The Running Horses in Mole Valley

Lovely ales on tap but sadly the steak was undercooked. We sent it back as the medium was bloodier than an abattoir, before one cutlet returned cooked medium, the other still bloody. A shame really as the pub was beautifully decorated and laid out. Will return for a drink but not for the food.

Having been to this atmospheric pub several times in recent years I can honestly say the food and service has never been better. It represents excellent value for money and the wine list is outstanding with a range that covers every taste and budget in a clear and unpretentious way. The food was that good I felt compelled to go to the kitchen to complement the chefs! This is the best pub in the area whether for lunch, dinner or just a pint...

We met friends here for a Sunday roast over the Christmas period. Service from the out-start was excellent despite being extremely busy. Food was excellent, best Sunday roast I’ve had out in a long time, all our plates were empty by the end by of our meal. Would highly recommend and will definately be back.

Cosy village pub with an open fire an local ale.

Had a very nice lunch today. We had a bowl of olives to start which were very tasty and the braised venison was delicious. Apple and blackberry crumble with custard was very good although a little too sweet for my taste. Overall a very good meal with excellent service.

Stunning country pub with lovely rooms + a nice team

I am so glad that my brother in law introduced the Running Horses pub to me and my husband on our visit to Dorking. The food is delicious and the space is beautifully decorated in a vintage British countryside style. The service is lovely and quick. The staff is super friendly and helpful, especially Mo was smiley, chatty and very attentive to details. We had a great lunch and experience at the pub and will definitely be back. Thank you!

We had lunch here just before Xmas and it was perfect. Wonderful location in The Surrey Hills, beautiful pub with olde world ambience, great customer care and superb food. Highly recommend.

Lovely pub great atmosphere fantastic staff

Not the first time I had eaten at The Running Horses, tonight I was not impressed with the older gentleman serving. My son asked for ketchup and mayonnaise from one of the younger waiters which was bought straight away. No one asked if any of the other dinners would like anything else. When my husband asked the older gentleman he muttered something under his breath and looked very disgruntled. Not the sort of service I would expect from any pub, especially spending 363 pounds for a meal. I have booked two rooms for my children and their partners to stay tonight. My daughter and her partner are in the room I have booked. My son is not in Sandown as he should have been. I know this as I took friends (9 of them) on the 10th of December and with the hotel manager went upstairs to look at the rooms to ensure they were the correct rooms. Very disappointed. Next time I will book the White Horse. Such a shame the food as always was very good.

A brilliant birthday meal by the roaring fire in the bar. Highly recommended.

Service was very slow. Took 30 mins from arrival to get some drinks. Mains took another 30 mins. Had to chase up each round of additional drinks. Food when received was fine but wanted to charge £1 for extra children cheese which seemed OTT.

Wow what a terrible service, booked for Christmas lunch on the phone for 24th for set menu , never mentioned that I have to pre order, when we turn up they said we had to pre order for set menu! Would help them if they would know what they doing and ask the right questions when booking tables. Had to leave as solving their problem was impossible for them. Man in charge rude and unhelpful, totally unprofessional, do not recommend this place just for this.

A fantastic Sunday roast in beautiful surroundings. You'll need to book, it's not cheap but it's worth it. When busy, dependent on where you sit and how noisy fellow guests are, it can be loud.

Had a family meal there at lunchtime on the 21 December. Excellent service and food

We had a wonderful Christmas menu lunch last Thursday, every course was delicious and went down well with the whole team. Everyone commented on what a nice venue and were impressed with the food. We'll be back :)

Visited for lunch with another couple. The Italian general manager was so engaging and welcoming....good start. Mains were delicious...especially the pie and the venison...really tasty and good quality ingredients Service with a smile...all the time Beautiful ambience...especially near the fireplace...if you have a dog

Amazing food and great service. One of the best roast I have ever had. The child's plate was enormous!! Well done

I had cycled past this pub many times and the setting and look of the place made me want to book a table for food. We were not disappointed. The staff serving us were friendly, efficient and attentive. I had a great pint of Shere drop to start, the meal was delicious and the house red was excellent. If you are looking for a great Surrey pub with a traditional feel this is just right. It has a roaring open fire as you walk in and sells some local Surrey beers. Great value, great food and will definitely be heading back.

We had a lovely time celebrating our Christmas Party (22 people). The food was delicious with generous portions. The wines were also really liked. Would come back and recommend!

My sister and I have been searching for a good, tasty Sunday roast and we’ve found it here! The beef was cooked just right, roast potatoes crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, the Yorkshire pudding nice and light and huge! We had a glass of Primitivo that went well with the beef. Go on treat yourself…there’s no washing up!

