Kinghams in Guildford

Absolutely exceptional food and service in a beautiful, cosy and relaxing setting. Came here for my mother-in-law’s 75th birthday (and who had her wedding reception on the then-different restaurant in 1980 and who’s loved it since). Each course was mouth-wateringly flavoursome and done to perfection in taste and presentation. The waiting staff were so kind and attentive. To top it off they overheard us saying happy birthday to her and brought out a surprise dessert for her with a candle. Absolute treat of an evening. Thank you!

My wife and I have been to Kingham's several times previously. On this visit we were with our son and partner, their first visit. We all thought the experience was excellent. They liked particularly the four smaller courses, and thought the choice was outstanding. Service was excellent, never obtrusive. One thing we always like about Kingham's is the soft furnishings: curtains, carpets, tablecloths etc, and lack of openness, all of which creates a nice harmonious dining atmosphere.

Charming old pub, very cosy with a log burner. We went for lunch and had 4 courses.. All of them are delicious, beautifully presented and imaginative. Staff were very helpful with wine and food choices.

Friendly, helpful staff: high quality and interesting food - a thoroughly enjoyable evening - would definitely go there again if we are in the area.

Delicious food. Small portions and four courses just right for us. Lovely atmosphere. Staff were very attentive from the moment we arrived taking our coats for us and meeting our needs throughout our meal. Everything was just great from start to finish. Will definitely return.

6 of us. This restaurant is family run. It's quaint inside with beautiful decor. But what sets this restaurant aside. The food!! It's truly amazing. One guest said he always chooses something he wouldn't normally cook himself at home. I suggest no one can get the taste and balance right on their dishes, as well as the chef here. There is a 4 course menu. We can choose as little or as much as you would like. Dont be fooled by the portion size being small. These plates ounch a taste like no other. I am known to be a fussy eater. I found no faukt with the dishes. In fact, not one of our group had anything bad to say. I will most definitely go back there. Highly recommend. Wish there were more stars.

Wonderful experience. Found the venue on a review site. Booked a table, must admit it was 75 minutes drive away, but oh so worth it! Small bread "loaf" cut into four for us. Crumbly and delicious. We deliberately chose different dishes for each of the four courses to try as many dishes as possible. Each course was beautifully presented and delicious. Highlights are hard to identify, though I never thought I would have a liver parfait as good as Hestons, I was wrong. Special mention for the mock cocktails but my goodness the roast potatoes were quite exceptional too. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Very clean toilet. Met chef at the end of the meal, what a delightful passionate chef. Well worth the trip for some frankly quite exceptional food.

Found the venue on a review site. Booked a table, must admit it was 75 minutes drive away, but oh so worth it! Small bread "loaf" cut into four for us. Crumbly and delicious. We deliberately chose different dishes for each of the four courses to try as many dishes as possible. Each course was beautifully presented and delicious. Highlights are hard to identify, though I never thought I would have a liver parfait as good as Hestons, I was wrong. Special mention for the mock cocktails but my goodness the roast potatoes were quite exceptional too. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Very clean toilet. Met chef at the end of the meal, what a delightful passionate chef. Well worth the trip for some frankly quite exceptional food.

Yet another excellent visit to Kinghams.

Christmas Eve doesn't get much better. Lovely food in a fantastic building, the waiter and owner were very polite and made time to chat.

The food was very good, but not particularly exciting, the atmosphere was a little stuffy and old fashioned.

We enjoyed an excellent meal and fine wines in a festive and convivial atmosphere on Saturday evening. The scallops, beef wellingtons and partridge were delicious and the service exemplary. I am looking forward to a return visit.

Been to Kinghams many times and always been happy with the experience. Tonight was a special occasion :- our wedding anniversary. We had notified them in advance including my wife calling at lunchtime to confirm it was a special occasion. We had previously received an email offering complimentary glasses of "bubbly" but when we got there they even asked my wife to present the email to them. This was how the service went all night - very cold. Needless to say the bubbly was prosecco. The meal proportions were very small even for fine dining. I complained about the size of my starter (2 tiny fish pieces each about an inch square and equal size artichoke/dressing). A caring restaurant would have offered some more but all I got was "this is to be expected in a 4 course meal". Maybe but not at £10. We won't be returning.

