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The William Bray
A Brakspear country pub in the Surrey Hills village of Shere, open daily for breakfast through supper with seasonal, locally sourced menus.
Good for groupsIndoor & outdoor
Visit website ↗About The William Bray
The William Bray is a village pub on Shere Lane in Shere, around 45 minutes from London, with elevated views across the Surrey Hills. Under new ownership since May 2025, it is open seven days a week from breakfast through supper, with a bar, conservatory and restaurant area plus outdoor tables. The Brakspear-tied pub focuses on locally sourced, seasonal menus alongside fine wines, local ales and weekend cocktails, making it a flexible stop for anything from a coffee to a full evening meal.
Highlights
- Open seven days a week, breakfast through supper
- Brakspear house pub with locally brewed ales
- Conservatory and wood-burning stove for cosy dining
- Elevated Surrey Hills views from the village setting
- New ownership since May 2025 with a refreshed seasonal menu
Best for
Countryside pub visits in ShereAll-day dining from breakfast to dinnerPrivate functions in the conservatory