Olive Tree, The
Olive Tree, The Summary
- Address: Brighton Road, off A217, Banstead, SM7 1AT (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1737 373337
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): Modern British, Spanish
- Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 22:00
- Avg Price: £30.00
- Party Planner: Group bookings & Party planner
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
Olive Tree, The Description
Those who have been absent from the call of pleasure in the recent past should not be surprised to find that what used to be The Wheatsheaf at Banstead has now re-emerged at The Olive Tree after an extensive refit that has retained the more traditional features, and added some new ones. Certainly sports people should not feel deprived and all the modern fittings are there. In many ways The Olive Tree represents a way ahead that is the preference of many pubs in residential locations, and certainly embraces the food which leans heavily towards Spain, so shut your eyes, inhale deeply and Ola! there you are.
Think Spain nowadays and inevitably tapas come to mind. I sometimes wonder how we in Britain have managed all this time without these juicy little platefuls, unless fridge-grazing was some form of apprenticeship, and that clearly has logistic difficulties when in a restaurant of any substance. At The Olive Tree tapas have certainly not, like some culinary cuckoo, ousted starters from the menu, and beef carpaccio, tricalore salad, and fresh grilled sardines continue to attract as much as ever. Whilst not everyone is a fan of chicken these days unless it has its pedigree and certificate of demise attached to its person, the wild mushroom, chicken and poppy seed crepe served with a tarragon cream sauce had a certain wild appeal.
Main courses would not be complete without the inclusion of tagliatella carbonara, and fresh fillet of sea bass is served with a champagne and lobster bisque. A powerful Andalucian paella comes in five formats, including ones with squid ink juices, and seafood. Good local ales and a meticulous wine list combine to provide more than adequate coverage in that all-important area.
Your Reviews of Olive Tree, The
Chris (8 December 2008)
It was an excellent Sunday lunch with generous helpings, good flavours, and very good service. I will certainly return and recommend. I have had tapas also in the past, which were again very good.
Duncan (29 November 2008)
The Olive Tree indeed has a branch to delight every gastropod in the locale. The starters began a titillating gastronomic adventure that included lamb shank washed down with the most delightful tipples, and all accompanied by the most charmingly attentive staff who were always friendly on approach. I shall certainly be frequenting Olive Tree again in the very near future with friends or family.
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Additional Info for Olive Tree, The
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: £11.95
- House white: £11.95
- Service charge: 10% (optional)
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