Hurtwood Inn - Pub and Restaurant in Guildford

Tasty food with decent portions, good service and a pleasant atmosphere all combining for a very nice pre-Christmas lunch. Recommended!

We went for lunch after a chilly walk in the Surrey Hills. We were made very welcome and the service was friendly and attentive. The roaring fire was a lovely touch. We had a selection of small plates and the food was delicious. We will definitely return soon.

6 of us booked in for a meal having visited Peaslake numerous times for the local mountain biking, the place always seems to be busy so was looking forward to a good meal. Sadly, food wasn’t up to much at all. Only 3 tables of guests including us. The turkey seemed to be a very small portion for the price. One of the six meals arrived about 8 minutes after the rest. It was the beef rib and it was still ice cold in the middle, sent back and a replacement refused as the rest of us had pretty much finished. Free deserts were offered which was excepted. Reading the other reviews we sadly appear to have caught them on a bad day…!

Perfect place to stop off for lunch! Warm welcoming and wonderful food!

Stayed here last minute last night and whilst they accommodated us ok thought service was a bit poor, check in was lazy, room was lovely, shower was a nightmare as didn't have an end screen and when we went down for breakfast at 10 we were too late to get served but they could sell us breakfast, what's the difference - very poor

The room was nice and airy. There were two comfortable armchairs, a comfortable, big bed, good shower and somewhere to put your washbag by the sink. A quiet, pleasent location.

Lovely ambience friendly staff, great food. Freshly cooked lots of choice, dietary choices. Pub set in lovely quaint village of peaslake.

They serve excellent beer (Firebird) and good food. No better way to finish a mountain bike ride in the area.

I have enjoyed their fabulous pizzas (definitely 5 star) before, so i thought that we would try Sunday lunch. The portions were enormous, so if you enjoy a hearty lunch, this is the place to go! Great choice of beers and a nice atmosphere. I have rated 4 star, because some of the vegetables were over-cooked, which was a little disappointing.

We were looking forward to a good meal in a country pub but sadly, the food wasn’t up to much. The spaghetti carbonara portion was far too big and swimming in cream and oil. The burger was overcooked and rubbery. It seemed there were a few diners like us but little local trade which seems a shame. It was busier in the afternoon so perhaps it’s not the place for an evening hang-out. On the upside, the band playing in the adjoining room were great.

Great pub, cosy and popped by for a drink and event.

Very dog friendly, nice selection of food. Great service.

The service was poor including wrong type of chips served and very slow to take orders despite few customers. Beef ribs was tough and difficult to eat.

Love this place and will be back very soon

Slow service. Table booked for 6pm, starters arrived just before 7pm and were cold. Main course, steak was lovely, tasty and well seasoned. Pork ribs had to be aent back to be separated, rather than being presented in a rack, so I could eat them.

Friendly staff, great food, and a lovely warm fire. Highly recommend.

We usually drive to another pub on Thursday nights but as our non-drinking driver was not available we walked to the Hurtwood Inn, our local. We used to go there every week when it was run by the lovely Italians. Every meal was preceded by cashews and a bowl of marinated olives. Happy days. Since then, prices have gone up, the quality has gone down and the place is taken over by mountain bikers - a peculiar breed. So to this visit. We were greeted at the door by the only person delivering food, who apologised for the lack of staff. Apparently the previous Thursdays had been very quiet, so they de-staffed. Since most customers are cyclists, I think the staff really should keep an eye on the weather forecast: good weather = more customers. Duh. Anyway, in memory of the old days we ordered "Olives and Homemade Bread" starters. After a considerable delay we were presented with a piece of wood on which were 2 slices of warm bread and a bowl of about a dozen green olives, of the sort sold for £2.40 for 800g in Sainsbury's and usually found in pizza toppings. No marinade or other adornment - just olives straight from the jar. For £5.50. Main course was a Tuna Sala for £19.50. As described on the menu, this was a few small boiled potatoes, a few slices of pepper, some anchovies, halved cherry tomatoes and a semi-hard boiled egg, again cut on half, all resting on a couple of lettuce leaves. Sitting proudly on top was the worst piece of tuna I've ever eaten in a restaurant. It had some sort of glaze on it and I guess had spent a few minutes under a grill. Not on a griddle of course. It's the kind of "salad" my working-class Dad used to present - all that was missing was the Heinz salad cream. I'm guessing the chef had heard of Salade Niçoise but never actually seen one in real life. My dining partner went for the cheeseburger, which was unremarkable. In the interests of balance, his chips were good - hot and chunky, not skinny fries. The meal was washed down with a pint of bitter for £5.95. The woman serving the drinks was charming but would never survive in a busy city pub. A couple of months ago we went to the Hurtwood Inn to cash in a voucher for 3 free pizzas which we won at a pub quiz. They were incredibly disappointing compared to the Italian days, so this reviewed meal doesn't seem to be a one-off. Having been reminded of why we stopped going to the Hurtwood Inn, I'm looking forward to next week's trip to the Royal Oak in Holmbury St. Mary.

