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Visited there on 11th July. Food was good value for money - but remember it is an Ember Inn so don't expect too much. Bar staff very keen to help. Good range of beers. But..the place is far too big for the number of regulars. Bit like a morgue. Punters quite un-chave like which is always a good indication of a decent place.
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Could or should be a great pub looks it from the outside but on entering you see that its had its sole ripped out by some kid just out of art school and possibly on drugs ( WHAT??? thats what it looks like ).
Shame coz it used to be a very very good place to spend an evening.
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A delightful pub in Merrow, all sorts of fascinating beer choices in this large pub. Indeed a worthwhile visit if in the area or going especially, on the whole Merrow isnt that exciting but at least they have a pub ;)
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My husband and I went to this pub on Valentine's evening. We weren't expecting much of the food but were very impressed by the quality and the value for money. The fishcake starters were beautiful and the crayfish tails very yummy. My husband ordered steak medium rare and it was exactly to order. We both ordered puddings - chocolate tart and sticky toffee pudding - both huge and incredibly nice. This meal was one of the nicest I have had for a long time and much better than many serving food for 50% more. I would definitely recommend it.
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We have been fairly regular users of the Horse and Groom over the past 3-4 years, as we live within reasonable walking distance. First comment is that the food is cheap but relatively good value. Second comment is that it has suffered through poor management over the last 12 months, reflected in the clientele which appears to have declined in numbers as a result, poor basic care (dirty menus, salt and pepper pots and soggy napkins around cutlery) and the staff who used to be so open, welcoming and friendly. A shame - because it had built a strong customer base and was a good place for cheap, quickly served pub food.
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Staff were friendly, atmosphere was pretty good. However, with their Tuesday 5.99 for a 10oz Steak (or other Grill item) and a pint it seemed to be good value. However, eventhough it listed the beers or coke/diet coke, one couldn't have cider instead and the coke/diet coke was only small... why couldn't I have a pint of Diet Coke instead of the pint of beer? So, I changed my mind and ordered the Game Pie with mash and veg.
The veg was a mixture of over-done and under-done and, whilst the pie filling was a resonable gravy and meat mix, the crust was solid as a rock on one-half with a burnt inside on that half, and was soft/soggy the other.
Would go to this pub again: for drinks, yes. For food, absolutely not.
Hmmm.
zipit - 23 Jan 2008 12:29 |
Not a bad pub, but I wouldn't seek it out if I wasn't a local. A good selection of real ale which is usually in good condition. Would like to see some less well known real ales selected.
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Another trad.pub ruined by a pub chain.Used to be a top pub when it was 2 bars now a microwave eating hole.
Inside decor has got to have been the choice of a female which is awful in my book.
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Good choice of beers but overlit interior and microwave food menu (though very good value for money). Historical pub not presented in its best possible light but OK for a quick beer or two and a steak and ale pie.
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Called in for a pint at mid-day. Service was so slow (other punters fiddling about with food orders!!!) that I didnt stay for a drink. Food pubs really ought to employ more staff!
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Large pub set in a lovely old building. Unfortunately the inside does not quite come up to the same standard - it's very modern and rather over-lit. A beer festival was in progress when I visited, which meant a good number of ales with some unusual and well-served guests. We attended on quiz night: the quiz was quite enjoyable but we felt the number of teams getting near full marks in what was a reasonably challenging quiz may have indicated some strategic use of mobile telephony. So, a perfectly reasonable place but probably no point doing the quiz unless you're a genius or prepared to cheat.
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Fantastic service and real ale. Nice relaxed and clean modern atmosphere.
pinga - 10 Dec 2006 20:24 |
Known to the locals as Doom & Gloom sums it up .Bloody chain pubs hate them
anonymous - 29 May 2006 09:41 |
Very nice pub away from the Guildford town centre evening scraps! Nice food, punters are all ages, bar staff are good too.
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The best pub in the area, great food and an excellent quiz night on Sundays. Great Prize!!!
anonymous - 17 May 2005 20:05 |
A nice outdoor area and a pub that sells spitfire should always be considered well. Just why wasnt the cigerette ash cleaned off the table. Thats not much of a minus though
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Fantastic pub if you want to relax and have a chat. ALso best quiz machine in Surrey!
Anon - 14 Jul 2004 12:19 |
this pub is the best one ive ever been to, its a shame the gorgeous barmaid with long dark hair no longer works there.
benji - 24 May 2004 22:28 |
the h&g is a great pub, brilliant for summer evenings. its a chilled atmosphere, great for relaxing. some call it the doom and gloom because its quiet, but i like it that way.
anonymous - 15 Feb 2004 21:53 |
laid back not for clubbers..chilled atmosphere great for couple night good food
excellent surroundings
a chance to step out of the rat race
manager drop dead gorgeuos too..
rotti - 15 Dec 2003 22:43 |
Great pint, nice food, log fires, mixed crowd, its a pity they have no TV area to watch football
anonymous - 18 Oct 2003 01:24 |
Big old pub, now done up with "homey" decor.
Vindaloo - 13 Aug 2003 13:07 |
