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The Running Horse, Leatherhead
Leatherhead
KT22 8BZ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Running Horse
A rather splendid historic old pub on the edge of town, retaining two separate bars with no connection between. A small door at the front leads into a surprisingly large lounge bar, beamed and comfortable, with a separate raised dining area and an outdoor patio. Behind is the public bar, with pool table and darts, and a lawned garden at the rear. Being a Shepherd Neame pub, it was no surprise to find Masterbrew and Spitfire but it was nice to find Surrey Hills Ranmore on also and in good condition.
On 28th September 2019
- rating: 7
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Running Horse
Perched just off the banks of the River Mole, this Grade II listed timber-frame building is quite a sight on approach thanks to its uneven appearance and eye-catching Tudor facade. Inside, the pub has kept the sort of traditional interior you would expect of such an historic building, with a split level layout offering public and lounge bars plus a decent sized rear dining space. The bar is found at the front, lower part of the pub and serves both of the cosy front rooms which are carpeted throughout and have lots of dark wood beams running around them as the exterior implies. Seating comes mainly in the form of regular tables and chairs which seem to be in plentiful supply and the decor is resolutely traditional and typical of a pub in a more rural setting, with old paintings, horse brasses and various other equine themed items on display - a tip of the hat to the pub's past as a coaching inn. A nice fireplace which looks like it gets plenty of use in the colder months, stands to one side with a collection of decorative ceramics on its mantelpiece. Taking the steps to the rear right, you ascend into two dining room spaces which have plenty more tables and chairs plus more of the same decor. We visited on a stunning summer's day and planted ourselves in the small patio garden area to the right hand side of the pub where a few tables can be found under colourful hanging baskets. We opted to have a light bite from their decent looking menu and enjoyed some tasty food with other great looking plates being delivered to those say around us.
The pub is run by the Shepherd Neame brewery, so it wasn't a surprise to find their Master Brew, Spitfire and Midnight Sun on the bar, although I opted for the guest ale which was Surrey Hills Ranmore (appropriate enough as we walked from here to the Surrey Hills Brewery, only to find it shut!), which was in good condition and washed the food down nicely.
I'm not familiar with Leatherhead's pub scene, but this felt like it might be one of the stronger, more reliable options around town. The interior was very pleasant, the beer in good nick and the food, which definitely plays second fiddle to the drink, was top-notch, making this a nice stop-off as we passed through the town.
On 29th November 2018
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Running Horse
Old, creeky inn, very traditional, curved round from the bar in a horseshoe with large fireplace to the slightly more up to date lounge. Horse brasses etc. Slightly worn around the edges.
Beer quality is top notch.
On 13th December 2016
- rating: 8
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Running Horse
After an 11 miler in the gorgeous Surrey countryside, I was ready for my 2nd pint of the day.
This is a nice old pub, with a decent beer garden. Took a Surrey Hills Brewery Ranmore. A little too pale for my liking but kept perfectly.
The rest of the beers were Shepherds Neame.
On 10th May 2015
- rating: 8
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Moby Duck left this review about The Running Horse
An authentic old pub, lots of dark stained oak beams and horse brasses.A shepherd Neame pub, four of their beers were in evidence along with two decent guests,Surrey Hills Gilt Complex and Bootleg Brewing Metro Pirate IPA.A nice pub,I wouldn't be adverse to a revisit.
On 2nd October 2014
- rating: 7
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Malden man left this review about The Running Horse
This is a genuinely historic pub, at least 16th century perhaps older, which retains two separate bars, the two of which couldn't be of more of a contrast to each other. The front lounge bar, situated in the oldest looking part of the building has real rustic charm, there is a low ceiling with gnarled old beams and posts, a large open fireplace, wonky walls and door frames, pew style benches and framed maps and prints on the walls. The rear public bar is a bright space with a pool table and dartboard, large TV and music playing, the walls are covered in framed football and rugby shirts, scarves, programmes and ticket stubs, signed photos of musicians, fishing photographs over the bar, a totally different ambience and clientele.
A plaque on the front elevation celebrates a former landlady, Elynor Rummyn, who is said to have lived here in 1520, and another plaque elsewhere informs that she took in Queen Elizabeth I when she was stranded due to the nearby River Mole being in flood.
There is another old looking building adjacent to the pub that looks like some old stables, there is outdoor seating to the side area plus a fairly scruffy, to be honest, bit of garden at the back which has a small children's play area.
Shepherd Neame ales here, Masterbrew, Spitfire, Kent's Best and Canterbury Jack plus another called Double Stout which isn't listed on the brewery website so perhaps this is brewed by someone else. The Kent's Best wasn't clipped in the public bar, just the lounge.
Certainly a nice pub is this one, in a pleasant location close to the River Mole walk.
On 8th April 2011
- rating: 7
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Running Horse
Nice pub, ideally situated for a relaxing beer if you’ve walked up and down the Mole Valley. Decent two bar pub with garden area out back. Characterful inside as it alledgely dates back to the 1400's. It's now a Shepherds Neame house with the usual 4 sheps' house ales on pump, but no guests at the time of my visit.
On 12th February 2010
- rating: 6
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Robert Duffy left this review about The Running Horse
An excellent real ale pub. Child and dog friendly. Kids play area with a Tuck Shop.
A full table service restaurant supplying good food and Sunday roast dinners etc.
Good for darts, pool and live music. Highly recommended!
By the way, the first web link shown is for a completely different pub!
On 16th March 2008
- rating: 10
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]