Had a wonderful couple of days running a meeting out of the Hurtwood - we had a team of ten with me running a regional sales meeting. The vibe was informal, relaxed and incredibly helpful. Neil and his team could not have been more accommodating with two lunches, breakfast and dinner served promptly and without fuss. The menu is great, varied and really tasty. The rooms are cosy and comfortable. I had not a single grumble or complaint - in fact my team are keen to return and use it as a de facto base for 121's and catch ups. NB The breakfast is utterly superb - if you don't go full brekkie prepare to have food envy (I had food envy).

Saturday lunchtime half way through a walk and this was a lovely place for a baguette and a beer. The staff were exactly what you want for bar staff - personable without being intrusive.

We stayed at the Hurtwood Inn for a night as a break for my wife’s birthday. The room was spotless, very comfortable and spacious. We stayed in number 1 which has a really nice spa bubble bath in the en-suite. Great after a day in the hills! We had a lovely evening meal. In the pub with a great atmosphere and friendly staff. Breakfast in the morning was also really good. Nothing but good things to say really, I definitely recommend staying at the Hurtwood Inn.

Delicious food and lovely staff☺️

Like nothing I’ve ever had 😍😍😍😍

Great stop when out for a cycle

Very good evening for a family get-together of 12. Good friendly service and good quaility food. Enjoyed by both adults and children.

Excited for salmon cakes on the special menu. But they were disgusting and inedible. They were the equivalent of supermarket value fish cakes, filled with brownish mush, no visible sign of salmon and flat, 1-2 cm thin and looked like they were fried. After one bite I couldn’t eat anymore due to the nasty tasteless mush. They also came with a small portion of cold hard chips which I left after eating one. When asked how our food was I said how awful the fish cakes were but I was told no one else has complained and no offer of reducing the bill. Very disappointed and they should stick to making pizzas.

Expensive for what you get. I'd rather sit in the grass and support the local store. Shout out to Peaslake Village Store - just excellent fare and service!

Lovely pub and really friendly staff. Great beer selection from local breweries but the food was pretty awful. Chose the calamari and buffalo wing starters. The calamari definitely wasn't deep fried as the batter was soggy and the hot chilli wings were very disappointing. The burger main left a lot to be desired and the fish and chip main again, came out with soggy batter. Chips not cooked either. Overall, a really bad first impression for a pub I'd been looking forward to visiting. If I'm ever back in that location I will stick to the drinks and get my food elsewhere.

Very disappointing. It's a nice pub in a lovely location, I'd been for a nice drink a couple of times and this time thought we'd eat. The food was cold and not very nice at all, it's a shame as like I say its good for a drink, in a lovely place, but the food was poor.

Beautiful village setting and lovely country pub. The food was very good and the pub has a very nice atmosphere. Parking is limited during the day at the weekend as the area is widely used by cyclists so we parked 2 or 3 minutes walk away up the road. Would definitely recommend.

Such a fantastic and authentic pub/hotel in an idyllic Surry Village. The staff are great, the rooms are cute and very comfortable, with good beds and showers. The restaurant is excellent, with some great beers on tap too. All together, you'll be left wanting for nothing from this little gem :-)

The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and calmly efficient and the food delicious. The ample portions were just the ticket after a morning's mountain biking.

One night stay with my wife. Great bar, excellent food. Amazing staff. Can’t rate it highly enough. It’s so quiet & peaceful. The room was spotless & we slept like logs. Thanks guys 🙏🏻

Great place to start/finish your Surrey hills day out. We were cycling in the morning and finishing here for lunch. Very relaxed atmosphere, food was great, portions were huge, friendly service with a smile! Peaslake is a MTB mecca so naturally there are loads of bikes/bike people (mostly outside, but also loads of room inside). Parking is tight, but Hurtwood carpark is just up the road and free.

