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 A comfortable setting invites guests to relax and unwind with a traditional British menu at The Lass O' Richmond Hill on Queen's Road. The restaurant's customised picnic hampers to enjoy in nearby Richmond Park are just perfect for that sunny day. 

The regularly changing menu uses the best fresh, seasonal British ingredients and begins with tasty starters of potted pork with apple sauce and cider jelly, Devon crab with tomato salsa and Melba toast and crispy quail with Stilton sauce. Main courses include lamb rump with potato fondant and mint cream, Gressingham duck breast with braised chicory and orange, and Young's beer battered fish and hand cut chips with minty mushy peas follow. There's also choice of fillet or rib-eye steak served with hand cut chips and a creamy peppercorn sauce as well as a barbecue menu in fine weather. After a satisfying main course, dessert of layered chocolate pie with toasted hazelnut custard or warm almond galette with vanilla ice cream is but icing on the cake.

The wine list offers a range of expertly chosen whites and rich reds as well as a selection of fine ales including Young's Bitter, Well's Waggle Dance and Sambrook's Junction.

To gain further information, just visit their extremely comprehensive Website.

Showcasing modern British dishes, The Squirrel evokes classic country inn charm. Chunky wood furnishings and squashy leather chairs are dotted through the dining room, and a tranquil al fresco garden is offered during summer.

Rich flavours features throughout The Squirrel menu, with dishes like bubble and squeak topped with a poached egg and crispy pancetta, or marinated pan-fried pigeon breast with toasted pine nuts and shallots. Luxurious sharing platters at The Squirrel restaurant include fresh mussels, or a juicy cut of Chateaubriand. Follow with mains of lamb Wellington with sweet potato mash, buttered rainbow chard and juniper berry jus or battered fresh haddock fillet with skin-on chips, tartare sauce and minted green peas.

A more informal ambience is offered at The Squirrel bar, with delicious sandwich fillings including Sussex roast beef with horseradish cream, or Atlantic prawns. The Squirrel is renowned for its smooth real ales sourced from breweries across the country, as well as a variety of international wines.

Nestled just outside the town of Goldalming, The Squirrel Hurtmore offers a child-friendly garden for safe and secure playtime.

To gain further information, just visit their extremely comprehensive Website.

The Inn On The Lake has been a part of Godalming life since the 1930s. Initially a family run hotel, it has seen many changes over the years and has metamorphosed into a stylish country and dining pub. This has given it a contemporary feel and has brightened things up while retaining its focus on great food, warm service and a wonderful atmosphere.

The Inn now boasts a large but cosy bar area where you can feel at home on the comfy leather couches around several original open fire places. It serves a range of European lagers and real ales as well as a diverse wine list that will suit all tastes. No matter what your preference is, you should enjoy the warm welcome served with every round.

The wine list also offers a great range of champagnes to suit all tastes and pockets making it a great place for a celebration, birthday or anniversary. Treat yourself to a glass of bubbly to begin a wonderful evening there. The comfortable dining area has natural colour and luxurious furniture giving it an 'at home feel'. The décor is surpassed only by the menu.

To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, antipasti of cured meats, dolcelatte, roasted vegetables, parmesan, rocket, stuffed peppers, green chillies and baked flat bread, or Greek mezze of taramasalata with red pepper humus, tzatziki, feta and flatbreads. Amongst the starters, expect to find freshly made soup, sake cured salmon with wasabi crème fraîche and pickled ginger, or fennel with chilli crusted squid, pineapple and coriander salsa.

The salads offer pang pang chicken, Asian greens, satay, cashew nuts and cucumber, and for the seafood enthusiasts some prawn, avocado, spinach, watercress, crispy bacon and garlic dressing tends to please. These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; look for a classic margherita of tomato, mozzarella, oregano and basil, the rustica with roasted vegetables, goats' cheese, tomatoes and rocket, or a Siciliana with Serrano ham, roast artichoke, olives and mozzarella. For the big event there are choices such as calves' liver with sweet potato, beetroot gratin and watercress or sea bass fillets with stuffed Romano peppers, caponata, pesto and baby new potatoes.

The classic burger, which has risen from the confines of fast food chains, carves a niche for itself on the menu and comes with gherkin, mustard mayo, cheese and frites. A wide range of supporting dishes include tomato, rocket and mozzarella, and cabbage, leeks and peas. Desserts are some of the best you'll encounter with apple and frangipane gallette and Cognac ice cream, and there is also a selection of local cheeses to set the buffs alight.

