Location: Dorking
Top Restaurants in Dorking
Best Pub food near Dorking, England, United Kingdom
Find out what Pub restaurants to try in Dorking. Dorking /ˈdɔːr.kɪŋ/ is a market town in Surrey, England between Ranmore Common in the North Downs range of hills and Leith Hill in the Greensand Ridge, centred 21 miles (34 km) from London.
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10. Skimmington Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By Tony B
I visited here for lunch while having a Daddy/daughter day with my youngest. An absolute gem of a place, friendly and welcoming staff and the food was excellent, piping hot and very tasty.The pub itself if a proper old English pub, nestled down a dirt road in the middle of the common, a lovely peaceful setting.Wouldn't hesitate to return.Dear Tony,It's not very often that daughters allow their dads to take them out (or is that just because I'm an embarrassment to ours??), so well done to you for succeeding and especially, for finding the time to write a review to share your success!We are so glad that the "Skim" ticked all the right boxes and we hope that your daughter enjoyed herself as much as you? Thank you especially for awarding us a 5* rating and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon?
9. The Fox Revived
Overall Ratings
4 based on 560 reviews
Situated on Norwood Hill crossroads approx 3 miles from Horley town centre and a short taxi ride from Gatwick, The Fox Revived is a little haven of beauty, the perfect hideaway in the heart of rural Surrey.With its lofty position, the pub and its gardens
Reviewed By Newburyboy
We were staying at Gatwick airport overnight for a very early morning flight next day and wanted to find somewhere interesting and better value for dinner rather than face the overpriced offerings at the hotel. TA reviews pointed us towards the Fox Revived, only a short drive away through the country and it was a great find. The staff were super friendly, the menu had a great selection of dishes, the choice of ales was good and the interior decor very pleasant indeed, let alone the building itself which is in a lovely location. We'll most definitely visit again when flying from Gatwick.
8. The Red Lion & Cellar Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 350 reviews
A wonderful example of a 17th-century pub with a wonderful modern (ish) twist. Set in the Surrey Hills, The Red Lion is warm and trational pub, like a cosy pub should be. But we also have a beautiful world war 2 bunker which is a unique party venue room.
Reviewed By 112coling
This is a fabulous country pub, the staff are very attentive without being in your face, the food was excellent, we had starters, mains and pudding and all were perfect, the pie was stunning, steak and burgers also very good.We visited on a Friday night and although the main bar and Cellar Room were both busy service was very good and all staff were happy and enthusiastic to serve you.would strongly recommend a visit.Dear 112coling, Thank you for such a lovely review. It takes many things to get a pub working/ feeling good and sometimes all those efforts are recognised. Your review has given us one of those times. Appreciated. We are all very proud of this iconic pub, cellar room & B&B venue and your set of words has made us feel more so. Again thank you and hope to see you back soon. Cheers, Marc
7. King William IV
Overall Ratings
4 based on 516 reviews
Reviewed By mactavis
We use this excellent pub a couple times a week as we're local and I highly recommend it..The food is very good as are the real ales and the welcoming staff..The owner Eamonn is a really good guy and looks after his customers...It's a great place,views are amazing..
6. The Half Moon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 503 reviews
A proper country village pub, serving real ales, lagers, ciders, a good choice of wines and just as important, good pub grub!
Reviewed By walmerbee
Enjoyed a fantastic dinner at The Half Moon. We had rib-eye steak and liver and bacon. Both dishes were absolutely perfect. The liver was so tender, like eating moose. (Not the animal!) Both had real home made chips and great vegetables. Dessert was apple and toffee crumble, amazing. Thanks chef, you are a champion. Servers were lovely as well.
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5. The Grumpy Mole - Brockham
Overall Ratings
4 based on 724 reviews
Reviewed By 600duncanw
Really good country pub with superb service and excellent food. I donât write many reviews so itâs a sign this is a great place to visit.Highly recommend.
4. The Queen's Head Dorking
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Recently refurbished to a stunning standard, The Queenâs Head pub in Dorking is the new gem of the high street. The vibrant interior blends modern and rustic styles, providing a relaxed, atmospheric setting for lunch, dinner and drinks.
