The Running Horse in Mole Valley

First impression of this pub is it's a "proper pub" No plastic nastiness, good bar, horse brasses on the wall, comfortable and sturdy tables and chairs. The service is very friendly and efficient, good selection of beers and the food very tasty. Portion sizes are commensurate with prices IMO. I shall return.

Being refurbished so closed until July.

The food has gone completely downhill here. Very small portions and mediocre quality. Service was appalling slow with a 45 minute wait for a veg curry to be served and NO apologies! The curry was actually COLD in parts so clearly it had been hurriedly microwaved. I can honestly say this is one of the worst pub meals we've ever had and you would be far better off going to Wetherspoons for half the price and better tasting food. Shockingly bad and will never eat here again.

Best pints of Ranmore I have had. Good local pub, fairly priced.

Great place, great atmosphere. Wonderful staff.

.Good food and beer , portion sizes have greatly reduced since our last visit . Took a friend there as i was impressed with the food , portion size and real ales. The plate of ham egg n chips we got made me embarrassed. The staff were quite pushy to move people on once the food was gone and the bar staff in too much of a hurry to not converse properly when talking to them. What a difference 6 months make. On the plus side good to see the real ale pump being flushed out between barrels

A lovely olde worlde pub that serves decent reasonably priced food and great real ale. Nice friendly and efficient service.

"Absolutely vile experience with the older woman that works here. I don't know if she was a manager or owner but her manner was disgraceful and downright rude." was a comment from another review and my experience perfectly fits this comment. I booked a table for 8 people after our hike, unfortunately two people got sick on the day so only 6 of us arrived. Two people from our group went to the pub early before our booking and had plenty of beer before we arrived. We arrived 13 mins late which in my opinion is acceptable and your reservation still should be held for you. The older woman shouted at us that we are late, well we knew it but normally you are totally fine coming to the pub / restaurant 15 mins late. She moved us to another table to the one she booked for us shouting at us that it's less of us only to place another group of people guess what ....6 of them too! We didn't mind being moved as the place she moved us to was actually much nicer. The way she spoke to us was totally unacceptable. Lady, you should treat your paying customers with respect. You do need some proper lessons on customer services as you have lost your customers here. The only good thing about this pub was that the meals were tasty and actually pretty cheap of that area, so that made up for the terribly appalling service.

I met up with an old friend for Friday lunch and a couple of pints. I live within walking distance and don’t know why I haven’t been there before! I had ham egg and chips and my friend had fish and chips - both were great as was the beer. The staff were very friendly, the pub has a comfortable and traditional atmosphere helped by the open fire. I will definitely return.

Proper old school pub. Real fireplace. The food is on point. Lots of locals, and they are welcoming to all those that turn up.

If you love a classic old pub this is for you you will not be disappointed

Lovely quirky pub and restaurant, delicious home cooked food, good portions without overloading you so that you have room for pudding. I had the steak and ale pie followed by bread and butter pudding, really good winter food! The sevice was friendly and attentive, giving us the history of the pub which was interesting. It is an excellent place to meet up with friends or family.

Lovely old boozer. No TV or load music. Perfect for a chat with friends

Lovely couple behind the bar. Food was delicious, plenty of choice. Drinks were a good price. Good pool table. Small car park. Definitely worth a visit.

Good pint, snug with the open fire

Been going to this pub for years. It has a lovely old world feel to it. They also keep the ales in top quality. The only issue is that it can be hit n miss on the service front. However a few drinks recently and the service was friendly and efficient. I hope it continues.

We revisited the Running Horse for the first time for quite a while, and this charming pub has not lost none of its charm. We were warmly greeted by the management, and were extremely well looked after by Cindy who was a very nice lady. The beer was great, and the food was absolutely delicious, and we would certainly recommend it. Many Thanks to Cindy, for looking after us so well. From Ray,Rosemary, and our dog Susie November 1st @12noon.

Very good food , very helpful service . Very good value.

