Stepping Stones in Mole Valley

Food delicious and reasonably priced, drinks the same. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Will be coming back soon!

A cute pub that we was great for chilling after a hike. I love the outdoor area. The interior was welcoming and they have a range of cakes too. The staff were friendly. It's close to the station.

Stopped in for a drink after a 10-mile walk around Box Hill. Unfortunately, the pub didn’t quite hit the mark. The beer garden felt cluttered, with mismatched seating and various items scattered around - it could really benefit from a tidy-up. Inside, the dining area felt quite dated, and the bar itself was dark and a bit uninviting. Service behind the bar was also disappointing, with staff seeming disorganised and unhelpful. If you’re in the area and after a proper pub experience, I’d recommend heading to The Running Horses nearby instead.

Forgot some of mf my order and a little slow on service considering it wasn't busy when I and a friend went and there were three people waiting on tables.

Food was nice, good value. Lovely staff

Nice pub, friendly attentive staff and good atmosphere. Really enjoyed my veggie tart and fries and my husband's veggie curry was good too.

Myself and 3 friends popped into here at the end of a lovely trip visiting Manchester and then the Peak District. Unfortunately the food was lacking in taste, quantity and quality and just overall was not very good. However, when a check back on our table was done and we raised our concerns we were offered an apology and for items to be taken off our bill. Beth was our main server and I genuinely cannot praise her enough. She was very attentive and took our concerns seriously and was overall a lovely part of our visit. The pub in general is a great looking family pub with quirks such as scrabble reserve signs. Prices are also very reasonable for drinks and food. It also has a play area for children outside and a lovely looking garden. Would definitely recommend for families.

Great pub! First time visit, loved it. Tucked away just off the A24 by Rykas Box Hill

A nice local pub and excellent end to a long walk in area.

Great pub to stop and have great food and drinks after your box hill expedition!

You have the original pub feeling, however the food really lacks in quality. Staff was great. Atmosphere was nice. Food disappointed strongly. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of the food. Quite expensive as well.

This is a lovely pub. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The food was good particularly the roast beef which was very tender and tasty. The food is a little on the expensive side.

Super friendly place and accommodates dogs too. Worth going for breakfast (opens at 8:30). And great location for walks nearby

Such a lovely visit, the staff were so unbelievably lovely and the food was delicious, thank you for having us! X

Some of the best pub food I’ve had for a long time ! Highly recommend a visit. The menu was very varied and each of the six of us found our meals delicious. Will definitely visit again.

Booked here to eat but ended up giving up. The pub was far too busy because of a private function and it took 40 minutes to get a menu. The bar is also way too small and there was a huge queue for anyone to get served. They'd be better off having a full bar than using half of it to showcase their victoria sponge

didn’t feel hugely welcomed. garden needs some tlc. otherwise a great spot for hikers

Grumpy bar staff won’t go again. Bit blunt seemed as if we shouldn’t have been in there seemed a bit rude and while ordering he abruptly stopped and went to serve someone else. Food was nice though so can’t fault that. Really enjoyed the burger.

LOVED our experience here. Food was incredible and very genius portions- we had the sirloin roast and the chicken pie

Popular pub, especially with walkers. Does a good Sunday roast and has a reasonable selection of beer. Can get busy so I would recommend booking to avoid disappointment.

Lovely food, great staff and service. Dog friendly; a perfect spot for lunch. Would definitely recommend as within easy reach of Boxhill.

Really lovely food and service. Good menu which had lots of appealing home made food. We had lamb shank and beef sirloin stroganoff followed by (after a big gap because we were full!) waffle and sticky toffee pudding desserts. All served by friendly and helpful Emma. Lovely setting too

Received a lovely welcome from staff, having just finished a long hike. Service was excellent and fun. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you

Was here in last Sunday with our 12 week puppy, the staff were so kind and really helped to settle her. Great food, really nice vibe, and excellent customer service.

Had a fabulous roast dinner, the food was delicious and hot and they were very accommodating of our dogs. Will come back.

I’m giving two stars purely for the food, the service was excellent, and the staff were lovely. The £20 beef Sunday roast included just two slices of beef, four small roast potatoes, half a plate of boiled cabbage, broccoli, and a Yorkshire pudding. Some parsnips and carrots would be nice touch? The £16 cheeseburger was disappointingly small and could have easily passed as a child’s portion. Overall, the family felt let down by both the portion sizes and the quality of the food, especially when the bill came to a £100.

