Bondi Beach Club in Elmbridge

Entire experience ruined by security

A generous 2 stars purely for the location. Overly priced and fussy menu. Trying far too hard to be something it’s not. Adding 12.5% service charge when I just ordered a coke is fairly disgraceful. Especially given that all I wanted was a ‘can’ to go and was refused service at the bar!

The coffee is superb and the food is delicious. Plus the views of the river are lovely. I highly recommend a visit.

Great food and drinks excellent location on the river and easy parking

Small downgrade from my previous rating. Still like it a lot.

Really good breakfast, juices and coffee served here. Service was a little slow but it was packed so what do you expect. Prefer to wait for service in a place that's busy because it's good than wait for service in a place that's quiet because it's awful.

I enjoyed my breakfast and the views of the Thames today but after a short walk I had to make like Steve McQueen and get home with stomach aches. Something definitely didn't sit well and has put me off a visit again.

Food ok but not amazing! Toilets were obviously not cleaned regularly. Went on a Sunday morning was half full but food took ages. Cooks only doing one order at a time. Massively over priced. Two coffees, two adult brunches with chips cost £50! They include 12.5% automatically even if and there is only 2ppl and if you pay by card don't give the option to remove! Also chips were very salty.. why no give us the option to add as much as we want.. will not be returning!!

Didn't stay- unbelievably expensive

Great location but a bit pricey for the food on offer.

Expensive the menu was blue on white and could not read as such small font.

We tried this unassuming place on a sleepy rainy Tuesday afternoon without much expectations... and had a most superb experience in all respects! The surf shop ambiance is so relaxing, bright and happy, with the 180degree views of the river, swans a-swimming, and breeze fluttering the deck umbrellas. We were quickly served by (very friendly and attentive) Matt. The food arrived was really good, in both appearance, cooking method and taste. The Korean fish burger is an elegant alternative to the tired Fish n Chips. The cheesecake was not the dense NewYork style you might expect, more of having home style fluffy texture—very lovely. We will be back for sure.

Overpriced and underwhelming service. Heard the owner shout at staff for their failing to use their initiative and go out and rebuy cola. The overpriced food was at least tasty.

Brilliant food, great location and friendly staff. Prices are quite high esp if you include the service charge, so more of a treat than a regular visit, but definitely worth it.

No surf but a great little spot for a bit of home comfort - good coffee!

Great location BUT, poor and slow service, small portions and ridiculously expensive prices. Went there when it first opened and had high hopes for a local riverside bar/restaurant. However, it has just increased it's prices and lowered it's standards. We are local but will NEVER go there again.

One star only because the staff were so gracious..They didnt have anything Australian in stock other than over priced Tim Tams and Milo which you can get here.I brought my aussie family who couldnt wait for party pies and VB but there was nothing..really dissapointed

First time here and think the last?!. food and drinks were very expensive.could"nt order most if the meals on the menu as their cookers were broken!!.had a bottle of water,diet coke and two sandwiches,totalled over £32!!.But you could look at the river Thames!.maybe that's included in the pricing??!!.

Wonderful location and friendly staff. Food is also very good. Unfortunately the menu is noticeably overpriced and the service isn't very attentive.

Extortionately priced now. Unfortunately won't be heading back anytime soon

The new lady called Amy is a breath of fresh air! Great coffee and a beautiful smile. Happy Customers!

The location and atmosphere deserve 5 stars, it's really great. Unfortunately the service seriously lets it down. Our waiter could not be less interested in being at work. He forgot last of our order and offered no apology. The food is very highly priced and not really worth it. It's good but really only worth about 30% less than what they charge. After the awful service they even added on a 12.5% service charge which we didn't know about until after we had paid. Sort out the service, lower the prices a bit and it will be great but for now it's just OK.

I had booked Bondi for my 30th birthday for 16 people to attend. We arrived and were told they weren't opening as the staff hadn't turned up. We frantically had to find somewhere else on a bank holiday for a large group. No call to inform us that they weren't opening. So disappointing. We live locally and go here often. That won't be happening anymore

Service very slow, 15 mins wait for bottle of wine.

Great atmosphere and a really imaginative menu. Punches way above its weight. Good for young families and well behaved dogs. Great staff.

