Derby Arms, The
Epsom Downs, Epsom, KT18 5LE
The Derby Arms is situated on the Epsom Downs, far away from the hustle and bustle of the busy one-way system, offering a lovely view of London and the well-known racecourse that hosts the famous Derby Race. A lot of thought and effort has gone into the complete redesign, creating an interior with log fires and steaming hot apple cider in the cold months, offset by beautifully landscaped decking for al fresco dining. The pub is more like a modern interpretation of a traditional English pub. All the traditional pub classics such as spit chicken with lemon, garlic, thyme and chips, and rib eye steaks are there and a modern menu comprising of calves liver with tray baked potatoes, red onion, bacon and sage panagrattato has joined them.The Derby Arms is situated on the Epsom Downs, far away from the hustle and bustle of the busy one-way system, offering a lovely view of London and the well-known racecourse that hosts the famous Derby Race. A lot of thought and effort has gone into the complete redesign, creating an interior with log fires and steaming hot apple cider in the cold months, offset by beautifully landscaped decking for al fresco dining.
The pub is more like a modern interpretation of a traditional English pub. All the traditional pub classics such as spit chicken with lemon, garlic, thyme and chips, and rib eye steaks are there and a modern menu comprising of calves liver with tray baked potatoes, red onion, bacon and sage panagrattato has joined them. To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, antipasti of Italian meats with dolcelatte, stuffed peppers, marinated vegetables and warm stone-baked flatbreads or Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables with fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with warm flatbreads.
Amongst the appetisers is freshly made soup; lamb koftas, mint yoghurt, kohlrabi, cumin and carrot salad, or gambas with garlic, rocket, aioli and rustic bread. Look, too, for scallops of the day. The salads - sorry, that should read 'leaves' - offer crispy duck, mouli, carrots, hoisin, spring onions, watercress and plum sauce, and for the seafood fiends some prawn, avocado, pecans, mango, bacon, orange and pomegranate vinaigrette is received with enthusiasm.
These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; expect to find a classic margherita of pomodoro, mozzarella, oregano and basil, the rustica with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, goats' cheese and cherry tomatoes, or the piccante with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapeños.
The fish dishes for hearty eaters are well worth trying and choices include smoked haddock fishcakes with curry Hollandaise, mango, tomato, coriander and red onion salad, and freshly battered haddock with tartare sauce, minted mushy peas and chips. For the big event there is always a roast rump of lamb with sauce soubise, asparagus, pancetta, button onions and baby potatoes. The blackened cod fillet with egg noodles, pak choi, mango and chilli salsa is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. Pork Milanese with sage, lemon and breadcrumbs, tomato, rocket and red onion and salad baby potatoes is a popular choice too.
Their wine list of Old World classics and New World upstarts ensures there is plenty of choice for anyone. The beers are taken very seriously and so are the award winning cask ales - they have a range of continental lagers and speciality beers.
A wide range of supporting dishes includes Belgium chips and mayo. For desserts choose between an apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard and, sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream. There is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.
More information, including full menus, is available on their Website. Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.
English, Gastropub, Modern British
: 12:00 - 22:00 (last orders)
: 12:00 - 22:30 (last orders)
: 12:00 - 21:00 (last orders)
Reservations: 01372 722330
Epsom Downs, Epsom, KT18 5LE [Map]
£18.00 £28.00
£12.50 (2 courses), Mon - Fri
£12.50 (2 courses), Mon - Fri, pre 7 pm
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF Derby Arms, The
Sara Capel (13 April 2009)
I visited The Derby Arms on Easter Sunday 2009 with my 9 year old son and my sister and her 11 year old daughter. I had roast chicken, my sister had roast pork, my niece had roast beef, which were all absolutely fantastic, couldn't fault a thing, my son who is very fussy had a cheese and tomato pizza which he loved. We then all had three sticky toffee puddings with clotted cream and chocolate brownie with chocolate ice cream which were all amazing. The presentation was also fantastic and to top it off the staff were great, all so cheerful, helpful and polite. Our waitress was called Adea was lovely, thank you to the chef Robert for the amazing food. We all had a great meal and lovely time; I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be visiting again.
Kevin (4 November 2008)
I visited there last Sunday and had a fantastic experience. I wasn't aware that it had been refurbished and popped up on the off chance. The food was fresh and tasty and the staff where exceptional. This place is a true gem.
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Children welcome
Air condition
Reservations
Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£14.95
£15.95
Not included, 10% (optional) for 8 or more
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