Royal Oak in Mole Valley

Had Sunday lunch here and we were all impressed with the variety of food available. All had different choices and no one was left hungry! Easy parking and good service. Friendly staff and despite a previous review, we found the manager to be a courteous and likeable fellow!

Disappointed didn’t feel like value for money, portions didn’t feel that large for the price Sunday roast served till 5 pm we ate at 2.30pm Limited vegetables must have run out of roasts as roasts and boiled potatoes mixed on plate. Veg very boring just a few carrots and some cabbage Beef tasty but a bit tough, chicken served on the bone - not breast No extras like stuffing , sausages with chicken etc Yorkshire pudding and gravy lovely. Staff nice but seemed short staffed

Another great meal at the Royal Oak. I had Steak and my parter had the gammon. My steak was cooked to exactly what I asked for! Complimented by a lovely red wine. Nothing to moan about, a lovely evening out! Compliments to the chef and to Adrian and Calum.

great food. all homemade. We had the pie with lovely seasonal veg. very nice staff. On Thursday it is 2 for 1 on Mains.

We had a fantastic meal a no fuss well cooked Sunday roast was absolutely delicious. And the pudding oh wow! The staff were lovely really accommodating as we had our young daughter with us and they catered for her needs too. It’s evident the owners are bringing back the country pub with good beer and excellent food. Looking forward to returning again soon. Thank you .

First visit here left me disappointed as we were charged £4 more than the already expensive prices for just two pints and a soft drink. When later challenged, after asking about the price of each item, the difference was refunded without explanation.

Excellent dinner (1 x rump steak and 1 x Chicken & Mushroom pie), followed by the vest home-made trifle we have had in a very long time.

Had z beef roast and burger & chips, good value for money, plenty of beef and the burger was v good quality.

Lovely walk to the pub, menu looked great online got there and the pub looked in need of a refurb and the food was awful 3/10 at best! Shame as the pub has great potential.

Had a takeaway roast. We had one beef and one pork. They came with lots of lovely vegetables and roast potatoes all smothered in a very good gravy. Portions were very generous and everything was freshly prepared by the chef so even the crackling was very good although we had a 10 minute drive home

The Royal Oak Sunday lunch take away is excellent. We have tried all the options ...lamb, chicken, beef and pork (and turkey on Christmas Day). The food is consistently good - just as it is when the restaurant is open.

The highly recommendable Sunday roast at the Royal Oak is just as well cooked and presented as a takeaway. We had roast lamb and roast chicken and a couple of pints of draft bitter; all excellent as usual. A great treat during lockdown 2.

We had a take away roast, we have eaten here many times before. Even in lockdown they managed to do fantastic roasts. Fully encourage to try

Excellent lunch. Fine food & service. Highly recommend. Kindest wishes, and will be returning. Mike. Surrey Hills Community Radio. Mike's Breakfast Show.

My partner and I went for Sunday lunch. Food was OK, priced accordingly and a good atmosphere. That said, there were only 2 members of staff serving the entire pub for food and drinks. They were trying but things took ages. We’d go again but as long as the COVID-19 restrictions are in place, be prepared to wait!

We had been to the military show that was on and was heading home and saw the sign for this pub on the main road, well what a great find this was.A beautiful fresh home cooked roast dinner. We had our two children with us which even they said this pub scores a 10 !! The lady serving us was lovely and very kind, felt very welcomed. Definitely will come back if in the area in the future!

Our walking group had lunch there last Friday after a couple of visits in the past. As usual we were pleased with our local choice. Lunches were good value and excellent. Shame we chose beforehand as would have had one of the crab dishes from daily specials. Should really visit a bit more often.

We saw the sign from the main road on our way up to Birmingham. We were a bit early but warmly welcomed anyway! The food was delicious, excellent value and freshly prepared. Would highly recommend it- just wish it was nearer home! Thank you!

