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William Bray, Shere

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Operator: Brakspear Pub Co
Shere Lane, Shere, GU5 9HS (View on Google Map)
(01483) 202275
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Set in a prominent position just a short way above the centre of the village, this large pub focuses on food. It has a bar with a wood burning stove, a new conservatory (which can be booked for functions) and a restaurant, with tables outside as well. Coffee is served from 10am all week. The only difference between the lunch and evening menus is that sandwiches are only available at lunchtime. The house beer, The William Bray, is brewed by Brakspear. Dogs are allowed everywhere other than the restaurant and there is a water bowl outside. As the Prince of Wales the pub used to be owned by the Reffell Brothers brewery of Gomshall which was bought by Young's of Wandsworth in 1926. It remained a Young's pub until they sold it in the 1990s and it became the William Bray in 2009, when it was bought by Julian Bailey, who drove in seven Formula One races. It is now a Brakspear pub. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing.

Information for this venue is provided by the East & Mid Surrey Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Guildford District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
29/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Brakspear Pub Co
Pub ID
REI/351
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Brakspear - Gravity TasteMatch Prediction

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Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity Session Bitter • 3.4%
Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity

This beer is served regularly at William Bray, Shere.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Surrey Hills - Shere Drop TasteMatch Prediction

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Surrey Hills - Shere Drop
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted twice.
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Surrey Hills - Shere Drop

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at William Bray, Shere.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brakspear

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Transport
Close to bus routes
25, 32
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ07304773

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