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Family friendly
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The Horse & Groom
A characterful Merrow pub with a country feel, broad menu and a strong reputation as a family-friendly local.
Family friendlyGood for groupsIndoor & outdoor
Visit website ↗Why we like it
“It gives you a more relaxed, local-feeling alternative to the busier town-centre spots.”
Highlights
- Merrow location
- Country-pub feel
- Garden
- Family-friendly setup
- Good for longer meals
About
The Horse & Groom in Merrow is slightly outside the very centre, but it is one of the more useful Guildford-area pubs when you want a proper local with a bit more space and a softer country-pub feel. It is well known for being family friendly, with a garden and a layout that suits longer meals or easy weekend meet-ups.\n\nIt leans more food-led than a small wet-led pub, but the setting still feels warm and pubby rather than corporate. That makes it a solid pick for mixed groups, family lunches and people who want to escape the High Street without leaving Guildford behind.\n\nFor a suburban Guildford pub that still has character, it is a fair inclusion.
Best for
Family lunchesSuburban pub meetsEscaping the town centre
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