Great beer from Surry Hills Brewery

Visited the Running Horse for Sunday lunch today and to catch up with a friend. I booked a table over the phone, which had been reserved. Luckily I did, as the place was heaving! We sat up in the dining area, which was perfect, as we could hear the unexpected live background music, but it wasn't deafening, so we could easily chat. We both ordered the roast beef, which was delicious! A proper home cooked Sunday lunch. Tender meat, crisp roast potatoes, and plenty of gravy! Reasonably priced. Friendly, attentive service made for a great visit to my local pub. I don't know why I haven't been before, but will definitely visit again!!

Stopped off here at the end of a walk and enjoyed a beer. Great historic pub with a good selection of real ales, friendly staff and a nice beer garden. Sadly wasn't serving food when we went even though the website said they would at that time, which was disappointing. I look forward to going back.

Proper old-fashioned pub. Bar staff v friendly

Amazing and lovely place. Landlady is lovely and food great too. Gorgeous small garden at the back. Will definitely come back. Love love love

Had a lovely Saturday fish and . Gorgeous hidden garden and lovely landlady too. Do not change anything PLEASE . Will definitely come back

Average experience, shame considering it's an historic pub.

Perfect, just what a traditional pub should be. Friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks. Only popped in for a quick drink, will go back to try the food.

Magnificent ancient little pub with wonderful, warm friendly service. We came for the roast on a rainy Sunday and the food and atmosphere warmed us right through.

Cosy pub, lovely landlord & landlady, nice comfort food, good value, nice beer, good choice of desserts

Went here for pub lunch. Lovely interior. Bit disappointed that was only two options beer wise. The Master Brew was alright. Had the fish and chips as bartender suggested it would be a big size fillet. It wasn't. It was small so was not impressed I was told otherwise. Average taste. Chips were so so. Half a leaf of lettuce as salad. For £12 poor. Was checking out for a leaving do but will head elsewhere next week.

Amazing experience!! Pork cheese, homemade focaccia bread, fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding were all incredible, as was the service. Totally recommend!

Nice, friendly pub. When travelling for work, recommend it

Came with a mate I had ham and eggs and he had fish. Nice food good drinks all in a well maintained beer garden. Also a good selection of beer

Lovely pub on the outskirts of Leatherhead well worth a visit if you are in the area.

The owner went above and beyond. The food was really tasty. Couldn't fault it. The pub it's self is olde worldie.. The atmosphere was calm.and relaxed. Thank you.

Ive been many times over the years and its a lovely old pub with a nice beer garden. My experiences have been mixed because, how to put it, the staff can be less than welcoming. Anyway, the service on this trip was excellent as was the beer. Keep that up.

There's excellent local beer (Ranmore, from the Surrey Hills brewery) in this charming pub. It's a great old building with a splendid decor of old prints and pictures, and some good furniture, and there's a great feel of antiquity about it, and a fire in winter. I love dropping in for a pint or two when in Leatherhead (great after a walk in the nearby spectacular countryside between Dorking and Leatherhead). I've never eaten there, but the food looks like good pub fare. Friendly staff, and it's on a bus route with the stop right outside. I can't fault the place!

We had a lovely home cooked food. My son had a burger and my daughter and I had a roast. The staff were welcoming and friendly and attentive. It had a lovely friendly atmosphere and the pub is full of character. Just a few steps from the river. A real hidden gem. Will definitely be back.

Very reasonably priced pub food. Prompt service. I had ham egg and chips £11, not huge, but enough. Husband had fish and chips which looked nice too. No sign of the grumpy barmaid ha ha

I'd read about the grumpy barmaid but an older couple were working when we visited, probably the landlord and landlady, and they were very helpful and friendly. We had a ham and mustard sandwich and a cheese and pickle and they were very nice. A good atmosphere too and convenient for river walks too.

What a lovely gem of a pub. The food was delicious. The best club sandwich I’ve had for a long time. Lovely friendly staff.

