Running Horses Mickelham
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DocArbathnot

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28,930 posts

212 months

Sunday 24th March 2013
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Hi all

I need a pub near Dorking for a spot of lunch, is the bar @ the Running Horses any good? and dog friendly?

Murph7355

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285 months

Sunday 24th March 2013
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I've not been for quite a few years (probably 10 now!) but it used to be OK. They did great garlic bread (roasted bulbs of garlic).

Somewhere I have returned to (though again not for a few years) is Bryce's which is about 10-20mins south of Dorking. This used to be very good.

No idea whether either were dog friendly.

DocArbathnot

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28,930 posts

212 months

Monday 25th March 2013
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Murph7355 said:
I've not been for quite a few years (probably 10 now!) but it used to be OK. They did great garlic bread (roasted bulbs of garlic).

Somewhere I have returned to (though again not for a few years) is Bryce's which is about 10-20mins south of Dorking. This used to be very good.

No idea whether either were dog friendly.
Thanks, a bit of a flying visit really. I will be heading for the M40 so wanted somewhere not too far off the route.

smack

9,773 posts

220 months

Monday 25th March 2013
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MC is local and should come along and respond soon...

DocArbathnot

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Monday 25th March 2013
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smack said:
MC is local and should come along and respond soon...
Who is this MC of which you speak?

Mobile Chicane

21,977 posts

241 months

Monday 25th March 2013
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DocArbathnot said:
smack said:
MC is local and should come along and respond soon...
Who is this MC of which you speak?
*Clears throat, puffs chest*

The Running Horses is a safe bet, although I have heard people moan about food/service, both of which seem odd to me as I've been eating and drinking there for years and it's always been consistently good, if pricey.

Perhaps worth trying is the William IV on Byttom Hill, Mickleham. I haven't been there myself recently, but I hear it's under new management (much needed).

The new menu appears to be pointing in the right direction with a small number of dishes which they can hopefully execute well, rather than 30 mains and 10 specials: http://www.king-williamiv.com/

Let us all know how you got on, if you go for the William IV.

Mobile Chicane

21,977 posts

241 months

Monday 25th March 2013
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In Dorking itself, try the Red Lounge and Bar on Dene Street. (On the corner between Caf Rouge and the Oxfam bookshop.)

Most definitely dog-friendly - despite the town centre location - they even have doggie snacks behind the bar.

DocArbathnot

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28,930 posts

212 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Mobile Chicane said:
*Clears throat, puffs chest*

The Running Horses is a safe bet, although I have heard people moan about food/service, both of which seem odd to me as I've been eating and drinking there for years and it's always been consistently good, if pricey.

Perhaps worth trying is the William IV on Byttom Hill, Mickleham. I haven't been there myself recently, but I hear it's under new management (much needed).

The new menu appears to be pointing in the right direction with a small number of dishes which they can hopefully execute well, rather than 30 mains and 10 specials: http://www.king-williamiv.com/

Let us all know how you got on, if you go for the William IV.
Thanks, I will update you. Flying visit, so a stop in Mickelham will be easier. I'm collecting some car parts in Dorking on the way back from visiting relatives, so just want somewhere pleasent to keep Mrs Doc happy. biggrin:

DocArbathnot

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212 months

Wednesday 27th March 2013
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Running horses a good welcoming hostelry. Good food and beer but blimey were they busy!! From 1pm filled up with walking groups and overspill onto the outside tables.

(good job we were in @ 12.15) beer