King William IV in Mole Valley

The King William IV is a very pretty pub, just off the A24 close to Mickleham. It was built in 1790 as an estate workers ale house for Cherkley Court, which now is Beaverbrook golf course. The building itself is quite unusual, being multi-level as it is built on the side of a steep hill. The garden is terraced and the stunning view up to Norbury Park, make it one of Surrey's most attractive beer gardens! They sell some excellent local beer in very good condition! I've not eaten there for a long time but from what I've seen going on with the food, it looks very good. Something I'm not a fan of, which puts me off going more often, is the mandatory table service. This is no reflection on the staff, who are swift and friendly but I'm a bit old fashioned and just don't like faff and people fussing over me. The pub doesn't have a lot of standing room, the bar itself is small and the staff get very busy with food service; so it makes perfect sense if it's a group or you're ordering food/getting repeat drinks orders during a meal, to be served at table. However, in my case, I'm just there for the beer, either solo or in a pair and would really prefer to just buy a pint or two at the bar at take a seat! Instead, you have to be seated and given a menu, then they return for your order, come back with the drink/s, turning into a forth visit with change, should you wish to pay with cash. Bit of a rigmarole for a pint! That's just my personal gripe but this is a lovely pub worth visiting!

Fantastic food - an interesting and varied menu, all freshly prepared and delicious. We really enjoyed the open fire inside and loved the fairy lights outside. The staff were great - highly recommended.

As always a good time was had by all. Staff always helpful and friendly.

Just outstanding. Food was amazing, lovely pub inside amd out, great views and really friendly and personable staff. Will definitely be back!

A cosy British pub dating back 200 years. It does get busy on Sundays, so if you're looking to eat you may want to book in advance.

Fantastic country pub tucked away in the Surrey Hills. I’d been looking forward to visiting this pub and wasn’t disappointed. The sausage in mash is a masterpiece and the ploughman’s is epic. Thank you Massie and the rest of the team for providing a first class experience.

Fantastic views from the lovely terraced beer garden. Friendly, attentive staff. Great beer and food. Well worth a visit.

Quality food and beer at reasonable prices. Great Surrey Hills view from outside dining tables. Will definitely return.

We had a lovely Sunday roast. Food was excellent as was the service from the lovely dog-friendly wait staff. The manager was very helpful and considerate as we chose to sit outside even though it was a little nippy but he gave us blankets.

Great food, lovely service, fantastic views. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon!

Had a wonderful meal for a special family occasion. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Warm and friendly staff ensured we had a really good evening. Thoroughly recommended.

Thank you so much for looking after myself and my friends for my birthday supper last night. The food was fabulous and the service first classl

Fabulous Sunday lunch after a walk. Staff so friendly and helpful. Food plentiful and delicious. Definitely will return.

Excellent service and very good Sunday roast at this charming rural pub. Good beer list including several local real ales, and OK wine list

Lovely relaxed evening with good food. We had the burgers with trimmings - (definitely recommended) and sticky toffee pudding afterwards. Great value too, and the staff were helpful and very friendly. Thank you!

Absolutely fantastic food, if not the best pub food I’ve ever had! Such beautiful views and lovely staff, will definitely come back!!! Wonderful banoffee pie too

I have never left a review but this place is just incredible!!! I highly recommend! I came for the first time for Sunday lunch with family and despite it being incredibly busy and us not having booked we were treated with warmth. The waitresses were so lovely, smiley and attentive. The chefs were great- we had the lamb, a gluten free lamb, roast beef and risotto; the lamb was so delicious, the roast potatoes were crunchy and fluffy and the gluten free roast had gluten free gravy! The beef and risotto were also delicious! The manager was also proactive and helpful! The only down side is that it’s a difficult building to traverse with a physical disability- but that is just as it’s an old building. Thank you so much everyone working on 29/09/24 you did a fantastic job and I will definitely be coming back!!!