I seen the sign post and all said to myself must pop in so l did on Tuesday lunchtime I did the food on trip advisor the look go so l had to have one mmmm what a great lunch with a few pints l was walking with the dog Yes dogs are welcome The landlord was your old fashion landlord not one of the new type ones eg Witherspoon

We have driven passed this pub a lot of times on way to Dorking and it always looks like a traditional pub, so we popped in here recently for a pub lunch. Nice welcome when we arrived, log fire on the go, small menu for brunch/lunch but it had most of the things needed for a pint and bite to eat. Food was freshly prepared and tasty. Restaurant and tables are separate from the bar and darts, so quite a good mix.

Gorgeous little pub. Great food. Great outside area. Nice friendly service. Would recommend. Nice open fire in restaurant section, makes it warm and welcoming

Booked here as its halfway for meeting our friends. Great choice ! Had a beautiful welcome and was immediately shown to our table. The lady serving us was very friendly and very good in dealing with our requests. We had beef and lamb roasts between us and they were all served hot, the roasted potatoes and yorkshire pudding were beautiful. We had Sticky Toffee puddings and Lemon Meringue which were to die for. Will definitely return! Great place, great food with even better service with a smile.

We popped in for lunch. Great menu. The couple who run this pub are so friendly & lovely, it’s like home from home. Ploughman’s was delicious. Recommended to all.

We drive past this pub a lot & always notice different things advertised. Saturday breakfast 10am till 2pm.Great location with good parking facilities.On arrival well kept & very pretty, inside spacious & very clean.The couple running the pub were very friendly & welcoming.Good menu & a posh coffee machine.We had the full English breakfast, 2 of everything & it was cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend & we will be visiting again.Great value for money too!

We had a family Sunday lunch here. Service was good with friendly staff. I had the roast chicken dinner. It was delicious, and just like home made. A delicious creme brulee after. Everyone enjoyed the food and we will definitely visit again.

After visiting a pub up the rd which we left after one drink...we found here..friendly , lovely pub grub and a delight to find.we definitely will come back. .especially as they have great outdoor seating area's for warmer weather....The landlord's we're lovely made us want to return just to see them

We have often driven past and said we should go in and visit but we never had until yesterday. It was my friend's birthday and we decided to take him there for dinner; what a great choice!

I just popped here with my sister who lives in the area. Although it was quiet we were attended to very quickly. The lunch prices were very reasonable and the food was plentiful. I had a goats cheese wrap which came with chips and my other half had a baguette which was huge. My sister had the ploughmans which again was plentiful with a great big slab of cheese. I can imagine the weekends and evenings get busy. Overall a lovely country pub.

Limited menu of traditional pub grub supplemented by daily specials including a roast of the day and a fresh fish.

We popped in here for Sunday lunch. Lovely atmosphere. Dog friendly. Very welcoming and friendly staff. We had beef burgers (1 x plain and 1 x The Oak). They were amazing, really tasty and well cooked. We will definitely visit again.

No puedo quejarme de la comida (aunque bastante limitado menú). Ambiente acogedor y agradable amables anfitriones. Sin embargo, cargos de servicio era incluir en la factura (que no noté hasta después que había pagado). Nunca he encontrado este en otros lugares de la zona. Consejos debe dejarse a discreción del cliente (me habría encantado una propina). Por esta razón yo no volveremos al Royal Oak.

Visité el Royal Oak en Stonebridge para cenar en una noche de jueves con un grupo de 12 amigos, tener poca reservado con antelación. Nos gusta comprobar pedido y pagar nuestra comida, normalmente por separado o en parejas, antes de partir en nuestro caminar y...

Llegaron para tomar un trago después del trabajo con un amigo. Nos sentamos en el restaurante. Era tranquilo, pero nos dijeron que pronto volveremos a un servicio (no fuller incluso consciente de que no era un servicio completo! ). Las bebidas eran baratas - £1....

La junta chalk dijo, 'Desayuno Sábado 10 - 2". Nos dijo, "Vamos a probarlo".

Hemos estado en el Royal Oak unas cuantas veces para comer el domingo. La carne asada no nos decepcionó - muy sabroso y porciones grandes. El personal siempre es amable y acogedor. Puede estar muy concurrido los domingos, así que vale la pena llamar con antelación para reservar una mesa.