A lovely pub in a lovely little town. We ate here multiple times during our stay. Great every time!

Unfortunately this was the worst meal I’ve ever had. I sent back a steak that was quite literally swimming in oil twice and I ended up not eating anything at all. Absolutely shocking service with no real care or attention to put right the issue. Never normally one for reviews but this was just appalling and so I felt obliged to.

Huntwood Inn felt homely. The staff are all wonderful. The food is fantastic. The premises is beautiful. And the homelyhood of everything made me love it here.

Amazing little pub, Full of lovely customers all friendly and super friendly to all the local bikers and dog walkers, always busy, Food is top notch and fairly priced, Lovely little spot to sit in the sun and enjoy a cold pint, Firebird Work Ethic is the go to for me 😃

Lovely spot to sit outside in the sun. Ordered club sandwich and can’t believe what I was served, was bit of salad on white bread and fat - no idea what sort of meat it was supposed to be it was just shredded thick fat. Gross. 🤮 The dog enjoyed it. I was waiting for server to come back to complain but he never did check in.

Steak was nice but a bit tough. Some of the unusual beers are a bit of an acquired taste. Worth going to, popular cycling and walking venue. Some would say too many cyclists.

Absolutely amazing pub in the heart of the village. Fantastic menu offering classic dishes, super pizzas & a selection of specials. Very dog & cyclist friendly

Great team, delicious food. Good to know that eating here helps support local mountain biking.

Really great meal with friends from abroad. They were very accommodating with our meal requests. The food was delicious however the pasta was a little heavy on the creme.

Delightful Sunday Lunch. Great location and atmosphere, excellent food - very generous portions, and service with a smile.

Enjoyed a lovely evening with family… staff were amazing & food was delicious Will definitely return soon

Food was very tasty and huge portions. Really friendly people.

Ordered a couple of pizzas and on one of them the base was burnt,when we pointed it out to the manager he didn’t appear overly concerned and took no action ,waitress was very attentive 2 pizzas and 2 drinks each nearly £70 so not cheap

We stayed for 1 night. Very comfy bed and they even found me some synthetic pillows at short notice. Breakfast was huge but the mushrooms were not field ones as on the menu. Dinner at the Inn was a fantastic tomahawk steak which was a little pricey but definitely worth it. Wine is expensive

Great choice of beers, very friendly staff

Birthday meal for 6 plus baby in pram. Excellent food and very accommodating staff, especially for the pram. Many thanks

Lovely friendly pub. Very welcoming. Great selection of locally brewed beers.

Fabulous friendly hotel personnel, great food at the restaurant and the breakfast was huge ( the chef must be Italian 😜) Great location. We will go back and ride bikes ! Thanks for everything !

As a veggie the roast vegetables were great but the vegetable loaf alternative to meat was a bit like a vegetarian burger - v processed and not so nice

Stayed at the hotel one night solo for business engagement nearby the following day. Booked a table for supper. Very friendly staff at pub/restaurant and hotel. Reserved me a nice table near the fire. Excellent lasagne which was more like a home cooked meal than a restaurant meal & all the better for it. Delicious crispy salad with tasty dressing, all served very promptly & attentively. Also, interesting wine list. Would go again if in the area.

Fabulous spot, not too busy either. Great food.

We had a quick pizza shared between 2 which was absolutely delicious.2 glasses of a very nice Chilean merlot.

We had a quick delicious pizza shared between 2.The staff are friendly and ultra efficient.Very nice Chilean merlot.Kid and dog friendly .There are bar tables and a separate restaurant.

Great pub and excellent food. The staff are really friendly and very attentive. Food tastes superb and nicely served. Lovely spot.

A warm friendly environment with good food.

Went for Sunday lumch and it really was one of the best. Would highly recommend and will be returning

Booked for Sunday lunch and could not fault anything. I have had a lot of roasts and i rate this as one of the very best. The portion was huge and perfectly cooked with the service being friendly and attentive. We be returning for an overnight stay in the near future based on this visit.

We had multiple meals here while we stayed at the hotel and enjoyed each one. The lasagna and pizzas are amazing!

Stopped in for a post bike ride pint and burger. Ticked both boxes!

Great post ride pint and Pizza, lovely staff!

Great staff, flexible and accommodating. Great food options, the perfect post ride pub! Cheers, all!

