Pubs in Boxhill

[snoopy25]

Does any one have any recommendation for pubs up in Boxhill at all? Looking to take OH out for a celebratory drink towards the end of the week and would like to visit a nice country type pub for a nice drink and possibly some lunch

Any recomendations would be greatly appreciated

[mmmunch]

Often go here:

http://www.therunninghorses.co.uk/

And here-

http://www.thekingwilliamiv.com

They are box the Leatherhead/Dorking side at the bottom of the hill.

J

[snoopy25]

Thanks for the recommendations

[Murph7355]

Not been to either for a while, but The Running Horses always used to be the nicer IMO.

(Was going to also suggest Bryce's in Oxted. Also not been there in a while - looks to have shut down unfortunately).

Careful on the A24 - speed cameras (handhelds etc).

[snoopy25]

Murph7355 said:

Not been to either for a while, but The Running Horses always used to be the nicer IMO.

(Was going to also suggest Bryce's in Oxted. Also not been there in a while - looks to have shut down unfortunately).

Careful on the A24 - speed cameras (handhelds etc).

Thanks for the heads up

[Mobile Chicane]

Running Horses all the way. It's expensive, but consistently good.

I lived on Box Hill since 2008 until May 2015 and have tried all the local eateries, many times. This is the one I go back to time and again.

Another thought is the Smith & Western at the top. This place varies wildly depending on which minimum wage grill monkey is on shift on the day, but certain things such as the (excellent) ribs and hot wings are impossible to f--k up. Ask for the lunch menu as this probably won't be on the table.

[PositronicRay]

The Running Horses is a great place for a spot of lunch. Good honest pub grub.

[Vixpy1]

If your willing to go to the other side of the valley, one of my father's friends has just bought the plough in Coldharbour and its lovely.

[deeen]

At risk of being ostrichized, I think the Running Horses has gone downhill as a pub since the change of ownership. The new owners did keep one of the chefs, so if the food is the main thing, fair enough, and the restaurant area feels more special than most pubs.

The William IV was recommended to me for its steaks, well it was good, but just a good steak, not fantastic. The room itself was not great, certainly not improving the experience in any way. The garden is very nice.

I would probably drive a few miles south for a proper country pub with decent pub food at the Surrey Oaks in Newdigate, or choose a restaurant like the nice one in Reigate.

Haven't been to the Plough in Coldharbour for ages, sounds like I should try again... has it still got a brewery? Or am I getting confused?

Edited by deeen on Monday 1st February 20:02

[Le TVR]

deeen said:

Haven't been to the Plough in Coldharbour for ages, sounds like I should try again... has it still got a brewery?

Did last time I was there.

My favourites around there were the Langton at Friday Street and the Parrot at Forrest Green. Went to the Parrot for years in the seventies when Gary Brooker owned it.

[Mobile Chicane]

Le TVR said:

deeen said:

Haven't been to the Plough in Coldharbour for ages, sounds like I should try again... has it still got a brewery?

Did last time I was there.

My favourites around there were the Langton at Friday Street and the Parrot at Forrest Green. Went to the Parrot for years in the seventies when Gary Brooker owned it.

The planned refurbishment works at The Plough started on Monday. It will be closed until Easter.

[snoopy25]

Thanks for the info guys