The Surrey Oaks (aka “The Soaks”) in Parkgate near Charlwood (sort of gatwick way). Great beer, Boules outdoors, good landlord.
The Plough at Blackbrook (not far from Dorking). Serves Badger beer and great food. well worth stopping in if you’ve been to the Surrey Hills..
The George Inn, Robertsbridge (Just off the A21 just North of Hastings). Run by my sister so perhaps I’m a little biased (!) but she serves really top notch home cooked food. Quite a smart pub and not one for a big cheap fill-me-up-after-abike-ride food, more special occassions/posh sunday lunch.
Fat Cat, Kelham Island, Sheffield. Surprised noone has mentioned this little gem. Is it still going?
The Castle, Bodiam. Really huge sunday lunch, not far from the trails at bedgebury. Open all day too.
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