The gardens at the Inn On  The Lake are one of the building's best features, offering seating for up to 200 with 120 people able to eat there.

Take advantage of the tranquil setting overlooking the water to enjoy a summer lunch or make use of the well lit, heated patio area for an evening out. The Inn is open all day making it a great setting to while away a summer afternoon with a few drinks. If you have more time on your hands than that or have driven any distance to visit Godalming then why not stay a night or two. The Inn On The Lake provides a number of en-suite bedrooms where on the outskirts of the quiet village you can't help but leave feeling fully rested!

The Inn On The Lake has always been a beautiful building with elegant features like the fireplaces and the garden. However, the recent re-launch has hit on the perfect combination of quality food, quality people and great décor to create somewhere it's a real pleasure to spend time at; why not find out more on their Website? Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.

Around 1927, The Arkle Manor was surrounded by lush farmland and was the centre of village life for a thriving community. Renamed after the famous Gold Cup winner in the seventies, it had been restored to its former glory incorporating the values of traditional pub hospitality together with modern design. Today the manor offers a friendly, relaxed, warm atmosphere and genuine hospitality.

Their well stocked bar has different beers on tap ranging from perfectly chilled continental lagers, to delicious European speciality beers, as well as some of the finest cask ales that the region has to offer. The range of New and Old World wines suit different occasions and styles, ranging from traditional clarets to Pinot Grigio, with many available by the glass.

The choices are simple but up-to-the-minute, with lots of comfort appeal; homely things like pizza, steaks and pasta as well as contemporary, global touches to keep things lively, all served by friendly and cheerful staff. To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, antipasti of Italian meats,  dolcelatte, marinated vegetables and warm stone-baked flatbreads, or Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with flatbreads.

Amongst the appetisers there is freshly made soup; smoked salmon, pomegranate molasses, fennel and micro herb salad, or gambas with rocket, garlic aioli and rustic bread. Look, too, for scallops in the specials section. The salads offer chargrilled chicken, courgette, fennel, apple, asparagus, hazelnut and balsamic dressing, and for the seafood fiends some prawn, avocado, mango, bacon, orange and pomegranate vinaigrette receive a rapturous welcome.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; expect to find a classic margherita of pomodoro, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil, the rustica with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, goats' cheese and cherry tomatoes, or the piccante with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapeños. Pastas include linguini with tiger prawns, crab, chorizo, chilli, tomato and white wine, or tagliatelle with slow cooked Bolognaise and parmesan.

For the big event there is always a spit chicken with lemon, garlic, thyme and frites. Salmon with crab and chorizo fishcakes, roasted sweet corn and cherry tomato salsa is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. Battered haddock, frites, tartare sauce and minted mushy peas is worth trying too. For hearty eaters there are rib eye and fillet steaks or roast rump of lamb with sauce soubise, asparagus, pancetta, button onions and baby potatoes.

A wide range of supporting dishes includes rosemary frites and mayo, and cabbage, leeks and peas. For desserts choose between an apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard and, sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, and there is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.

More information, including full menus, is available on their Website. 

Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.

The Wotton Hatch is an old coaching inn, which has been transformed into a spacious country pub and restaurant, with large open areas and numerous alcoves. The interiors have been tastefully done up using generous amounts of copper, suede, raw wood and leather, to create a thoroughly pleasant whole. The dining area can seat eighty-five with another forty on the patio in fine weather.

There is a lovely garden in which to enjoy summer. Knick knacks all around give the place a casual and relaxed feel. The food altar - an imposing central fireplace - is decorated with cured meats, cheeses and jars of olives. To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with warm flatbreads, a box baked camembert with stiratta romagna and home made tomato jam, or garlic pizzette with caramelised onion and rocket.

Amongst the starters, there is freshly made soup; sardines on bruschetta with red onion, plum tomato and gremolata or gambas with rocket, garlic, aioli and rustic bread. Look, too, for scallops of the day.

The salads - sorry, that should read 'leaves' - offer crispy duck with mouli, hoisin, carrots, spring onions and plum sauce, for the seafood fiends some prawn, avocado, pecan, mango, watercress, bacon with orange and pomegranate vinaigrette.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; expect to find a classic margherita of tomato, mozzarella, oregano and basil; piccante with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapeños or rustica with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, goats' cheese, cherry tomatoes and rocket.

