Live Music — Pubs in Dorking
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Found 2 live music pubs in Dorking
Spotted Dog
42 South Street (A25), Dorking RH4 2HQ
Pub with a single L-shaped bar in two parts, separated by a step. At the front note the two large and attractive bow windows, one either side of the central door. The lower part has a wooden floor and leads to the garden which has a heated and covered smoking area on a decking area and steps leading down to the grass where there is some children's play equipment. A small area of the back garden can also be accessed along the side of the pub, avoiding the steps. It gives impressive views towards Denbies vineyard and Ranmore Common and there may be BBQs on sunny summer Saturday evenings. Soup, sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs are available 12-4 Monday to Saturday. Roasts are served 12-5 on Sundays. There are three TVs inside and one outside, which are usually used for sport on Sky and BT as well as terrestrial channels. Occasionally there is a guest beer and sometimes an alternative may replace Doom Bar. Families are welcome until 7pm and darts is played. Live music is played on Sunday afternoons between May and September, in the garden weather permitting, and sometimes on weekend evenings. Dogs are welcome and there is free Wi-Fi.
Star Inn
36 West Street (A25), Dorking RH4 1BU
Dating from the early 19th century the pub is a small, attractively slate-hung pub. On Wednesday night customers bring their vinyl records along, Thursday night is open mic night for budding entertainers and on Saturday there is either a live band or a DJ. In the corner to the left of the bar are board games and books. You may bring your own food, or have it delivered, but plates and cutlery are not supplied. The tables on the pavement outside catch the evening sun and give a good view of the passing traffic and there are umbrellas and heaters outside. The Star was a Friary Meux pub until its sale to Greene King in 1990 and the beers will be supplied by Greene King. Dogs are welcome, there are biscuits and a bowl, and free Wi-Fi is available.