The Running Horses is a characterful 16th-century coaching inn in the picturesque Surrey Hills village of Mickleham, just outside Dorking. Inside, you will find everything you would hope for from a classic English inn: oak beams, warm lighting, roaring fires and a welcoming bar. The restaurant serves refined British dishes alongside comforting pub favourites, while outside a terrace and fire pit create an inviting spot for drinks in warmer months. Choose from seven charming en-suite bedrooms each name after a racecourse.
The Running Horses Mickleham, Surrey, RH5 6DU
- 7 bedrooms
- 7 bedrooms
County Winner at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2025
Facilties & Amenities
- Beer Garden
- Breakfast
- Craft Beer
- Dog Friendly Rooms
- Gastro Pub
- Log Fires
- Parking
- WiFi
Bedrooms
The Running Horses has seven en-suite bedrooms. Each room is equipped with Nespresso coffee machines, ultra-comfy Hypnos beds, bathrooms with Bramley toiletries & luxury rain showers, and WiFi access. Two rooms also have roll top baths.
The pub has restricted availability for accommodating dogs, so please check with the pub first in writing. Small, well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please let them know the breed of your dog when booking, via the guest notes.
Hannah Gravett at The Times wrote: “When you arrive at a pub midweek and it’s already bustling at 6pm, you know you’re in for a treat. Better still, come to the Running Horses in Mickleham, near Dorking in winter and you’ll be met by the inviting roar of an open fire. This 16th-century inn, in the Surrey Hills, was once a coaching house on the main trade route from London and has been welcoming guests for more than 400 years. It’s packed with character, from antique horse racing medals on the walls to old equestrian buckles attached to room keys.” Overall score 8/10
Food & Drink
Sample menus
The Running Horses have an obsessive commitment to local produce. Their ethos is about simple food done well. Expect seasonal menus built around modern British cooking, combining comforting pub classics with dishes from the grill and refined restaurant plates. A thoughtfully curated wine list sits alongside a bar well-stocked with beers, cocktails, and spirits. Enjoying a pint or two? Why not try one of their homemade bar snacks; sausage rolls with their own ‘Dorking Sauce’ is a favourite.