I have never left a review but this place is just incredible!!! I highly recommend! I came for the first time for Sunday lunch with family and despite it being incredibly busy and us not having booked we were treated with warmth. The waitresses were so lovely, smiley and attentive. The chefs were great- we had the lamb, a gluten free lamb, roast beef and risotto; the lamb was so delicious, the roast potatoes were crunchy and fluffy and the gluten free roast had gluten free gravy! The beef and risotto were also delicious! The manager was also proactive and helpful! The only down side is that it’s a difficult building to traverse with a physical disability- but that is just as it’s an old building. Thank you so much everyone working on 29/09/24 you did a fantastic job and I will definitely be coming back!!!

Lovely Sunday roast with stunning views and pleasant helpful staff

A most enjoyable lunch. Good food, service and atmosphere.

What a lovely finish to the weekend, excellent food, views and staff. The gravy is to die for, recommend the roast all the way.

Best roast in Surrey hands down.

Food and service very good. Disappointed that we couldn’t add a tip when paying by card.

Lovely food, friendly staff and great location.

Good range on the menu, wonderful mature garden with shady options. Service prompt and friendly

Absolutely love this pub. Use to visit here and feed the badges 40 years ago as a kid. Unfortunately no badges today. Amazing location, great service and staff. Will be attending soon.

Best ever Sunday Roast, quality was off the charts! Super friendly staff We will be back James

One of the best Sunday roasts I've had in a long time, simple as that. The location is gorgeous and if you eat outside the view is lovely, will definitely go back soon!

Our third Sunday lunch in a row - always excellent food and service!

Always very tasty food. Great views and friendly staff. Love this pub

Amazing food and the staff were absolutely lovely and caring for every customer

Another lovely lunch outside. Great food, great views. Very quiet today - no idea why!

Lovely pub, fantastic service (thank you Eliza, Jack & Zoe in particular), great view and some great live music whilst we had our dinner! We would definitely return.

A very pleasant dining experience - food excellent.

Lovely pub for a summers afternoon with live music

Fantastic meal, gorgeous setting, attentive and friendly service - lovely evening sat in the garden with an incredible view - thank you

We had an early flight from Heathrow and we were staying nearby. Found this pub by chance and what s great find! The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Indian food an absolute delight.

Hands down the worst food I've ever had.

Came here with the family for Sunday lunch after a long walk. The beer garden has amazing views and the food was very nice. Parking is a nightmare so it’s best to walk there but it’s worth it to sit in the garden, eating nice food with a great view.

Yet another great meal and excellent service. Thank you Ellie

Lovely lunch in the garden, great views, good food and wonderful customer service. Felt bad we couldn't leave a tip as they can only be given in cash!

Excellent Sunday roast, and a lovely setting with a sunny garden. Service is very relaxed and friendly

Great service and super nice food. Hidden gem of a pub. Has steep stairs or slope going up to bar and restaurant - all doable but diffuclt for wheelchairs.

Best ploughman's I've ever had, the food was immense and the service was really quick and polite. Only moan was, sort the wobbly tables outback, drives me mental

Wonderful location, atmosphere and fantastic service. Most of the food for the table of 7 was first class. Salads were delicious, excellent burgers (chicken and beef), very generous filling in the wonderful prawn sandwich. Only the beef nachos where there was room for improvement. Beef was excellent and lots of it but it needed something else to add texture, moisture and freshness, some guacamole or salsa or both was needed. An excellent lunch and the service was perfect, wonderful staff.

Fantastic pub, great lunch. Lovely staff and delicious food, would highly recommend.

I couldn’t praise this place enough! The views are stunning, the atmosphere delightful. The food absolutely scrumpy delicious - quite a few vegan options which I appreciated very much! The staff is kind, friendly and helpful. I would have liked to leave a handsome tip, but I didn’t have any sterling pounder only euros (and they only accept tips in cash.) I highly recommend it!

Best kids meals we've seen in ages, good food overall. Friendly staff and we loved the live singing

A very good Sunday lunch, as usual, at this lovely pub. Excellent roast beef and lemon posset. My only suggestion would be to omit the red berries on the posset which tend to mask its fine flavour. A simple shortbread biscuit would be a better accompaniment. Lovely, helpful serving staff.

Lovely table outside under canvas and with great views. Staff were very busy so it took a few minutes to take our orders. Shared honey sausages and fried halloumi chips as starters followed by ham, chips and egg, smoked salmon sandwich, fish finger sandwich with cheesy fries and beef nachos. All the food was delicious. Service was good, too.