Fantastic lunch, the pizza was delicious, and a great selection of beer! We really liked the atmosphere, and the staff were very accommodating with our group, (including dog and baby) . Will return :-)

Disappointing visit after a very pleasant walk in the surrounding countryside. One of the food items ordered did not arrive, so had to be removed from the bill and after ordering a gluten free pizza we were informed after 40 minutes that they did not have any gluten free bases so chips and vegetables were ordered but the original pizza was also left on the bill. After pointing out the two items left on the bill there was no apology. Staff were not very welcoming or attentive and we were never asked if we wanted more drinks after the initial order was brought to our table. Food delivery was slow. We arrived at 12:40 and didn’t get any food until 2:20. The tuna salad was very rare and still cold and had to be sent back to be cooked for longer, plus it was advertised as having anchovies but there were none. It also came with onion which was not on the menu, luckily it could be picked out as they were large pieces. The venue was extremely busy and if they did not have enough staff then they should have not taken so many bookings.

Dreadful service. Almost 2 hours to get food to the table. All the tables around us arrived after us, ordered, ate and left before our food arrived (including a table of 10). No one came to check on us, had to find people to chase up the food (it will be 15 mins, it will be 5 mins- of-course nowhere near). One meal sent back to be reheated, 2 meals sent back as not ordered. After 40 mins waiting told no GF pizza bases and had to reorder. Half our group just had to leave before everyone else as it just took too long. Not angry just very disappointed.

Excellent lunch, excellent service, a varied menu giving plenty of choice, lovely pub and hard-working staff. Will definitely be back.

We love staying at Hurtwood Inn and the pub is wonderful too. Food is fantastic and the staff are always lovely and friendly. We will see you soon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Hurtwood Inn Hotel in Peaselake is a gem! The staff is absolutely fantastic - always ready to help at the drop of a hat. They make you feel at home with their warm hospitality and politeness. The rates are incredibly reasonable, offering a five-star experience without breaking the bank. The rooms are a haven of cleanliness, with fresh bedding and all the luxuries you'd expect from a top-notch hotel. Whether you're a mountain biker, a walker, or just seeking peace in the tranquility of Surrey Hills, this place is a haven. Being only 40 minutes from London, it's my go-to stop, making it ideal for those working in and out of the city. Every stay is an absolute delight, and I highly recommend it! 🌳🏨 #HurtwoodInn #FantasticStaff #AffordableLuxury #SurreyHillsRetreat

Beautiful place and food is delicious. Sunday roast is massive! Staff is very firendly and efficient.

Always a favourite after a cycle or dog walk in the hills

This spot is amazing. My partner and i checked in Thursday's night with our puppy. We met the most amazing and friendly staff. Especially the two ladies who checked us in. They were very accommodating. We ate both nights we stayed. I like lasagna so i chose it. It was the most amazing homemade dish ever. Wish i could have it everyday. We will definitely be back as soon as we can. Thank you so much to all the team.

A very welcoming restaurant. A roaring fire, friendly dogs, gentle chatter and quiet background music. Excellent atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food was good and well presented but was a little bland. Lasagna was good quality but it would have completed the dish with a little side salad. Carrot soup was by far the best part. Price was in keeping with the area, but would have been high anywhere else. Yes, I would recommend this restaurant. Thank you.

8/10 overall. Food was excellent. Meat pie with a generous amount of meat, gravy, pastry and potatoes. Presented awkwardly in separate pots so I asked for a plate to eat it on. I suggest serving the pie on a plate because it would’ve been difficult to eat without a plate. Stayed for the quiz that was great, very friendly crowd. We had to carry our own food through, it would’ve been nice for the waitress to do it but it didn’t spoil it, she was friendly. Meat pie 9/10. Cheeseburger 7/10 Location 10, beautiful surroundings. Value for money 7/10. £37 for two people, no drinks.

Great place to stop off and partake in some isotonic refreshment while enjoying the hills and rides of Hurtwood and surrounding AONB

Lovely people, went there to dinner while staying at Hurtwood B&B (also great place) The food was nice, a great option of pints and gins and mostly great and friendly staff.

Great food and excellent service and deep in the dog friendly walks everywhere Surrey Hills 👌👍

Great spot post MTB ride. Staff are friendly and efficient. Food and beer decent with London prices.

