The King's Arms compares well against most pubs in Surrey. Apparently it used to be a favourite of Katie Price when she was with Peter Andre. Whether this is a selling point or bad publicity, you decide!
While neither modern nor particularly traditional, it's welcoming inside, with a couple of large tables for big groups near the bar, and a few smaller tables at the back boasting plenty of light. It's not hugely busy like the Parrot in Forest Green, but I found it a welcome change from the regular haunts.
There's a small garden at the back, which overlooks the car park, but is pleasant, and gets the sun until late afternoon.
The Sunday roast is second to no other I've found in Surrey. Tender meat (I recommend the duck) and out-of-this-world-delicious potatoes. All served on a hot plate to prevent it going cold - spot on.
On the downside, the pub was understaffed and it took a long time to get served. Also the beer was cloudy, it may have been a one-off bad barrel. The staff were too busy to change it and didn't offer a discount; neverthereless we would come here again.
http://www.thekingsarmsockley.co.uk/index.html
This Surrey pub is a good place to start and finish a country walk. The garden gets the sun during the day, so if you want to sit out in it, don't leave it until the evening.
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