Great pub local to where we stayed, would love a local like this one

We've been coming here on and off for 30 years, usually to stay a night after a day or two at Brands Hatch. It never fails to deliver, we took 4 friends with us last weekend and the food, the welcome, the beer, the location, the breakfast and the hospitality impressed them so much we may well all do it again soon.

Old, authentic and beautiful pub. Great food and super friendly staff. We love ending up there after our long hikes.

Great stopover, really welcoming hosts, great food & service, room was everything we needed. Thanks

We came for Sunday lunch so can't comment on the rooms. Excellent food and helpful friendly staff. Dogs welcome in the bar area.

Delicious Sunday Roast. Log fire roaring in the bar, dining area well presented and very efficient service. We look forward to returning soon

Such a wonderful place to visit. Really pleased to see the service expert Mo working here supporting his guests. Had a perfect Sunday. Thank you to all of you that made our visit very special today. See you soon. Thank you. Best wishes James and Martine

Difficult to find an English pub that doesn’t feel like a hotel. This pub exceeds expectations, great for a roast post walking on box hill! 5 stars thank you!!!!

Fantastic food. Great pub. Really good service. Highly recommend the lamb and a visit. A nice country pub near Dorking.

Fantastic food, amazing service from very friendly and helpful staff. Wednesday was steak night, which was very tasty, and cooked exactly as requested (which is amazing , as most places overcook the steak)

Sunday roast. The staff were fantastic considering we had a toddler with several allergies. Really appreciated everything they did for us. Highly recommended

Our second meal at The Running Horses, and we were just as delighted as before. This time, we were there to celebrate my sister's birthday. We received a warm welcome from Giovanni, the Restaurant Manager. He recommended the special of the day, King Prawn and Crab Linguine, and the Beef Bourgignon Pie with Creamy Mash and Seasonal Greens from the main menu. Both were superb. Giovanni and one of his colleagues even joined me in singing 'Happy Birthday' to my sister. We look forward to our next visit.

Wonderful pub, full of charachter, excellent food with friendly and attentive service. Something for everyone on the menu. Children and dog friendly

Excellent Lunch from the main menu. Nice location at the base of Box Hill in Surrey and friendly staff with good service. Lovely old pub.

A most memorable Sunday lunch for 12 of us celebrating a a family occasion. Thank you Gio & Joao for your impeccable service, attention & patience! One of the very best Sunday roasts which we can highly recommended. Excellent all round!

Flat beer begrudgingly replaced, unfriendly bar staff, always been a great place to eat and drink but we wont be returning after the last visit

Terrific Sunday lunch, our waitress kasha was superb, v good food and wine menu, cosy yet spacious, great ambience. Will definitely be back

At the inn, we decided to dine, Chickpea curry, oh so fine! Holstein pork, a tasty delight, Both dishes gone in just one bite. Service swift, without delay, Our food arrived without dismay. A feast so grand, a perfect score, We’re coming back for even more!

Wonderful dinner & tasty dessert with friends that we have not seen since our Wedding reception in 1985, who live just down the road. Most enjoyable 🌞

Fabulous Sunday lunch Staff very efficient esp Katcha the manager

I didn't write favourably about this pub before, so I would like to put it right and say I was wrong. I misunderstood the whole concept of this pub and realise the way it is and that it holds dear to what it was meant to be, a delightful British pub. Although me and my family did not eat there, I shall look forward to booking a table.

I didnt stay in the hotel but did eat in the pub, the food was great and the service was friendly.

A really love pub, in the gorgeous village, a little gem in the Surrey Hills. We went for a spontaneous Sunday Roast as our children were out with friends. The styling of the pub was really to my taste and it felt so welcoming. The food was amazing , simply delicious.

We had a really delicious Sunday roast , the food was lovely, and so were the team. One of the best roast dinners had in a restaurant.

My daughter and I loved our stay at the Running Horses hotel last night. The atmosphere was very warm, the room very comfortable and decorated with care and above all the staff are very friendly. We dined in the restaurant and discovered delicious British cuisine. We highly recommend this place

Excellent food. Much better than expected. Top quality, and therefore very good value. Beer was good too. Looking forward to returning.

A great little pub in a picturesque setting. The quality of food was amazing, the service was efficient and prompt. If you’re in Box Hill area, I highly recommend a visit.

The Running Horses staff looked after us all splendidly and we would recommend it highly to anyone looking for an attractive location with excellent service and food.

I stayed in this beautiful pub for three days. It is a wonderful environment with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The staff are very welcoming and the food is excellent. my room was clean tidy and beautifully decorated and the bathroom was immaculate. I would recommend this hotel to anyone on a business trip or a brak.

Arrived late but they kindly served a late lunch.