Could easily be 5 stars but everytime we have been always something disappointing from only serving breakfasts, couldn't do any cocktails to very slow service but don't let that put you off.

Unexpected little venue on the river. Private party so cannot comment on dining experience.

Very nice spot by the River friendly staff

Food is amazing. Staff go above and beyond. They had run out of the fizzy lemon drink that they have on the menu, to our Waitress offered to make us home-made lemonade instead, which isn't on the menu.

We had lunch for my friends graduation yesterday and the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous by the river with great views and a mini beach for the kids to play in. It also dog friendly which is a bonus. The food was fantastic and portions were generous. The thing that let it down was that even though we were a large group the place wasn't busy yet the staff seemed quite put out by us and at times were not friendly and even quite rude. When we wanted to pay the bill we needed to split it which is normal for large groups the member helping us got frustrated and refused to continue handing it over to someone else in not the kindest of fashions. The food is too expensive with a chicken salad costing £20.50? But they do serve my favourite rosé so that was a bonus.

Fantastic Sunday brunch. Quite busy so service a bit slow but nice atmosphere and great views

Excellent Australian place with great river view

Such an amazing atmosphere, location and sense of fun. The staff were brilliant and friendly, and the food was superb. We will definitely be returning.

Went there for brunch, service was good, food was good and good portion size however the prices are slightly high.... But you are by the river and in Kingston Upon Thames. I would go back again

This place is fantastic. A great spot right on the Thames. Fantastic food and coffee, great service and Australian themed decor. They even have a beach area and a terrace for the sunny days. Highly recommend for lunch, dinner or drinks.

Nice little secret. Aussie style diner with good service and great selection on the menu. Will def go back

Very tasty food, lovely view. Amazing coffee

Great decor, fab breakfast and brunch menu but the lunch menu was confusing. The food we ordered wasn’t presented very well (spaghetti Bol and salad) the chicken burger was good but the fries slightly under cooked. The menu felt overpriced and the service charge was already included. I’ve awarded two stars for the brunch menu, service and cool decor. The lunch menu needs some focus and improvement. Decor wise, I would decide between a Bondi beach club or Alpine theme - like the menu it feels slightly confused.

Though the food took a while to arrive, we were kept constantly updated on its progress (it’s a small kitchen and they were particularly busy) When it came, it was delicious. We ordered a lot and my kids and parents hoovered the lot up (as did my wife and I). It’s just the kind of place I like. A warm service with good food.

Lovely setting but ridiculously overpriced and portions mean. Long wait for food and very disappointing when it arrived. Staff were pleasant and very friendly though.

Nice little spot on the Marina. I've given it 4 stars because of the location and parking availability, plus its a good place to find Australian treats. It's a bit pricey compared to nearby cafes/ pubs in the area. They also charge service even if you've just ordered coffee. No real healthy options on the menu, but everything I've tried has been quite tasty. Service is a bit hit & miss.

Warm and friendly. Great location overlooking the Thames and marina

It's an interesting place for a bite to eat, but I thought it was a little overpriced for what was served. Been back a couple more times since this first visit and the quality of the food has improved immensely since the first visit, so I've given the review an extra star.

Been here a few times with my fellow NCT mums and my partner and loved every time. Food is consistently great howeve service can tend to be a little slow due to lack of staff however the friendliness and honesty of the staff means you don’t mind waiting. Definitely worth a visit.

What a strange experience... Lovely looking place, right on the river, cool Australian snow/surf vibe, then it all goes weird. We were ignored when we went in, so we finally found a waiter who said we could probably get seated after a table had sorted their bill out and suggested a drink at the bar. We went to the bar and waited and waited and waited. There was no queue, just us and staff just walked around us for 10 minutes. I grabbed one of the servers who then spent five minutes trying to understand the simple order as he punched things into a tablet. I finally gave up and my wife tried to explain what we wanted. He seemed to understand and went off. While waiting for our drinks we noticed the other table had left so we sat down. Amazingly we were brought menus straight away. Time passed. Another waiter turned up and asked if we wanted any drinks, we told her that we had ordered some and a mere 15 minutes later they turned up - and they were wrong - that wiped the smug smile off my wife's face! The food, when it eventually arrived was...um...OK. My son sent his back - it had a disgusting-looking, over-cooked, dark brown batter over it with a luminous tomato sauce. The waiter explained that the fat they were using was very old. His replacement dish arrived after we had all finished. Sad really. We'd thought about going to this place for a long time, and we are blessed with low standards, but the experience was not good. The staff were all pleasant enough, but nobody seemed to know what they were doing. The organisation was chaotic and they didn't seem have anyone in charge. We're not going back.

