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The King's Head, Dorking, Surrey

The King's Head

4.4
4.4
195 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Pitland St, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
Welcome to the Kings Head, Holmbury St. Mary!
After 6 months of opening we have been awarded a Culinary Rosette by the AA.
Come and visit the newly refurbished hidden gem in the Surrey Hills. A perfect place to visit for some drinks, a snack or a full 3 course dining experience.
We also have 3 beautiful rooms to let, which have been awarded 4 stars, also from the AA and a coffee shop to stop by on a walk through The Surrey Hills.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Guildford
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

What 195 people are saying

The King's Head reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The King's Head offers a "fabulous place" with "excellent food and service" in a "peaceful setting." Guests appreciate the "attentive" staff and "delicious" menu options. The restaurant is "dog-friendly" and boasts a "lovely atmosphere." However, service inconsistencies have been noted, impacting overall experience for some.

195 Reviews
  1. David

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice pub, beautiful garden. Nice and quiet inside but waited an hour for dinner and when it came it was barely warm. The food also did not taste good - standard was poor. A member of staff was rude and abrupt with us when we complained, and made us feel like it was our fault that they had screwed up. Received better service from my local takeaway afterwards. I would avoid this place. Definitely not worth the money or time.

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  2. Andrew

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fantastic, very attentive, and food was excellent.

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  3. Ian

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food in a very peaceful setting. Great service too.

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  4. Simon

    Surrey7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous place this is! The staff were very attentive and made us feel very welcome. The food was excellent in every respect. The presentation was like fine dining, the taste of everything was delicious and the menu was so good we'll be back soon to try again with friends. Thank you!

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  5. Austin

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Lovely staff and surroundings.

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  6. Lucinda

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal, good atmosphere, staff friendly. All good.

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  7. Guy

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice service and welcome. It was my Dad’s birthday and the chef made a birthday plate for us which was a really special touch. Thank you.

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  8. Fiona

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly reception despite our muddy boots and dog. Lovely table overlooking the garden. Great range of lunch options from hot sandwiches and small plates to main meals. All food ordered was delicious. Ambience lovely, 5 tables on our room and noise level was quiet-think it would also be pretty quiet with all 5 tables filled. Pub is immaculate. Will be back-thank you.

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  9. Laura

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch, one of the best roasts we have had in the Surrey hills, will be back. Dog friendly too, great atmosphere in a beautiful pub.

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  10. Peter

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been going to this pub on country walks over the past 50-years. It is friendly with decent food for the price.

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The King's Head is rated 4.4 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The King's Head

Pitland St, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Guildford
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room
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