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Dorking · Pubs & Bars
A characterful inn and gastro-pub that absolutely merits restaurant consideration as well as a place for drinks.
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The Running Horses
A 400-year-old coaching inn in Mickleham near Box Hill, with a seasonal British menu, sommelier-picked wines and seven boutique rooms for overnight stays.
Dog friendlyIndoor & outdoor
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The Running Horses is a historic coaching inn in Mickleham, on the edge of the Surrey Hills near Box Hill and Dorking. Dating back over 400 years, it combines a bar with log fire, a seasonal British restaurant menu with a sommelier-curated wine list, and seven en-suite bedrooms. It suits couples after a country pub lunch, walkers finishing a Box Hill route, and visitors wanting a characterful overnight stop close to Dorking.
Highlights
- Coaching inn with over 400 years of history on the old London-to-South Coast route
- Seven individually designed en-suite bedrooms for overnight stays
- Seasonal British menu with a sommelier-curated wine list
- Bar with log fire, whiskey lounge and terrace with fire pit
- Close to Box Hill and Mickleham's Domesday-listed church
Best for
Country pub lunches and dinners near Box HillA characterful overnight stay for walkers or visitorsDate-night dinners with a strong wine focus
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