Olde Six Bells, Horley

Dating from 1403, this pub has valid claims to be one of Britain's oldest. This pub rests on wooden piles, some of which date from the year 827. Most of the pub is 16th century, however, but there are stone flags, some very low beams, and a welcoming inglenook fireplace. The pub is listed, as is the barn next to it. This is today the cellar for the bar. The pub rambles over two floors and there are many nooks and crannies in which to sit in comfort. The seating area upstairs is just used as an overflow area when busy but as there are toilets upstairs access is available. A queen post is used to hold the roof up on the upper level - apparently only one other pub in England has this feature. The guest beer, from a list supplied by the pub company, changes frequently and Adnams Ghost Ship, Brains Rev James and St Austell Proper Job are often seen. Food is available every day from 12-9:30 and a separate children's menu is available. The pub is to be found at the bottom of Church Road and the garden stretches down to the River Mole, although this is fenced off. CAMRA members receive a discount of 20p on a pint of cask ale on production of their membership card.