Really nice pub with very helpful staff and the food was lovely!!!

A fine old character pub with excellent friendly service. Does a reasonable Sunday roast at a reasonable price.

An excellent pub, which rarely these days has Saloon and Public bars. Good food and beers. Nice garden.

Small portion for Fish and chips. Staff nicish but could be warmer more invested in customer satisfaction.

Absolutely delicious fish and chips and the waitress is a lovely person. Will definitely be back when in the area.

Went into this pub for the first time with my boyfriend for a quick drink before we went for a meal. Went to the bar and ordered a drink but was met with rudeness by the young barmaid who didn’t smile and made it feel like a chore that we were there. Thought it may be a one off but when we ordered our second drink she did the same thing but decided to shout at me and ask what type of tonic I wanted with a huge attitude. Lovely pub but needs new less miserable bar staff as made our experience uncomfortable. The older fellow behind the bar was nice but needs to train the young lady in the art of manners!

This is our third visit to The Running Horse and it certainly won’t be the last. Six of us enjoyed a fabulous lunch today. The choice of food is extensive, we all chose roasts today and all said the meal was delicious. The owners and staff are very attentive without being intrusive and the ambience is great. A jazz band playing in the background whilst you eat is a marvellous extra. Car parking facilities are on the doorstep with free parking on Sundays. We travel in from Horsham and Sutton and it’s well worth the journey. Highly recommend.

The scoff was good, Sunday roast, yummy! Maybe a few smiles from behind the bar?

Nice pub with fire on the cold days

We like to have our reunions at the Running Horse after first crossing the threshold 51 years ago...

A beautiful,clean, old fashioned with a welcome from friendly staff, food is great,beer is great, a place where middle aged and older people can enjoy a drink and meal without loud music or TV , nice people and atmosphere, give the place a try ,👍

Lovely local pub with great fresh food and friendly staff. Just what is needed after 4 hours walking.

Always a warm welcome and great beer in The Running Horse

Visited with a friend, enjoyed an excellent Spitfire ale or two, and a proper traditional pub meal. Nice old place, good atmosphere, friendly hosts. If I lived in Leatherhead, I'd make it my local.

I've been to this pub with my family for lunch. It was a wonderful experience, a characteristic place, excellent food and an excellent welcome that made us feel at home.

Lovely olde worldw pub, real log fire and genuine good and gracious landlord. This has been my regular pub for years i work extremly hard in acutely urgent and unpredictable often tragic sitatuons in A/E. Went in for a drink with my friend on my day off. Drinks were expensive but the worst of it was the positively resentful vibe i got off the young sulken barmaid with the long eyelashes. When you work as hard as I do and pay £18.00 for two large white wine spritzers: the last thing you need is a positively hostile stare, no banter, someone who turns their back on you, spends ages tryinging to enter the price on the till, uses the wrong serving glasses and positevly glowers at you……. Dont even know me! Cant you smile? Is your life sooooo awful? Mine is worst believe me: thankgoodness the kindly long serving landlord came over abd greeted us and his other elderly cusomers . Bar maid material she is not: smiley is all i ask for please

My wife and I had a lovely lunch here after asking a local where we could have a good traditional pub lunch and we were not disappointed. The ambience is very warm and inviting. I had the excellent Steak and spitfire ale tender steak with chunky chips and seasonal vegetables and my wife had traditional fish and chip and the beer was excellent. Very good service and the landlord and landlady were very friendly. Well worth a visit in Leatherhead.

Three of us went for lunch on Sunday 3rd April. Two of us had roast lamb and the other had roast beef. The portions were of a good size and the meats were cooked perfectly The vegetables were freshly prepared and the roast potatoes were...

Ive had mixed experiences here over the years - in terms of service and friendliness of the staff. But speak as you find, went in recently for a few drinks and the service was friendly and efficient, the ale well kept and its a cozy...

Although we did not drink or eat there, we popped in for a quick look around. It's a real Elizabethan-era building with snug rooms and low ceilings. We are sure it would be fun place to return to when we have more time on a...