Went for an evening meal with friends on Saturday. The Barman Paul was a great host very funny and swiftly took as through to the dinning room. I had fish and chips and the batter was perfect and the fish thick flakey and tasty only draw back was fries instead of chunky chips. The real winner that made it stand out was dissert the banoffe pie was definitely not out the freezer.We have eaten here before and not had reason to leave good feedback for the food but this time spot on.

We had a great time at the Royal Oak tonight courtesy of Adrian and Paul. The tempurared hake was fantastic: juicy hake with minimal batter: similarly the chicken schnitzel. We are a bit reticent about letting people know about our local as we never book a table. The day will come when Adrain says 'look guys I'm really sorry you should have booked'! Until then we will enjoy the convenience and conviviality of the Royal Oak and its Lost Angel Pinot Noir and generous cheese board.

I picked the Royal Oak to meet up with family for dinner on a Wednesday night. The Pub was very clean and tidy, staff where friendly and funny and made you fell very welcome. Food was really good and tasty. Great atmosphere, could hear people talk. All in all very pleasant. Looking forward to our next visit.

We came for a couple of drinks in the sun, and were amazed at the cleanliness of the pub and variety of tapped beer. Definitely worth visiting for a beer at least. We are going back for a meal soon

Two of us arrived for Saturday lunch at about 1:30pm to find an almost deserted car park and bar. Not usually a good sign! However, the pub had been recommended to us so we opted for the Cornish Hake and Chips. Glad we did... it was lovely! The staff were friendly and helpful, the food freshly cooked and hot and the portion was of ample size. Will be very happy to go back when visiting the area again.

Went with wife and friend for Sunday lunch. Of the selection of roasts available, my wife chose chicken, which came in an ample portion along with plenty of stuffing. I had a substantial and well-melted portion of slow roast pork belly with crisp crackling. Our friend picked the lamb shank and pronounced it excellent. Each was served with several vegetables and a Yorkshire, with sauces and extra gravy supplied. From the dessert menu two of us had the apple and nut crumble and custard, which was delicious. My wife was already full and simply had to watch. At very reasonable prices and with good beer and wine as well as prompt and affable service, it was an experience we intend to repeat before long.

Recently under new management and tastefully refurbished. I have eaten lunch here on two occasions recently with a group of friends. Very good service by the proprietors of home made steak and kidney pie which was very good and with a nice choice of well cooked vegetables. Limited menu but adequate and freshly cooked. Drinks at normal prices

A group of us who use this pub on a regular basis had our Xmas lunch today and it could not be faulted both in quantity and quality. Together with a fresh pint of Youngs Ordinary we were more than satisfied. Thanks Bev & Adrian mine hosts.

Went to this pub for lunch because of good reviews, must have gone on an off daynobody in restaurant so no atmosphere, the log burner was alight but room was cold.Food was average, nothing special. Wouldn't bother going again

Try a Sunday Lunch at the Royal Oak and you will not be disappointed. Be sure to book however, as it is a very popular venue.The menu is extensive and on Sundays there is a choice of roast dishes which are well presented and very tasty. And although very busy the staff are friendly, attentive and above all relaxed which is to their credit.Summed up.............this is a great Pub Restaurant definitely worth a visit.

This place seems to have taken on the mantle of the late lamented Plough at Blackbrook, just down the road.After a Sunday morning walk around Holmwood Common we stopped on the off-chance for a pint (well-kept Young's "Ordinary") and decided to stay for lunch. Our crab salads were excellent, really fresh and nicely presented, as were the desserts. Service was prompt and friendly.

This is a very pleasant little pub and the Sunday lunch was excellent. We had the roast beef and the stuffed chicken. The menu is rather small and they had sold out of 2 of the desserts. The chocolate pudding was good, but they could do with more choice of ice-cream flavours. The landlord was very attentive and friendly. We will return.

We had a dinner here for my birthday, and it was well worth it. Parking was a bit tight in the small car park, but there was also parking opposite by the side of the road. The staff were really friendly.

