Barn at Alfold, Alfold

Dating from 1590, this pub and restaurant is built around a well beamed barn, and is a very attractive place to visit. Primarily a very good quality restaurant, drinkers are welcome most of the time but not at busy times which includes all of Sunday lunchtime, although they are welcome in the garden at the front at this time and when sitting outside does not appeal it is worth phoning to see if you will be welcome. The barn has a bar as you enter, which is also the overflow dining area and has a large fireplace, and there is a small blackboard listing the beers on the bar. The restaurant is beyond and is where you will find the handpumps and another fireplace with a stove. Food is served from 12-2 and 6:30-9, other than Monday and Sunday evening when they are shut. There are two beers available which change frequently and usually both will be from a local brewery with Hammerpot, King and Weltons being the most common. Outside the pub is a war memorial to Dunsfold Aerodrome. Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies and there are a variety of quotes painted on the bar wall. Tuesday evening features free ukulele lessons (phone to confirm if this is the reason for going) and children eat free. Evening closing time depends on the trade and will often be after all diners have finished and the restaurant is closed.