Your favourite Reigate and Banstead pub is facing 'unprecedented' challenges

Reigate MP Rebecca Paul is seeking to champion the best watering holes in her constituency in an effort to support publicans facing “unprecedented” challenges.

The categories up for grabs include finding the pub that played the biggest role in supporting the community, the best pub garden, and an award for the best food and drink.

There are also gongs for the most family friendly pub and of course the best dog-friendly boozer.

The MP, has said she hopes it will help remind people of all the great pubs the borough has to offer.

Mrs Paul said: “We are so fortunate that Reigate, Redhill, Banstead and our villages are home to many fantastic pubs.

“They are part of what makes our part of Surrey such a special place to live and work.

“Pubs make an invaluable contribution to our local communities and to our local economy.

“They provide jobs, a sense of community and they support our local farmers and producers by promoting and selling their world class produce.”

She said the competition was her way of helping publicans and their teams after speaking with landlords.

The MP said: “The feedback is unanimous – pubs are facing unprecedented challenges and I am determined to do all that I can to support publicans and their hardworking teams.

“I hope that my Best Pubs 2025 competition will remind people of all the amazing pubs we have on our doorsteps and encourage them to “support their local”.

“I hope that as many people as possible will spare a couple of minutes to vote for their best pubs.”

The survey runs until May 6 and can be completed at www.rebeccapaul.uk/pubs.