Back to Hurtwood as good as ever if anything better great food in the adjoining restaurant pub great get away place for the weekend or longer , also if your a mountain bike rider this is the place to go 👍 will be returning soon

We went there for lunch after our hike. My partner asked for lime and soda at the bar and asked very politely if we can have some fresh lime, he was speaking to the woman at the bar but the manager was sitting in the corner who just abruptly and rudely jumped in and said they don't do fresh limes. My partner ordered a medium sirloin steak but when it arrived it was an extremely rare (bleeding) rump steak. Normally we would have sent it back but we didn't want to speak to that unpleasant and rude manager so we didn't say anything. This used to be a nice pub but we are definitely not going back. Eating out is expensive and you don't want to have less than average food with bad service when you're spending your money. The ladies were nice and polite and I only hope that the manager is not treating them badly when customers are not watching.

I thought head manager was rude and assistants not very warm..it used to have amuch nicer atmosphere !!

It's a lovely pub in a fabulous location. The food was excellent. There is plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the lovely weather we had. A hub for mountain biking and grat walks.

Ripped off! Barman thought it acceptable to charge us £30 for a white wine spritzer, half a Guinness and one portion of chicken wings! No matter how nice the food was on the previous evening, I won't be returning to somewhere with an employee like that.

Lovely spot for a cold beer after a long ride😀

Nice pub to visit after riding in the Surrey Hills area. Good selection of beers/ales to choose from 🙂

Beautiful country pub in the heart of peaslake. Lots of outdoor seating where you can watch the cyclists and walkers go by. Some amazing local beers and extensive wine list. The food is a mix of English and authentic Italian. There are also 15 boutique rooms if you want to stay overnight. The pub is open 7 days a week, 10 am till 11 pm, serving food all day, Friday, Sunday, and lunch and dinner from Mon to Thurs. They also offer a takeaway service, food, and drinks between 5pm and 9pm.

We came to Hurtwood Inn for a lunch with friends. 1. The location of the Pub is really beautiful; although the parking space available can be improved. 2. The servers were very friendly; however, we were rushed to order our food, which I found a bit odd. 3. The food was okay. We were a party of 6 with 2 children (included) and by the time of the booking we requested one high chair only. However, at our arrival I believe the manager had some problems when we asked for 2 high chairs instead of 1. I think this made us feel a bit uncomfortable and made us feel a bit unwelcome. Finally, by the time we were leaving, I apologised with the servers because the children normally leave a mess behind. So I said “apologies for the mess”, and by the time I just said that phrase the manager of the location said “you said it” ; which my partner and I found incredible disrespectful. Particularly, given that I took the time to pick up everything the children dropped on the floor. Anyways, we will not be coming back to this place again. Thank you

Wonderful country hotel in a picturesque, peaceful village. Great room, great food, great walks in the surrounding countryside.

Great friendly staff, interesting beer and a great location. I didn't have food but it looked awesome.

Group of 19 stopped after a walk. Staff worked well to serve us our food sitting in pleasant seats in the sun. Food was good.

Great pub, beer, food, and excellent service

Barman wasn’t overly welcoming and was decidedly annoyed by riders standing their bikes out the front. Great location however.

Management is impeccable here, run a tight shift and offer an excellent quality of service. Paulie is second to none as lead, always accommodating and sets this place apart. Quality beer and pizzas as always. I highly recommended to anybody visiting the area, can't beat the location.

I’m a local to the hurtwood coming here weekly after cycling. Unfortunately since they have employed the new bar manger the pub has gone downhill very quickly. He is unbelievably rude and has no respect for anyone, it’s such a shame because I used to love coming here and feeling welcome. I hope they can sort this out quick before it’s too late.

A great pub in the Surrey hills. Ideal for mountain bikers and cyclists generally. Very well run pub with excellent food choices. Always popular especially in the summer, so advisable to book. The pub also has accommodation which is supposed to be very good, although I haven’t personally experienced it. Highly recommended.

Loved the chip and amazing service, very nice and generous.

Great service, great atmosphere.

Lovely pub and restaurant to sit outside in the sunshine and watch the world go by.

The Manager should not be in the service business. We walk in the area and will often go in for a drink. We have observed the middle aged manager/owner with much disappointment. He doesn’t smile, he avoids customers, he seems to delight in telling customers to stand away from the drinks service area. He acts more like a policeman of staff and customers. We observed a delightful young waiter take a drinks order (outdoor table) from 2 weary walkers at a time when it was not busy. A few minutes later when the manager walked by, the same customers asked if they could order 2 pizzas. “Inside for orders “ was his reply. We watched the rather bemused younger of the to get up while they both shook their heads in disbelief. He might well be a good person in private but he is totally unsuitable for hospitality in our view.