We have been before to this Pub, this is why we decided to go back. Very bad experience. The owners were really unfriendly and not welcomed us, the food was much worse than the previous times, smaller portions and cold. Noone asked us how we...

Whilst working in the area I thought I would give this place a try.... Lovely little Pub come Restaurant, The food is home cooked and sourced locally and tasted real good... Had a couple of pints of Spitfire lager and tried the Red Wine..All good....

Popped in at 13:20 on Sunday for a quick pint and reported an issue with the golden ale; had sampled last time and very much enjoyed, whereas on this occasion it tasted markedly different and very horrible. Was told brusquely by the landlady that the...

Fortune befell companions and I! For we happened upon the bountiful selection of awesome ales, warm welcomes and delectible delicacies the RUNNING HORSE has to offer. Served handsomely by Cindy a vision in white linen, I will be sure to return to this veritable 'beer'...

Refused table as had children with us even though lots of tables were free. Avoid if you have young ones

Stopped off for a drink on the way back to London, as it had a beer garden. Pleasant older gentleman who was friendly enough but the landlady was so rude, we left without ordering. Life’s too short to be putting up with rudeness especially as...

I had the home made steak and ale pie was superb. Friendly hosts and fabulous beer . Will definitely return

My favourite place for a pint in town. Great old fashioned public house with a nice big garden and a pool room too.

I know we shouldn't have expected anything however this was the worst pub food of all time. Beautiful old building, apart from vile tasteless extension area with pool table. Ordered two main courses they were truly horrific. Bland, wet veg, mash potato's tasted off in didn't even know thta was possible. If Brexit was a food it would taste like this. Bland, boring uninspired.

This is a proper traditional old English pub with an open fire and friendly atmosphere . The landlord ensures the beer is kept beautifully- I had the Ranmore and it was delicious. Backstage the landlady serves up good quality pub food at reasonable prices. I...

I was very comfortable in the lounge bar with its soft music and historical wall displays, but at the same time I thought, from the sound of animated conversation and the clicking of pool balls emanating from the public bar, that next time I might...

Regularly go to The Running Horse - lovely characterful building, not overly refurbished, so it has more character than some of the local gastro-pubs. Staff seem nice and drinks are not over-priced.

Beautiful location overlooking River Mole. Dating back to medieval times, the interior is full of character. Food, drink and service are superb - and monthly Sunday lunchtime jazz is great, too.

The landlady was extremely rude to us and very unfriendly, I have never seen behaviour like it. We shall not be going back again. Not a pub I would advise anyone to visit.

Met up with a friend for lunch and enjoyed sitting in the garden. Limited parking, however, it was mid week and we were still able to park outside. The staff were very nice and the the food tasty.

My fiancé and I really enjoyed our food, both ordering the duck with truffle and parmesan fries which was splendid and for staters the cauliflower soup with bread ! The service was also really fantastic. Emily went above and beyond the call of duty, even helping us locate our air bnb the night before when we arrived . Would come back here anytime !

We took our dog for a walk alongside the River Mole.It was too hot the dog was hot and tired and there was not a lot of shade beside the river so we headed back into Leatherhead and passed the pub and decided to go in..The dog hid from the heat inside under a seat and my wife and I had a couple of drinks each to cool down and relax.I was surprised that the pub and garden were not full of people but I suppose they were all down the coast cooling off.The beer was good .The place inside was fairly empty quiet and relaxing.It was the ideal place to cool off and chill .We all felt refreshed when we left to go home .I have been here before but I think it has changed hands a few times and I visited previously when it was much busier.We had a nice relaxing summer afternoon

We chose this pub for catering after a family funeral. The landlord very kindly allocated a quiet area. We opted for a buffet with tea and coffee and that was perfect. The seating was very comfortable and the pub itself has a rustic charm. There were ample spaces for people to park their cars and there is a public car park adjacent to the pub. The toilets were also very clean.Although it was a sad occasion we all enjoyed the comfort and hospitality.