Reviewed By LondonBeagle
Stumbled on the Queens Head more or less by accident and it was a great surprise. Harming cosy pub with cheerful staff and a fantastic menu. The seafood salad was laden with fresh fish and seafood, deserts were interesting and fresh and even the coffee was good. Heartily recommended.
3. Red Bar & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 531 reviews
Reviewed By SHDC-Dancer
The food this time was actually very good but it was cold where we were placed in the conservatory area and the service (especially considering there was only us plus one more table dining) was non existent. We had to repeatedly chase for service.Sad, but itâs had its second chance and not delivered.Hello SHDC-Dancer. Thank you for taking the time to review Red. Iâm very glad to hear that on your first visit since we re-opened in May under new management you found the food very good. I think you came just as the weather turned and the Garden Room heating has now been turned up. I was disappointed that you didnât receive our normal high level of service ( as you will see from other reviews this is unusual) and would be interested to know when you came But all our staff are aware of your comments which will help us know where we can make improvements. So I do hope that you will give us a second chance sometime.
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2. The Lamb Inn Rusper
Overall Ratings
4 based on 394 reviews
Reviewed By lorraine p
I visited the Lamb Inn with a group of girlfriends for Sunday lunch following a suggestion from one of my friends who had previously been a while ago. Nice setting in the pretty village of Rusper tucked away at the end of a country lane. We were originally booked to sit inside but the weather was warm and sunny and there was plenty of space in the outside seating area so were able to move and eat out there. Good selection of food on the menu. Five of us opted for the roast beef! and one veggie for the cheese ploughmans. The waiting staff were attentive and bought out the food, followed by additional drink requests and condiments. The portions were a good size, beef, potatoes and yorkshire with loads of help your self peas, carrots and cauliflower cheese. The only downside was that the meat was slightly chewy and the roast potatoes pretty tough to cut, we ate just after two so maybe if we had eaten earlier both the meat and potatoes might not have been as dry. I wouldnt say this put us off though as all roast plates were polished fully off! Veggie friend who had the ploughmans could not finish hers as had a huge lump of cheese with two large crusty baguettes to go with her salad and pickles. The dessert menu looked lovely but we were all too full to have dessert after we had eaten. A lovely spot and food
1. The Park Hatch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Our newly refurbished pub is your new friendly local. Great for a quick bite at lunch, a full three course dinner, or even just a swift pint. We are family & animal friendly, have a large garden & ensure we use the best of local produce in both food & bev
Reviewed By Triskelion123
I have reviewed a reasonable number of restaurants and this is only the second 1 star score attributed. Reserved a table by phone, arrived a few minutes before the agreed time. I was shown to a table by the barman and then ....nothing. No menu, no offer of a drink. 12 minutes passed, waiting staff drifted through the restaurant, looking after a table of about 10 and another couple. There were no other diners present so it wasnât busy. Then a new diner arrives and is immediately given a menu. This was more than the bridge could bear. Waitress was approached who offered a half hearted apology accompanied by asking me if I had seated myself! On being told that I had not and I was leaving, the defaulting barman was identified, although Iâm not sure it was necessarily his fault. Result- one lost cover which Iâm sure wonât break their bank but is so irritating. On the plus side, a 1km walk took me back into the town and an excellent Thai restaurant (review to follow). And I was offered a menu and a drink on arrival. Dear TriskelionI very rarely respond to reviews but in this case I feel I really ought too as I have to completely disagree with your comments.I think it is fair to outline what happened with a bit more accuracy. You sat in the barn area which was busy and put your head down buried in your phone and no point did you make any attempt to make eye contact or speak to any of the waitresses. Unsurprisingly they thought you must be waiting for someone to join them. Instead of just making some attempt at communication you continued to stare at your phone until after 5 mins (as checked on CCTV) you decided to have an unbelievably rude rant at one of my staff and stormed out threatening to leave a poor review.My staff may have not realised that you were alone and ready but your reaction both at the time and since are quite frankly totally over the top. As soon as they realised they offered you a drink and menu but you clearly had no intention of accepting their apology.
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