I was not expecting too much when my father told me he was treating me to a breakfast in a new…read morechain restaurant that had opened up in Reigate. I was wrong....! It's beautiful inside - really modern, fresh and airy. There are two distinct spaces, the first, which is more of a cosy brasserie, which opens up into a larger restaurant behind. We sat in the cosy first space and had a look at the menus. There's a very decent selection for breakfast and I decided to go for the full English, as I was still nursing the end of a hangover. (it is nearly Christmas after all!) When we ordered, the waitress pointed out a special deal that would save us a couple of quid and was really really helpful when I wanted to know all sorts of annoying details about the breakfast. (How are the sausages cooked, did they have skimmed milk etc etc). She was friendly (as everyone in there was), and took every request seriously and thoughtfully. It didn't feel like anything was too much trouble. When the food came, it was a generous portion and absolutely exquisite. Probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Everything about it was lovely - from the very nice bread, the fantastic sausages, eggs done exactly right and really tasty bacon and tomatoes. To top it off, they give you real heinz ketchup and HP sauce in proper bottles and the coffee was extremely good. (With skimmed milk!!!!) I will definitely return and would like to try it out for supper - apparently it gets very busy in the evening, so booking is essential.

I stopped here for a meal out with my mum and grandma- three generations out to lunch!…read more We had no trouble getting a table although the front section of the restaurant was quite full- I think they reserve the back section for functions or if the front section is completely full, a clever trick so that the place always looks busy but resulted in a bit of a noisy, clattery atmosphere. The service was good, not outstanding as we were left waiting around at the front of the restaurant while staff bustled about but didn't acknowledge us until we were about to leave, but after that we had no problems and the food came out quickly. We all got the lunch deal of 2 courses for 9.95 which I thought was fantastic value. 3 courses for 11.95 was also an option but I knew I wouldn't be able to fit it all in as I always have eyes bigger than my tummy! Mum and I had the steak frites with chips for our mains. The steak was really lovely- a nice minute steak with garlic butter and pepper. Being the glutton that I am I also got a side of peppercorn sauce which made it even yummier but wasn't really needed in the end as the garlic butter gave loads of flavor. I thought the frites, which were American-style thin fries, could have been a little crispier but they were tasty and perfectly salted. My grandma had the cod with ratatouille which she enjoyed as well. I had a lovely medium glass of Merlot with the meal for around 4 pounds if I remember correctly Next up was dessert- I got the chocolate pot with crème fraiche which was totally divine! I ended up mixing the two together for a creamy tangy chocolate bonanza. Really rich, really good. My mum had the peach crumble (for the second time this week- she got the same thing at her last visit apparently!) which was sweet, buttery and came with a nice dollop of vanilla ice cream. Grandma had the crème caramel- light but full of flavor. Overall we really enjoyed the experience and it's fantastic value. Id definitely come here again!

Below average food quality. Food staff friendly but frenzied. A few things did not come our right…read morethe first time. They were out of many menu selections, even one beer was unavailable. Heard other tables sending food back to cook more. Would not order the veg burger or scampi. Desserts were good.

We are only in Reigate for the weekend but our neighbors told us The Skim was a must as it's within…read morewalking distance through the footpaths. They weren't wrong! Our burgers were delicious and the staff was incredibly friendly. Such a pleasant visit! Happy we made the stop!

We arrived during the busiest possible time - Saturday night 7.30pm - and kindly offered a table at…read morethe pub end. The atmosphere was lively with lots of banter/laughter and discussion - typical pub atmosphere. The service was quick and Tracy, our waitress, was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a good and tasty meal although it wasn't amazing. I had the Steak and Kidney with dumplings as well as an apple pie and vanilla ice-cream for sweet. Both enjoyable, but not amazing. The prices were reasonable too although we were charged erroneously for a bottle of red wine (soon sorted with no quibble) Overall, I thought the experience was pleasant. (booking for Saturday nights is advisable) In summary: Décor: ordinary Busy Enjoyable/pleasant Friendly Good service/speedy Booking on sat essential Bill mistake/corrected Tracy (waitress)/pleasant Bar/restaurant split Value for money Noisey, but audible

At the top of one of the hills on the Brighton Road. Light wood interior. Bar area inside the door…read morea bit narrow, but comfortable. The room extends round to the right, where there are more tables for diners. 4 ales were available, Hogback TEA, Old Trip, Harveys IPA and own ale Joshua Tree, which I tried, very nice pint. Bar only use and dining use times vary so best check before hand. There is a golf course nearby, so you could use to as the 19th hole.

Really friendly staff -and what a view! Right in the middle of Priory Park! Great to pop into on a…read morecold day as it's right next to the new childrens play area. A takeaway coffee always helps me when I have to stand for hours by the sandpit!Very clean, though sometimes a bit of a queue for food but that shows it's popular with others!

The Pavillion. Best cafe in Reigate. No, best cafe in Surrey and only ten minutes walk over the…read morehill. Thanks for the great coffee, the smiles and a haven to escape to when I needed space. I will miss you.

I love this place, the food is very tasty! and the cakes are delicious! The staff are very…read morefriendly, a good place to visit all year round.

Superb English breakfast, superb cake, super coffee and really lovely staff !! Fully recommended. !!read more

My absolutely favorite place in all of England. My husband and friends had liver and onions…read moremultiple times. I had the pies. I will never have a pie again and not dream about the grumpy mole. The wine list and bar is amazing.