Challenging path, lots of ups and downs but some really good views. Recommend it highly, get proper shoes as it can be quite muddy. The signage is quite good too, difficult to get lost if you are careful.

Superb breakfast! All served with a smile & nothing is too much trouble. There were quite a few in our group that wanted/needed alternatives and it was no problem at all.

I regularly go to this pub for a great networking event. Friendly, welcoming staff who serve us a great breakfast. I’ve also been there in the evening when there is a great atmosphere, good vibes and a great menu. It’s close to the railway station which is a plus point, and there is a car park. If you have a business in the area and would like more business then check out ‘Connect Surrey’ and join us for a lovely breakfast at this great pub!

Stepping Stone is a charming traditional pub featuring friendly staff and a fantastic breakfast. They are always accommodating of dietary needs, and the food is served piping hot! It’s definitely worth a visit!

Very friendly pub with great food.

Good for a drink whilst waiting for the train. Relaxed atmosphere but nothing special. If looking for food I would recommend any of the other pubs in the area.

Ok. Walkers welcomed. Beer was ok but not great. On the path so glad it was open.

Stopped here for a drink during a walk when it was raining and it was a really nice little pub. Didn’t eat but the food looked good. Staff were friendly. What more could you want? 🙂

We had a Christmas lunch here recently and it was absolutely outstanding. We ordered pork belly for main and sticky toffee pudding for desert. Both meals were to die for, so delicious. All the staff are really friendly, The stepping stones is a real genuine nice pub.

What a great pub ... Tina and her team are extremely friendly and welcoming and the breakfast is excellent - always nice to find a decent pub with a friendly atmosphere and decent food!

Great place for a mid-hike lunch and a beer. Casual dining - hiking boots no problem - nice selection of hot meals, and good beer. Perfect!

Friendly and helpful staff. Good quality food. Limited car parking spaces at the back of pub. Worth a visit.

Very friendly staff and good food

I always have the most amazing meals whatever I choose, everyone is so friendly and welcoming too. The pub is dog friendly and it's always so cosy and warm. Thank you Tina and team

Really lovely dog friendly pub with delicious food.

We had a great time at The Stepping Stones. Roast pork and roast chicken were both really tasty. Staff were their usual friendly and welcoming selves. Would definitely recommend. They do a great breakfast too.

Enjoyed a fantastic chicken roast today with all the trimmings, followed by sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Everything was cooked brilliantly and the service was lovely as always. I come here regularly for a networking group and this was our Christmas do. Thank you Stepping Stones!

Really good Christmas meal today, excellent service 👌

When the Christmas party venue hadn't opened this was a perfect place for a quick beer.

Went on a Friday at 3pm after doing box hill hike. Had the burgers and they were far better than I expected. Fantastic service from the staff, decent value for money so close to a touristy place. Go for the burgers!!

Been here many times as the end goal of a local hike around Box Hill and Denbies. Not been disappointed. Meat pie and fish pie good. A reasonable choice of Ale, but a wider selection of low/No alcohol would be great.

Fantastic pub, super friendly staff and Vicky the assistant manager is brilliant, plus the cheesy chips are simply delicious.

Great pub with garden and amazing views. One of my all time faves for walking

Popped in yesterday hoping to get a meal unfortunately we left it a bit late. Fully booked. So we had a pint and sat in beer garden in the sunshine 🌞 the food looks lovely and smells fabulous. 😋 we will definitely book next time can't wait 😊

Its a perfectly fine pub, but personally I would not go again for a family Sunday roast. I see it more of a couples quick pop in pub if that makes sense ! No offence to the lovely staff (most of them) , particularly one lady who seemed to be the manager/owner she was knowledgeable and knows great customer service. One waitress was a bit stroppy hence the reduction in stars.

Small pub/restaurant on the way back from a hike before taking the train, very pleasant and cozy service and atmosphere, rather good food

Very nice lunch but service was varied.

We visited on a Monday evening and there was a great choice of good value meals. We went for the ham, egg and chips - a simple meal but delicious with thick slices of ham, perfectly cooked runny yolk eggs and crispy chunky chips. We also had the Cajun burger and skin on fries which again was well presented and excellent. There is a good choice of different dishes on the menu and service was friendly. Lovely desserts too! A lovely pub where you can sit in the bar area or the restaurant.