Nice food good customer service I love the food my friends have fantastic service see you guys soon

I wasn’t impressed with the food. The standards where much higher and it looks like the portions are getting smaller every time we go.

We spent a wonderful afternoon eating and drinking outside in warm october sunshine. The food was delicious and the service outstanding.

Stunning place, exelent food, perfect service.

I wanted a special place to celebrate my 80th birthday with my 3 sisters and their husbands. Kinghams could not have been a better choice. The food, service and room were all superb and the cost was surprisingly reasonable. 10 out of 10.

Excellent food and great service, couldn't fault anything at all

Super venue for a special treat. Took my mum for birthday lunch.

really fantastic. food and service was outstanding.

totally brilliant refined dining, exquisite tasty food, very nice quiet peaceful ambience, delicate friendly service, reasonably price for what you get,

We had a lovely meal here, with good service and prices reasonable for the quality.

One must start by saying what a beautiful 'oldy worldy' place this is. Deep in the heart of Surrey, what a tranquil village. There was no trouble with parking. I was with friends celebrating their 50th birthdays (three years ago, due to Covid!). The staff even went to the trouble of bringing out a chocolate piped place with a candle - such a lovely thought. Each course had been well thought out. Despite the portions being very small, one left feeling very full and satisfied. I was even served scallops without the truffle butter, thank goodness! I can recommend the elderflower mocktail (due to driving)! I never choose an apple dessert, but this one was purely delicious with the calvados sauce. There was nothing I could fault, from the staff to the food. The pace of service was spot on with enough time to digest before the next course. Thank you for a really lovely evening and can't wait to return. We all enjoyed our evening very much. I can thoroughly recommend.

Based on reviews we had high hopes for our evening meal but were left disappointed. I struggled to find something to choose but settled on the risotto and cod. None of us could find a pudding that we fancied which was a let down. It wasn't a special occasion but, if it had been, our table next to the noisy bar fridge wasn't ideal. The chef obviously goes to a lot of trouble to invent the dishes but unfortunately the risotto was too rich, the cod was tasteless and we didn't even like the side dishes of potatoes and broccoli.

We visited on their wine history special set menu night. It was great. The sommelier is a terrific raconteur with a lovely way of spinning a tale and in this case making history come really alive. The food was pretty much perfect and It was a wine-pairing event and we thought all except one were a very good match. Some were very unusual and a lovely tasting experience. We hope to be back when they do it again.

Lovely setting, delightful staff, well thought out special event called Kingham’s mythological wine evening. We thoroughly enjoyed each introduction to each of 6 wines and they were delicious and different. The 6 course meal was superbly thought out and delightfully executed- not too much or too little. All very different and interesting- Thankyou, we had lovely time.

Fine dinning in rural Surrey, not to go there on empty stomach.I don't want to sound offensive,but on the menu pretentious names for the dishes overall lack in flavours,in fact.

Lovely three course meal in a beautiful location. Excellent service too.

Absolutely stunningly good restaurant. Best in Surrey.

Beautiful Mythological wine evening. Fantastic evening, 6 courses with paired wines. Superbly married food and wine. In a beautiful location, excellent service and superb knowledge of wines, fabulous storytelling, thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Went for a wine pairing event. The host, Chris, was fantastic and informative, great knowledge of wine and its history. The food was elegant and delicious and perfectly paired with the wines for each course. Friendly staff, cosy environment and good food/drink what more could...

Delightful restaurant, amazing food in a beautiful village. Service was great, chef was so passionate! Loved it

The food is amazingly good and a Michelin star is only a matter of weeks away....

Best lunch we have had in a long time. We had 4 courses ..portions are small but each mouthful is delicious and it was wonderful to have so much variety. The pacing of each course was perfect and the two waitresses were very attentive and...

This is one of our favourite restaurants to dine outside London but within easy reach,immersed in the countryside and in one of the most beautiful quaint villages, Shere,in Surrey. The restaurant is centuries old low ceilinged with wooden beams but full of character and it...

