We were walking a section of the London Loop from Hayes to Coulsdon this sunny Saturday and we decided to pop in here for our lunch.
According to the sign outside the Sandrock is once again under new management and it looked as if it has had a recent makeover (well, apart from the toilets which are still very old school). There is a comfy bar area at the front of the pub with a large, attractive dining area at the back.
We arrived at 12 noon and we had the place to ourselves. Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen were the two cask ale choices; not very exciting but the IPA was crisp, cold and clear which was just what was needed after the morning hike.
We grabbed a menu and took our beer to the garden area which is very nicely laid out and tastefully furnished; it also has a great spot for smokers. I would imagine you could spend many a happy afternoon here during the summer months.
The Sandrock seems to putting a lot of thought into its food offering and the menu looked very appealing without straying too far into gastro territory. Probably due to the heat, another 27 degree day, we went down the snackage route and shared some very tasty chicken and chorizo skewers, a sausage sandwich and a bowl of beautifully cooked chips. Mighty fine walking fodder at a reasonable price, served by friendly and efficient staff.
No doubt if we lived in this area we would be regular customers at the Sandrock and I think this would be a good spot for an evening meal. read more