The Pavilion by Howling Owl

Here is a photo of Brian the rescue pup, sent by airmail from Borneo (Brian not the photo), experiencing the tantalising scent of a Pavilion Pizza for the first time causing complete over stimulation and hallucinations. Brian is recovering well with hourly treats and a belly rub somewhere in the Surrey Hills. We’re setting up a gofundme page for Brian with the hashtag to support his speedy return to the dog friendly environment we have up at The Pavilion.

World championships happening at The Pavilion over the weekend. The score ended up as 97-95 over two days as time was called due to bad light on the first day. Both players retired after this game to focus on interpretive dance depicting the turmoil experienced during the two day bout. Join us next weekend for the regional hide and seek finals. Winner gets The Pavilion….

The visiting team this weekend, all with roots in Bangalore. Welcome to The Pavilion!

Summer evening at The Pavilion, can’t beat it!

We love a party at the Pavilion by Howling Owl 🎉

If you have an event on the horizon come and chat to us about how we can make it special for you.
We don't charge a hire fee, just operate a minimum spend.
We offer a flexible space with a range of hot and cold food options and delicious homemade cakes (or you can bring your own). You can customise decorations to suit your theme, use our big screen for a personalised slide show and dance the night away 💃🕺
Did we mention our awesome in-house band?

Ice cream solves everything 🍦🍭
Looks like we're finally in for a few sunny days, so let's celebrate by raiding our well-stocked freezer!

Such a lovely evening on Friday for the junior cricket end of season awards... Well done to everyone involved, that went fast! 🏏

Come on England, bring it home! ⚽🏆

Introducing Domaine Durand Sancerre.
This is the Daddy of our whites collection.
Lively and refreshing, with a clean mineral finish, the palette is a delight for your tastebuds. Sauvignon Blanc finds its purest and most celebrated expression in Sancerre and the Durand estate work in the principle of minimum intervention with the utmost respect for the environment.
Sadly for most of us this one probably sits more in the special occasion category due to its price, but it comes highly recommended so why not treat yourself to a glass? You deserve it.

The little things are really the big things. We love making moments special for our lovely customers, so make time to indulge in what makes you happy!

We are big fans of the Chai Latte with whipped cream - great shout! 😋

We're all juggling AAAAALL the balls as we hurtle towards the end of term with summer holidays on the horizon.

Give yourself a well-earned recharge and join us for the Euros, Wimbledon and live cricket action all in one place.

Kudos to team member and juggler extraordinaire Nathan - not easy throwing a football into the mix!

England are through to the quarter finals - just! ⚽
We're looking forward to watching England v Switzerland at 5pm on Saturday (through our fingers), so book a table via our website with some friends to take the edge off. It promises to be a big one.

We're showing all the matches within our opening hours at the Pavilion, so check out our fixtures list on our Euros event on our website to get your fix of the championship, with cold beers on tap.

What day is it? 🤔
It's the first Tuesday of the month, which means it's the Howling Owl quiz night!

Tickets are available via our website, so gather a handful of your smartest mates and get involved. New teams always welcome and we have a house team for any individuals who fancy joining.

As ever, it promises to be a fun evening! 😄

The Howling Owl team are always ready to party 🎉
From left to right we have James, Tracey, Wendy, Fergus and Ana. Service with huge smiles 😁

Welcome to the shortest 3 weeks of the year 🤪

Come and enjoy our peaceful haven for coffees, cakes and catch ups while you can!

We're also accepting area bookings for larger groups, so you can bag your favourite spot with your friends to celebrate making it through another school year! 🥂🎉

Book an area via our website by clicking the link in our bio.

What better place to watch tonight's England match?
KO is at 8pm, but as it's such a lovely day why not come down a little earlier and enjoy a couple of al fresco drinks in the sunshine first? ☀️🍻⚽️

Inevitably, the wine we find ourselves drinking most of the time tends to come down to price point.
So, a word about value…
🍷 Check out new world options first. If you find something you like the look of it will usually be better value than its familiar and classic old world counterparts.
🍷 There’s a rumour that the second cheapest wine on the list is often marked up the highest. This doesn’t make it a bad choice as it’s likely a popular wine, but it may have been hand-picked because the owner knows it appeals to a wide audience and can fetch a slightly higher price without raising eyebrows.
🍷 If the cheapest wine is highlighted as the house wine, it’s a good indicator that the venue stands by the quality and is proud of the wine.
🍷 Lesser-known wines tend to be less expensive as you’re not paying for the brand.
🍷 Generally the more expensive a wine is on the list, the lower the mark up - so it can pay to go big.
🍷 If you’re in a group, bottles will usually offer better value for money.

Add your tips in the comments below 👇

We're always thrilled to hear how much you enjoy your experiences with us at the Howling Owl, so thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely reviews.

We also welcome feedback on how we can make things even better for you, so please don't be shy, let us know what you think and any ideas you may have - either on Google Reviews or a quick chat in the Pavilion, we're all ears!

For reducing wrinkles and improving skin, the Japanese have been known to bathe in coffee grounds fermented with pineapple pulp.

Personally, we prefer drinking it.