We visited this lovely village pub/restaurant for curry night on Tuesday. Their usual menu was also available and offers a good range of modern and classical dishes. They also have steak nights too. The food was really tasty and the service and friendliness of staff could not be beaten. The Running Horses is situated in the lovely picturesque village of Mickleham which is close to Dorking and Box Hill. There is plenty of outside seating - perfect for those warm sunny days/evenings - and the bar area inside is quaint and welcoming with a cosy atmosphere. We look forward to returning again soon.

Nice food great service prices Surrey value.

Excellent roast dinner with large portions, quality ingredients and served quickly. Delicious

We were back for Sunday lunch and the food, service and atmosphere were absolutely on point as it always is here. Thanks guys 👌🏽

Extremely impressed with the food

WHAT A REVELATION!!!! The cost of eating out has become pretty much prohibitive now, and sadly, the quality and quantity of dishes served has generally diminished by the same amount as prices have risen. On a whim we decided to treat ourselves to dinner last night at The Running Horses, accepting we'd be disappointed. What a fantastic surprise to be serviced by lovely people, we ordered the cod loin main course - every item on that plate was cooked perfectly and hot. Yes, it was £20 each, but absolutely worth every penny. So much so, we had desserts, and they were not the pub standard dessert, but creative, beautifully presented and didn’t disappoint at all. I haven’t enjoyed a meal out as much for as long as I can remember. Are we going back again, abso-***ing-lutely!

Amazing pub been back twice already. Proper village pub with a lovely roaring fire. Very cosy. It appears to be popular and has a lovely separate restaurant area. The Sunday roasts looked generous. Didn't see anything other than empty plates. Will go back and try out the food for sure. No pub parking - you have to park on the road. If you are desperate to go get here early, so you can find a space. It is popular with walkers and cyclists as Box Hill is nearby.

A hidden gem just off the A24 near Box Hill, this is a great place to eat or stop over. Staff are friendly and accommodating and food is top drawer.

Pub review - not hotel review. Service was poor. We had to get up to request dessert menus and the bill. Food was good but quite overpriced. £25 for a roast. And I would expect *brilliant* for that money.

Sunday lunch is best we’ve had in years. Outstanding service by all staff; rarely enjoyed such a happy professional workforce We will be back

This is my second visit and I love the location, ambience of this pub. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food delicious. I had the lamb cutlets roast dinner, which was wonderful. My partner the butternut roast. Dad had fish and chips his favourite. Our thoughtful waiter offered a smaller portion for Dad as he has a small appetite and it was perfect. I was impressed. I will certainly be back.

They need to have bar people serving the BAR instead of diners.

Stopped for dinner on a Sunday evening. Team must have been tired after a long service, but everyone was welcoming and friendly. The roasts were great and there was a good range of delicious desserts. Would definitely recommend.

We enjoyed an excellent dinner at The Running Horses. It is a beautiful old country pub in Mickelham, full of character with a lovely dining room through the back where we had our meal. The food and the service were excellent and we look forward to our next visit.

The Running Horses is an excellent old coaching Inn (name is a bit of a give away) tucked into the shadow of Box Hill. Easy to find just off the A24 at Mickleham but not so easy to park. A fine selection of beers and a good lunchtime menu. A little pricey but the good food, service and atmosphere more than made up for it. £15 for a chicken club sandwich. It was full and very tasty. Open log fires in the winter and ample seating outside in the sun in the summer.

After a long walk, this was a welcome rest, with a fantastic bowl of wild garlic soup and sourdough toast. Delicious. Dogs were welcome too.

This is a great pub with plenty of nice outdoor seating. The junior staff are all very nice and helpful. One of the female managers was quite rude to someone behind the bar while a large group of people were waiting to be served which I was not impressed by. Also, I was very disappointed by the buttermilk chicken starter. While it tasted delicious, the 3 measly bits of chicken and batter was not at all worth the £8.50…absolute joke! Would definitely ask for my money back if that is the quantity of food put in front of me again for that price.

Steak night at the Running Horses was excellent. The staff were warm and attentive . We enjoyed the three course meal very much. The Australian shiraz ‘Hanging snakes ‘ for £20 with the steak deal is a very good wine and is on their drinks menu for a great deal more. An enjoyable evening.n

Great pub, beautiful Sunday roast great ambience and service and excellent ales. Perfect after hiking in the Surrey countryside

One of the best roasts I’ve had, with excellent and timely service. It’s exactly what you want after a long country hike!

Just popped in for a drink. Good feel about it and seemed welcoming.

Wonderful Easter Sunday lunch with the family. Great atmosphere, food and service. Must have been one of the busiest days of the year but the service was still fantastic. Vegan option excellent, including a great chocolate dessert. Can’t wait to return

Loved the vegan roast and also the vegan chocolate dessert was much appreciated. So much better than sorbet which is the usual offering

Booked a table for 8 for my birthday lunch - lovely meal and sticky toffee pudding 😋 and a walk in the hills and back for a nice cup of tea!

