Ah Hermitage....
The Fox in Hermitage is quite good I understand but I have not been in there since new management took over.
Swan in Compton recently refurbished by friends - now very nice. White Hart in Hampstead Norris/eys is a bit run down now after the landlord did a disappearing act.
If you are a real ale person, then the Bell at Aldworth is a MUST.
Cheers
Whirlygig