Nice but too expensive for food!

Got a little back garden, quality, and well cooked steak… good to stop by after the box hill hike before heading bk to London.

The food here is cooked to perfection and the staff were very friendly.

Had a late lunch do very quiet at the time. Good food and lovely location

The placename is wrong on Google. This pub is called "ep ing tones" !! Don't drink the Guinness.

Food was good. Have a nice sitting place in the back to enjoy the meal and relax.

Met friends here for lunch. A damp Tuesday and very quiet. We were greeted by a smiling and friendly woman at the bar and chose our table. Our drinks arrived promptly and I chose the lamb ‘Madras style’ curry which turned out to be excellent and medium in strength. Fish pie, beef stroganoff and nut roast also proved to be good choices for our party and all arrived promptly. All in all an enjoyable time and one we’d be very happy to repeat

We visited for lunch, after a Denbies wine tour nearby. A really lovely pub, tucked away off the main road. We were looked after by the lovely Steve, who made our afternoon even more enjoyable. We all had burgers which came with seriously good chips.

I don’t understand the negative reports. Our experience was excellent. We were a group of 14. We preordered and the service was first class as was the food . A big thankyou to Tina and her staff

£6.90 for a pint of stale moretti sitting in the car park. I mean garden. 😂

£6.90 for a pint of stale moretti sitting in the car park. I mean garden. 😂

Came here for a stop on our walk. Good service, busy restaurant, but I struggle with £5.20 for a lemonade and some soda water. 3-stars mostly because the toilets in the men's bathroom were both completely unusable and in a state. Spacious garden though.

Came here for a stop on our walk. Good service, busy restaurant, but I struggle with £5.20 for a lemonade and some soda water. 3-stars mostly because the toilets in the men's bathroom were both completely unusable and in a state. Spacious garden though.

3/10 from me, It was a £10 roast. Extra for stuffing balls and cauliflower cheese, gravy barely visible, Staff were good though .

We were a large group and Tina and her team looked after us very well and were very accommodating. We were on the deck in the beer garden in the shade which was perfect as we had a number of babies and toddlers with us. The food was absolutely delicious too - particularly recommend the scampi. One member of the group also enjoyed their gluten free meal. Really lovely experience.

Really enjoyed my lunch at the stepping stones. The food came very quickly and was great 👍

Divine lamb shank, friendly staff and convivial environment

A very warm and friendly welcome made for a really enjoyable meal. We were offered either inside or outside seating, so with the warm evening sunshine covering the garden, it was an easy option. A very comprehensive menu with specials available made choosing a tough ask. After a little deliberating, we all plumped for burgers, 2 standard, and 2 special of the day. All 4 were really good. The 2 specials came with skin on fries while the standard burgers came with gourmet chips. A good selection of beers and ales to wash down our food, but the highlight was the vast selection of gins. Yes, we tried 4 different doubles, all coupled with a different tonic. Far too full to have a pudding, but, if we had, there were plenty of items to choose from. Overall, it is a really friendly environment, really wholesome food, great service, and a fine selection of drinks to wash it all down with. It's a shame we live such a long way away, but if we return to this area, we will pop and say hi with a view to enjoying a gin and a burger and hopefully the cheese board for pudding.

Food was hit and miss. Good vibes and nice beer garden though

Worst food. Also, brought the wrong orders, the waiter not knowing which was which. Guy at the table has an allergy to mushrooms wanted to check it wasn't in the roast before ordering, it arrives with mushrooms...

Cozy pub with home like furniture, featured with local beer. The beer garden is pretty nice.

A very disappointing experience. The food was very average. The service was grumpy at best. We had the taste card app and they refused to accept our 2 4 1 voucher despite having previously used this. The T & C's confirming we should have been able to use it and we've never had a card from Taste that we could have shown. The pub might want to review their approach to customer service.

Got told off by landlady for chatting to staff member whilst he made my coffee! Coffee machine not working so had to have an instant, but not offered a refund on the other two coffees.

Lovely staff at the bar with a warm welcome but the food was shocking. Ordered the prawn cocktail & squid to start. Prawn cocktail was mediocre, the squid came with mostly shredded lettuce & I’m not kidding 5 small pieces of squid! The mains - a special of the day burger which came with blue cheese & mushrooms (the only decent bit) the brioche bun was burnt & the burger dryer than the desert, also had a beef stroganoff which lacked any flavour & looked like something exited from an unwell person. I did bring this to the staffs attention, (re taste as somethings taste better than they look though not the case here) who said they could only comp one of the meals but bearing in mind either of them had barely been touched, that was very disappointing. Had better food quality at a Wetherspoons & I don’t say that lightly.