Friendly waitress but the manager made us pay in advance because we didn’t have a reservation. It took more than an hour to get our food after asking

Great food, best Caesar Salad ever and efficient friendly service. Good menu choice, great range of cocktails, a warming fire and beer as good as the food

Fantastic vegetarian roast lunch and friendly staff.

The running horses is the best pub around for any meal of the day. We are always welcomed with the friendliest faces and the most delicious food!

What a roast! Wow exactly what we were after following a walk at box hill. Beautiful building opposite an exquisite ancient flint church. Cute outdoor area with a fire. We will be back.

My daughter visited this pub recently and reminded me what a lovely pub it was as we hadn't been for years. So I booked for a date night with my husband and wasn't disappointed. The food was excellent, the staff lovely and friendly and they let our dog sit with us The decor was cosy but modern. I will definitely return soon. Julie

Lovely village style pub with restaurant area. Excellent food, ambience, wine and service. Also dog friendly in the bar area although I didn’t have my 4 legged friends with me this time.

We had a lovely family mid week lunch here. The inside of the pub is particularly beautiful. I was disappointed that they did not have the gluten free fish and chips from what was already limited gluten free options. The meal I did choose was nice - but not outstanding - but everyone else I was with had what looked like (and what was reported as) really great food. Staff were friendly and attentive. We will be back.

This is a gem of a rural pub. The ambience is wonderful, from the moment we walked in to an open fire and greeted with a welcome smile at the bar we had a wonderful relaxing experience. We had the choice of an a la carte and lunch menu both of which had several different choices. The beer and wine choices were good too. I had a great local beer from Brakespears. Will definitely venture to The Running Horses again .

Went with a large crowd of friends, (11 people), and all of us had a superb meal. All the courses had a novel take on a traditional dish, from the skate served with Kohlrabi Slaw & Gochujang Mayo to mussels cooked with Nduja. Brilliant combinations. The only downside is the restricted parking but will definitely be returning.

Fantastic, traditional pub serving amazing food with great staff. Open fire in the pub, great wine list as well!! Highly recommend

I had a nice stay there with my daughter. Very authentic, gorgeous place, friendly staff and delicious food (dinner and breakfast). Loved the music ! Will definitely come back.

Perfect place to meet family we hadn’t seen for a while. Very welcoming place. Log fire, very attentive staff, fabulous food and very reasonably priced. Will definitely return.

Shared the starters and the steak main course but as it was 1kg even two of us didn’t quite manage to finish it Service was friendly but a little haphazard. We enjoyed the food, the steak was slightly more chewy than expected but very tasty and well cooked.

Was not expecting the food to be as excellent as it was - really top notch stuff but for prices that are comparable with pubs. Service was attentive and accommodating and we didn't have to wait too long for anything even though it was fairly busy. Refreshingly positive experience all round.

Running Horses is such a lovely cosy pub with restaurant. The food is good quality and the service is impeccable. Not stayed so not sure about the rooms but if the rest of the pub is to go by I reckon it's a good bet! Definitely recommended.

Beautiful pub with excellent service 🤩

Wonderful atmosphere, very friendly, helpful staff. Sunday roast was delicious. Will definitely go back for another visit.

Lovely pub , great ambience , delicious food , excellent service ! The Sunday roast and the sticky toffee pudding are simply divine

I went here for Sunday lunch with some friends. The pub itself is beautiful and nice to dine in. The staff were ok, they didn’t write our order down and got a few wrong which is frustrating and the two roast beefs were very very pink, a bit too pink for my liking.

Great pub with good beer, excellent food and service.

Good food and great atmosphere. Some really nice hikes around as well. Highly recommend

Great choice after a Box Hill hike

Food was terrible. Sirloin steak (£27) tasted burnt like it had been cooked on a dirty grill. Battered haddock (£16) was over cooked - the batter was very thick and bitter, and the fish was slimy. Chips with both meals were very dark and inedibly salty.

Stayed the night here and was really looking forward to it after hearing many good things, especially about the food. Found the staff in the resteraunt/bar to be dismissive and rushed. Almost all the tables had issues with ordering and receiving their food. The menu was missing half the items, so don't expect to be able to order what you want if you do look it up ahead of time. Mains came before our starters, though the starters never actually arrived as they then later claimed they had run out, before serving the same dish to people who ordered after us. After all that, can't say the food is anything memorable. Average pub food you could find almost anywhere without the hefty price tag.Could have simply been an off day, but if it was they weren't remorseful or apologetic.