The King William IV, Mickleham

The King Willy had an entry in the Michelin Guide and were charging much less than the Running Horses for higher quality food along with views to die for. There was plenty of anxiety from the Running Horses camp Fetchman during the credit crunch I can assure you. If only because it showed them up for charging over the top especially when times when were tight. The punters in this neck of the woods might be affluent but they keep an eye on the pennies.

22 Sep 2013 19:25

The Horse and Groom, Merrow

Have driven past this pub loads of times. Made an impromptu visit today and was very pleasantly surprised by the interior. Loads of tables very pleasant atmosphere attentive staff and some lovely open fires and a very acceptable Sunday lunch.

22 Sep 2013 19:23

The King William IV, Mickleham

I hope the landlord has taken note and at this moment is trawling the River Mole for stray Cornish Crab desperate to get between �Poorpubs� discerning molars which obviously cannot function properly unless the produce is born bred and poached in Surrey!

Fresh dressed Cornish Crab Salad on the terrific sunny terrace at the King William is a regular treat I always look forward to when summer arrives in the Surrey Hills.

We added another treat to our fixtures list last year too when later on in the summer we enjoyed two fabulous enormous fillet steaks with all the trimmings (for us) at an unbeatable (and unbelievable) price (we had to check the bill several times because we felt it was far too low) and hearty flavoursome home made burgers for our nephews all accompanied by live Jazz on the Terrace during a spectacular sunset and washed down with a wonderful Fleurie recommended by the Landlord. (Who we have discovered enjoys choosing great wine for his customers when he gets the chance and if you manage to nab him he sometimes has a special selection reserved in the cellar). Don't tell everyone!

We made a bee-line for the Mickleham Downs today to sit in the dazzling sunshine with perfect dressed Crab and Sancerre chilled to perfection for lunch, and I can tell you it was bliss!

We rushed onto this site to gush our appreciation so as to encourage people to use the opportunity to climb (it's a low incline so you can keep your high heels on if you wish) up into the Surrey Hills and enjoy the wonderful views from this little gem of a pub, especially at this at this time of the year. (We think the stunning scenery is at its best in May when all the new foliage is in first bloom). When the weather is like this it is a difficult sun-spot to beat for dining al fresco anyway, apart from the panoramic views.

Enjoy a well-deserved treat, especially after we all nearly drowned during the drought!!

ATB Henry x

24 May 2012 18:32