Amazing food in a beautiful setting. The restaurant main building was built in the 17th century, and you can admire its original beauty. The food is delicious! We had the 4 courses menu, and we were both extremely happy with our choices. The service was excellent, fast and professional. All the above for a very reasonable price, £130 without service.

A real treat. Fabulous food, great service. Really enjoyed the 4-courses of smaller dishes. Comfortable and enjoyable surroundings outside, even on an iffy English summer evening. Recommended. Pricey, but worth it - we don't eat out much as we are fussy about food. Would save up and come here again.

A very special day thanks to all at Kingsham team you rock. A little something about our experience. In a quaint little place called Shere, Where laughter and friendship are near, Tasha and Natalie, side by side, Embarking on a lunchtime ride. In the kingdom of Kingsham they reside, Amidst the beauty they cannot hide, Fine dining delights, a feast so grand, Served on plates with an expert hand. Beneath the sun's warm and gentle gaze, They're seated outside in a cozy haze, Within a lovely hut, a haven of peace, Their worries and stresses find their release. With glasses raised, filled with bubbles divine, Toasting to friendship, a bond so fine, Celebrating twenty-five years of kinship strong, Through ups and downs, they've carried on. No longer chained by the burden of work, They seize the day, refusing to shirk, "Ladies that do lunch," they proudly proclaim, Embracing the joy of life, staking their claim. For today, the world can wait, As they relish each moment, tempting fate, Amidst the clinking of glasses and laughter's sound, Their spirits soar, hearts unbound. Their stories intertwine, memories shared, Tales of triumph and moments they dared, In this respite from the world's demands, They find solace, holding each other's hands. Oh, Tasha and Natalie, your friendship pure, A bond that time cannot obscure, May your days be filled with love and delight, As you continue this lifelong, cherished flight. So, raise your glasses high, my dear friends, For this lunchtime journey never ends, In Shere's embrace, let your spirits dance, A testament to the power of friendship's chance.

We had a wonderful lunch sitting on the terrace at Kinghams. It is a very high-quality restaurant in an attractive historic building with friendly staff and a knowledgeable sommelier. A varied and well thought out menu gives you lots of choice. Wine is fairly priced, unlike the plethora of fine dining restaurants who gouge their customer's wallets. Parking is easy and the village is great to visit before or after. The pineapple taste tatin was fabulous. It might seem expensive, but it is worth every penny.

We have been visiting Kinghams since 2018 and it truly gets better each time. The food, the service and ambience are unmatched and we genuinely cannot fault it. The menu is uncomplicated yet sophisticated and as a result allows the beautiful ingredients to really sing!...

We have been going to Kinghams for the last couple of years and every time we go we always go away saying what an amazing meal and time we’ve had. This was time was no different. We have not been for a Sunday lunch before....

What a treat! Visited here for a family 70th birthday party. Didn’t know the area or restaurant at all, but could see that the village was on the journey back from the Royal Albert Hall to Rowledge and so chose Kinghams for our stop for...

One of the best restaurants I’ve visited. Food is amazing, great service and very friendly staff. Definitely worth visiting

Wonderful friendly service & delightful food in a perfect outdoor covered setting. The courses were all served quickly and each was delicous. We both had dietary requirements (vegetarian & gluten free) which was all very easy. The whole experience was perfect, whether inside in the...

I don’t know if we hit a really bad time, but the food was average and the service very slow. The starters were quite nice but then we had to wait about an hour before we got our main. The table behind us came in...

A glorious little restaurant. Small but perfectly formed. A great selection of covered areas outside to allow us to enjoy the summer weather without being fried. The food was wonderful, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Staff were incredibly friendly. I will definitely be back.

The food was exceptional, we had the beef and the asparagus and risotto with a Goats cheese starter. The only reason I haven’t bumped this up to a 5* was purely down to the steak portion size. I do understand quality over quantity and the quality was amazing, however there was two tiny pieces which wasn’t enough for me. It left you wanting for more but for hunger rather than for experience. There’s a fine line between food experience and leaving hungry. Staff and service amazing, huge drinks menu. All in all a really fantastic night. Well worth a visit, the prices were representative of the portion sizes but I would have preferred to have paid more and got a little more.

