Not everyone wants a black-tie gala on 31 December. If you'd rather see in the New Year somewhere cosy, with a good dinner and a bar that stays open past midnight, Surrey's country pubs do it well, and most cost a lot less than a hotel party.
New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday. Below are five pubs that have already put their plans online: one with a set menu and a glass of fizz, one throwing a party night with live music, and three keeping things relaxed with no tickets at all. We read every detail on the pubs' own websites in November 2026; the hotels we checked hadn't published their 2026 plans yet, and we'll add them when they do.
At a glance
- The Grantley Arms, Wonersh
- Three-course menu £55 with a glass of fizz
- The Drumming Snipe, Mayford
- Party night with live music
- Bar tickets £10 with fizz
- The Pheasant at Buckland
- No tickets or set menu
- Open 10am–1am, food until 9.30pm
- The White Horse, Hascombe
- Relaxed evening
- Open 11am–1am
- The Gomshall Mill
- À la carte plus New Year's Eve dishes
A set menu
The Grantley Arms
Wonersh, near Guildford
A Young's pub in Wonersh with a proper New Year's Eve menu: £55 for three courses, including a glass of fizz and homemade bread to start. Starters include duck liver pâté with Madeira, a wild mushroom and pecorino tart, and potted shrimp; for mains there's chargrilled sea bass, venison Wellington, pork ribeye with baked apple, or beef fillet with green peppercorn sauce (£7 extra).
Puddings range from a chocolate fondant with salted caramel ice cream to a Baron Bigod cheese plate with honey cake. Tables of four or more have a discretionary 12.5% service charge added.
- Menu
- £55, three courses with a glass of fizz
- Supplement
- £7 for the beef fillet
- Service
- 12.5% discretionary, tables of 4 or more
A party night
The Drumming Snipe
Mayford, near Woking
The liveliest night in this guide: the pub promises hours of live music, with dinner first and then the bar, where draught beer is 20% off and cocktails are two for one into 2027. Bar tickets are £10 and include a welcome glass of fizz. The New Year's Eve dinner menu hadn't been published when we checked, so look again nearer the time.
- Bar tickets
- £10 with a glass of fizz
- Music
- Live music
- Dinner menu
- Not yet published (November 2026)
No tickets, no fuss
The Pheasant at Buckland
Buckland, near Reigate
The Pheasant is keeping New Year's Eve simple: no tickets, no set menu and no dress code. The usual daily menu runs with a few seasonal specials, and there's plenty behind the bar for the midnight toast. Book if you want to eat; if you're just having a drink, turn up and find a spot at the bar.
- Open
- 10am–1am
- Food
- 12 noon–9.30pm
- Tickets
- None
The White Horse
Hascombe, near Godalming
A cosy Young's pub in a village south of Godalming that describes its New Year's Eve as a laid-back one: seasonal dishes, cocktails and a few glasses of something as midnight approaches. It's open from 11am until 1am, and you book a table through its website.
- Open
- 11am–1am
- New Year's Day
- 11am–10.30pm
The Gomshall Mill
Gomshall
A Grade II listed mill turned pub between Guildford and Dorking. On New Year's Eve it serves its seasonal à la carte menu alongside a few dishes made just for the night, so you can eat as much or as little as you like. Book through its website.
- Menu
- À la carte plus New Year's Eve specials
Before you book
New Year's Eve tables go quickly, and pubs often ask for a deposit or full payment, so check the booking terms on each pub's website before you pay. If you're driving home after midnight, book a taxi well ahead: it's one of the busiest nights of the year. And if you're planning December too, see our guides to Christmas lunches and parties, Christmas markets and Surrey's pantomimes.
The pubs in our directory
Common questions
Where can I go for New Year's Eve in Surrey?
For a set dinner, the Grantley Arms in Wonersh has a £55 three-course menu with a glass of fizz. For a party, the Drumming Snipe at Mayford near Woking has live music and £10 bar tickets. For a relaxed night with no tickets, the Pheasant at Buckland, the White Horse in Hascombe and the Gomshall Mill are all open.
How much is a New Year's Eve dinner in a Surrey pub?
The Grantley Arms in Wonersh charges £55 for three courses including a glass of fizz, with £7 extra for the beef fillet. At the Pheasant at Buckland, the White Horse in Hascombe and the Gomshall Mill you order from the menu, so you pay for what you choose.
Which Surrey pubs are open late on New Year's Eve?
The Pheasant at Buckland is open from 10am to 1am and the White Horse in Hascombe from 11am to 1am on New Year's Eve 2026.
Do I need a ticket for New Year's Eve at a Surrey pub?
Not always. The Pheasant at Buckland says there are no tickets, set menus or dress codes, though it recommends booking a table if you want to eat. The Drumming Snipe in Mayford sells bar tickets at £10, including a glass of fizz.