Pastas include linguini with tiger prawns, crab, chorizo, chilli, tomato and white wine, or tagliatelle with slow cooked Bolognaise and parmesan. For the big event there is Indian spiced salmon fillet with wilted spinach and sweet potato with aubergine and mango chutney.

The calves liver with tray baked potatoes, red onion, bacon and sage panagrattato is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. The spit chicken with lemon, garlic, thyme and frites is worth trying too. For hearty eaters there is a good rib-eye steak with smoked paprika and tomato, butter, watercress and frites.

A wide range of supporting dishes includes Belgian frites and mayo, and cabbage, leeks and peas. For desserts choose between Eton mess or apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard. There is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.

The Wotton Hatch stocks a range of beers, champagne, award winning ales and offer a choice of continental pilsners. At the bar thirty or so people can comfortably seat themselves and service is cheerful, brisk and totally in keeping with the friendly nature of a good English gastropub. The Wotton Hatch is quite central to a lot of walks in the area and a great place for a mid walk pit stop.

More information, including full menus, is available on their Website . Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings. 

The Inn on the Green and the Green Rooms present a pretty picture, an ancient inn, on the old Roman road from the coast to Dorking, offering well-presented classic English food in surroundings that are forever England, with menus that keep pace with the seasons. It perpetuate all that is good about the village inn, without in any way inhibiting its reaction to change, where clam chowder could replace brown Windsor soup but the villagers' dogs are still welcome, and stories of local ghosts are regarded with interest rather than disdain.

Accommodation in the form of six comfortably furnished en suite rooms, the design and fitting out of which has obviously been carefully thought through from the customer's point of view, enables weekend breaks against a background of excellent food, and a welcoming base for business clients after a hard day in the area. The full English breakfast makes a challenging start to any day, and less demanding options are also available.

There is of course a knack to all this, and it's called good management, linked with the vision thing, and it starts in the car park from whence it pervades the whole place. The result is an inn that claims loyalties and affections in great quantity. Owners Paul and Gwyneth preside over this well run piece of human theatre, ensuring that good friendly service is always to hand, that fresh local produce gets priority in the kitchens, and the menu is always up to scratch.

The advent of talented chefs, creating what Paul refers to as 'a really fantastic team in the kitchen', heralded changes in the menus. However the modern trend towards simpler, more recognisable homemade food, made to order where possible, has not been forgotten, and a certain well-known TV chef would feel at home here. There is a strong emphasis on local produce and suppliers.

Starters are likely to be offering a soup of the day, minted lamb kofta kebab, and deep fried breaded brie served with cranberry compote and mixed leaf garnish.

Main courses are built round a chicken/fish/meat/vegetarian plan, starting with chicken fajitas that could have just dropped in from an upmarket cantina in El Paso. No British menu is complete without traditional fish and chips, served here battered and with traditional chips, peas and homemade tartare sauce.

Should you be feeling a touch fragile and undernourished go without hesitation for the New Zealand shoulder of lamb, or sesame seed crusted tuna steak served with crispy noodles, bok choi, soy sauce and wasabi.

Amongst the attractive and well presented desserts is the pear frangipane tart, not forgetting the traditional Eton mess meringue with strawberries, cream and strawberry coulis. A choice of some 17 wines offers sensible options and a heart-warming mark-up that makes contemplation of a second bottle virtually unavoidable.

The Green Rooms is perfect for parties of up to 76 people seated or buffets for 100 and everything can be tailored for your needs.Their attractive and colourful Website offers details of events at the inn, corporate bookings, attractions and accommodation and takes only a brief time to check out.

Harts Boat Yard is located on the banks of the Thames in Surbiton and offers a lovely view of the setting sun over the gardens of Hampton Court Palace. The furnishings of leather tub chairs, teak oak tables and atmospheric lighting complement the pub's sense of style. There are three levels of outside dining - upper restaurant deck, lower bar deck and light snacks available beside the river. A ferry conveniently crosses the river from the pub to Hampton Court Palace and boats are available for hire.

The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, whether you're there for a reflective winter pint, a cup of coffee or a gastronomic extravaganza. Open fires and a large bar invite guests to sample their choice of chilled continental beers, classic ales and champagne. Whilst the menu is modern European pub fare there are plenty of homely comfort foods as well as some more refined dishes.

To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, garlic pizzette with caramelised onion and rocket, or Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with warm flatbreads.

