De todas maneras esto fue resuelto como llegamos a un pub encerrado después de tener que aparcar en la carretera como un partido de cricket significaba decenas de coches aparcamiento detrás del hotel. Tienes que llamar a un número de móvil si el pub está abierto cuando en realidad no llega. Hicimos esto y una pareja joven muy agradable, respondió y tomó nuestro pago dándonos información del paradero de nuestra habitación. Nuestra habitación y baño estaba impecable y era grande, la ducha era genial, pero me hubiera gustado un secador de pelo? La cama estaba reluciente, para decir lo menos. Estábamos en la parte trasera de la posada para no tener el ruido de la carretera pero había bastante ruido hasta 12. 30 debajo de nosotros y estando tan caliente que tuvimos que dejar la ventana amplia para obtener cualquier brisa. Cenamos en el hotel y la comida fue buena, con generosas porciones. Después de un desayuno temprano, entre 8 y 9, que era la cantidad ideal para empezar el día lleno y la izquierda antes de la hora de salida de 10. 30:00 am. No podemos poner nuestro dedo sobre lo que faltaba. Los propietarios o gerentes eran relajado y amable, la habitación y la ducha excelente pero la cama crujía, falta de un secador y quizás el precio es el único razones de nuestra marca.

Estuvimos de acuerdo en conocer a algunos familiares allí para el almuerzo y el sábado tenía algunas dudas, ya que nunca había sido ni tampoco nadie me conoce. No libro (y no necesario). La cerveza está bastante bien y la comida que pedimos vino lo suficientemente rápido, pero dada la enorme variedad de menú sospecho que o congelados o vacío lleno. cosas Al otro lado de tres comidas diferentes para 5 personas la comida no me impresionó en absoluto, incluso pescado y patatas fritas.

Paramos en un viaje familiar para almorzar. Todas nuestra comida era buena, pero mi hermana y yo tuvimos el jamón, huevos y patatas fritas y fue increíble. El tamaño de las porciones son grandes. Bonito lugar interior con un montón de gente con perros. Encantador.

Tenía una increíble comida de domingo hoy. Pub propiamente. . Un montón de gente, gran ambiente, muy buen servicio amable. Ya estamos planeando nuestra próxima visita y recomendaré a amigos y familiares.

Como consecuencia de un bar de unos 30 / 40 personas. . Nos sentimos un poco de personalidad. Gente amable, un grupo reservado, así que sólo me quedé una corta. Tiene una pequeña zona de fumadores al aire libre climatizada con un par de asientos, muy atento.

Fuimos allí hoy para un almuerzo en un pub. Buena variedad de comida encantadora de cervezas, muy simpático y con bastante Labrador. Bueno pequeño bajo zona de fumadores de la cubierta.

We stayed a few nights and drank a few beers. Kim's a sensation in the kitchen, we'll be back for another visit as soon as possible

Had a drink with a friend. Nice atmosphere! Parking isn't great but luckily i went when it wasn't too busy!!

Had midweek lunch last week, and we booked in for this Sunday lunch, both were outstanding.The menu is unpretentious and good value. Only thing I would say is the portions are big! could:nt fit desert, just too full. I would advise booking a table on Sunday though, it does get very busy. Look out for the specials.

We wanted a cheap but good nights sleep for a trip to Wisley gardens. The hotel was very well placed for our visit. We would have preferred a double bed room, but the last room they had 2 single beds. The bed linen was clean, the bathroom great with a superb power shower and it had everything we needed, clean soft towels, toiletries, kettle with tea and coffee and a telly to catch the news. Nothing grabbed us on the menu for dinner, so we got some fish and chips for supper at the nearby choppy, they were superb. Staff were friendly once we got in. We tried to ring to ask about parking, but no one answered the phone and the doors were locked. We killed a little bit of time by going for a lovely canal walk which was a short drive away. Eventually they opened up the pub and we discovered that they didn't have any parking, only what was on the road which was yellow lines outside. We struggled to get parked. It probably was in the details of the booking agency that they don't have their own private parking, so like.y my fault, but it's worth knowing if you miss that detail as on street parking is limited. Great budget price we paid, so we were very pleased overall.

