The Richmond Arms

Walk into the Richmond Arms and you'll immediately clock why people keep coming back—this is the sort of pub that feels like it's been doing things right for years without trying too hard. You're on Godalming's main drag, but step inside and the noise of High Street traffic disappears. The bar's got a genuine mix of drinkers: locals propping up the counter, couples tucked into corners, groups clustered around tables. The ales rotate properly (craft stuff mixed with classics), and the food menu takes itself seriously without being precious about it. It's the kind of place where you genuinely want to stay longer than planned, nursing another pint and working through the specials board.