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The King's Head, Dorking, Surrey

The King's Head

4.3
4.3
180 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01306 735050
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 180 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Surrey

    Great for scenic views

  • Guildford

    Best Value

  • Guildford

    Good for business meals

  • Guildford

    Good for groups

  • Guildford

    Healthy

  • Guildford

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Guildford

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The King's Head offers a charming atmosphere with "great food" and "friendly staff." Its Sunday roasts and pies are especially popular, with patrons praising the "lovely garden" and "attentive service." While some have noted inconsistencies, many cherish the "delicious" meals and "pleasant setting," making it a delightful choice.

180 Reviews
  1. Damian

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall, not a good dining experience ( our first visit). When we turned up there was only one table occupied, which we were put very close to and were subjected to constant inane, loud chat. Our particular table was just too close. Our server was ill, coughing and sniffing, blowing her nose and not washing her hands and at one point said to a colleague that she felt like she was dying.. we hoped that she wasn’t going to serve our food to us and are still hoping that we haven’t caught anything! The food was ok but the only thing hot on our plates were the potatoes. The pint of Harvey’s wasn’t clear and the Hendrick’s and tonic had no ice or garnish and I had the tonic already in the glass ( not a bottle that I could pour in the amount to my taste), A really disappointingly uncomfortable, unenjoyable Sunday lunch.

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  2. Linda

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the fishcakes for starters and pork for main course. Food was well presented. Was freshly cooked and served hot. Food delicious and reasonably priced

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  3. Carole

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely good unfortunately could have been hotter Service slow needed to ask for three things again but Sunday lunch busy time

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  4. Paul

    East Sussex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice sunday lunch, lovely venue now after considerable refurb. We do like the Kings Head a lot and have come here a number of times for a meal or just a drink. The garden is also really nice and has been very well landscaped and planted . We have had several Sunday lunches here which have been exceptional. There are lots of pubs in the area doing the same but the roast beef and smoked salmon starter were previously outstanding. Although the beef was very good this time I cannot say it was outstanding as it was before. It was much the same as many other pubs whereas before it was a small number of thick slices of Sirloin I think. I do hope they return to the previous method of serving the roast beef as I would like them to remain head and shoulders above other pubs in the locality. We will continue to support the Kings Head as it is still the best in our opinion.

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  5. Caroline

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good range of menu items, well cooked and well presented. The staff are friendly and welcoming and efficient.

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  6. David

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very impressed and greatly enjoyed our evening at the Kings Head - this was our second recent visit. the food choices, the food itself and presentation were all excellent - even better than we remembered from our previous recent visit (earlier this year). Prices were very reasonable and we will be going back soon - there's lots more on the menu that we want to try.

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  7. Sandra

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great good with a good choice although not overly extensive menu. On the downside it was very quiet (absolutely not the pub’s fault) but just meant there was no atmosphere. It was also cold and I wished I’d worn something warmer as did our friends!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really lovely impromptu Sunday lunch. Presentation was very good and taste matched it. Nice venue and keen to return and enjoy the beautiful garden when the sun is out!

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  9. Adrian

    Berkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for two was £59 with a drink each. First course fish pie and steak and ale pie delicious. Shared a dessert - apple and blackberry crumble arrived without ice-cream (´run out’) and no blackberries- substituted by blackcurrants, under sweet and apples undercooked . Nice but avoid that crumble or check it is as described! The open table review process is cumbersome and clunky to use and this was third try.

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  10. Charles

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pub with excellent food and an interesting and extensive menu. Service is efficient and friendly. Definitely worth the trek. Only drawback is the lack of parking spaces.

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The King's Head is rated 4.3 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The King's Head

Pitland St, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Guildford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–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
    Dog Friendly
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