Having just returned from a lunch with friends following a ramble, I would advise anyone considering having a meal there to reconsider!This is supposed to be a gastro pub but the reality is that it might be closer to a gastroenteritis pub.We (a party of ten) had to order ahead from an uninspirational menu for our table at 2.30.The pub was empty apart from ourselves so I think that from that realisation, the writing was on the wall!The food was served in spurts so people were having to start eating. I chose a burger (Aberdeen) as I knew it wouldn't be 'boil in the bag' pub-fare which was served in a cold untoasted flaccid white tasteless bun, the type you might find in bulk - buy packets in a supermarket, accompanied with a sprinkling of limp salad and 'skin-on' chips that had been fried in old oil and we're definitely out of a frozen packet.I left them all. The burger was gritty textured served on raw sliced onions with a melted cheese square on top.On complaining, the well-mannered Australian bar man/waiter agreed that they'd shouldn't have been like that but did nothing. The owner remained out of sight and there was no reflection in the bill.Other diners had mixed meals - the lasagne served in the beige oval serving dish indicative of bought - in Brake brothers frozen food. It was apparently tasty but not to be expected in a gastro pub. Chicken skewers were dry, chilli con carne eaten by one diner and half eaten by another.Couldn't wait to get out of the place and to write this review.

Dropped in with my father for a lunchtime sandwich, it was ok but could have been a lot better, more like a pub sandwich from the 70s.

lovely quaint and appealing pub, attentive staff and knowledgable about the ales and locale, had Okley sausages, mash gravy and fresh peas, my companion had a sandwich platter, all freshly made, the local ale was served up and tasted ok, however one of the staff came and pointed out it seemed a little cloudy and they wernt happy about it and gave me another instead. prices were good. friendly pub..

Popped in for a quick drink & decided on seeing the food come from the kitchen to stay & have a meal. Simple ham, egg & chips was fantastic. Large portion, freshly cooked. Very tasty. Excellent price as well. Well worth a visit.

Returning from London and called on spec for some dinner and were very pleased with the spur of the moment choice! We ate from the specials board which offered a good selection all serviced with plenty of vegetables or salad. Jolly staff and generous helpings and we didn't mind the wait as it was all cooked to order. The dessert was modest but frankly, we were being greedy and it was delicious! The football was on the TV so the boys were pleased to keep one eye on the score. The restaurant was clean and tidy and a good range of both beer and wines but we were surprised the restaurant was not busier on a Saturday evening... perhaps this is just a well kept secret? We would definitely return next time we are in the area especially because it is so handy for A3 London.

The times I have been past here and it was closed!! Hours on the window please. Small bar area and very small patio out back. Accommodation popular with contractors from London. The food I saw was microwave.

Nice pub clean and friendly. We went on a Friday night and it was busy but only 1 barman who served drinks, delivered food, made coffee and cleared tables this effected the service. The food was ok but just reasonable pub food.

10 of us went here for Mothers Day. Food was delicious and plentiful. Nice touch giving all the mums a box of chocolates as well.

I was only there for a beer at lunch time. The place is nice inside, but I did feel a little like I'd walked into The Slaughtered Lamb (American Werewolf in London). The two staff behind the bar were polite. Can't vouch for the food because I didn't eat there.

Despite an earlier review, I found it to be a welcoming tradishional pub with good local beers (Shere Drop, etc). Food was very good. What more could you want.

My partner and I popped in here on New Year's Eve. To say we felt like outsiders is an understatement. Never felt so unwelcome in a pub in all my life. After that one drink, we left and won't be returning!!

Great value for money, very friendly service and generally a good all round experience. Would definitely eat there again

After an awful journey it was a welcome to arrive to friendly staff and a reasonably priced comfy room that looked recently refurbished. The breakfast was basic but more than adequate.The location was absolutely perfect for visiting RHS Wisley.

Decided to take a drive through Ripley yesterday in search of a pub for good hot meal for lunch, stumbled across this pub, parked On the high street for free for two hours which was handy.what a good find this pub was, I am definitely going back. The food was delicious and plenty of it, their wedges were the nicest I have had in ages.pretty looking pub, love the exposed brick work too.Friendly bar man too, service with a smile is always nice! I highly recommend this pub.

