After several hours of hiking the hills, a group of us finished the day here before heading back to…read moreLondon via the nearby train. I could have stayed a few more hours here. From the outside it looks like a nice country pub. Once you step inside, however, it's a beautiful sanctuary. The first big room is a casual bar with lots of informal seats with a modern farmhouse vibe. The second area is a nice, smart dining room. Very spacious and bright. The back area had another feel, something a bit more relaxed and country. We were all rough and muddy, so we headed into the back. Food-wise, they are pretty modern, offering salads, seafood, heart soups and sandwiches, plus a chalkboard full of specials. And on our visit, being a Sunday, there were also several traditional roasts and entrees. I thought the food was pretty solid, but my roast beef was a bit tough. That might have been the cut. But otherwise, I felt we were served by the whole family - and done so quickly, efficiently and with a smile. You can't go wrong with a stop here.

Stumbled into this place after a long hike in Box Hill. Glad I did. This is genuinely one of the…read morenicest pub meals I've had in ages, and is well worth a stop after a long day hiking. The service is quick and friendly, and the food is delicious. The fish and chips deserve extra praise, as the fish tasted extremely fresh and well cooked.

OK Visited the Watermill yesterday with my wife, daughter…read moreand dog Nice looking place after the facelift. We are local so popped in for a drink. Arrived and found a nice table in the corner, purchased our drinks and were sitting there for some ten minuets when a young chap in a suit (a junior manager I think) called 'James' came up to my wife and asked "have you booked this table?". My wife said no, but there was no reserved sign on the table. "You,ll have to move" said James, "this tables reserved". I had just returned from the loo to hear my wife request he at least was pleasant and apologised for the inconvenience before moving us to a smaller uncomfortable high-table, he didn't, saying it was company policy not to use reserved signs. Look, I don't have a problem being moved tables, although there was no reserved sign on the table. But I do think one should expect some basic politeness from the junior manager even if he was younger than our kids. To The Watermill management: 1. Maybe consider using 'reserved' signs on tables. 2. Have a 'wait to be seated' sign at the door and a member of staff to seat you. 3. Please make sure your junior managers, 'James' in this case, are properly trained and have basic courtesy and a personality. I was looking for a venue to host our office Christmas party of +30 people here but have now booked an alternative location.

In our quest to find THE replacement for our now discontinued salsa class at Bourne Hall on Friday…read moreevenings, my salsa friend Hilary suggested a Wednesday evening class in Dorking this week. Knowing I'm a keen Yelper, she mentioned the bonus of opening up a whole new range of restaurants to try out down Dorking way. We opened our Dorking account with a meal at Watermill Inn, a pub overlooking the picturesque rolling Surrey hills. Dionne, our waitress, told us that the restaurant had just launched a new menu 2 days previously. The food consist of a lot of pub classics on the main menu supplemented by specials on blackboards up around the pub. There are interesting options like boar on the menu and for those who are indecisive, most sections offered a sampler platter of several of the dishes in that section. We shared a pork and honey terrine to start, which was served with some nice bread that tasted house-made. Satisfying pork flavour which was really enhanced with the onion based chutney Hilary got the burger platter - one each of boar, spicy cajun and beef. All 3 burgers were distinctive in flavour and the chips were good too. My roast pork came on a mound of mash and braised red cabbage. The meat was lovely and moist and there was a good square of the crunchiest crackling! Only the thought of having to dance imminently stopped us having any dessert. A good start to potential salsa in Dorking!

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.

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!

Stayed overnight in a kind of old-world annex, v romantic and private. A nice pub with friendly…read morestaff and easy to park. They sold out of the Sunday lunch we wanted but we did turn up late. We had a few drinks instead, a good "real ale" which is food itself. A good "watering hole" if you have been up box hill or the Surrey hills generally. Not exactly upscale, but cosy and nicely worn in.

Great country style pub...always weddings and stuff going on here (which can cause traffic jams)…read morebeer is good and not a loud place

This is a Fuller's pub on Ewell road. Modern decor, the food seems overpriced. There is a garden at…read morethe back. There is a path through the woods from the station, but beware it gets quite steep in places. It is worth a visit if you are in the area but probably not worth going out of your way to find.

Carved itself a niche by focusing on quality beers, warm friendly environment, comfortable décor…read moreand a love for the arts, entertainment and culture without being pretenious. Well worth a visit to sample it for yourself.

Wow! What a great find. The menu was interesting - with so many enticing choices, it was hard to…read moredecide. My husband and I loved everything we ordered: the Fried Feta Mint and Potato Croquettes, the Garlic Marinated Chicken Breast, Chorizo and Anya Potato Salad, and the Sautéed Kale with Pancetta. The wait staff was friendly and welcoming. Our b&b hostess said she thinks it's the best pub in town. My photos don't do it justice.

This is more popular with locals than passing trade as there is no car park and limited off-street…read moreparking. Good sized bar with some of the more common real ales on tap. TV shows sports. This is a bit further from the High Street and station but is served by buses.

Great place to watch the big footie matches. Can generate a decent atmosphere especially if Chelsea…read moreare playing. In all other areas it scores OK.

What a great pub this has become. The place has changed hands several times but they have finally…read morefound a young couple who take great pride in what they are doing with the place. Food is truly exceptional and the pub is warm and welcoming. The best pub in Dorking for drinking and dining by a mile.

BEWARE! The photos are EXTREMELY MISLEADING!!! If you're not careful, and make sure to book IN THE…read moreTOWERS, you will NOT BE STAYING IN THE CASTLE!!! Sometimes the whole castle gets booked up for weddings, you can't really know when. Instead, you'll be staying in a little brick building, with no AC, a towel warmer in the bathroom that can't be turned off that heats the room like a furnace. On google there is a picture of a pool and a hot tub. Spoiler alert: there is no hot tub. Staff is really really nice, but coming over 5,000 miles to stay in a castle then getting a 2 story brick building.... Extremely disappointed. Over a hundred pound a night to stay in the servants quarters....

I attended a retreat here during a very busy time and found the grounds to be lovely and the…read moreservice very amenable. The staff did good handling all the requests and it is an exceptional place to take a walk and explore the hidden gems. The food was fresh and coffee and tea and fruit were always available.