No LONGER a first class lunch at Kinghams. Great service in idyllic surroundings. I shall NOT be making further visits with business colleagues and friends. UPDATE 12 AUGUST 2022. SADLY WE NO LONGER VISIT THIS WONDERFUL RESTAURANT Reason... I would always go for the Steak on the menu but it is not to be found on the menu anymore. My partner suffers a fish allergy so that rules out much for her. My friends say let's go to Kinghams for lunch and we have to say NO. I Used to love lunch there with friends but it's not my sort of dining anymore such a shame that an English Restaurant does not offer a decent steak anymore. And I'm NOT going Veggie. But good luck to you all for some great memories. Sadly no response from the management so have down graded my score.

Lovely staff, good food and beautiful setting. Perfectly cooked steak.

Always love going to Kinghams. Their bread is amazing and the menu is very well priced

Excellent service Star of the show by far was the delicious Blood orange Bakewell tart with Tonka ice cream. Octopus starter was good but only 3 small pieces, 5 would have been better. Surrey hills filet beef, best part was the marmite emulsion croquette.

Really good value dinner.The starters of prawns and octopus were delicious with excellent broth and accompaniments ; main course beef and venison not overpowering and well cooked with excellent potatoes and broccoli.Cheesecake and chocolate and rhubarb cake tho not enough rhubarb.Service was exceptional.We go regularly...

Wonderful from start to finish. Great service, a good menu selection, and every dish was excellent.

Food was superb, service outstanding and the overall atmosphere very special. We will be back with more fiends.

We were lucky to dine at Kinghams for their 30th anniversary celebrations and enjoy their special 6 course menu. The food was fantastic, absolutely delicious. We also had the paired wines, servied by the very knowledgeable sommelier. The chefs came out to talk to customers...

High end restaurant serving delicious food. My only criticism was that they had an outside area joined to the main restaurant which let a flow of very cold air in at a floor level. Freezing feet!

It was okay. Staff were friendly and it had a pleasant atmosphere but a bit overpriced for what was on offer. Not really a lot of choices on the menu either as it was cuisine style so not what I would usually choose to eat personally. Still it could have been a lot worse so I'm not complaining.

Excellent food and service and very reasonably priced.

Probably the finest restaurant in town Kinghams offers world class cuisine within a scenic and historical setting. We’ve visited on several special occasions and each time we’ve been given first class service from the point we book until the time we leave. A very romantic and also social spot. Kinghams combines the high quality fine dining experience and sophistication of Londons top restaurants with the warmth of Surrey. Highly recommended

I visited Kinghams recently with my grandmother for lunch and could not ask for a better experience. The food was outstanding, my favourite was the beef fillet that was cooked to perfection. The setting in a listed building in Shere is picture perfect. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to my next visit.

Another great meal at kinghams today. Always a special experience with fabulous staff. Definitely our favourite restaurant.

I'm not really sure why this place has such a high review. I'm a massive foodie and was really looking forward to this place however I was really let down. The cocktails are very watered down and doesn't really taste good - comparable to a low rated pub. Ultimately the food doesn't taste great. Left a lot of our meal uneaten which was really dissapointing. Given the cost I was expecting more complex flavours.

Lovely classic food with that "go the extra mile" service first meal out 6 months + and the team made it very special

Very enjoyable experience, lovely welcome, very clever food, white tablecloths and attentive waiters in a delightful cottage atmosphere.

Excellent food. Friendly and attentive service. Very good quality wine.

Both the building and the ambiance are very nice. Some dishes were really good, some others not so much.

What a treat, Great food, amazing location. Food so fresh. Will be back.

We had a really lovely meal here . Full of flavour and fresh tastes

A most delightful restaurant, gorgeous food and brilliant staff who couldn't have been more helpful. I've recommended Kinghams to 2 friends already. I had lunch there last Wednesday, 1st February. Perfect for a special meal.

