Stephan Langton Inn

The historic Stephan Langton Inn is an unspoilt and independently run traditional country pub and restaurant on the Wotton Estate in the heart of the Surrey Hills, which is celebrating 50 years of being designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wanting to maintain the traditional atmosphere of the Stephan Langton, Chris and Rosie Robinson have decorated the restaurant and bar in colours and designs sympathetic to the location. A relaxed atmosphere prevails.

Food can be taken as formally or informally as you wish. There is a typical pub menu during the day and in the evening the restaurant serves a full one as well. Having taken on a restaurant with quite a reputation, the Robinsons are rising to the challenge and are building on its success.

The chef, Simon Adams, serves freshly prepared dishes using local produce as a preference. Abinger watercress soup, chargrilled English asparagus, Tillingbourne trout fish cakes and homemade pork pie with their own piccalilli are some examples currently on the menu. Other choices include slow roast pork belly, supreme of free range Sussex White chicken and a firm favourite is the chargrilled rib eye steak with dauphinoise potatoes and a hot horseradish cream.

The bar has also seen some changes with a new wine list that has 18 wines by the glass, a fine collection of Irish and Scottish malt whiskies and premium soft drinks and juices. Of the three cask ales, two are local including Shere Drop and Hog's Back TEA. Being in such a beautiful location, it is certainly worth a visit. Beware though! The Stephan Langton can be a bit difficult to find - just remember, once you get to the pond follow the lane that runs alongside it.