Amongst the appetisers expect to find freshly made soup, lamb koftas, mint yoghurt, kohlrabi, cumin and carrot salad, or spiced crab with avocado, prawns, ginger and pink grapefruit. Look, too, for scallops of the day. The salads - sorry, that should read 'leaves' - offer crispy duck, mouli, carrots, hoisin, watercress and spring onions with plum sauce, and for the seafood fiends some prawn, avocado, pecans, mango, bacon, orange and pomegranate vinaigrette tends to please.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; look for a classic margherita of pomodoro, mozzarella, oregano and basil, the rustica with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, goats' cheese and cherry tomatoes, or a piccante with pepperoni, chorizo, tomato and jalapeños.

The rotisserie dishes for hearty eaters are worth trying and choices include spit chicken which is served with lemon, garlic, thyme and frites or hot piri piri sauce and chips. For the big event there is always the roast rump of lamb with sauce soubise, asparagus, pancetta, button onions and baby potatoes. The smoked haddock fishcakes, curry Hollandaise, mango, tomato, coriander and red onion salad is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. Calves liver with tray baked potatoes, red onion, bacon and sage panagrattato is worth trying too.

A wide range of supporting dishes includes Belgium chips and mayo, and cabbage, leeks and peas. For desserts choose between an apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard and, sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream. There is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.

More information, including full menus, is available on their Website. Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.

Located in a former barn at Blindley Heath, a pleasant part of rural Surrey, The Red Barn is redolent of country and an easier pace, where the monthly farmers' market meets, a wide range of community garden parties are held, tasting events and cooking lessons, as well as sport events grip the imagination and Sunday Roasts are an institution.

One of John Clevely's masterly wine lists keeps abreast of the game and what is described as a "range of weird and wonderful beers" takes care of the inevitable thirst that must occur amidst all this activity. After all, shopping in a market can be a very thirst provoking occasion.

The menus are veritable habitats of delight and from Monday to Thursday a simple menu with some real brasserie style favourites holds sway between 5.30 and 7 pm. There's shepherd's pie with a creamy, cheesy mash top, and Savoy cabbage. Cumberland sausages and mash are served with caramelised onions, casserole of the day with chunky fresh bread. Backed up by say steamed syrup sponge and custard a man could last comfortably for 24 hours on this sort of tucker.

The Week Menu is a riot of dishes that all have instant eye appeal and if nothing else serve to set the juices flowing as one contemplates the relative merits of belly of Gloucester Old Spot with mustard mash, greens and cider gravy as against roast rib of Sussex beef for 2 to share, with triple cooked chips, pepper sauce and tomato salad, or smoked haddock kedgeree with curried sauce and a poached egg.

Meanwhile, direct from the Aga, that mainstay of country kitchens everywhere, there's slow cooked lamb shank with a root vegetable and white bean casserole. In season look for local game casserole with pheasant rabbit and partridge, creamy mash and red cabbage. Side orders yield homemade chips with sea salt, braised red cabbage and French fries.

Smaller dishes can be taken on their own or as starters and include smoked mackerel pate, melba toasts and caper relish, or a salad of maple cured bacon and roasted chicken with toasted walnuts and croutons. Can providence bring any more delights, yes, it can and if cherry and almond tart with cinnamon ice cream doesn't do it for you there are plenty more options of which dark chocolate fondue to share, marshmallows, strawberries and banana is but one. And, of course, a decent British cheese board with chutney and biscuits.

Based where they are there is plenty of demand for private hire, and The Red Barn is blessed with a wide variety of areas that can be hived off to accommodate parties of all sizes. For very large parties the marquee option is ever present. Be it a buffet, 4 course dinner or fantastic hog roast, give them a spec and just leave it to them.

Their cheerful Website will tell you all about the current menus, forthcoming events as well as the local gossip. This is a fun and friendly place that invites attention.

A stylish contemporary pub in the leafy London suburb of Richmond, One Kew Road serves modern British fare with a Mediterranean touch. Stunning surroundings, stylish interiors and a great location, just a short walk from Kew Gardens, make it just the sort of approachable place that's equally popular with locals and first-time visitors.
 
Spread over two floors, the ground floor is a sleek bar area with welcoming sofas, quirkily rustic benches complete with faux fur throws and hessian cushions. Upstairs you'll find a slightly more formal restaurant which offers a wide ranging, seasonally changing menu where delicious British classics nestle alongside continental favourites such as pizzas, pasta and salads. A sharing plate of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach, ricotta pâté and flatbreads is ideal for convivial dining. If you prefer individual starters, try smoked salmon with pomegranate molasses, fennel and micro herb salad.