Come and enjoy one of our delectable Blue Mountain coffees from 8:30am.

Hello Zela Vinho Verde, old friend.
Not exactly a new kid on the block, but a favourite we can’t stop ourselves from shouting about!
From family-run winery Cazal Ventozela that’s dedicated to the production of Vinho Verde, the wine is aged for four months in contact with the lees to add texture and weight to its natural aromatics. The keen-nosed among you will notice aromas of fresh apple with floral notes of orange blossom and elderflower. It’s ethereally light on the palate with a slight spritz and refreshing acidity - perfect for appreciating al fresco!
We’d love to hear if the Zela is your go-to choice as well? Drop us a comment below 👇

We're extending our opening hours this Sunday 16th June and Euro 24 will be on the big screen! ⚽️🍻
Celebrating all the fathers, father figures and families and wishing you all a lovely weekend.
Join us to raise a glass in honour - pop in or click the link in our bio to book your table.

John Milner is Head Groundsman at Godalming Cricket Club and works very hard to keep the pitches looking amazing.
Here he is, speeding over for a latte and bacon roll!

Join us tomorrow for an entertaining summer's evening of folk music and vibrant Morris dancing with Godalming group Fleur de Lys.
Feel free to get involved or sit back and enjoy the vibe.

💥 The Howling Owl guide to nailing the wine selection every time 💥

If only choosing wine were as enjoyable and relaxing as drinking it?

Our new wine list may be a succinct selection of all killers no fillers, but we know the horrible feeling of being bamboozled by one of those leather-bound novels.
Did you know that over half of us revert to our go-to strategy of picking second cheapest on the list?

So here are our top tips on tackling an overwhelming wine list like a pro:

🍷Don’t be shy in asking your waiter / sommelier / bar manager for advice. Be clear on your brief - budget, examples of what you know you like, or what you don’t. They will always be delighted to help you on your wine journey.

🍷Don’t overlook wine by the glass - It’s a good place to look for a shortlist of a restaurant’s most popular styles of wine, which usually offer great value and wide appeal, with the added benefit of being able to ask for a small taste to try before you buy!

🍷A spirit of adventure pays off! Look for wines you haven’t heard of and seek out the weird wine on the list - there’s a good chance it’s there purely because someone tasted it and loved it so much they insisted it be included.
Bonus - these outliers are usually less expensive because you’re not paying for their reputation.

🍷Look out for areas of enthusiasm - if a restaurant has a page dedicated to something particular, it’s likely the person who put the wine list together loves these styles and will have researched them carefully.

🍷Read it backwards. Some more interesting wines tend to be found at the back.

🍷If you’re in wine country, look at local wines.

Drop us a comment below if you've got any great tips you'd add and remember to hit save so you have this to hand next time you encounter a wine 'novel'.

👀 Spot the honorary cricket team member proudly wearing her embroidered shirt! 🏏

We may be huge cricket fans here at the Pavilion by Howling Owl, but the café and bar are open to all, even when there are matches on.

So don't be shy, pop by and say hello! 👋

We all know football is best watched together, with a cool refreshing beverage in hand. So up the atmosphere for your viewing of Euro 2024 and join us as we gather around our big screen and well stocked bar.

We’ll be showing all the matches within opening hours - check out the Howling Owl fixtures list on our website event so you can plan ahead and book your table.

Who are you supporting?

Our next open mic night is on Thursday 13th June and if you're the type of talented musician who likes to know what you're doing ahead of time, you can now secure your slot in advance via the event page on our website (link in bio).

Walk-ins are also more than welcome if we have space on the night.

We encourage any fans to book a table, as it's usually a popular event.
Looking forward to it!

We are very lucky to be located here at the rec with this incredible playing field on our doorstep. Summer evenings are a dream meeting up with friends for a few drinks while the kids run wild outside.

It's for this reason that we have to operate a no glass policy outside - to protect little feet and paws!

We've got some new reusable polycarbonate wine glasses for this season, so no more drinking our delicious wine out of pints (unless you'd like to of course).

Please remember to return your plastic cups before you leave and claim your deposit back, it just helps keep things a bit more sustainable ♻️💚

May we introduce our Horizon Chardonnay Bichot.

But how has a Chardonnay made the cut we hear you cry? We know it’s got a bad rap, but we’re going out on a limb here and suggesting it’s time to rediscover Chardonnay with this incredibly drinkable choice.

This dry wine with floral, citrus and almond notes is a far cry from the oaky taste you might remember, and we think it actually has more of a Sauvignon flavour, which is rather delicious.

The vineyards are in Languedoc in France and practice sustainable viticulture with a commitment to converting fully to organic.

We sell all our wines by the glass (as well as the bottle) at the Pavilion by Howling Owl, so come down and give it a try, we’d love to know what you think?

Wonder if our wise Howling Owl will impart some wisdom to the team sitting in this cosy spot?

Tickets for our monthly quiz night on Tuesday 4th June are on sale via our website (link in bio).

Pre-booking for the quiz is essential, so confirm your team's spot from 7pm onwards (quiz starts at 7:30pm).

Feel free to book a table from 5pm if you fancy some pizza first (we hear it makes great brain food 😜)