With my colleagues I really enjoyed a celebratory Friday lunchtime.A short but varied menu from which we all found something we enjoyed.The landlady was attentive and set the tone for a relaxed lunch.We will be back!

Visited this lovely looking pub in the countryside. Decided to have Sunday dinner there. Excellent friendly service. Food was excellent and nicely presented. Staff was very polite and courteous. Will visit again . Pleasent way to spend a sunday afternoon

We stopped for a lunch time bite and the open fire, excellent food and lovely staff made us want a promptly return.. DRH

We were up in Holmwood and spotted this little pub on the way to see some family who had just moved into the area. So we decided to pick up the family and give it a try. Well we were delighted that we had, and all of us had the steak, and what an excellent steak. Excellent value for money and all washed done with some good beers and some prossecco!! It wasn't busy early, but we had great service and the place ahs a great atmosphere. Well done guys, we will definitely be back next time we are up your way.

Decided to come here because we needed somewhere mid way between where we all lived and this had very good reviews on TA. It did not disappoint at all but I am so glad we booked a table. We had booked a table for sunday lunch at 12:15 and got there just before 12pm with the pub not open yet (fair enough I hadnt actually checked the opening hours!) We went in and were shown to our table. Its is a lovely pub in a pleasant rural location and in summer the views across the fields would be even better. It isn't a busy road either as far as i could tell so there wasn't the constant noise of traffic passing by. The car park is a bit small but thats down to the location and can't be helped, there is a layby across the road which serves as an overflow.I think that the waitress we had was either brand new or filling in because we could here dicreet coaching going on before she came to our table - but that said she was friendly competant and didnt spill the food no drink - so no complaints there!It was a bit disconcerting being the only people in there and I did wonder whether this was the right decision, but within 20 minutes virtually all the tables were full up hence my comment about booking!the menu is not the most extensive but i think it is better to offer 3 or four of each course and do them WELL rather than have a huge menu and do it badly. Between us we all chose a different start and three of the main courses available.Everyone was happy with the starters and there was nothing but clean plates and bowls following them. similarly the mains were also fine. We had the roast beef, the lamb shank and the chicken all of which were piping hot and came with a satisfying quantity of veg and sides. Having eaten to our fill we decided not to try the desserts although there were some nice options on there. Our total bill for 4 including drinks was under £90 and all in all I would be happy to come here again. The landlord was very friendly and checked a couple of times that we were happy with our meal and overall the pub had a very nice atmosphere.

We dined at the Royal Oak for the first time in about four years. Now under new management for the past three years, it has improved enormously. The ambience in the restaurant (after restoration now at the front rather than the back of the pub) is warm, friendly and cosy even when there are few guests. The young waitress was very attentive, unobtrusive and keen to help while the landlord was extremely friendly, and made every effort to chat to us for a while even though there were customers at the bar beyond. The food was very good, just what you would expect and want from a pub. The crayfish salad was generous, fresh and delicious as was the pate dish. My wife had the lamb shank as a main course and again said it was extremely tasty and well cooked in a rich but not overpowering mint and rosemary gravy. I had the rump steak. I asked for it to be medium cooked and it was a touch more than that but was tasty nonetheless. This was perhaps because the main chef was off duty on this particular evening. We had two glasses of white wine to start and a bottle of house red with the meal. Her only criticism was that there was not a selection of ice creams, just vanilla. But overall, for a very reasonable £63.70, this was a most enjoyable evening out and well worth the money.

We have become irregular but not infrequent visitors to the Royal Oak on a Wednesday or a Thursday. They have a steak and wine offer for 2 for £25. This is proving to be consistently good value. Tasty and well cooked. The staff are unobtrusive but friendly and polite. The only criticism is that a few more chips would fill the plate and be a little bit more generous. Still it's good value and I am happy to recommend.

For a pub with basic food at lunch time, is true value for money. The meal I had was tasty and cooked well. Staff were friendly and helpful. Worth a visit if nearby.

We visit often and have never been disappointed. The varied menu is exactly what you want from a local pub, food tastes great and good portion sizes. Staff are friendly and personable. Well worth a visit.

