About three or four years ago I spent six weeks in Walton-on-Thames and have been trying to acquire…read morea work visa so I could move there from Los Angeles. Not much of a demand for comedy writers/improv comics over there. I attended graduate school (MFA in Creative Writing) at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and I experienced some anti-American sentiment there. Consequently, I expected the same in the UK. Never saw it. Quite to the contrary, I've never been treated so well. The British treated me better than my own family, which might not be saying much. One day while my British girlfriend (We've since split up) was at work I walked over the Old Manor Pub in Walton-on-Thames during the lunch hour. I expected either anti-American sentiment or at the very least, a cold shoulder. Again the locals and I had a great time drinking your superior British beer and exchanging anecdotes. I've never had so much fun with my clothes on! I would love to email the Old Manor Pub but can't find an email address anywhere. Does anyone know how I can email them? This is a pub you definitely want to spend time in. If only that British lady hadn't dumped me I would be spending my weekends there today instead of Hollywood. I love the UK. It's the closest I'll ever get to Heaven. Sincerely, Tom Neuhoff World Humour Hollywood, California

My 'new' favourite local, nice friendly landlady and a good bunch of people there as well. Frequent…read morelive music on Friday nights during the summer months. Youngs beers on tap, always very well kept.

Oh my god what a difference Favio and his team has made. Can't stop going there now. The last…read morereview I posted for this pub was a 1 star, not anymore 5 stars and more if I could. All the staff are friendly and plenty of them, the manager and his team simply can't do enough. They've cleaned the place up and made the garden beautiful with Spanish music playing, you really feel like you're in the med, especially with the beautiful river setting, the sangria and the sublime tapas. It's has an outside bar which is also well stocked....gotta say the pubs gin selection is amazing. Go there and try it you won't regret it. The other pubs in the area will seriously need to up their game.

Aww this place is so cute! It's the only hotel in this very small but BEAUTIFUL village! We visited…read morebecause of a tour we were doing and only stopped here to have lunch. I would love to stay here since its quiet, romatic, and so different from the rest of England! It's very secluded so I didnt see much to do but it's close to the other villages. The food was tasty as well! Would love to visit again :)

I often eat lamb - but never before have I tasted such tender lamb as I did here. This Dorset lamb…read more was cooked to absolute perfection and served with lamb bacon. Compliments to the chef!

Too expensive with miserable bar staff. £3 for sweet potatoes fries and another £3 for 6 onion…read morerings. Both served in a VERY small dish. Seriously, you go for the view of the river in wonderful weather. BUT the service was crap and the bar staff were miserable bastards. If your paying £10 for a basic G&T the least they could do is smile when they rob you.

Nice pub far to pricey with the drinks £10 for a bottle of cider and a pint of lager is to much!…read moreThe food prices look reasonable but will not be coming back for a while as drink prices are far too high.

Great lunch with Mum while visiting back home. We had a quiet lunch, staff and food were wonderful…read more As was the ambience. Will definitely go back next time I'm visiting home.

I do never recommend tastes horrible I never recommend but if you want something horrible at that…read moretime have the swan! The service is quite nice!

We loved, loved, loved this place. The bartenders were personable. The patrons were so friendly…read more The atmosphere was so fun! You absolutely MUST go here if you are anywhere close, worth the drive! Unfortunately the night we had planned on eating there, they were not serving food.

Great bands ant the weekend. Amazing beers in this eccentric pub. A wonderful community quiz night…read moreon a Thursday. Well worth a visit.