Terrible customer service, a long wait, basic food seriously ? Sad because the location is amazing🌞🌞

Nice staff. Good food and prompt service

Great food. Friendly service. Relaxed atmosphere

Delicious food, great selection of beers and friendly, chatty staff. Loved it.

Awesome, this is without doubt 10 out of 10 fantastic food, value and Service. Highly recommended, a must.

Great food and very friendly service! Gunnamatta beer was a great recommendation!

Amazing, just perfect! Amazing staff, food and bar. It's a hidden gem and I hope it stays the course as it's so tucked away. Beats everything for some distance...Kingston, Thames Ditton and Surbiton. Nothing does food this good and in such a great way. If you're in the area give it a go...you will not be dissapointed! Oh...the coffee hits the spot too!

Came here last week with a friend and We had a wonderful time. Staff were very helpful with recommending the dishes. The food was excellent, I had the steak sandwich, and the view was amazing.

I was recommended this place by a close friend and I am really glad that we followed up on it! We went last Saturday for brunch, my fiancée had the pea purée and poached eggs and I had the chicken bao. Both amazing. We shared a timtam shake...for those that don’t know a timtam is a penguin bar, but better! We also got speaking to their lovely Manger George, who passionately took us through all the dishes. We will return!

Visited a few months ago and one member of staff who stood out was our waiter Alec, he was punctual and brilliant at asking us if we were ok as well as the other tables he was serving at the time. We returned again last month. Although food is brilliant, it seems the quality of the staff has gone down, had to wait ages to be served and not once did someone ask if we needed anything during our meal.

Great local place on the water. Really friendly staff! Some really great Aussie things that remind us of home.

This place was a hidden gem but not for long enough! I wanted to keep it to myself. Awesome location and very friendly team. True to the name a chilled Aussie vibe with water right in front:) A regular haunt and always very welcoming. I am known here as the ‘Coffee man’ :))

Yesterday was my sixth visit to Bondi Beach Club - since it opened the service and attitude of the waiting staff has never been very good, however, I do really like the menu (albeit a little expensive) and the interior of the restaurant. Particularly the double tim tam milkshake. Yesterday I had the brunch special - pea puree, poached eggs, chorizo, and rosemary crust on sourdough. I go for brunch a lot and yesterday was hands-down the best brunch I've ever had - the pea puree and rosemary crust were divine. I'm not coming back to Bondi Beach Club until it's moved from the Specials to the main menu!!!!!

Great place for a beer! The Little Creatures is a must try! Service and atmosphere are 1st class!

Brilliant service and friendly staff. The manager was very helpful and understanding when I explained my dietary requirements to him(Gluten free vegan) . 10/10

Absolutely appalling service. Overpriced food and drink of questionable quality. Tiny sausages. 100% style over substance. Avoid

Very good food. Had special fish and chips. Pavlova etc 2 pots of tea. Good service. As visitors to the area a trifle pricy.

Lovely location and decent food

Brilliant,very nice friendly people, and very good menu . lovely atmosphere.

I went with a friend on one of the only 2 rainy evenings this summer. It was deserted. It was my suggestion, and I enquired about menus and drinks for future visits with our husbands and friends. The male server addressed his answers to my friend even though I asked the questions. I felt invisible and embarrassed. So at my suggestion we adjourned to the Lamb and had a great time thank you! I took a menu for my husband, not his cup of Darjeeling. There are lots of places that aren’t but we go because I love it and he is happy when I’m happy. We had cocktails, £9 each. Not good cocktails, pretty rubbish and took ages even though we were the only people there after a couple left. There was at least 4 staff, the service should have been better. The dragon fruit ‘decorating ‘ my cocktail was nearly brown instead of cerise. Better to leave it off and use an umbrella or flamingo. Will not return

