A local institution since the 1860s, The Inn at Maybury's claim to fame is being featured in H.G. Wells' novel The War of the Worlds. While retaining its charming period exterior, complete with gabled roof, the interiors have been beautifully refurbished in a contemporary style encouraging guests to relax and unwind at leisure while they choose from a range of delicious modern British and Mediterranean dishes. Located in Woking, on the outskirts of Greater London, The Inn has excellent transport links and is easily accessible by rail, road and public transport.

An uncompromising quality of service makes all the difference at The Inn, the emphasis here is on giving guests a premium dining experience, so expect a warm welcome which extends to friendly attentive service. By no means a run of the mill 'gastropub', the experience is equally rewarding whether you've popped in for a quick lunch time snack or a full 3-course meal with the family, there is something for everybody at this excellent Surrey country pub. With plenty of outside seating for al fresco dining in warmer weather and a roaring log fire during the winter, the Inn at Maybury's inviting ambience is an immediate mood lifter.

The eye for quality extends to the menu which uses market fresh seasonal ingredients and offers customers plenty of variety. You could begin with a sticky sharing platter of pork ribs and watermelon, classic Mediterranean chicken and chorizo spiedini, or delicious lamb koftas and flatbreads. Alternatively opt for individual starters of button mushroom bourguignon with stirata Romana rustic bread or homemade pork rilette with pear, balsamic and date chutney and toast.

The à la carte offers a range of pizzas, pastas and salads which extend well beyond the usual margherita or lasagna. So, take your pick from a stone-baked piccante pizza topped with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapenos, mouthwatering macaroni with smoked haddock, spinach and Applewood Cheddar or salad of chicken with avocado, melon, pomegranate, feta, chilli, cilantro and lime aioli.

If succulent grilled fare is what you would like for your main course, then The Inn makes every effort to please with a selection which includes spit roast sweet cure gammon with Brussels sprout and parmesan gratin; fillet steak garni with hand-cut jenga chips and rib eye steak with horseradish and parsley butter and frites.

To give your weekend that special touch, The Inn lays out a splendid Sunday spread which includes enduring favourites such as roast rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding; garlic and rosemary studded leg of English lamb and English loin of pork with crackling. Come in, read the papers with a pint of your favourite beer at hand, or give yourself the perfect pick-up with a bloody Mary while you unwind in the company of family and friends.

To finish, consider tempting dessert of banoffee pie; warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate sauce; apple and blackcurrant crumble with vanilla custard or limoncello posset with langues de chat biscuits. Alternatively, you could choose the cheese plate with delicious Colliers Cheddar, camembert and gorgonzola.

Connoisseurs of fine wine will delight in the numerous wine tastings at The Inn. Sparkling Thursdays promise premium fizz at generous prices while the Rothschild Supper Club offers two courses and a bottle of premium Rothschild champagne for two people for just £40.

You might also want to consider visiting nearby sister pubs The Inn On The Lake or The Seahorse.

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