The Market Stores, Reigate

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#38 of 65 Restaurants in ReigateBar, British, $$ - $$$

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The Market Stores, Reigate

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Boasting the best-stocked bar in Surrey, The Market Stores' rustic charm will tempt you in for a drink or two. From fresh cuisine to traditional ales, try some of the best food and drink in Reigate.

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CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub

Meal types

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

PRICE

$$ - $$$

FEATURES

Accepts Credit Cards

American Express

Digital Payments

Discover

Dog Friendly

Family style

Free Wifi

Full Bar

Highchairs Available

Mastercard

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Seating

Serves Alcohol

Street Parking

Table Service

Visa

Wine and Beer

Location

2 High Street, Reigate RH2 9AY England

Street Parking

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• Opens at 11:00 AM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Monday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

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3.6

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ArmadaIcy

Brighton138 contributions

Nice pub for drinking but disappointing lack of kitchen

Jul 2022 • none

We stopped here en route to an event in Reigate and were hoping for some lunch. However, we were told there was no kitchen open. I'm not sure if this is a regular thing as, having checked their website, they have a menu but have 'Closed' on their kitchen opening times. The pub itself was lovely and welcoming. Price was fairly typical (I think I paid around £4 - £5 for vodka and mixer). I particularly liked its hidden outdoor space - the rooftop beer garden. The only problem is that it takes a lot of stairs to access it. You'll need to go up a winding stair case inside the pub and then go up an additional set of (quite steep) steps outside, so it's definitely not a good choice if you have mobility issues! Overall, I thought this was a well-decorated, friendly pub. But if you are planning on eating, I would just make sure you contact the pub first as it was unclear to us why the kitchen was closed.

Written July 16, 2022

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MarketS1

Good Morning Armadalcy Thank you kindly for taking the time to leave us your review of the Market Stores Unfortunately, due to a chef shortage across the hospitality sector, we have been unable to source a chef, whish is why our kitchen is currently closed. We are hoping to get this issue rectified as soon as possible Again Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your visit Kind Regards The Market Stores Team

Written July 18, 2022

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Carly g

Reigate2 contributions

Small, empty boutique pub.

Apr 2022 • friends

Really nice to see how empty it is in the market now. Unpopular amidst the other pubs in reigate makes it a pleasant experience. Although the drinks are on the unnecessarily expensive side (it’s Reigate so expected), had a lovely gin with friends. Really quiet evening as the pub isn’t very lively. Good now that it is over 21, but would not recommend for a night out, or a weekend trip. Perfect for a meet up for teaching staff, or office shindig. Avoid the food however, my friends son would work underage cooking chicken, so perhaps dodgy. Staff not too nice. Bearded man incredibly dismissive, and always looking to kick people out it appears, appearing aggressive at times. Glad it has really quietened down, not many people going anymore which is great. Intimate and cosy. Recommended for the middle aged in reigate! 😎

Written May 30, 2022

Kevin D

Surrey500 contributions

always lively, always welcoming

Jul 2024 • family

indoor & outside seating.. Ideal for the town center on a warm evening. lots of space inside and food is ok / functional . toilets can be a bit grim. I go there regularly and keep coming back

Written August 5, 2024

Charlee Slawny

Thank you so much for this positive review, we hope to see you again soon to give you an even better experience!

Written August 7, 2024

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Paul D

2 contributions

Drinks OK - If you want food look elsewhere

Nov 2024 • family

Called in mid afternoon for lunch. Arrived about 2:45pm and told the kitchens were due to close at 3pm so we had a quick browse of the menu and ordered quickly. Drinks were OK. Simple order of fish and chips, cheeseburger and fried buttermilk chicken burger. When the food arrived it was very disappointing. The chicken burger was an overcooked and shrivelled piece of chicken breast that didn't even half fill the bun and was sent back and as the kitchen had shut we were refunded the cost. The fish and chips was OK but the peas were like bullets and melded together. The cheeseburger was edible but very basic and not worth the £16 price. As soon as we finished the two edible meals we left and went elsewhere. Would I go here again? If I just wanted a drink possibly. If I wanted food - no, very disappointing. Front of house staff were pleasant enough but all three meals seemed like they were quickly churned out by a chef who just wanted to finish and get out with no attention to quality

Written December 9, 2024

Alexander L

3 contributions

Deep fired dry chicken batter

Aug 2024 • solo

Dropped in after an event, Sunday as everywhere kitchens were closed. Ordered buttemilk chicken burger and chips. It wasn't great and don't feel well. The food was presented well and on time, staff well nice but the buttemilk chicken was just overcooked batter and the chips we well cooked, nothing wrong but they just tasted like onion. Seems to maybe they reheated the chicken and what chicken there was had dired out and chip oil is old and needs changing.

Written August 4, 2024

Charlee Slawny

Thank you for taking the time to review us, we're sorry you had a bad experience regarding our chicken burger and chips, it's normally very popular! I've investigated with the team and no one seems to be aware of this incident. Had you informed us at the time we could've offered up an alternative or a fresh burger for you. We strive for high standards, therefore the team will be informed of this and we will report back to the chef so this doesn't happen again. We hope you would still consider coming back to us as we would love to improve your experience next time. Kind regards, The Market Stores Reigate Team.

Written August 7, 2024

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Jenna B

2 contributions

Would highly not recommend the food.

Aug 2021 • family

We needed somewhere for a nice family lunch was looking forward to some pub food we ordered chicken burgers which were inedible. It was supposed to be a buttermilk burger the crispy coating was wet and wiped straight off the chicken was a grayish colour and tasted as though it had been cooked on defrost in the microwave. Due to being pregnant was not risking eating this meat and was very disappointed by the money we had wasted eating here. Nice pub for a drink, however would avoid the food.

