TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"A visit to celebrate our son’s 18th Birthday. A wonderful experience from beginning to end. We had the 5 course discovery menu which was sublime,..."

James Grealey

Florence Martin nee Thomas

The Gallery Restaurant

81/100 (1193 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Came to this restaurant for a different food experience. Went for the set lunch menu and the dishes were amazing. The lamb main course was done..."

Felix Gan

"Am a regular visitor to Denbies and this doesn’t disappoint! Lovely setting - friendly staff - beautifully cooked food but would’ve liked more..."

Tanya Hines

"Went for a wine tasting. Absolutely delightful wine, and a delightful host. Very well-priced for the tour that is presented and for those who'll will..."

Ashley Ferrand

"I took my wife to the Gallery Restaurant, to celebrate her birthday, on the 9th June. On arrival we were met by very friendly and attentive staff who..."

John Barrett

"Thank you so much we had an amazing birthday meal. Will definitely be..."

Pippa Rothwell

"Service was surprisingly good despite all the negative comments. We enjoyed dessert and some of our dishes - chicken main and tomato starter were..."

Christine Newman

"Friendly service. Food are reasonably priced. Love the bubble..."

Sandy Lien

"Beautiful..."

Pedro Lopez garcia

Herman Kwan

Mutondo Kakundu

Hazel Valvona

Jimmy Tsang

Jelena Savina

The Abinger Hatch

80/100 (3165 ratings)

Steak Chilli Con Carne

Beer

Salad

Cider Battered Fish and Chips

Chocolate Brownie

Chili

Roasted Cornfed Chicken

Crab

Harissa Chicken with Polenta

Winter Flat Bread

Smoked Asparagus Poached Egg and Prosciutto

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Beer on Tap

Roast Beef

Black Forest Cheesecake

Non-smoking restaurants

Free off-street parking

"A lovely place for Sunday lunch, staff are amazing, new menu looks..."

Ed Murphy

"A great atmosphere and great food!! Had a great time here with my..."

Heather Hendricks Thompson

"Large place with outdoor seating. Friendly staff and very-welcoming. I did not have a reservation on a Sunday. Sunday roasts are very popular and I..."

Terri Lynn

"What a find! Did extensive research for the best pub in the area and came across the Abinger Hatch. The menu is superb! Enjoyed the Smoked..."

T. A. Mac

"Cute country pub, outdoor setting was nice and had a good feel to the place. Was busy for a Friday afternoon. Food couldn't be faulted and the..."

Joe Stoker

"Great pub, building is beautiful and location is stunning. Had a lovely time here sat outside on a Saturday night, good food with a few drinks...."

Sean Harding-Smith

"Simply amazing! The food was delicious with generous portions (as you can see from the photos). I had the Pheasant breast which was superb - the..."

Padster

"little quaint pub with unreal food Fantastic cosiest little pub in the heart of the surrey hills within reach of local countryside walks such as..."

Jakob Winterborne

"An unique place. The food is amazing. The service is on point - friendly, willing to go above and beyond. The atmosphere - unique. Everything is on..."

Dean James

"As others said: genuinely pretty country pub with tasty good-looking food. Friendly staff. Definitely..."

Tomas Gold

"Went here as a stop during a walk in the woods for a drink. The place was very busy on the Saturday afternoon and the atmosphere was cosy and..."

Cim B

"Great vegan options and a large gluten free menu. Cosy atmosphere though very busy. Great for a family..."

Louise Woodhams

The Volunteer

78/100 (1012 ratings)

Fish and Chips with Mushy Peas and Tartar Sauce

Baked Camembert with Red Onion Relish

Egg and chips

Salmon

Sandwiches

Coconut and Vanilla Ice Cream

Red wine

Burger

Banana Crumble with Coconut Ice Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited here for my husbands birthday lunch and the food was delicious. The beer battered fish was crispy and full of flavour. My husband had a huge..."

Wendy Weaver

"Just stopped by on the way back from a walk in the Surrey hills. Lovely charming little pub with quirky decor and an open fire.. Really good food..."

joanna cooper

"Nice country pub with large garden (and good views), a little stream running through. Arty decor inside with really good value food. Friendly staff..."

