The Compasses Inn, Gomshall - pub details
Address: Station Rd, Gomshall, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9LA [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (ref 21243)
Gomshall (0.6 miles), Chilworth (3.9 miles), Clandon (4.2 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Live music
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating, Accommodation available
Pub suggested by Miles on 31 Mar 2005
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other pubs nearby:
Blubeckers at Gomshall Mill, Gomshall (0.1 miles), Abinger Arms, Abinger Hammer (0.6 miles), White Horse Inn, Shere (0.7 miles), William Bray , Shere Guildford Surrey (0.7 miles), Prince of Wales, Shere (0.7 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Compasses Inn, Gomshall
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| It seems that hello1973 has lost his/her objectivity with their only posts over the past 17 months praising the Gomshall Mill Inn on its own comments page or that of other local pubs. GGG - 5 Feb 2010 16:01 |
| Check out the gomshall mill innn opposite thats all i will say Sorry hello1973 - 31 Jan 2010 00:07 |
| After an entirely unintentional hiatus between visits of 12 years, I found myself back at the Compasses, as an opportunity presented itself en route to other pastures (well, almost - it was 10:50 and so we had to loiter about furtively until the doors were opened!). When we finally gained ingress, it hadn't changed much, other than the licensee, and - mercifully - the ale selection, which although only numbers three, suggested that it is now effectively the Ranmore brewery tap (dfespite numerous pump clips adorning the bar area which imply other brews do feature). We were greeted by a friendly chap (surprising given his South African accent - sorry but they aren't renowned for their charm!), and the "milk-curdling" landlady was hovering in the background. I spoke to both and they seemed well-informed and pleasant, so perhaps we shouldn't let accents or appearances be the sole judge and jury. I know this used to be an Enterprise outlet, and the landlady confirmed it still is - the beer range is thanks to her willingness (and undoubted ability) to persuade her employer that more interesting choices are the way forward, and having struck a comfortable deal with Ross at Surrey Hills. Prices weren't cheap (halves of the Ruby and the Ranmore were sampled and it came in at £3.50) but then again weren't unusual in today's country pub market. The main thing is, there is more beer and cheer to be found here than in many pubs owned by said company. The pub itself provides a cosy interior, if a little horse-brassy, and the grounds provide excellent outdoor facilities on a hot sunny day, set beside the nearby river. If you don't fancy this there is the 11th century Old Mill Inn opposite, which looks good, but I would doubt has Surrey Hills beers as well-kept as this? TWG - 28 Jan 2010 11:10 |
| A very good pint but run by a landlady who can curdle milk from twenty yards. mrgrumpy - 7 Jun 2009 15:32 |
| Back again after a 2 month break and the beer is as ever very good. The staff seem alittle more laid back than my last visit which was to say the least interesting. Only had a bar snack but was good value and served quickly with a smile. That and fine ale what more would you want?? oldhippybeer - 2 Jun 2009 22:58 |
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