Crawley has no shortage of great Pubs. Octypvs appears to try to offer an alternative to the…read moreothers by creating a "Roman" motif. I used to come here years ago when it was simply the George Inn Pub and it was frequently packed. Not so busy now which is not always bad. However, the Roman theme clashes with the old charm and history of the Pub.

For being such a small establishment in Crawley, I really do like this place. The drinks are a tad…read moreoverpriced, but not enough that it keeps me away. I wish they stayed open a little later. And as someone who frequents this place, it would be nice if they changed up the music. I can guarantee the playlist every single time i attend. The owner is very nice, and his customer service skills are on point. There is no cover charge which is the best part! If you are in the area, make sure you visit!

Good little place this (little being the appropriate word) but can get a little crowded in the…read moreevenings especially if there's live music on. I usually pop in for a few beers at lunch time and have a sandwich. They serve an excellent pint of Harveys and the locals and staff are nice and friendly. There's room upstairs if you are there in the evening and it gets a bit rammed.

This is a great little bar in the centre of Horsham. The bar staff are always friendly and there is…read morealways good beer and gin to be had.

Adorable hotel and lovely lounge. Service was top notch and so was everything we ordered. The hotel…read morewas decorated incredibly cute for Christmas. Would absolutely come back.

I really enjoyed my food and drinks here but unfortunately, my husband had an unsavory incident…read morewith an employee. When he left to go to the restroom and come back an employee put his hand on my husband's chest and tried to keep him from walking in the room and back to our table. The bar was not closed and many were still seated so I can't even say he was trying to ask him not to enter because they were closed. Even still, he could have used his words and instead chose to touch him. This really put a damper on the evening. The ambiance is really nice. I love the space. The decor and lighting make for a great evening experience. Outside of The Library, other Lanesborough employees were extremely friendly, with one even happily taking our photo.

Have been here a few times and have always had a great experience…read more We received personalised attention by the owners, catering for every ocassion and helping us pick the best wine to pair with a meal or enjoy on its own merits. Each time we've been there they ask about the last wine we bought and how we enjoyed it with food, etc. They take the time to get to know their customers and build a sense of community with everyone that walks into the shop.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I'm new to the area...country, in fact! It has a really chill and…read moreopen atmosphere, which for someone like me, makes it extremely easy to meet new people. The wine is very unique, organic, and exciting for wine connoisseurs!!! The owner, Jesal, is very informative and there's always new great finds. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a great glass and atmosphere with class! I live in the community and there are often special events, which include wine tasting and social gatherings. Great hidden gym, in my opinion!

Great atmosphere, good selection of drinks (especially wines), friendly staff and good prices…read more. I do really like this place! I could see it being perfect for a laid-back night of drinking or even for a date!! If I lived around town, this would be a good stop for me! I can understand why my sister really likes this place!!!

I held my sons christening party there on 4th November 2018.They were amazing and help me with what…read moreI wanted and much more .All my guests was so impressed and all enjoyed the lovely food and drinks and had a great time. The open buffet was amazing and well presented for this special occasion. It's a fun lively place with excellent service, great atmosphere and amazing food. I would recommend them highly and will use this venue again to host any future party's.

On a cold wet rainy day this was a great little cafe to dive into on banstead high street. It has a…read morenice lunch menu with the typical sandwiches potatoes and pasta. I tried the carbonara which was truly excellent. The cafe had some nice sofa's and a lively buzz. After a tall latte ready to face the rain.

Literally the best place in town. Tuesday to Saturday 9-3am…read moreBest in beats and the home to Surreys original and longest running Latin night. Dj based music covering all bases.

I used to go here all the time under its old name. It was always good fun - a nice venue with…read morefriendly staff. I liked the way it joined on to a neighbouring bar. Only problem would be the usual one - the bouncers outside the door think they are above the law and like to make you feel guilty for something. Otherwise, fairly decent bar.

Such a pretty restaurant! It has such a lively atmosphere, and the staff are all happy and…read morewelcoming. The menu was great, and my lunch was so scrumptious. I came here with my Mum once and absolutely loved it, and it's a regular lunch spot for my Mum and Grandma. It feels really authentic and it's overall such a pretty restaurant. I would definitely recommend here, however I do remember it being quite tightly packed so it may not be idealistic for wheelchair users. Other than this, it's a very lovely place with a great menu and not overpriced.

Sevenoaks is a small town with oh-so-many coffee and lunch places. I was amazed when this opened as…read moreit offers sandwiches, coffees, light lunches and drinks - just like SO many other places just feet away. Even Strada, a perfectly respectable joint, is only some 20 yards distant and their cooked lunch menu is so similar that one wonders at the sheer nerve of the Soprano people!!! Anyway, their coffee was rounded, not bitter, and their lunch and dessert pleasant (gnocchi with Gorgonzola & walnuts, lemon cake). The prices were reasonable. The staff a little dreamy & the decor is 'unpretentious Italian restaurant'. It's been very well supported initially. Watch this space because, unbelievably, another Italian deli place has opened in the last fortnight down the road: Valentino's. Sevenoaks, haven of the Middle Classes, is now surely the Little Italy of Kent!!! I'll be writing to The Telegraph..........

Amazing little surprise, the place is sweet and friendly, it doesn't have a menu but food keeps…read morecoming. The Italian feast makes you regret none but want to eat more! First comes the honey-twisted salad with thin cut ham, light enough to carry on with 8 more plates. Then the seafood, grilled prawns and scallop are rich flavored and herbs on the topping. The pastas, with a thick creamy cheese on the top, best I ever had. After that it's the meat session. Pork for our night! The whole meal lasts for 3 hours, wine is perfect, everything is perfect. Do make a booking in advance as its fully occupied!

Back home across the pond we have a sort of reverence for Italian food that's evident in our…read morecultural stereotypes but more hidden in our dining habits. Everyone can imitate an Italian chef, but none of us talk about a new Italian restaurant the way we might about a new sushi restaurant or a hip Korean/Mexican fusion joint. In many ways, Italian food seems to have won the fight against the modernisation. People generally still look for quantity and quality in Italian food over ingenuity and risk. That makes Italian food less exciting. Less sexy. So how do you keep Italian food exciting when the popular opinion tells you it isn't, and shouldn't be? I think you could start with the lamb at Al Boccon di'vino. To get there you'd have to get through 10 to 17 courses though. None of which you'd know about before hand. All of which seem to have been plucked out of thin air by the chef. Each course is served simultaneously to the entirety of the restaurant, the final main dish is literally served with applause. That's right. Without any prompting, people at this restaurant actually applaud the main course as it's served. This has happened every time we go to this restaurant and each time it's a different main course. Portion control is out, and there's nothing sexy about that, but there's still something exciting about having a meal that's truly memorable, and each time I've eaten here that's been the case.

we went out originally to plastic red in Sidcup and ditched that as it was deserted and came to the…read morelounge we had a brilliant time would recommend it to anyone wanting a good night out!