My boyfriend and I often come here for an evening meal and we have never been disappointed. Staff very friendly and welcoming and the eating area is very pleasantly decorated and separate from the bar area so nice and peaceful. Sunday lunches with family have also been very good and tasty.

We lunched here as a mid-day stop for a small group of walkers (8). I don't think any of the staff around that day smiled once: perhaps there'd bee a problem that day? Anyway, it didn't make you feel like a return trip. The BLT / Sausage baguettes were OK but nothing exceptional.

Sunday lunch at The Royal Oak is something to look forward to. Excellent food and great atmosphere. Price is reasonable. Complements to the chef's are well deserved. Would come back another day.

Great night out. Busy pub, excellent food, polite and helpful bar staff and a good night was had by all. Only one small problem, no phone coverage inside so had to go out into the rain and walk a fair bit from the pub to get coverage to phone for a taxi.

Been away from the area awhile, really looked forward to revisiting the The Royal Oak again. Not disappointed. Friendly knowledgeable staff, great welcome and excellent food. I heard the steaks were to die for and so it proved. Best Rump I've had in a long time and that includes the U.S. The missus had the Seafood Risotto and just loved it. A very nice wine list (or so my wife tells me), and the beer in tip top condition, pity the choice is not so extensive but that's tied pubs for you... just imagine if the Guv'nor had a larger choice!Will be back soon.. already looking forward to it

A group of six of us went here for a meal, as the Plough down the road had closed down. We didn't know what to expect, and the menu we saw in advance didn't look very inspiring. However, when we arrived, the place looked very nicely refurbished, and we were given a round table - perfect for a six-way conversation. Not a vast choice of beers, but the Youngs Hummingbird went down very well for three of us, as did the Special which was enjoyed by two others. When the food arrived, we were very pleasantly surprised. The starter portions were good and well presented, and more to the point, very tasty. The mains were also well up to the mark, good portions and obviously home cooked rather than from the freezer. I had the avocado, prawn and crayfish salad to start, which was at least as good as I was hoping, and the vegetable lasagne to follow, which was really tasty. It was served on a plate rather than one of those little oven-to-table dishes that you get in most pubs, that encourage you to burn your mouth at every forkful, and the side-salad with it was much better than normal pub-grub standard. A couple of my friends had the lamb cutlets which looked massive and finger-lickin' good. The desserts went down very well with those of us who still weren't full enough - a very chocolatey confection, sticky toffee pudding and a light and crispy creme brulee. All in all, a very enjoyable evening with friends in pleasant surroundings with delicious food that didn't break the bank. I think we'll be coming here again.

Excellent fish & chips best in the area plus good pint of Youngs bitter.Nice place when weather is sunny/warm with plenty of outside seating.

We went with friends on Bank Holiday Monday as we wanted a change and had read good reviews here. The menu had a fairly standard selection of pub grub with a few additional specials but no children's menu and they were not able to do a child's size burger so 2 out of the 3 children had adult meals which wasn't ideal. However the food was fresh and well made and everyone had a good meal.

We dropped into The Royal Oak this weekend after a longish bike ride around The Surrey Hills (note 'around' not 'through' or 'over'). The people were friendly; there was football on the TV (an important prerequisite for my friend) and the pub was clean and inviting. For beer drinkers the choice is a little uninspiring but the ale was well kept and served with a smile (Youngs' Ordinary and Tribute from Cornwall). Food was OK: My pal was very complimentary about his squid rings, but I felt rather short-changed by the roast beef which, although well cooked, was very thinly sliced and insubstantial. Yorkshire pudding was perfect and the vegetables beautifully cooked. A little more meat on the late would have made me very happy. We didn't have a chance to try out the dessert menu so will have to arrange a return visit.