I could pretty much write the same that 'willyum1950' has written as I totally agree with…read moreeverything he has said (apart from I don't live in Addlestone but do live about 2 miles from this pub). This pub is a FANTASTIC pub everything a pub should be. The Barley Mow has many, many regulars and that shows what a fantastic pub this is. The regulars are all very friendly and 'newcomers' are made to feel very welcome. It's dog friendly too and there's lots of regular dogs that enjoy the attention that they always get too. The ale served here is served how it should be. The barrels are looked after and kept at the right temperature in the cellar the pipes are kept clean and all of this makes for a delicious ale. One would think this sounds easy but so many pubs get this wrong the Barley Mow isn't one of them. They frequently rotate the ale and the guest ales are a plenty. Summer lightning and Twickenham ales are regulars I believe. They also sell 'proper' cider but as this isn't my thing, I can't comment on how good it is. John, the landlord, is a friendly, happy guy and clearly enjoys what he does and he does it exceptionally well. This pub continues to win Camra awards year after year and quite rightly so. The live music (Friday/Saturday) is great and everyone joins in. Haven't yet been on a Wednesday but I'm sure it's just as great. Weekend daytimes are great too. It's a perfect place for a pint and reading the newspapers. I have never been to this pub and not enjoyed myself. No beer 'garden' as such but there is an outdoor space with tables/benches that probably seat 50 or so people easily. There's also a car park out the back and plenty of parking out the front. It's a very eclectic place both inside and out (there's a dinosaur outside and loads of lovely odds and ends inside). I'm pretty sure that they offer free wi-fi now too but don't quote me on that. Have been going here for about 5 years now and have no intention of stopping. Will continue to support this fantastic 'local' for as long as I can. Thanks to John and the rest of the staff for running such a great pub. The website has been updated so more info on there http://www.themow.co.uk/ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PUB!

The Weir pub has a couple of good qualities, and a few things that let it down. So, good stuff…read morefirst; - Location. This pub is sat next to the Thames. Its pub garden looks onto the weir (hence the name) of Walton On Thames. The garden itself is made up of about 30 wooden tables, so come the summer months, you can get your food, or your pint - I will take a large glass of Sauvignon - and sit and gaze out at the river; the boats going past, people ambling past with their families or their dogs, or even their fishing poles - it is a glorious place to be on a hot day. However, when it is not a hot summers day, this pub reverts to being quite a bog standard affair. It is perfectly decent, nothing wrong with it, but the food is typical pub fare, nothing to write home about (it is just that everything tastes better when eaten outdoors, in the sun, don't you think?) Also, this pub has the problem that it is near precisely nothing. It is down a long road which has nothing else on it, so you have to drive here. That means no more than two drinks and then it is back to the apple juice. If you were to come here for lunch on a warm day, you can walk or cycle or even sail up by coming along the towpath, but that does not sound very enticing on a winters day really. I would save a visit here until it is nice weather, and then bag an outdoor table as fast as you can!

I arrived to The Weir by boat on a Sunday. The Weir is a great big Victorian looking building, with…read morewooden tables with umbrellas attached to keep you cool in the sun. It situated by the river, so you can get their by boat, they also have a path which walkers and cyclist come down. I did see car parking as well. I ordered a lovely Pims for £3:95 and I also ordered a Lamb Shank with veg for £11:95. The meal was a lovely hearty meal, the Lamb was tender with the veg being well cooked, that you could taste the nutrients in it. The staff were lovely, and attentive. Being that the pub is near the Thames, with its lovely surroundings its great to take pictures around the area. The Weir is family friendly and has real nice atmosphere to the place. I don't know when I'll be down these sides again, but I would surely make a stop off.

Formerly the Badgers Rest, this suburban pub has an almost rural feel, being surrounded by large…read moregrounds - which provide a Beer Garden in summer - and possessing a large car park. It has a 19 bedroom hotel attached, part of the Innkeepers Lodge system. The food is well prepared and presented, with a good selection that has become more varied over time. I have always found service to be good. The only minor criticism would be the selection of Real Ales could be better.

Pub and Restaurant., Ok as a pub, and good outside seating…read more But they're trying to be a gastro pub, and faling, the last 2 or 3 visits were dissapointing, and I'm not going for food again.

The Red Lion in Shepperton, Surrey is one of my favourite spots when in the area. It is perfect…read morefor drinks and nibbles, rain or shine. With a group, on a date, or dining solo. The lighting and ambiance as well as decor are delightful. Personally I favour the Snug, but I have not been disappointed in any of the rooms. The food is always delicious. Dare I call the RedLion a gastropub? I do. To complement the thoughtful dishes, they have curated an above-average wine list as well. For a local pub, it does not disappoint. All are welcome, and there is plenty of room to sit inside, on the patio, or outside by beside the river. They even have boats for hire. Every single person on staff is attentive, professional and above all else sincerely friendly. Attire ranges from clean casual to smart casual. Basically, come as you are, whether it is after work, or on a walk with the dog.

Lovely .. Very happy and so was the five other family members - 3 generations!!!! Strange menu but…read morewe got there in the end Nd they made changes for the family members that we're not so keen on change :-) in the end we actually manages to please the whole lot of us...