Plough Inn

Parts of this welcoming and characterful white-rendered pub date back to the 16th century and over time the premises have seen the typical expansion into adjoining properties and outhouses, gaining all sorts of nooks and crannies in the process. The ceiling in parts is extremely low, even for buildings of this kind; whilst a set of flagstones in the back bar are said to be around 400 years old and were reputedly used as an influence in the set design of a Harry Potter film. There are several real fires. The pub was originally owned by Mellersh & Neale, Reigate brewers, eventually becoming a Friary Meux badged pub before being bought by Punch Taverns. There is a nice old photo of the pub in its Mellersh & Neale livery in the low ceilinged restaurant. A charming, characterful, and cosy pub selling good beer and excellent food. In the garden there is a smokers' "pavilion". The large garden also has twenty tables and has been landscaped to provide three different seating areas, along with a children's play area. Children under 10 are not allowed in the pub. Good quality food is served, with a breakfast menu from 10 am-12 noon daily and the main menu from 12-2:50 and 6-8:50 (9:20 Friday) weekdays, from 12-9:20 on Saturday and from 12-5:50 on Sunday. Please note that the pub is open each morning from 10am. One guest beer is from a local brewery, normally Pilgrim or Surrey Hills.