I was visiting my brother in Leatherhead and we visited this place which is close to the Mole River.The Pub is over 600 year old and is good place to visit. The service was not bad, the lady owner is a bit direct but I didn't mind her style.The food was great and quite reasonably priced.

Great pub, friendly landlord, loads of history and lots of outside space on a warm evening. Can't fault it. Hope to visit again sometime soon.

We stumbled across the pub and were just in time for lunch. Really lovely homemade lasagne and pie. Lovely old building Spotlessly clean pub, you could eat your dinner off the toilet floor really good hygiene. We will come back to leatherhead just for the pub.

We visited for a quick lunch before a business meeting in the area. “Sorry, we are a bit slow today, the owners are ill”, said a guy behind the bar pointing at a pair emerging from the kitchen. That should have been a warning. We all had upset stomachs by the end of the day.The building was nice and staff friendly, but obviously no clue about food hygiene.

Went here for a family meal after a family funeral , excellent meal , lovely pub , very relaxed atmosphere

Excellent pub with cozy atmosphere. Beer and burgers are awesome!!! If you don’t know where have dinner - visit this place!

We had pre-booked our Annual Christmas Dinner, on a Monday evening in Mid-December, for 20 members of our Church's 'Mens' Keep Fit Club'. We were allocated our own semi-private section of the restaurant and a dedicated member of staff to look after us, which worked brilliantly. We had pre-ordered our food choices in advance, from the Special Christmas Menu. Most of us had the full turkey dinner with all the trimmings and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food overall was excellent, good quality and quantity, served promptly and nice and hot too. The real ales were great, as usual for the 'Running Horse', and the wine was good too. We were made to feel very welcome by the landlord Colin, and all his staff. Jackie who looked after us couldn't be faulted, very friendly and helpful. Judging by the feedback from our members, the evening was a huge success and highly likely to be repeated next Christmas.

Beautiful building, average food and miserable management. There are equally beautiful pubs elsewhere, with friendlier landlords, and they will get my money from now on.

I had lunch here today with 3 friends. There was an excellent selection of real ales . The food arrived very quickly and was judged fine and reasonably priced. Bar staff friendly.

Fremragende og forrygende mad. Både lokation, værelser og mad er strålende. Hvis du leder efter en enkelt, dog simpel overnatning, så snup running horses. Det er originalt engelsk pub stemming"

A nice pub which is good for some beers, but not very good on foodMy wife had fish & chips, which seemed to be the best choice. This was average good. I choose beef & ale pie, with mashed potatoes (could choose chips).When I received the pie I first wondered if it had been in the oven. The pastry on top was white!? and obviously not homemade. Just a square on top, which didn't even fully fit the form.I ate the pastry, but it was the strangest pastry I've ever had. The mashed potatoes was only a lump of potato glue. The green beans and the carrots were as overcooked you can do. Anything good? Actually the meat and sauce in the pie was quite OK.Conclusion? If you have to eat there - go for the fish & chipsPreferably settle for some beers

Lovely little pub, just down from the Leatherhead shopping centre. Great meals and drinks served and a welcoming atmosphere.

I love this old pub as it used to be my local.The food and service have all ways been good but something went wrong today.I asked the older man behind bar when the last time for service was and he said 2.45 so as it was 2.40 I ordered a main course and dessert.At 15.15 the older lady appeared and asked us how long we were going to be with our main course as our ice cream was ready to be served.We both felt rushed and had been enjoying our food.It seems that if they wanted people to be finished earlier they should either allow for this by bringing last orders forward or be more flexible and accomadating when things don't go exactly to plan.I have worked in the service industry all my life and know how important it is to go the extra mile and all ways be polite to customers.