Julian Seifert

"Outdoor dining in the terraced hill side garden and takeaway service available. Great stonebaked pizza selection alongside the usual pub favourites..."

Jonathan Rogers

"A rare pub truly worthy of the gastro-pub name. The food is simply outstanding. We had an amazing pork platter to share that I'll never forget. ..."

Alex Freeman

"We had a really nice early evening meal today, 2 pizzas, self-curated and perfectly cooked. The pub is taking all precautions to do with Covid so it..."

Stephen Poole

"Had the Sunday roast beef. It was one of the best I've had at any country pub. Spacious and relaxing outdoor..."

David Griffin

"Great pizza and friendly staff. I hadn't been to the volunteer for some years due to the food being fairly poor. But things have definitely changed...."

SxBrown1

"Great pub with well kept beer and friendly staff. There's also a nice beer..."

tanky hurst

"Enjoyed a quiet lunch here with friends in the plain, comfortable bar area. Lucky to be sitting in front of the open fire for warmth. Some other..."

Geoff Harry

"Lovely views, friendly staff, lots of parking spaces. Excellent for a family day..."

Bassem Sawas

"Traditional pub set in the heart of the countryside with lots of good walking nearby. The food is great, good choice of local beers and the Malbec..."

Mark Godding

"Stopped here mid bike ride when the heavens opened on a Sunday afternoon. The staff were friendly, very attentive and helpful. They were very bike..."

John Finnerty

"The food was amazing, service was amazing. Really loved it, it's worth to..."

Viesturs Bolmanis

"A friendly place, good choice of pizza and bites as well as..."

Milena Krasnikova

"Fantastic food and loads of it. Incredible value for money. Very polite and friendly staff and lovely location. Will definitely visit again. Highly..."

Malcolm Graham

"The location is lovely and quiet. They cater for vegetarians better than the menu lets on. We went on Sunday and there were at least a couple of..."

Lisa Wright

"Warm welcoming pub, loved the space put back with picnic benches on the hill, I can imagine having many the drink there ! Only reason for not..."

Jonathon Cannon-Gierth

The Parrot

Roast Sirloin of Beef

Fillet Steak Sandwich

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely meal, especially the chocolate tart with boozy cherries and cherry sorbet- heaven! Reasonably priced too. Service great, and a lovely..."

Helen

"Visited on Saturday at lunch. Quick service, lovely country side pub, food was delicious but a bit pricey for..."

ALETEIXIDO

"Delicious food 😋 went for a Sunday roast and wasn't disappointed. Roast lamb was lovely and we followed up with mini pudding and coffees option..."

Emily Robinson

"I'd highly recommend this village pub. Beautifully decorated, lovely staff, plus it has an excellent menu - without feeling like it's a restaurant..."

Josephine Morris

"We were really hungry and the service was excellent, despite the fact that The Parrot was very busy over Sunday lunch. Food delicious and nice..."

Nicola P

"Nice place to go - especially if your one a motorbike ride and up for a break since you can sit outside and park the bike right beside with the sun..."

Carsten M. Steffen

"Lovely pub, and great food as always. Me and my partner had fish and chips and it was fresh and crispy just like it should be. The decor in here is..."

Samantha Lowe

"What a lovely experience for us! Celebrating our wedding anniversary was made even better through the great food and wonderful service at The Parrot...."

Marilyn Appleby

"Absolutely adore this gorgeous country pub! Has the perfect mix of traditional and modern elements, is cozy and has amazing staff. We didn't have a..."

Nadia Sotiropoulou

"Incredible little bar with the biggest selection of rum in London. Very knowledgeable bar tenders who make the most delicious cocktails. Fabulous..."

Sarah Hayward

The Stepping Stones

Beef or Chicken Burger

Homemade Soup of the Day

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"A really nice pub which is conveniently situated near Box Hill national trust. A cute beer garden and tasty food. Service is excellent. We want to..."

Мария Форсаж

"It was an 'interesting' experience to say the least - allow me to break it down to you: Food - 8/10. Not sure what other reviewers had but both me..."

Kevin Chik

"An excellent place for a Sunday lunch, good choice on the menu, fabulous apple pie and custard, quality food at a good price, plenty of outside..."

