The Rubbing House - Epsom

Decided to go there with colleagues after work for a drink and nibbles. Nice cosy place near Epsom Racecourse. Ample parking area. Overlooking the race track. S... read more Decided to go there with colleagues after work for a drink and nibbles. Nice cosy place near Epsom Racecourse. Ample parking area. Overlooking the race track. Staff accommodating. We ordered and tried the meze platter. It was alright. Toilet is clean as well. Overall experience was good. Will be back to explore more.

Lovely meal out with drinks in a lovely area. Efficient staff, reasonable prices, enjoyable evening. EDIT...Revisited, sat in the sun on a side table. The peopl... read more Lovely meal out with drinks in a lovely area. Efficient staff, reasonable prices, enjoyable evening. EDIT...Revisited, sat in the sun on a side table. The people next to us were eating. Collected a menu; was told, you can 't eat there. Asked to be seated where we were allowed but could we have a table in the sun please. The bar manager that seated us put us on a table for 2 (as the sun went behind a cloud) and said, sun 's gone in now sir . There were 2 tables in the sun (admittedly for 4 people) but they were empty for a time. We ordered food and asked the waiter if we could move...he politely said they weren 't allowed to move guests to a bigger table because of space. Finally people did come and sit at those tables but I then saw a couple eating at the table we had originally moved from in the sun!! When I asked about this, the bar manager said, you can eat snacks and starters at those tables! Considering I had asked 3xs to be seated in the sun I found the outside seating manager rude, unhelpful and condescending. A shame as other staff were cheerful and friendly and it is a nice setting. (We had also asked the same guy on the 1st visit I reviewed and again got put where he wanted even though it was empty at the time! On that occasion I just moved myself as it wasn 't busy).

We went for dinner last night, it was very busy but staff were polite and efficient. Drinks were super and food was as always top quality. We tried the Ice Brea... read more We went for dinner last night, it was very busy but staff were polite and efficient. Drinks were super and food was as always top quality. We tried the Ice Breaker IPA which was so so good! And love the bar mats

Food was good. As I entered, the Caucasian gentlemen before and after me were pleasantly greeted and the tone of voice and body language when they spoke to me w... read more Food was good. As I entered, the Caucasian gentlemen before and after me were pleasantly greeted and the tone of voice and body language when they spoke to me was poor and dismissive. The person who served food was pleasant enough. Maybe the workplace culture is too much stuck in the past. Maybe awareness and education about multiculturalism and contribution of everyone should be highlighted. Most of hospitality industry would not survive without foreign workers. In the same way treat a Indian looking customer just like a Caucasian customer. Everyone should be respected and treated equally. I should have just eaten at the Holiday Inn, where I was staying.

It is quite some time since we were last here. A new regime, very attentative from reception to departure. Food was of a good quality, quantity and taste. Easy... read more It is quite some time since we were last here. A new regime, very attentative from reception to departure. Food was of a good quality, quantity and taste. Easy atmosphere, views of the racecourse if your table was window side. Prices as expected, parking directly outside, but must be registered. My wife noted that there was on occasions a slightly horsey aroma. Befitting the location no doubt!