The aforementioned pasta and pizza selection adds a breezy Mediterranean touch to the à la carte and you can choose from linguini with tiger prawns, crab and chorizo; orzo risotto with courgette, peas, feta, mint and pangrattato and stone baked pizzas with topping of forest mushrooms with mozzarella, spinach, raisins and truffle oil. A char grilled chicken salad with courgette, fennel, apple, asparagus, hazelnut and balsamic dressing could, similarly, do the trick.

 One Kew Road's mains selection is as substantial as it is diverse, ranging from salmon and caper fishcakes; duck confit with honey and chilli to rib eye steak with rocket, horseradish and smoked salt frites. The great British Sunday roast is an institution in itself, having evolved for a century or more. Sumptuous is the word that comes to mind to describe delectable classics of roast rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding and gravy or English loin of pork with crackling, caramelised apple sauce and sage stuffing, all on offer at One Kew Road.

The smart and well-lit bar with stylish seating and impressive décor lends itself to an entertaining evening. Customers can order an aperitif; Martini Blush or Vodka and Mediterranean tonic, to get into the mood and relax. Expertly maintained cask ales, bottled beers and a fine selection of Mediterranean whites and reds complement the food perfectly. Digestifs such as The King's Dram and Johnnie Walker Gold, frozen and sprinkled with the finest Columbian chocolate, are perfect to round off the evening.

Open Mondays to Saturdays from 8am onwards, One Kew Road serves a good breakfast too. Begin the day, heartily, with a full English breakfast or other choices such as best back bacon sandwich on bloomer or granary bread. Afternoon tea with fruit scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam, muffins and crumpets adds a decadent touch to your day.

Looking for a similar experience at a different venue? One Kew Road's sister pubs ? The Albany in Thames Ditton and The Harts Boatyard in Surbiton, promise an equally enjoyable experience too.

More information can be found on their Website.

The Minnow is one of those pubs that have surfaced on the mainstream of casual eating in the UK and are taking an increasing share of the market, evidenced by their growth in numbers and the popularity of what they have to offer.

Contemporary pubs such as these usually share a number of characteristics. An important feature is space, preferably a restaurant where you are comfortable, not over-awed, and not sharing elbow space with the next table, however sociable they may be. Good, too, to have a garden, optional al fresco eating out space, and by no means least a roomy and well stocked bar where you can actually get served without undue delay. If a pub offers all of these, and is in a good location, there is little reason in today's economic climate why it should not flourish. The Minnow provides ample evidence that this is true.

The ambience is very relaxed with its beautifully restored building and manicured gardens. The informal bar and dining areas have a décor where contemporary meets organic and melds into copper topped tables, real fires and wine prints on the walls.

The term 'gastropub' covers a multitude of blessings and it is possible to see influences of brasserie, bistro, restaurant and even café at work within the great gastro umbrella. So expect to find no one single cuisine, but a blend designed to provide something for everybody, no matter what their treat may be. To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, rustic breads with roast garlic, olives and virgin olive oil, or Mediterranean mezze of hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, feta, spinach and ricotta pâté with flatbreads.

Amongst the starters there is always freshly made soup; the like of potted duck, smoked chicken with plum, balsamic chutney and wholemeal toast; spiced crab with avocado, prawns, ginger and pink grapefruit and, water melon, prosciutto ham, feta and chilli ice cream are also to be found. You can also find crispy duck, mouli, hoisin, carrots, spring onions and plum sauce among others in the salad or 'leaves' section of the carte.

Pastas include linguini with tiger prawns, crab, chorizo, chilli, tomato and white wine, or the tagliatelle with slow cooked Bolognaise and parmesan. For the big event there is roast rump of lamb, sauce soubise, asparagus, pancetta and button onions.

Calves liver with tray baked potatoes, red onion, bacon and sage panagrattato is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. For hearty eaters there is freshly battered haddock with frites, tartare sauce and minted mushy peas. A wide range of supporting dishes includes Belgium frites and mayo, and cabbage, leek and peas. Desserts are some of the best you'll encounter with apple, blackcurrant crumble and vanilla custard, and sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, and there is also a selection of cheeses to set the buffs alight.

The Minnow stocks a wide range of beers, both well-loved draught ales and bottled from further afield. The wine list covers plenty of territory from traditional clarets to Pinot Grigio, and champagne by the glass or bottle is always available. Service is cheerful, brisk and totally in keeping with the friendly nature of a good English gastropub.

Their informative Website will keep you up to date on changes in menu and forthcoming events.Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.