Spent the morning walking along the River Mole, then chose here for a relaxing lunch. It was a very hot day so we chose a table in the garden with a parasol. I had the chilli and my friend had sausage and mash. Portions were very generous. Service was good. We shared a bottle of wine and chatted in the shade, finishing our wine in the sun at another table.If you’re in Leatherhead I would certainly recommend this place, though be warned they stop serving food at 3pm even on a Saturday. Think food service starts again around 5pm.

Went here for a beer before dinner and whilst the beer was well kept and the interior comfortable, the staff seemed a little tired . One staff member didn’t seem to want to get involved , leaving it to the other despite the fact that there were several people waiting. Nice position by the river, decent beer, but there are plenty of other pubs in Leatherhead

Great food, atmosphere, surroundings and service Top marks in all respects - great beer garden too. Clean and well run.

A stressed and grumpy landlord, shouting at his staff and huffing and puffing made for a very uncomfortable atmospher. Embarrassing for his staff and unpleasent for customers. Poor show landlord! The food was fairly average pub grub but quite nice.

We had sunday lunch in here yesterday after a walk with the dog, the dog was made welcome as were we by the really nice barmaid, she bought the dog a bowl of water, The landlord was lovely too, very chatty and warm. We ordered the beef and chicken sunday lunch, with a bowl of cauliflower cheese to share. It was fantastic, very well cooked, the meat was so tender and the roast potatoes were REAL ..... that is very, very important to me. All in all, very lovely meal, great atmosphere with a real log fire and a cosy feel, we will definitely return.. my only small gripe was that the gravy was already on my dinner when it arrived and I'd rather have it in a jug, so will ask next time. highly recommended

We go to The Running Horse on Sunday when there is live jazz. Can be busy but worth taking a chance. All the roasts are available plus the full menu. This is a proper pub with good choice of well kept beers with Sunday papers to go with the music and a real log fire in winter.We enjoy it with our friends.

I was abandoned by my travel buddy at the airport and had to find my own way across England to my Airbnb. I had a cab drop me off and directly across the street was The Running Horse. I walked in the door with all my luggage in a strange new place. I was anxious to say the least. I politely asked if I could stay for a few hours until I could check in. Colin and a younger gentleman were behind the bar and they both invited me to take a seat and get my bearings. I sat at a table near the door, asked for the wifi password and then sat silently for nearly an hour. A woman that was seated at another table was getting up to leave and she kindly advised me that there is no table service, I would have to order at the bar. I felt like I was a little more comfortable at this point so I approached the bar. The younger gentleman asked what I was having. I asked for a suggestion. He offered me a sample of the Spitfire Ale. It was delicious! I ordered a pint and took my seat. It was at this point that I started to look around a bit. There was a wood burning fireplace that made the pub smell amazing! The heat coming from it was enough to keep the atmosphere nice and cozy. Colin stoked the fire and cleaned the embers. The walls were decorated in ornate horse shoes and framed calligraphic poetry. The chairs were comfortable and the atmosphere was friendly. I noticed a dog in the pub. I walked over to ask if I could pet the dog and the patrons invited me to sit with them. I ordered the fish and chips from who I assume was described in other reviews as the grumpy woman. She was not grumpy at all. She is Italian and it was definitely all business but I didn’t feel she was rude in any way. The food was hot and delicious and it didn’t take long to come out from the kitchen. The tartar sauce was fantastic! I only needed to pass about 3 hours time but I ended up staying for over 6 hours and that was just the first day. I returned on my second day in Leatherhead and drank another pint while I enjoyed the vegetable curry for dinner. Best naan bread I think I’ve ever had, and the chutney that came with it was a perfect compliment to the dish. I tried to make it over for a third visit but I ended up getting lost on some walking trails. If I wasn’t leaving so early tomorrow morning, I would stop by again!

This little establishment is great in all ways - it has an old feel to it, the food is excellent, the owners are lovely, there’s a nice beer garden for the summer and there’s even a pool table and tv. Me and all my colleagues used to love coming here.

Actually it is like Imladris - last homely house. You are feeling here like at home. Good food, beer and friendly service and all of this in historical house