Sean Penney

"Food is delicious and a great take on pub classics, even if the decor could do with a..."

Matt Cresswell

"Nice place to stay after hiking with good food. Burgers are also very nice but forgot to take a photo. Friendly staff. Highly..."

binqi wang

"On a Saturday afternoon the bar area was moderately busy, but the restaurant seating off to the side was very quiet. The service was good and..."

Duncan Cumming

"Food is good, it is so nice to have a comfortable Restaurant after a long Park walking. Cold drink.... Forget..."

Thomas Lai

"Nice pub, very conveniently situated near the station. Just right for a rewarding couple of (very decent) pints after a walk on a Saturday afternoon...."

David Harris

"Came here for a jazz jam session. Throughly recommend the cosy atmosphere..."

Max Freedman

"Warmly country pub which seemed more welcoming to some drenched and muddy hikers than the other public house nearby. I'd have thrown me out..."

Ash Knight

The Dozen

"In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Dorking. It seems like quite new (or recently renovated) judging by interior and the menu but..."

Stefan Hyun Lee

"Popped in for lunch. It was quite empty which was surprising as the food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. I had hot smoked salmon and..."

Kristy Gaskell

"Really good food, and friendly service. Only missed out on 5 stars because of income speed of service- went from incredibly efficient to where are..."

Gary Handa

"Found this to be the only place after 4.30pm (other than Dorking Halls) I could get coffee and cakes in Dorking (it's professionally run). Lovely..."

Laura Harmour

"Give it a try..lovely new tasteful decor. Good food...friendly efficient staff. Beautiful cosy hotel bedrooms with fab modern on..."

Romany Woodroof

"Very nice posh sandwich and cup of coffee. Hope to return for a..."

Tanya McCann

"Delicious food and very friendly staff and kind, perfect atmosphere for a delicious affordable breakfast! Thank..."

Morphine Maeve

"Just had drinks here so can't comment on food. It was nicely done out and had a pleasant couple of..."

Brevity

"Just had drinks here so can't comment on food. It was nicely done out and had a pleasant couple of..."

Brevity

"Beautifully designed and decorated. Good food and wine. Uncomplicated, cosy and classy. Love..."

Jennai Cox

"Really well updated. Good food and service. Medium..."

Les Freeland

"Great service, staff were lovely. Would..."

Brittany Button

"Good food tasty not too..."

Leonid Ge

"Amazing food and great..."

Leonie Josiah

"Great food. Fantastic..."

Duncan Crosbie

The Watermill

70/100 (1711 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Beer-Battered Seasonal Fish & Chips

Wine

Fish & Chips

Burger

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger Smoked Cheese

Beer

Cod

Sticky Harissa Lamb Mince

Fish pie

Prawns

Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza

Chocolate Brownie

Beef and Pancetta Lasagne with Chips

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely delightful experience at this charming Surrey pub! The picturesque view took our breath away, making our meal even more enjoyable. The..."

Lash Lounge

"Visited this morning to sample the breakfast menu. Really very good, complimented with high end guest service. Cant say enough how good the breakfast..."

James Baker

"We were served by Daniel, and he went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after, he recommended dishes, and he was super helpful and..."

Georgina Horne

"My experience at the Watermill was pleasant as usual. Today was my 2nd time eating here for lunch. The meals are delicious and served quickly. Our..."

amanda gray

"The new management have done a remarkable job here. I remember my last visit a year ago and the service was a let down. But now Daniel and co are..."

Rich

"We wanted a country pub, and the Watermill delivered! The menu offered a variety of food and some lovely healthy dishes. The best part was the..."

Louise

"Busy pub - always recommend to book a table for Sundays. Food delivered quickly and very tasty and good looking. Excellent Yorkshire Puddings. One..."

Mark Wallace

"After reading reviews we were in doubt if it's worth visiting, but we really wanted to find a place with a nice views to sit, so we did. Atmosphere,..."

Audre

"Soooo close to the magic 5 stars but a 30+ minute wait on the desert having pre-ordered the three courses on arrival, however.... The food was up..."

David Vicary

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Watermill, a charming restaurant on the gate of Dorking. From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by..."

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