The Royal Oak used to be a place to avoid unless you wanted a cold lager and to sit outside in the sunshine. Since it's refurbishment it has become a very pleasant place to eat or just have a beer. The bar area and restaurant are completely separate so no overlap by drinkers while you are eating. The bar is so much nicer than the "public bar" feel it used to have, in fact the bar is now at the rear of the pub and all the wasted space that was the front bar is now a nicely decorated and cosy restaurant.I visited here again on Sunday to watch the rugby with a friend and we had a very enjoyable afternoon, lovely pints of Tribute too. I had previously visited in December when 4 of us had a very enjoyable dinner, the pheasant was excellent as was the lamb shank. Adrian is a very amiable host and the service from start to finish was faultless, as was the food.The Royal Oak will more than compensate the void void left in the area by the closure of the Plough at Blackbrook, it's a shame it took so long but certainly worth the wait.

We were expecting great things having read the reviews on Trip Advisor but we thought it was pretty average. The kitchen was busy with food orders from the bar when we arrived but we were warned there would be a delay so that was fair enough. The menu is very short, with 3 specials on the board, although by 1.15 pm on a Saturday, 1 was already sold out. My husband's Thai fish cakes were tasty but the portion was more like a starter than a main course. My mother-in-law's fish was OK but a bit greasy. Ham, egg and chips was nice - good ham - but it would be hard to make a mess of that!They were expecting a big party soon after we finished our main courses, so they were busy setting the tables, but we were never offered a pudding menu. Perhaps we caught it on a bad day but I didn't feel it came up to expectations.

Trying to find a pub that's not too pub like to please my elderly in laws is not the easiest thing to achieve. But not only did we do that, but we found lovely surroundings, great food & drink and very friendly service. We went to have a low key celebration for my mother in law's 91st birthday. We were welcomed beautifully, they were great about my MIL's infirmity, and seated us close to the entrance. We weren't rushed - it was not busy for a while after we arrived - and there was a good choice of roast. Food was piping hot and very tasty. Desserts reasonably priced, delicious and very naughty. Drink menu was extensive. The pub was refurbished to a very high standard, with a lovely open fire to make it cosy. We will definitely be back!!

I had been to the Royal Oak a few years ago and felt unwelcome so only stayed for one drink. My friends decided to go there on Christmas Eve as its our local so i went along. What a turn around! There has been an amazing refurbishment and the new management are so friendly and welcoming. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The pub is definitely attracting the right people.I can't wait to try the food. Would definitely recommend this to others.

Dilemma! You discover a good pub restaurant on your doorstep. Do you keep it to yourself, so you can always book a table, or tell everyone so that it's successful? With pubs closing daily the latter must be the answer especially when there has been such a transformation as has happened to the Royal Oak. A good pub deserves support.We've eaten here several times since the facelift. From home made soup and home made bread for a quick snack lunch to a full family get together Sunday lunch lasting several hours or an intimate dinner with friends. On every occasion we have been warmly welcomed and the chef has produced excellent food. The prices are sensible and make some of the High Street chain restaurants look very poor value. The decor is 'rural chic' with dark stone flooring, mismatching tables and chairs and a soft greeny grey paint scheme. Well done Bev and Adrian you deserve to be busy.John

I remember the Royal Oak well........ gave it a wide berth for a long time due to the type of customer's it attracted.I went there on Saturday with my family and I was absolutely gob-smacked by the recent renovations.The food, service and ambiance were great. Looks like we have found a nice, local pub serving good quality and fairly priced food.Well done!

Always a pleasure to go to. Warm welcome and good beer. Highlight of the year is always the August Bank Holiday weekend beer festival.

Recently refurbished, and what an incredible transformation with a very warm & friendly atmosphere and stunning food! The ribs were probably the best I've ever had and for a very reasonable price. My brother had the lamb shank which he demolished and the chicken breast was also thoroughly enjoyed! Highly recommend this very pleasant country pub.

My wife and I came here just after the recent refurbishment. What a transformation. The meal was excellent, my Wife had the stuffed chicken breast and I had the Pork Belly. The beer although not to adventurous was in really good order and a simple selection of wine. Desserts to die for, made on the premises too! Head Chef Rick really knows his onions. The waiting staff attentive without being overbearing and there was a really nice welcoming atmosphere both in the dinning room and the main bar. If it stays like this The Royal Oak will be a regular for us.....