Hidden in the heart of the Surrey Hills down a quiet country lane, it’s hard to believe The Merry Harriers is just a few minutes from the busy A3.
With a beer garden at the front and rear of this classic pub near Guildford, it’s like a slice of English countryside from decades ago.
While the pub dates from the early 1700s – and feels like it, with a large open fireplace, stone floor and exposed beams – owner Peter de Savary (hotelier and local resident) and manager Jake Andreou ensure it is more boutique than basic.
An old favourite: The 18th Century Merry Harriers, which is more boutique than basic, discovers Sarah