Had dinner here today. The lady serving was really friendly and pleasant, the food was excellent, the prices are reasonable and the views are stunning.

Wonderful lunch with a stunning view

Sunday roast, veg overcooked and potatoes like bricks. Sat outside and next table had a wasp nest in the speaker next to it. Staff made out they weren’t aware. Won’t be going back.

Beautiful evening with lovely food and a wonderful view

Love this place! Perfect weather and perfect view. Staff are brilliant, very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious, as always. I’m gluten free and the Angus burger was very good.

The beef roast was delicious. The young serving team were very professional. The speed of service was good. The order was all correct. It's a lovely place to sit outside when the weather is fine.

Beautiful place with stunning views and excellent food. Brilliant service as well

Beautiful spot to enjoy great, good selection of ales and great views across the open countryside

Nice view, great sea supreme and mango sauce, staff were friendly and smiling. I had such good time.

We stumbled upon this wonderful 200 year old pub. Great food, service and ambulance. Delightful scenery. Outdoor seat is plentiful yet intimate. Food options were very varied & interesting. Fresh food at good prices. Nice professional, friendly staff.

Great pub, great location, lovely food and attentive staff.

An amazing find! Great food and surroundings

Amazing garden and amazing food and amazing old school pub, proper outside gents toilets with vintage cistern and lead pipe!!

Delicious roast beef lunch, ploughman’s and bannofee pie desserts in the garden at King William on a sunny Sunday! Lovely table/view, busy, but great service from a young serving team.

Great little place in a beautiful setting. Excellent food and great service.

Beautiful views and tasty food at a historic British pub, nestled in the Surrey countryside. Recommend strongly for dates and family lunches.

Really lovely old pub in beautiful setting. Food was great and the lovely girl behind the bar made us welcome and was super friendly Would definitely errand heartily recommend

The food is great, and right up until we asked for the bill, so was the service. We had commented earlier on in our meal that it was a bit odd that the waiting staff obviously didn't have their own areas to look after. We got offered drinks by 3 different people and menus by 2, all within the first 5 minutes of sitting down. Everyone was rushing around us and each one stopped to ask if we needed anything... It was great but a bit overkill. But then our mains got cleared and we asked for the bill. We waited 20 minutes before we stopped a different waitress to ask again. She seemed to understand our urgency and rushed off to get it.. Then nothing. 15 minutes later we realised the section we were sat in had seen no member of staff in that time. All the tables around us were covered in empty plates and glasses, and a few faces starting to look impatient. We could see the staff scurrying around up the stairs but not a single one of them ventured down to our section. We decided to go to the bar to pay directly, but we're swiftly told to go back to the table and the bill was coming. 25 minutes goes by and nothing...at this point I was beginning to feel like a hostage. Having worked in catering in my past, I always try to be understanding, but this really started to feel like we were being purposefully ignored. It all ended when we walked in to the one area of the restaurant that was getting attention and just stood there asking to pay. All I can say is, do what most other restaurants do. Give your waiting staff responsibility for sections... Of course they can all help each other out, but there needs to be one person accountable for the service of the patrons.

Just popped in for a drink yesterday with our son who had come over to see us. When we got in we went to the bar to be greeted by an ignorant flapping man (may have been the landlord) who was extremely ignorant informing us they were to busy to serve us. I explained it was only a drink we were after and not food he replied that he would need to do these 3 tickets and get a table free of which there were a few inside an out at the time. I said again that it was only a drink and not food and left it at that. What a horrible experience from a pub that I had told our son was a hidden gem in Surrey. How disappointing.

On a really busy summers day the crew managed to seat and feed 9 of us with no fuss. Food was awesome, service was wonderful and the view is amazing.

Wonderful venue on a perfect summer day! Delicious food, excellent service, friendly, helpful staff. What more could you want?

Everyone really enjoyed the dishes they had. The atmosphere was as delightful as ever - naturally, the fine weather helped. We were very attentively and professionally served by Rowan to whom, many thanks.

Disappointing food, in particular the Sunday roast.

Such a lovely pub. Incredible views, lovely staff, good food and kid friendly. We had a great Sunday roast with grandparents and the kids.