I must say - these have to be the most charming ladies that run this adorable pub in the most…read morequaint town nestled in the English countryside. The interior is just like the demeanor of the staff: warm, likeable, and feels like home. In fact, it was incredibly difficult to determine where we wanted to dine, because of the sheer cuteness found in the decor and ambiance of The Grumpy Mole. It was just too damn nice outside to take a beautiful, sunny day in England for granted. So, we opted to sit on their patio and enjoy a near perfect day. Knowing how delicious the curry is in the UK, I opted for that choice and my high expectations were met. The chicken was tender and well prepared. The curry flavor was abound but not overpowering, while the naan and rice were soft, not stale. But the real highlight of the experience was the charcuterie plate packed with meats, cheeses, olives, and more. If only I had the fortune to return to England more often, then I would visit The Grumpy Mole on every visit. For now, I will dream of that day and hope it is on a cold, winters night, where the interior of the Grumpy Mole is cozy and warmed by a crackling fire place, of which I am sitting by while sipping on a piping mug of cider.

I've always had a brilliant meal here, each time fighting with myself whether to try something new…read moreor have an old favourite, as we only go when it's a very special occasion. Last time we went, I had the tasting menu with wine, and the only complaint (if you can call it that), is that if I'd drunk all the wine it came with, I would've been just that, drunk. Each course was blissful, exquisite for not only the mouth but for the nose and eye. I can honestly say I've never been anything but thrilled by the food served here. One problem (which keeps it from being five stars for me) is that The Dining Room isn't very intimate, something I'd appreciate with a restaurant with its price range. Let's face it, this is a special occasion place for most people (we rarely got out for under £150 for two), so I'd prefer to feel like I was in my own little space rather than alongside the other punters. Along those lines, The Dining Room suffers from the same problem Reigate itself does--a lot of people with new money (or more money than manners) who like to show it off, often in a loud and (once, anyway) obnoxious way. I've found that each time there was at least one table for whom the night was obviously just another meal, so were taking the opportunity to be loud and showy, ruining the atmosphere for those looking for a nice, intimate dinner.

If you can afford it and have no style or taste whatsoever, you'll love it, other than that it's…read moreover priced, and completely pretentious! The food is always just OK and no better than that and the atmosphere is non existant. Just give up the pretense and either make the effort to go to London or just nip up the road to the Gurkha Kitchen! If you really have to visit this place then don't admit it to anyone.

The local curry house of relatives in Reigate - most accommodatingly managed to find us a table at…read moreshort notice on a Sunday night - but boy were they busy!! Suggest booking well in advance. Menu was small but excellent, including one or two dishes unfamiliar to us antipodean types. In no time at all poppadums and dipping sauces appeared, and our meals turned up very quickly following our order. Biryani was excellent, the duck xacuti I had unusual but flavoursome, prawns suitably fiery, and the naan most excellent. Washed down with crisp cold indian beer, nothing to complain about here, except they did jam a few too many tables in for my liking, and we could barely move without knocking elbows with someone.

Clove is a bit classier than your average curry house, the chef trained at the Oberoi in India and…read moreit really shows in the cooking. Everything I have had has been delicious, and it's one of the few places where I love ALL of the chutneys! A particular favourite is the cashew-rich Baddam Passanda (something I've never seen anywhere else).

After a long day at work, I deserve a good steak, so at the recommendation of a colleague, I…read moretravelled 10 miles on a frozen road. It was a worthwhile journey, despite the weather. I ordered the 9 oz sirloin which was the perfect size for my appetite. Add a small salad and a side of mashed potatoes , and washed it down with an Argentine beer.

The family decided to go to dinner together at Buenos Aires- the waiters were nice and friendly…read more(Both spoke Spanish{one from Spain the other from Colombia}). There were seven of us in the party- we had reservations so our table was ready as we arrived. After we were seated we were informed that all of the bottles of wine were half off (yay!). We placed our drink orders as well as orders for tapas (as starters)- empanadas, Olives, Patatas Bravas (I love Patatas Bravas- so I had to). I ordered the lychee margarita, my husband and mother in-law- the classic mojito, sister in-law- the Passion Fruit and Ginger Caipirinha, brother in-law- St Paul's `Green. My lychee Margarita was good but slightly too sweet for my taste (it was also on the rocks which was not mentioned on the menu), I really enjoyed trying the Passion Fruit and Ginger Caipirinha (recommend!) it was not to sweet, perfectly tangy and refreshing (love), the Mojitos were fairly predictable in my opinion- decent but slightly too sweet (I'm not one for sugar- but my husband agreed). My brother-in-law's St Paul's Green was also extremely sweet in my opinion. The patatas bravas was an over-all let-down, the portion size was small and the sauce left quite a bit to be desired. The olives were okay- pitted. The empanadas had a nice shell and the filling was good (recommend). As a main I ordered the lamb chops with a side of green beans. The lamb was very good- cooked medium- I felt it could use a bit more flavor but the lamb was still enjoyable. The green beans were cooked well and not soggy (yum). My husband ordered the 260g 'Ancho' (Rib-Eye) Steak- I snuck a bite and it was very, Very, good. The chimichurri sauce that his steak came with was made with dried herbs and spices however it was very flavorful. Overall the drinks were on the sweet side, service was a bit slow (Although I do understand we were a party of seven) and the food was decent.