Our first visit, with 'experienced' friends. Lovely atmosphere, great food, gracious service, and a very diverse and excellent wine list! 🍷Highly recommend.

Ordered drinks for arrival. Had them ready very quickly. Great staff. I had seabass and prawns. Lovely. Hubby had the Beef Wellington. Lovely wine list. Look forward to going back.

Fabulous food and impeccable service.

Had a wonderful Christmas meal. Beautiful atmosphere and the food was to die for. Yummy. The staff are welcoming and looked after us so well. Best Christmas meal I have had. X

High-end and delicious food, be sure to make a reservation as it may not be fully booked

Impressed by the food and service, very happy with our experience.

Best food around. Sensible sized portions, well designed and tasty. Lovely place.

Good location with plenty of parking spaces. The staff are very friendly and very helpful and obliging. Food was excellent.

Great food and service as always 👌 👍

feels slightly overhyped. Dont get me wrong, its very good, but not as good as other rosette-y type places. Staff were lovely, food was largely very good (hispi cabbage side was poor and scallops a shade undercooked for me though), really quaint little cottage too. Parking is a bit difficult if you drive a car bigger than 5m long, beware!

Fantastic dinner set in a beautiful country restaurant

Very good menu, excellent, smart and friendly staff.A pleasure to visit. Parking ok but get there early.

Lovely hidden gem located in Shere. Small and quaint dining areas split into 2 or 3 rooms. Food was superb and presentation was 10 out of 10.

Fantastic restaurant, good food, great service, a totally brilliant experience!

Excellent food. Good ambiance. Friendly.

Came down for dinner tonight, table of 15 so being a chef i know its hard work, just wanted to say what an amazing team in the kitchen, and out the front service was 11 out of 10, amazing food. They deserve everythink that is coming there way , cant wait to come back and enjoy there amazing food, micheliin need to pop in to this gem. Thanks alot for an amazing night

We visited for a family birthday celebration and had a lovely meal. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Nice atmosphere at the restaurant. Highly recommended.

I don't give 5 stars because nothing is perfect. However, I will give 4.9 stars for the Kinghams restaurant. Amazing experience, excellent friendly professional staff. The food, well food heaven, we had four courses for Sunday lunch split between 2 people so 8 amazing dishes. You can taste every ingredient, flavour excellent. Overall experience the best I've ever had. Thanks to everyone especially the chef.

Absolutely gorgeous food in the village of Shere. Not over priced. Lovely place attentive friendly staff

Great service and inventive menu. Portions a little on small size

I had a pleasure to take photos of lovely small wedding in this place. It's fantastic restaurant with amazing atmosphere for micro wedding. Highly recommended!

Absolutely superb meal and service!

Excellent food and very helpful attentive staff.

Excellent cozy corner with good vegetarian and vegan options

Thank you for the anniversary desert!!

The best british restaurant in Surrey! We usually take four courses, which works out roughly around £50 and for the quality of the food, you almost feel guilty paying that price. Every dish is perfectly cooked and seasoned. Service is impeccable and staff are so friendly and welcoming. The interior is cosy and authentically british (we sat in the marquee, which I thought was the best seat in the house). Its not a pretentious restaurant which I love, but its perfect for a birthday treat, or an reason to celebrate with excellent food! You know how the French don’t think British people can cook? My boyfriend who is French, thinks this the best restaurant he’s ever been too! You will not regret visiting this place.

A romantic setting with indoor and outdoor tables. Oldy worldly cottage. Sufficient room between tables there is a 4 course menu which we ate comfortably, but you can have just a couple if you wish. Size of portions medium. A good affordable wine list. I drank red it was called ' the wrong un' around £26.00 and very good. Lovely helpful staff in a wonderful setting. There is a small car park or you can park on the road side. You must book its packed!!!

Exceptional service, food and wine. A great find. We shall return. 6 stars ⭐

Meal was delicious and the staff were very friendly.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch in this charming beamed dining room at Kinghams Restaurant, the staff were so friendly and the food absolutely faultless.