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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stunning place, exelent food, perfect service.

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.

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

Absolutely stunningly good restaurant. Best in Surrey.

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

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....

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.

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.

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

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.

Excellent food and fantastic service. Highly recommend and can’t wait to return.

Service was very good and food is excellent if not outstanding. Venison parfait starter was excellent and came with a good sized brioche bun. Mackrel fish course was ok, very(!) small and a little bland. My guests scallops were incredible. Duck main was superb with excellent sauces. Black rice pudding was different, but not sure I'd order it again. The atmosphere is informal but 'old school' and the staff were very friendly. Given we had 4 courses each, 2 glasses of wine, a bottle of red, liqueurs and coffee the £200 bill was a pleasant surprise, there's no doubt that it's infinitely better value than the "gastro" pubs in the local area!! I reccomend Kinghams, it's a lovely place and good value, it just didn't quite excite the way I'd hoped...maybe that's just me 🙂

Always great food and service. Excellent value

Lovely place, the food is really good and it is so tiny and cosy you want to stay for longer. They had gluten and dairy free options, even for dessert which is a treat,

Nowhere beats Kinghams for this type of venue. For those who don't mind paying for a top quality menu , top quality cooking and top service, this is easily the best in the area. You experience fine dining in a smart rustic, timber framed building in the centre of iconic Shere village. It feels that everything has been thought of to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. However, do not expect a blow-out. The food is prepared and served in a style which calls for every mouthful to be savoured and admired. Four courses were not too much if you have a normal appetite and some delicious side dishes were added too. Overall, a place to enjoy the high life now and again.

We really appreciated the staff and the service. Also the food was excellent and hard to fault, only one minor comment is the cheese board was too small and the crackers were disappointing. But we will definitely comeback soon!!!

The service that we experienced at Kinghams was among the best we ever have at a restaurant. The food was delicious and would highly recommend it to anybody visiting the area, you won't be disappointed.

Tables beautifully laid, with excellent service. The food was simply delicious and beautifully presented. Perfect restaurant for us.

Stunning meal, excellent service, nice atmosphere. Very accommodating of my allergies.

Wonderful food beautifully presented. I had scallops as my main dish and wish I had space for dessert.

We have been to Kinghams many times and had some of their takeaways during lockdown too. Every meal has been fantastic and so has the service! One of my favourite places to eat out.

Wonderful food and service in a beutiful listed building in centre of Shere. We has a wonderful time - great tasting food, attentive service and decent delection of wine. Excellent value for money. Thoroughly recommend.

Excellent food and great service

My husband and I went with friends for lunch yesterday. The service and food were excellent and I want to thank Chris and Olivia for making my birthday a special occasion. They were attentive ,friendly, and very efficient. There is one issue that we did not like. The meal did not come with sides, so to speak. The duck breast was lovely, and garnished with a lovely single carrot . Hardly a full meal. So our hosts (who insisted on paying) had to order sides. Excellent food, but I do think the format is off-putting.

Excellent food although starter was very small.

Very good, helpful professional staff, great food. Better than my expectations, and I was told it was good! Please keep up the good work.

Lovely Sunday lunch I couldn't do better myself

Tired decor but interesting menu

Delicious food, lovely staff, will definitely be back!

Excellent food and great service!

Fantastic and imaginative restaurant with delightful and extremely efficient staff. Thoroughly enjoyable experience and some of the best food I have tasted in ages! Good sized portions and non-alcoholic wine available!!

Beautiful pub, in a lovely outdoor setting. Perfect for a summers afternoon. As always, I studied the menu before booking. What I failed to realise was the ideal format of the meal at Kinghams is 4 course tasting/grazing. Nevertheless, having stopped by for a light lunch we were able to have 2 courses. I opted for Duck liver parfait with black cherry chutney, Guanaja chocolate and malted brioche – which I truly believe is the BEST parfait I’ve ever had, must try. Followed by the Hake – which was also well cooked. Enough options for veggies and vegans, but not extensive - what we did have was tasty. One tiny comment, perhaps they could make the menus look a little nicer, present with different font and inside a leather holder. It would elevate the overall experience to the level it deserves.

Excellent food as always. They offer 4 courses but portion size allows you to have all four.

Quality of food lives up to expectation

The Kinghams Restaurant is situated in a stunning location in the heart of the Surrey Hills, in the picturesque village of Shere. The food and especially the vegan menu were absolutely exquisite, the staff super friendly, efficient and charming. The Braised lentils with Swiss chard and miso aubergine was delicious, a true Michelin stars experience! This is an outstanding restaurant, providing delightful food, a great service in lovely surroundings that is value for money. Highly recommended!

On the expensive side and starter portion was very little.

A wonderful location, great service, well spaced tables complying with all Covid regulations making us feel very comfortable in our first dining out experience in 16 months. Delish and beautifully presented food. Well done to all the staff and compliments to chef on superb menu. A most definite special place and highly recommend it.

Very pleasant experience considering restrictions. We booked a table outside and we were sat in the back yard, under a marquee. Next time I will request inside as I loved the low ceiling and old fashioned decor. The service was very good and the food excellent. The menu is very short but it provides great choice. We were 4 (2 couples) and we enjoyed the food. The prawns on bisque sauce were so delicious, I need to learn how to prepare that sauce. I followed that with scallop ceviche, it wasn't my favourite as I am used to real South American ones but I still cleared the plate. It was beautifully decorated. And as a main course I had the fillet steak which was cooked perfectly rear. But the tastiest food of them all was the ox cheek croquette that accompanied the fillet steak. That was sensationally tasty. That should be prepared and served in the future as its own main course. The only criticism is that the cheese board was too small to my taste as I love cheese. But there was an extra touch at the very end of the meal..., they prepared one free birthday and a free wedding anniversary treat for my son and his wife. Totally unexpected. The waitress just heard us during the initial toast and the rest is history!

Haven't been for while of course and it was wonderful as ever. Two of us ate from the vegan menu which was absolutely delicious. The cheesecake was superb! Service was outstanding too.

Finally got to visit in person and it did not disappoint. I had been eager to go back and as it was my birthday in May it seemed fitting to celebrate with the family and go to Kinghams. The food was fantastic and was absolutely delicious. The staff are so friendly and very helpful and always very attentive. I am already looking forward to going back soon. I am so glad that this wasn’t a victim of the pandemic as it’s my new favourite restaurant.