Possibly the most delicious, and most elegant lunch I have ever experienced was here at Kinghams…read more The day was a little overcast and chilly, so we ate indoors, but please note there is a lovely patio garden with several tables. Inside was warm, quiet, relaxed. The service was faultless. We started with Kir, then wine, then enjoyed our four course meals. Plates are small to accommodate 4 courses, but each plate contained a portion of sufficient size that one could truly enjoy and even share a bite if desired. My selections were (1) Foraged wild garlic & potato veloute with cottage cheese Chantilly, (2) Pan fried hand dived scallops with dashi, salt baked turnip and furikaki butter, (3) Wild seabass with purple sprouting broccoli, salsify and lobster bisque, and (4) Forced rhubarb cheesecake with rhubarb sorbet and caramelized white chocolate. (See Photos) All was delicious. The restaurant is pricey, and, in my viewpoint, worth it. Diners can be dressed casually in jeans, or more upscale--truly as you prefer. Reservations are highly encouraged.

Kinghams is recommended in several dining guides and my sister and I headed out into deepest…read moredarkest Surrey to dine here. It is situated in a little village and the journey is quite an adventure in itself! Although its location means it must be a destination restaurant, it retains a locals' restaurant feel with all eyes trained on us as we entered. Perhaps they don't see oriental people in this part of the world very often! The menu at Kinghams is concise but has nice options on it. The prices are certainly on the higher side - £7.95 to £9.95 for starters and £14.95 to £22.95 for mains. The best surprise of the evening was the bread - a whole freshly baked, still warm from the oven round loaf arrived and with butter melting into the warm, fresh bread, it was divine. My starter of smoked duck breast didn't have enough smoky flavour for me and I can see the concept of the sweet papaya and melon timbale to offset the rich duck but the balance just wasn't right for me. My sister's seared scallop on filo pastry with artichoke cream, watercress puree and parmesan crisp saw the classical marriage of some ingredients that eat well together. For main course, I seized the chance to try goose, which you don't often see on menus. The breast of goose was served with confit of goose leg with a rhubarb compote and brown bread walnut sauce. It was well cooked and as far as birds go, nicer than turkey but not as nice as duck. My sister's trio of Welsh organic lamb with an aubergine and parmesan tart was nice but nothing special. The faggot of lamb shoulder and kidney was particularly disappointing as we had expecting it to be bursting with flavour. At the prices we were paying for a main course, I wasn't happy to see that we had to order side dishes at £3 each. The large bread course had filled us too much to try dessert. The food was probably 3.5 stars but the bread pulls it up to a 4. However, the remote location of this restaurant means that we wil be unlikely to be returning soon for above average food at high prices

The William Bray is a classic English gastropub in the tiny village of Shere, set within the Surrey…read moreHills. We came in a weeknight and were the only ones around for dinner. The pub itself is charming, with rustic decor and a quaint and cozy ambiance. The food was hearty and filling, though some of the meats and steaks were dry and could have used more flavor. Overall a fun place to visit, though some menu items better than others.

Set in the heart of the prettiest village in Surrey and nestled away between the Surrey Hills, The…read moreWilliam Bray is a fantastic find. They have a selection of local ales and the extensive menu features pub classics as well as snoot-ier dishes. The pub is doggy friendly, so feel free to bring your four legged friends too! On a good day, TWB is delightful in the large beer garden and cushioned picnic tables. If you don't fancy a large meal, TWB's forte is the snack menu consisting of light bites like White bait goujons and chorizo chipolatas with sundried tomatoes. The chips are to die for too! I was very impressed and whilst this isn't the cheapest of places to dine at, you certainly get your money's worth through the quaint surroundings and gorgeous views of the Surrey hills.

