Horse & Groom Merrow

Head out towards Merrow and you'll find yourself in one of those neighbourhoods that doesn't get nearly enough credit. The Horse & Groom sits on Epsom Road like it's been part of the furniture forever, and honestly, that's exactly the vibe you want from a place like this. It's unpretentious enough that you won't feel weird popping in for a midweek pint, but they're clearly putting proper thought into what's on the plate. The kind of spot where you can bring your mates for a casual catch-up or actually take someone if you want to impress them without it feeling forced.