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.

Great services and good food. I think "drinks" is the main event here but I'm unable to drink at…read morethe moment... So it may be the next time in England. I ordered Sea Bass which was delicious and for desert something with pudding and ice cream. See photos and order it!

Found this gem. great authentic atmosphere and food. If you're looking for a real local feel of…read morefood and drinks, head in. Prices were fare and the meal sizes are big enough that my husband and I shared a lamb plate and wobbled away. If we're ever back in Dorking, this will be in our stop list.

After a 6 mile hike in the hills of Surrey to specifically to find the legendary roast that the…read moreLangton had us hoofing it over fields and dales for; I wasn't impressed by the single nubbin of carrot, the soggy Yorkshire and the too few over boiled pieces of parsnip akin to what one would wean an infant on, on the side of what could have been something spectacular since as the meat was moderately good. Yes, they were busy, but after our plates came, no one came to check on how we were doing, which I thought unusual, as I'd have certainly said something then. It was almost like they were too afraid to ask whether the servings were satisfactory as they quite clearly weren't and we weren't offered the usual pleasantry of a 'Enjoy Your Meals' from the waitress either once our plates were laid. In the corner and forgotten about, I got on with lunch, begrudgingly. Desperate to make eye contact with a server to say something, we were left to lunch. Surely, no one puts baby's food in the corner and expects me to get on with it? Good job I was poured the pacifier of a decent dusty Bordeaux. The service wasn't unpleasant, unlike the mushy meagre veg. Service came with a smile but you can eat smiles can you. So by the time they remembered to clear our plates and take our orders for dessert, noticing nearby tables tiny sized servings, I made sure to ask for more charcoal crackers with the local cheese as they seemed a scattered presentation point, not for actually eating. Not this girl though. I'm not a heathen. I'm not going to eat cheese with gay abandon, when the slate has been abandoned by biscuits. They kindly obliged. However my friend's other-half's half-thimble of custard with the crumble was a poor show again. I hope their servings aren't an economical attempt to fob people off with nouveaux cuisine style sized small portions, as the quality isn't up to it and it's also 2016. Tiny sizes are also so Masterchef 1998 along with 'jus' of this and 'stack' of that. For a pub dinner, these sizes didn't stack up and I came a very long way for this. On foot, so surely I won't be the only Hangry customer if service continues like this.

Down a narrow lane in Friday Street, no nothing to do with those films, very secluded in Surrey…read moreHills reasonably close to Abinger Hammer Common and Leith hill and almost in Hammer Pond, sorry no bathing, even after gap year celebrations, serves Tillingbourne Brewery or wine from The Vineyard, the merchant in Dorking. You will need your sat nav and a good sense of direction to find it and your way home!

Traditional village pub run by Fullers Brewery. All the usual range of Fullers beers available…read more There is a TV and dart board for entertainment. A few steps up from the street make it a little difficult for the disabled. It is just across the road from Pump Corner, a famous Dorking landmark. They sell food but i have not tried it. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

Just visited the bulls head for lunch and i really enjoyed not only the food but the atmosphere and…read morethe excellent service. It is the 1st time I have been for lunch in this pub and i will definitely come back again. A pleasant afternoon and I would highly recommend the bulls head..... Enjoy!

We met friends here for Sunday Roast and had a lovely meal. There is friendly and welcoming service…read moreand a relaxed atmosphere. We'd highly recommend this Pub to anyone while in the area.

This was a wonderful re-discovery, since they've renovated and reopened this place. It's looking…read morefabulous, inside and out. Such a pretty setting, with a colourful garden in the front and back. The inside was amazingly vibrant and quite crowded, despite the quiet location. (Even on a Monday!) Clearly a very popular place! We came here for a special lunch on Monday 9th June, 2025, with my two elderly "aunties", and it didn't disappoint. In fact, the whole thing was a success. The atmosphere was lovely and the welcome and service was warm and friendly. I had the apple and parsnip soup, which was absolutely delicious. Everyone wanted to taste it! I then had the homemade chicken and leek pot pie, which was fabulous - a lovely thick, crunchy crust with fresh ingredients and fresh side veggies. For dessert, I had the sticky apple and blackberry pudding! (A nice summery twist on the traditional sticky toffee pudding) And it was every bit as good as I'd hoped. Served hot with piping hot custard... The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating, and were very patient trying to get the best photo of us all! Wandering outside to get some fresh air, we admired the large beer garden at the back, and my husband and I went on the swings! Very peaceful out there, with the antique tractor at the back, and the view over the field of daisies. Lots of lovely colourful hanging baskets of flowers in the front too, and I loved the foxgloves planted right by the painted sign "The Fox Revived"... The whole thing made for a very memorable and enjoyable time.