We needed a local room for the night, and booked a night here for £73 including breakfast. I was told it was a small double. Perfect! We arrived to find the place shut and had to call for someone to come and check us. Really helpful and friendly. We were taken around back to a self contained room, which looked fine from the outside, but inside... It was definitely small. The double bed took up most of the room, being pushed to one wall. The ensuite shower room was tint too! The bed linen and pillows were basic, but it was clean. Great location for the village and the green, where we watched the cricket before getting ready. Getting ready was fun, no room at all for us both. After we had been out that evening we returned for a good nights sleep, very quiet location. We were told breakfast was between 08:00 and 09:30, and my wife went about 09:20 to find it had finished and the cook had left. Coffee and toast it was. No discount offered for no breakfast! For the room I would expect to pay £50 per night, that would have been more reasonable for what it was. Would I go a stay again, probably if there was no where else available.

Ripley seems to offer a good choice of restaurants but only two proper pubs in the centre of the village (the Anchor's more of a restaurant) . The Half Moon looked like the brighter more attractive place to eat and proved to be a good choice. With friendly owners, a nice comfortable space to eat and drink and good food (mains under a tenner) what more could you ask for. Just one minor criticism - my partners skin on fries were not great they lacked any real flavour. If you fancy a dish with these ask to swap them for the wedges which I had and you'll be onto a winner.We would definitely eat here again.

This has got to be the best kept secret in the area, I have searched high and low for the best Sunday dinner and it is just around the corner,The food taste just like home cooking. it's best to book early as they do run out.It is worth a drive out. And the staff are a delight, they sell real ale as well

Best gegeten en geslapen voor het geld. De half moon platter is een aanrader, moet men echter wel honger voor hebben. Verder knus engels bed en breakfast met gezellige sfeer en personeel!

Het eten is goed in deze pub. Ik had de half Moon schotel en dat was echt iets anders, leuk samenstelling van gepaneerde vis met heerlijk brood. De bediening was prima.We hebben hier ook geslapen en dat was Dik in orde, niet overdadig.

We visit regularly. There is a good beer selection. The food is not posh but is good quality pub grub and portions are pretty generous. Tangy cheese toppers are our favourite! There is a nice friendly atmosphere. What more do you need for a pleasant evening!

since our accidental discovery of the half moon earlier this year we have enjoyed returning on numerous occasions. We are not sure we will be back any time soon. the standard of service has slipped, staff seemed more I interested in the iPad than us, the specials menu only offered 3 choices and the portion sizes of our meals were much much smaller. Where has the charm gone?

Likeable village pub serving reasonably price food and most importantly, dog friendly. Well kept beer, if a little pricey.

What a fantastic place! We stayed in the village for two nights and both nights ended up eating and drinking here as we felt more welcome than the other local establishments we visited. Great value pub grub, real ales and staff and locals that were up for a chat and a laugh, this place had it all. We will be back and next time we will be staying in the accommodation up stairs. Full marks to the moon.

My friend and I popped in here for a quick pint and to get our kids a quick snack before heading to a party. We arrived to a frowning manager as we parked ourselves in the small bar area and put our orders in. The food was delivered by possibly the most miserable waitresses I’ve ever come across, in fact delivered is the wrong word, plonked down in front of our boys would be a far more accurate description. There was no offer of condiments and it says an awful lot when an 8 year old asks why they weren’t offered any ketchup. It’s hard to go wrong with a bowl of chips but not only were they ridiculously over priced but arrived over cooked to boot. All the time the manager seemed to prowl around us frowning at the kids, eventually deciding that after happily taking our money that it was time for us to leave! Unbelievable, I've never experienced anything like it! I could understand if they were running riot but they were just quietly munching on their chips.Quite appalling, the rudest manager and staff I’ve ever had the misfortune to come across, do yourselves a favour and head down the road to The Anchor, child friendly, great food and polite staff and avoid this place like the plague.