Written August 26, 2021

Chippednailvarnish

12 contributions

Veganuary

Jan 2020 • couples

Had a late lunch here, shared vegan tacos, nachos, and burger. 3 drinks, no alcohol, approx £30. So glad we are here. Food was absolutely delicious, bit of a wait but pretty sure the chilli guacamole was freshly made, so tasty. Staff were attentive enough, it means so much to be told 'if there are any problems, please let me know' and 'how can i help you'. Sounds basic but this is missing from many establishments. Would recommend and visit again 100%

Written January 17, 2020

Billy L

Redhill16 contributions

Very good lunch and good service

Oct 2020 • family

Went for lunch yesterday, about 13:00, was quite busy inside but the staff found a table for us. Very good service, prompt and polite. Cider was very good and the mulled wine in a mug was a very nice touch. Would recommend the burger, good size for a lunch and very tasty, the vegetarian ragu looked really great as well. If I heard correctly we were served by leonie and vas, very enjoyable lunch, would highly recommend.

Written October 30, 2020

MarketS1

Hello 411billyl, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We are happy you enjoyed your lunch with us and it was a pleasure having you visit us. We look forward to having you back with us when we re-open in December! Kind Regards, Leonie Deputy Manager

Written November 3, 2020

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Laura S

1 contribution

Bar staff couldn’t be bothered

Jan 2020 • friends

We had a group of 8 on a Saturday night and every one who went up to the bar had to wait ages and the staff didn’t seem to care. I asked for some water and the bar back simply said, “no” and continued his duties. Our bench was wobbly to say the least and the other chair scraped on the floor so badly it made us cringe. The toilets we disgusting. We spent a lot of money in there and I won’t be meeting friends there again. I will be happy to take my money somewhere else.

Written January 16, 2020

Elle

Coulsdon14 contributions

Great Service, Great Food!

Aug 2020 • family

Just visited this place, we met Vas at the door who informed us they were fully booked but then went out of his way to get us a table within 15 mins. Lovely smiley guy who seemed to love speaking with customers, couldn't do enough for us! The menu online is perfect for those who need specific dietary requirements, you can select what items you are trying to avoid i.e dairy, gluten, meat etc. Would definitely go back! Thank you Vas, you're an asset to that place :-)

Written August 19, 2020

MarketS1

Hello Fairfowle, Thank you for taking your time to leave us feedback, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us! We hope to see you again very soon! Best wishes, Leonie Cooper Assistant Manager

Written August 20, 2020

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Chloe P

London9 contributions

Excellent Service

Jun 2021 • friends

Visited for the first time Saturday with a small group of friends, despite being busy the service was great. Unfortunately we didn’t get his name but the gentleman serving drinks was so friendly, learning our names and even gave me a discount when my drink took a little while. We all really enjoyed our time there and would definitely return.

Written June 14, 2021

Amanda

Banstead431 contributions

Girls' night out

Jun 2021 • friends

I have visited the Market Stores before, usually sitting in the roof top garden terrace area which is a hidden gen in Reigate. Thankfully I'd booked a table inside as last night's horrendous weather would have scuppered a really lovely evening. My friend hadn't visited before, and we were both impressed with how the staff looked after their customers taking into consideration all of the necessary Covid-19 measures (i.e. face masks, booking in advance, table service only etc). Please restock the rosė Cava as it was delicious and sadly we drank the last bottle! Thank you to Vas and his colleagues, I'm sure we will pay a return visit in the future. Book in advance to avoid disappointment! Highly recommended.

Written June 19, 2021

Ell

3 contributions

Lovely staff

Jan 2020 • solo

I would highly recommend this pub. The staff are lovely and the food is good. The only slight downside is it is SO HOT in here but the friendly staff make up for it. I came for a small bite and a drink by my self and they insured to check up on me and make sure everything was okay. I cannot express how kind the staff are I have never gone somewhere with such lovely people. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Written January 14, 2020

KaitlinVancouver

North Vancouver53 contributions

Brilliant party venue!

Jul 2024 • friends

Absolutely brilliant place for a party. We took over the top floor of the pub .. which had its own bar. Hired a DJ and had one heck of a party! The Market staff put on a buffet for us. The Market team were great .. so accommodating and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend.

Written July 10, 2024

Anja Chesher

Good Afternoon KaitlinVancouver Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review for the Market Stores. I will pass on your comments to the team. We are delighted that you had "one heck of party" and look forward to you partying more with us.

Written September 9, 2024

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beth

5 contributions

not for me :/

Dec 2022 • couples

Boyfriend’s pint was flat. £10 for the worst Pornstar martini i have ever half drunk. food looked expensive. toilets were mostly out of order. bartenders looked a bit clueless and there didnt seem to be a senior staff member on shift (as an ex-barmaid, i don’t think thats very safe nor professional) can’t say i recommend sadly!!

Written December 27, 2022

Matthew P

Hi bethsmi, Thank you for your comments; I'm sorry your visit fell below expectations. Our Passionfruit Martini (not quite the same as a pornstar martini) is our most popular cocktail, loved by many and I'm sorry you did not enjoy it, but had you mentioned this to us at the time we could have fixed this for you. As an ex barmaid I'm sure you know that and can also understand how busy the hospitality industry is at Christmas time and unfortunately things don't always go to plan, so sometimes toilets stop working and staff get sick which puts the rest of the team under pressure. I'm sorry you felt this ruined your visit. Hopefully if you will reconsider and return to us in future, we can make up for this experience. Kind regards, The Market Stores Team

Written January 3, 2023

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