Brand new owners and complete revamp. Wonderful fresh prepared meals. Great beer and cocktails…read more Beautifully located on the side of the hill with views of the Surrey Hills. The garden is lovely to relax in and meet up with friends. There is also a "man cave" for beer drinking and pool playing! Fantastic all round!

My pre-salsa food search last Wednesday took me to Viva on West Street. It obviously has different…read moreguises, ranging from a breakfast spot in the mornings, to light lunches and tea to a restaurant at dinner time I was offered a choice of where to sit and I loved the fact that the different areas had very different atmospheres - a large airy sunlit but covered large back room to more intimate rooms in the front. I was also pleased to see root beer float on the drinks menu - ahh, nostalgia when I ordered it Food-wise, I started with the mozzarella salad which was beautifully plated but strangely failed to wow my palate. Perhaps a bit more dressing would have provided a contrast to the mini mozzarella balls and tomato. Also, the advertised toasted pumpkin seeds were missing from my plate and would have added some crunch. A good idea with good mix of ingredients but needs a little tweaking For main course, I had a lovely robust spaghetti sausage carbonara. The weather was a bit cold and wintery and the solid carbohydate base of pasta, meaty sausage and bacon covered but not swampedin a cheesy sauce was a great antidote to the chill outside. I did struggle to pick up the advertised lemon zest but I don't think it was ever going to stand much of a chance against the other ingredients I was also very impressed that my server sorted me out a small (and cheap!) side order of deep fried courgette as I wanted to try it but didn't want the £4.25 starter portion size. It's nice to see when restaurants are flexible for their customers. They were nice but I do have to give the edge to the version at Two to Four restaurant across the road A solid 4 stars with a lovely variety of meals available from cakes to more substantial meals

A very good lunch time dining experience. Extremely fresh and tasty pizza. Knocks the blocks off…read morerip off merchant pizza express and the average ask Italian for quality of food. Will enjoy coming back here and trying some of their other dishes

Quick glance: + great for children's parties / families…read more + fun Western-themed decor + spacious, with outdoors seating + lots of car parking space - beers don't come in pints (!?) My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Smith & Western after a 5-hour hike in the Surrey HIlls near the Box HIll area. We thought it would be great to end our long trip with a pint before we head back home and so we visited Smith & Western, which is very near the Box Hill Visitor Centre. The outside looks like a giant wood cabin, surrounded by ample car park space. The inside was very busy with wooden sculptures, US car plates, US flags, and various other "American" and "Native American" decors. It felt as though a tornado has lifted a Texan saloon into the Surrey Hills. The staff were dressed like Texans, with black cowboy hats, a white shirt and bolo tie. My boyfriend asked for a pint of beer, at which point the waiter kindly pointed out they only come in half pints or two-pints, confirmed with "it's an American thing" and a shrug. (I am from the states, and I was both baffled and bemused!) After much deliberation, my boyfriend went with a botle of Sol and I had a mojito. The waiter took his time, crushing the drink with great care and minutes later handed me my cocktail. Even though service was slow and the experience amusing, I must say the mojito is one of the best I have ever tasted. We sat outside with our drinks and could hear kids singing happy birthday inside. As soon as we sat down there were a table of four children behind us chomping down peanuts as their parents try to round up the fifth one stomping around the wooden patio. We got the gist that the place is very popular with large famlies and kids parties. The drinks (esp. beer and cocktails that comes in jugs) are aimed at a party atmosphere for both children and adults. We didn't try the food but would recommend this place if you are planning a big, rowdy party for kids (daytime) and probably adults (night time).

Be prepared to be stuffed as the portion sizes seem huge. Always a good atmosphere and ideal for…read morefamily birthdays, etc

Husband and I were visiting friends in Dorking, and were so happy to discover this new Indian…read morerestaurant. The atmosphere is clean, modern and very welcoming. The owner is Bengali, and encouraged us to try some unusual dishes from his home that don't appear on the cookie cutter menus of so many other Indian restaurants. The food was delicious-full of flavor, lacking in the unpleasant overuse of oil, cream and salt so common in other places. While you can sample some out of the ordinary regional dishes, classic favorites are also available and prepared superbly well. The only dish we didn't think met the otherwise high standard was the samosas-pastry was too hard and needs to be more flaky and tender. Small gripe, hopefully can be improved upon by this accomplished chef. Can't wait to come back!

Our group of 4 had just flown into Gatwick and were driving to Wokingham. We happened upon this…read moreclean little restaurant, and wow; this is the best Indian food I've ever had. The service was very helpful; our server helped our 2 vegans know what they could and couldn't eat, and everything was wonderful. Fresh and with lots of flavor. No mushy hodge podge that tastes the same as every other dish. I wish it was close enough to go to regularly, but being from California, that's not happening. If you live anywhere close, go treat yourself to some great food!