We had a great night out at the King William IV. I had the dressed crab which was really delicious. The service was excellent. Lovely atmosphere too.

A nice place with a few cosy corners, surrounded by plants. Friendly staff. Fried halloumi was crispy and served with lovely chutney, which enhanced the flavour.

Food generous and tasty, super friendly and enthusiastic service. Lovely pub

I think the pub isa fantastic place Loverly food and excellent service

Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. The staff are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is lovely and cosy here and the food superb. My wife and I both had the Yakatori Chicken, will definitely choose this again, it was amazing.

We chose this pub because of its beautiful view. We had dressed crab, which was on special offer that day, and it was delightful. It would have been better with mayonnaise rather than Caesar dressing on the salad, though. The service was charming and attentive but sadly we were unable to leave a tip because there was no way of adding that to our credit card payment

Not sure why it's still table service only for just drinks - and it took ages to come despite the plethora of earnest young waiting staff. Accept prices are high for the amazing view but not being given a notice about tipping as well just for drinks; the girl hung around expectantly. And my husband said the beer was hazy, not bad enough to return but he didn't finish it. We've been visiting the pub for 45 years and still only one ladies toilet for the number of visitors. We had thought of returning for a meal but weren't impressed enough.

Didn't go inside but nice outside seating area and the food was good, Sunday roast x 2 - admittedly the beef was a bit over done and portion size could be better, but my dining companion enjoyed the lamb. Nice place to go after a local walk.

Great food with plenty of choices for vegans as well as vegetarians and meat eaters. Wonderful beer garden with beautiful views of the Surrey Hills.

Great food staff friendly and helpful a good experience

Great garden and stunning views! The meal wasn’t the best though. Good portions but the Spanakopita just didn’t taste very good unfortunately.

Lovely spot for a lunch. We had the mussels and beef burger, both were delicious!

We visited yesterday and it was great. Friendly staff, really good fresh food with some nice vegan options and a beautiful garden area to enjoy the views with the dog. We even managed to spot some wild parakeets flying around, definitely a little hidden gem.

A very charming independent free house in Mickleham just outside of Dorking with the views over the Surrey Hills.. The service was excellent. We called them just before the kitchen was closed and they waited for us to arrive for another 15 minutes and served us a delicious Sunday roast. Highly recommend!

We really enjoyed our lunch at the KW, good quality cooking and very friendly staff, thank you!

Fabulous find! The best cheesy chips anywhere. Beautiful views and superb service

Food was really good, the staff were very helpful & polite. Would definitely visit again.

Waited quite a while for someone to appear at bar, but from that point, service was good. Wine reasonably priced, Ploughman's amazing. Steep steps up, not problem for us, but could be for some. Small pub, but big garden and great views across Surrey countryside.

Incredible views, excellent service and wonderful food. One of the best pubs we have ever been to.

Dire service, wrong food, wrong drinks, 90 min wait, wrong bill.

The most amazing roast potatoes ever! Great service, fabulous views, highly recommend.

Brilliant place in a brilliant location!

This is a great place to have a sit down meal and a few beers. My family and I came all the way from Austin, Texas to come and visit some friends - and after a long flight in we felt exhausted but also starving. We found this hidden gem on the walk to our friend’s house and it was absolutely splendid to say the least. A wide variety of options to choose from including some delicious bbq Mac n Cheese balls. It was also really nice to sit outside in what felt like a homely garden. Our waitress was very sweet, I believe her name was something along the lines of Ellie or Ellen or Ella. She was very smiley and was the first cheerful person to greet us since we landed 😂. Overall 10/10 service and 10/10 food and environment.

Our party of 6 visited yesterday afternoon for Sunday lunch. Fabulous food and service - I can't recommend this place enough. And that gravy flaour is something else. Thanks for a lovely lunch. Hope to return soon!

Quiet (on a Wednesday evening) country pub in a great setting. Excellent beer (Surrey Hills Brewery's Shere Drop) and tasty chips. Friendly barman.

Fantastic meal at the King William. Went with our children and the staff/kitchen were very accommodating with a couple of menu requests. Service was fantastic. Note they only take cash for staff tips, nearest cash point is the petrol station just up the road! Highly recommend this lovely pub.