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The King's Head, Dorking, Surrey

The King's Head

4.4
4.4
190 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Guildford
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The King's Head offers a charming dining experience nestled in the Surrey Hills. Guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere," "friendly staff," and "exceptional Sunday lunches." The pub boasts a "great range of menu items," with "high-quality" and "well-presented" dishes. The welcoming ambiance and beautiful garden add to its appeal.

190 Reviews
  1. Lucinda

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Guy

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Fiona

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Laura

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  5. Peter

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    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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  6. Steve

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite simply the best quality food we have eaten in this area for some considerable time

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  7. David

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food in a lovely pub. Soup could have been a little warmer however

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  8. Carl

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful spot nestled in the Surrey Hills. Food was lovely, high quality and neatly presented. Service was great and everyone very friendly. A great find!

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  9. Mark

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A relatively quiet Saturday lunch with superb baguettes and a side of chips that were some of the nicest I have had for a while. Lovely beer and toilets that were spotless topped it off

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  10. Elaine

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been using the Kings Head for a long time now but last night the service was poor.

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FAQs

The King's Head is rated 4.4 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

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

Pitland St, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6NP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room
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