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

One review? Ha! Well here is two. I get why there is only one. This is a hidden gem. You have to be…read morewith locals to find it. But, if you are lucky enough to find this charming country pub, you are in store for the perfect English pub experience. This centuries old homestead still oozes that ancient feel. The dishes are not only classic English but also have exciting takes on Korean and Indian fare. I say stick with the local drafts on tap and the classic English dishes. My favorites were the pea and ham soup (If you add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to put it over the top) and the local sausage and mash is on another level. The gravy is to die for!

Set in a beautiful village, this lovely old 16th Century pub has quite a substantial following and…read morewas Lord Oliviers' sort of local. As an Art club, we used it when out painting in the area. With friends and family, it offers the that lovely warm, cosy feeling on Winter days/nights. The Christmas Day menu/price works out at £60.00, could be seen as pricey but I've seen some at £85.00. Lunch and Dinner prices are around £11 £16 for Mains. Plenty of parking. If you coming from the West via A24, there is a lovely drive from The Old Barn nursery which brings you out nearly opposite The Fountain. Bit of winding lane though, so Vorsicht!!

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.

Absolutely brilliant old English bar fantastic menu and we had been able to buy a homeless person a…read moremeal for Christmas which was a nice insensitive. Yara was able to do some coloring while we waited for a meals.

I stayed in the suburb of Godalaming for 10 days and explored this part of England. The Stag was…read morean amazing little pub that my host took me to. The ambiance, beer and food were outstanding and I loved the mill it was next to. Not sure when I'll be back in the countryside of England (I live in Texas) but I hope my travels take me here again!

How cute! A friend brought me here...wondering where we were going and found this cozy little…read moreplace. Cozy and thank goodness the weather was beautiful today so we could eat outside.

This was a tough review. I was really excited about eating here because of the great reviews and…read moreproximity to Heathrow Marriott. The service was ok, the host was great and explained that you order food up front after you decide from menus and drinks from the bar. It may seem awkward but is actually makes for a quick exit. The real disappointment was the food. We started with the calamari. That was pretty decent. The fry was similar to mozzarella sticks, the portions are huge so easily shareable. I ordered the 18 oz t-bone (medium rare), chips and cesar salad. Plenty of chips, they were longer hot and little soggy by the time they got out. The steak was the real disappointment. The cook was rare bordering on blue with very little seasoning. Additionally there was no sear on the steak and it was real tough. The fibers were present through the meat and it was poorly trimmed resulting in almost a fourth of it being inedible. The cesar dressing was real mayo forward. The atmosphere was great with plenty of folks and you could tell weekends are fun. This may have been an off meal but my food on this trip was not representative of the reviews.

This place was awesome! We stayed directly across the street at The Dozing Duck (Airbnb) so of…read morecourse made a reservation for dinner here. (No reservation needed on the pub side-we ate in the restaurant) The food is locally sourced, fresh and authentic rustic farm to table. Even my side salad was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Our go to whenever we are in Oxford visiting family. They have a nice outdoor area, not a lot of…read moretables with umbrellas but no worries if it is nice out. If you eat in the bar area you go to the bartender order your drink of choice and meal. Hint...if you only feel like a half portion of fish and chips you can order a half order and for me it's a perfect portion of food. They do have a bar menu too if you don't want fish and chips. But really who goes to a pub in England and not order fish and chips. This is the place to do so. They do have a restaurant but I believe you need a reservation for that. Worth every bit for a nice meal out and I believe that the menu is a bit different.

We went with two girls they took an hour to came back to…read morethe table and without the adults food. We were invited then to change the table to a very windy one that was not acceptable. then they offered us to get inside literally outside of the toilet and it looked like a wedding completely crowded, so we decide to leave without having dinner (just the girls) conclusion : very bad treatment, very expensive quality vs price and no considerations at all with children never again. we arrived at 6.45 and leave at 8.15 without having dinner Very bad managed and trying to find ridiculous excuses for not being professional . I don't recommend at all. CF

Loved this unique dining experience. Very busy spot frequently visited by locals. Good food, nice…read moreambience. What's not to like? You're in UK!