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When we ate our previous meal at The Olde Six Bells, in 1979, we were amazed to learn that this pub was reported as being established in the year 827 - yes, over 1000 years ago! However, in truth, the pub is built on pilings dating from that time but most of the present day structure dates from the mid-1500s. Even so, that is not something to be sniffed at! When I compared it's appearance to the photo I took the last time I was here, there was very little change. Being located close to the very old Anglican St. Bartholomew's Church, with it's steeple sticking up, it is not difficult to see where the pub's name originated!
The inside of the restaurant is quite cosy too, with low ceilings and a fireplace as well as various smaller rooms with tables providing a warm atmosphere instead of having a single large room. It is a bit of a precarious climb on an old and creaky spiral staircase to the washrooms on the second floor, but there was a fun-looking Christmas party going on in one of the rooms with a low-beamed ceiling. This being our first England meal on the trip, we forgot that it is usually the custom in pubs to order both your drinks and food from the bartender. After we had been sitting there for a while just enjoying the surroundings, the people at the adjoining table clued us in!!
Updated Jan 4, 2006
Address: Church Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 8AD
Phone: 1293 789911
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I was looking forward to this pub meal, and it did not disappoint. While Sue ordered their Salmon & Broccoli Fishcakes (5 pounds sterling) served in bread crumbs with a wedge of lemon, mayonnaise and a dressed mixed salad I decided to try a taste of Thailand. The Spicy Chargrilled Chicken Satay with peanut sauce, toasted seseme seeds, a half lime and pita bread was very reasonably priced (4 pounds). These delicious meals were washed down with a pint of Moreland's Old Speckled Hen and a small glass of the house white wine.
Sitting close to the fireplace and enjoying both the English and Christmas atmosphere, we were in no hurry to rush our meal. It was with smiles on our faces that we left the Six Bells to seek out the former house of Sue's parents, which turned out to be not very far away. The total cost of the meal, including a tip, was 17.55 pounds (US$30).
Updated Jan 3, 2006
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