Overall, a good restaurant, but a bit pricey. I’ve been to the restaurant several times now, and I’m confident that despite the steep prices, it’s well worth it for some hidden gems in the menu. My favourite dish so far has been the blueberry pancakes. A killer combo with perfect caramelised bananas and a dollop of hung yoghurt, the pancakes are the best I’ve ever had; they boast a perfect texture that I didn’t even know would work with pancakes (they’re crispy on the outside, but light enough not to weigh the dish down and hey have a beutiful fluffy inside). I also very much enjoyed their banana bread, yet again the best I’ve ever had. They have a fluffy texture that goes perfectly with the yoghurt and pistachio combo. One of the greatest desserts ever. Thanks for reading my review, if you wish to hear more, I can’t help you.... go to the restaurant and try it yourself ;)

Great location for a quick cocktail or good meal

Great place that is unbelievably committed to great food and drink. The ingredients used in their dishes sets this place apart from the other local eateries. However, its the milkshakes that are the real heroes here. The Tam Tam Milkshake and Vegemite (yes!) Milkshake are a must try! Nice Riverside views too best enjoyed from the beach themed deckchairs. Pricing is slightly expensive but the quality of food and friendly service make it worth the while.

We love going there for breakfast in the sun post cycle rides. Attentive staff eager to please.

The menu is ok but the food isn’t amazing and needs some work. Good selection of beers and cocktails and incredible view.

Tasty food, but very small portions & completely overpriced. Service was a bit patchy too, the manager said it was due to staff sickness on the day. While the prices stay as they are we wouldn’t go back. Great location & decoration...

Great food. Great views. Great coffee. Surprised it’s not busier? Maybe it’s the £5 Orange juice that puts people off?

Great coffee and breakfast in a wonderful setting!

Great menu. Friendly staff. Awesome location. The sun blazing down helped the mood. All in all, very conducive.

We had a fab breakfast here, good coffee. Service was good. Love the setting and Aussie theme and food. We will be back!

I'm still in shock after paying over £7.00 for a pint of draught lager. If I'd had my wits about me I could've queried it and declined to pay the service charge I guess. Especially as I ordered it myself at the bar.. but they did bring it over I guess. Maybe display a menu/pricelist outside with the bright yellow signs?

Unbelievably poor. £11 for one piece of toast with some advocado on top. The rest of the food they offer is straight out the freezer. I don't recall the last time I went to a restaurant and felt ripped off but this occasion I will remember for quite some time. What a pity the new owners are destroying this good location.

What a disappointment! It was our anniversary and we wanted to go somewhere out of the way with our family. The service was terrible. Had to wait for drinks and then remind the waiting staff twice. Half the menu was not available and we were never even asked once if everything was OK. The waiting staff were nice but had no idea what was on the menu and were cleaning the outside windows whilst we were eating. Had to ask for water twice. The food when it came was very nice but we were then slapped with a 12.5% service charge for five people when the service was non-existent. Will not be visiting again.

The only good thing here is the decoration and location of the restaurant. Service was terrible, it was not overly busy but we waited forever to get served and then again to actually receive our food, which was really overpriced for what it was. Even paying took ages. Really disappointing as there was a lot of staff working but nobody really seemed to care enough to serve customers in a quick and friendly manner. Shame really as the location is great

Great spot great food great layout

Fun, beachy type vibe for a restaurant in the river

Lovely place to relax and watch the boats go by

Great vibe here. Professional service and tasty food. Quite a secret place - hope it stays that way

Great food especially the burgers which have a great Aussie twist. The black bun steak burger that my husband had was great as was the chilli squid starter. Unfortunately I ordered a main salad at £14 which was like a small plate.of marinated vegetables with no leaves meaning in a few bites it was gone. Had it not been for donations of chips and a bun from the rest of the party I would have gone home hungry. That said it's a great place,. Friendly staff and deserves to do well....

Strongly Australian-themed décor. Menu offers a few Antipodean items including Vegemite tart; otherwise mostly European with lots of fresh salad. The café is next to Surbiton Cycles but looks out on Thames Ditton marina and a quiet stretch of the Thames with woodland on the opposite bank. The terrace may be difficult for disabled access.