We went to the Talbot for dinner, but after waiting over 20 minutes to be served we walked out and went to the Half Moon. We were greeted there by friendly staff. It is a down to earth pub with basic pub food, which was very tasty and very reasonable.

we enjoyed a good evening meal in this very relaxed pub. Decent menu, good spread of options, friendly service in nice pub environment

I popped into the half moon on the off chance, as the service in the Talbot Inn (where I was staying) was non existent. I planned to go further afield but it started raining so just dipped in here.The staff where very polite and very helpful. I ordered the lasagne which was really tasty and well presented. This is pretty standard pub grub, but tasty and good value. I'd definitely eat there again if I was in the area. It was quiet when I went in, so I don't know if it gets more rowdy and pub like, but for a quick meal out with friends, this seems to fit the bill!

We stayed for two nights in( room 1) and really enjoyed both the room standard and evening meals.The bar stocked three real ales two which were from a Surrey local BrewerBreakfast was cooked quickly and was fresh in flavour as a result.Car parking was easy and only a few yards away overlooking the cricket green.

We hadn't planned on stopping at this pub, but we are glad we did. The menu had a good range. The food was delicious, hot and the portions were very generous. For something different there were Aussies behind the bar, lovely.

My daughter wished to celebrate her 18th over a couple of weeks with friends and family and this date happened to be the day! Busy sporting weekend ahead with an early start on Saturday so chose this for convenience and easy menu choice.The teenagers were not disappointed.Easy bar area access, friendly staff and table for 16 laid well.Happy for us to bring a cake which detracted from their dessert menu but no worries.Very easy pub, friendly staff and friendly folk.Thankyou x

Visited for Sunday lunch with some friends recently, lovely pub, good atmosphere and friendly staff, dog friendly too!All of us had one of the choices for roast, either lamb or beef on this occasion, fantastic food, large portions of well cooked and tasty food arrived very quickly, top service at a very good price. Really worth a visit, great walks behind the pub on the common after your tasty lunch.

Having brought in my wife to pick up her car from the garages opposite, we crossed the road wanting lunch for us and our little boy. I think, if you weren't paying attention, you might not realise this is a pub. It looks like one of those smart new buildings, designed to look older, that's actually a solicitor's or something in a small market town somewhere. Almost hesitated to try one of the closed doors. I half got the impression it might even have been shut. But in we popped, and were greeted by a lovely, neat and clean pub with a few people quietly but happily enjoying a drink or a lunch.My wife chose the burger and I chose the thai red curry from the usual set of offerings, though they did about ten different pizzas too. The food arrived looking tasty; and good-sized portions. No real flair to it, but that's overdone elsewhere these days anyway. Nice to get food on a plate rather than a bit of pretentious driftwood. It just looked good. Plain and simple. We really enjoyed it. My curry was delicious. I'm not sure I've ever had better popadoms, bizarrely. Near the end, a friendly Labrador loped up to us.Our little boy enjoyed that. The barman (landlord?) was very friendly and courteous.If this was local to us, we'd be adding it to our list of pubs we'd eat at regularly. My wife's car has to go all the way to the specialists out there in Ripley twice a year or so. We'll certainly look forward to dropping in again next time.

Basic pub with a adequate bar menu if you llike chips. Friendly staff and good beer that kept well. Infinitely better place to drink than the Talbot even if you're staying at that hotel.

Has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Pizzas are big and lots of cheese (too much) and a bit expensive, but other food was good.

My husband and l had lunch and had a very nice meal of fish and chips and gammon and chips, both simple meals but beautifully cooked. The pub has recently had a refurbishment and is nice and bright with lots of old photos of Ripley which are good fun. Staff were nice, would recommend and will go again.

First time I've been to this establishment. Booked a table for a family Sunday lunch. There were two options; beef or lamb. Both came with three veg, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and gravy. While the portions were large, the quality wasn't great - over-cooked veg, soggy Yorkshires and thin gravy. I wouldn't go back for food.But...If you're an ale drinker then you would enjoy it here as the selection is wide. And the atmosphere overall was pretty good. Looked like it was frequented by locals, ramblers and the like.I won't be returning though. There are nicer places to eat in Ripley.

Popped in here to meet a friend for a drink. Its a nice cosy pub.Great local beer on tap plus very friendly pub with welcoming bar staff. I'll be back!