Pub in Leatherhead
Running Horse
38 Bridge Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8BZ4.3out of 5 on Google, from 599 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Running Horse
600-year-old inn with real fires, pewter tankards hanging from oak beams and hand-pulled ales.
This unique Tudor timber-framed Grade II* listed building, which can trace its roots back to 1403, sits overlooking the River Mole. John Skelton (Poet Laureate to Henry VIII) wrote about Elinour Rumming brewing `Nappy Ale` here. Apparently Elizabeth I spent the night here. Cosy lounge bar has a real fire, low ceilings and exposed beams. Public bar has TV, pool and dartboard. Rear dining area has a patio. Home made meals use many local products. Courtyard seating area plus a large back garden. Quiz night Tuesday. Live bands play monthly, with a charity event on May Day. Children allowed until 9pm. Call in advance for disabled access. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019 to 2022. Accredited for beer quality during 2023.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Family Friendly: At manager's discretion until 9pm
- Quiet
- Games: Pool, darts
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Vegetarian Options
- Real Ale
- Serves LocAle
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking: Room for a handful of cars, public car park next door.
- Separate Bar
- Smoking
- Serves Coffee
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 6:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01372 372081
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 599 ratings
5 out of 5Anita Mon Google, September 2024
Welcoming place with a lot of character. Wonderful staff and friendly people.
1 out of 5Magdalena Bogdeon Google, September 2024
What a horrible experience I’ve had at this pub. First time I went there with my friends and we’ve ordered fish and chips. My fish was uncooked, it looked gray and was hard to cut. When I’ve told them something it’s wrong with the food, the chef (the Italian lady) came to our table fuming and started shouting at me and asked what is wrong with the food. She was ever so rude.She didn’t even let me explain properly and kept saying there is nothing wrong with the food which clearly my friends and I could see the fish is uncooked. She even tried to pull the plate out of my hand and had such an…
5 out of 5Diane josephine Maskreyon Google, August 2024
Just been in for a meal, service and meal absolutely excellent. Great atmosphere and friendly pub. Can't recommend it enough.
5 out of 5Mark Fulleron Google, August 2024
Excellent old-fashioned pub, true to it's roots. Grab a spitfire ale near the fire in winter & enjoy the tales of the regulars
5 out of 5Irffan Nazaron Google, January 2024
Proper old school pub. Real fireplace. The food is on point. Lots of locals, and they are welcoming to all those that turn up.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.