The Skimmington Castle

Annoyingly called the ‘Skim’ by posh people, this is Reigate’s best-kept secret and is a great country pub with an oldie-worldie feel by Reigate Heath.

The home prepared/cooked food is exceptional coupled with efficient service. Great dishes and interesting specials lead this pub to be a highly recommended place to visit - if you can get a table.

There is no beer garden to speak of, but the tabled area at the front of the pub is a nice place to sit on warm summer evenings. Problem is that you might not be able to hear your own conversation due to loud-mouthed Reigatian rugby players or reigate toffs with knotted jumpers round their necks!

Exceptional food, specials and service in this very traditional pub tucked away in Reigate Heath.

You will need to book if you are a large group, if not turn up early as it’s hard to get a seat inside this much loved local pub.

The Skimmington has always been a Sunday favourite to walk up to from the heath or though the lovely Edes field from the back only to be greeted with a hearty meal and ale.

Great for Christmas dinners and highly recommended.

There are always interesting events held at the pub and an events leaflet can be picked up at the pub to keep in your diaries. What other pub has Morris Dancing evenings and the catch the ring on the horn game?!!

Great pub.

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Visitors comments:

Name:: Freddie Bentos

The food at the skimm is out of this world the head chef is so much better than gordon ramsay

Name:: Lance

Was great...still has potential. Current staff (Apr/05) are ill-trained and extremely inefficient; they don't even know spirit measures or prices.

Name:: goosegog

The Skim' is great (and I'm not all that posh!) Excellent beers and Addlestone's Cider too! Lovely pub all year round

Name:: Phil Kay

Excellent friendly atmosphere. Nice sitting out area much appreciated by Harry.
Harry's an E.S.P. Those in the know will know!

Name:: Robert

Good pub. Only problem is that I was banned for repeatedly insulting the barman, his wife and a friend with a laugh like a witch! Oh the joys of being 18!