"It's not about standing still and becoming safe. If anybody wants to keep creating, they have to be about change" Miles Davis.
This week marked one year since Pilgrim Brewery took over the management of The Cage so, we have taken a look back and we’d like to share with you what we have learnt and what we have planned.
When considering acquiring The Cage we knew that we would become custodians of one of Reigate's premier venues and, that we would have to take real care to retain as much as possible about what everyone recognised as being "The Cage" if it was to work. However, whilst everyone thinks of music when they think of The Cage it became quite clear that music alone could not sustain its future.
Of course, being a brewery primarily, we have added a selection of our own brews to the line-up along with some others that are less familiar but are also proving to be extremely popular. We have taken time to curate and perfect the selection of wines and spirits and, we have decorated! The addition of the tree, artwork, a new colour scheme and now a noticeably big fridge.
We are incredibly lucky that we have a team who do really know their beers, and we want to share that with you so, from Saturday 4th October you will see a fully stocked fridge holding over one hundred bottles. Broken down into styles and country of origin, there will choices from all around the world including the UK, Belgium, Germany, and America and we will continue to look for and source lesser-known brews and stand out choices to add to the selection. In addition, there will also be Ciders, Low and No Alcohol and Gluten Free to choose from.
Returning to music, we have been able to share a great summer with you all out on the courtyard, bringing you live music and DJ's every weekend and tonight will be our last "courtyard session" of the season with the fabulous Inner City Groove Band bringing things to a close. What happens next then?
Well, as Miles said “If anybody wants to keep creating, they have to be about change” so, lets embrace the change and all go indoors and enjoy not only the seating available downstairs but the wonderful space upstairs in The Lock-Up Bar & Lounge. And, there are still some exciting seating changes to come throughout the venue, which will help us accommodate as many of you as possible when the outside is just no longer an option. Think of us as a summer venue and a winter venue with two seasonal offers. We will continue with DJ’s on a Friday night who will now play upstairs in The Lock-Up Lounge from the later start time of 7pm.
In addition to this, we will also begin hosting a range of other events upstairs at The Cage with two comedy nights and our “Happy Days” day parties in November and December all already scheduled, and tickets are going fast for each of these offers. Not to forget our first Halloween Party which is free to attend and will run throughout the venue on Friday 31st October – think fancy dress, DJ, and spooky drinks offers!
Events and offers aside most importantly we really want you to know and get used to coming to The Cage to just enjoy a drink and great atmosphere. Embrace the change and find that your already favourite Reigate venue is also your new favourite venue.
