Surrey Oaks, Newdigate

The Soaks is a great supporter of micro-breweries from both near and far. Four guest cask beers are available and these are constantly changing. A dark beer is always available plus around thirty ciders. Further variety is provided by twelve keg beers sold from a beer-wall. An extremely popular beer festival in a marquee takes place over the Late May and the August Bank Holiday when around 100 beers and ciders are available over the weekend. A variety of live music is played outside throughout these weekends. 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 12-2:30 and 6-9 Monday to Thursday, 12-9 Friday and Saturday and 12-6 Sunday. From April to September food is served all day, each day. A variety of home-made food is served from an open kitchen. A small standard menu is supplemented by daily additions. A choice of roasts is available on Sunday, on sale until they run out. 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. East & Mid Surrey Pub of the Year 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, 2023 and 2024. Camra Surrey Pub of the Year 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018; Regional Pub of the Year 2006, 2014 and 2018.