Perfect after hike meal. It was raining all day, the staff welcoming and the food was amazing. We also had the apple pie. Best apple pie we have had in ages! If you going to Box Hill do not miss this pub!

Think the owners could try harder. The pub is well located and so will be popular but inside and out it is a little grubby and unloved. In our view...

Thank you, once again for a fantastic lunch. This place is a must go to.

Overall a poor experience with poor customer service. My partner and I ordered food and drinks on our phone. The food came and was well cooked and tasty but no sign of the drinks. I asked the waiter to please check on our drinks as we’d prefer to drink with our meal and he just said that’s how the bar gets and didn’t check up on our drinks for us. We ate our meal and then I went into the bar to ask about our drinks (nearly 45 minutes after we ordered them). We only ordered one diet coke and one J2O so not a long/complicated order by any means. The staff behind the bar were not nice at all. They spoke to the manager and implied that we’d already had our drinks because they’d marked the ticket complete. Ultimately the drinks were remade but I was made to feel like I was stealing extra drinks rather than just getting the drinks we had paid for. It was a shame and did really ruin the experience for us. It is worth noting the pub was not busy at all in which you can understand a delay or mistake like this easily. It was just the overall tone where I was made to feel like I’d done something wrong as opposed to them simply apologising for their mistake and making the drinks. The staff were not helpful and we will not be returning.

£15 for the chacuterie starter. Was served 8 salami slices and 2 olives. Nothing else, that was the complete dish.

Got a coffee with was tiny and a pint of soda water and was charged £7!

A lovely family lunch enjoyed on Tuesday. Food was delicious. It was my mother’s birthday and the staff were very friendly and also looked after our small dog with treats and even a small piece of chicken, that was very much appreciated, thank you. Definitely worth a visit

Happened on this wonderful pub on a walk through Dorking. We ordered the proper Sunday roast, both the chicken and beef. The chicken was so delicious and most. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely birds.

Stopped here for a drink and then decided to order food. the meat was of awful quality. The burger was so dry we could not swallow it. There were no jalapenos to go with the chilli and tacos which were hnestly the worst i have had. There was no soap in the toilets. My daughter saw items on the bar that were out of date. Sorry but this pub is failing badly

Didn’t feel welcome. They couldn’t raise a smile if they tried. Gloomy atmosphere.

Not a place I would like to visit again,, We were served by mr grumpy himself. Just read other reviews. Made us feel so unwelcome. Tables outside were nasty and sticky. Not somewhere you would enjoy eating out.

Very friendly helpful bar staff, lovely rest stop after a days walking the north downs way

Sadly I can only agree with all the recent negative reviews. Average surroundings and food. The guy who waited at our table we nicknamed Mr Grumpy--draw your own conclusions.

Fab pub to visit after a walk around the surrounding area with car parking attached. Popular with cyclists, walkers and of course dog walkers. Very dog friendly where you can sit and eat with your dog 🐕 in the bar area (not in the restaurant, which is fine as the bar area is big and roomy. Nice choice of pub fayre and drinks. I highly recommend it.

Great pub and very friendly staff.

currently sat here for > 1 hour and the food is yet to come, were not told it would take so long…would not recommend at all

Booked a table for 4 after exploring Box Hill. Tasty Sunday Lunch with vegan options. Disappointed that there was an extra charge for horseradish sauce !

5.50 for cheesy chips which weren’t cooked through, similar for mains, and service generally seemed disorganised and a chore. Location really good and do accept people just off the muddy trails.

This is such a lovely pub just minutes away from Box Hill station. My sister and I ended our hike with their vegan tart and some tea. It was so filling and the portion sizes are massive for the price (which is just what you need after a long hike). They also have some lovely pastries which I would love to try next time. The pub does get quite busy after 5pm so I would recommend making a booking if you are planning on having dinner.

Great pub to have a pint in just before catching your train following a walk around Box Hill

The dining experience was decent overall, with the food meeting expectations. However, there seemed to be a shortage of staff, which impacted the service quality. Despite this, the manager made an effort to address any issues and ensure our needs were attended to, which was appreciated.

Had a drink in the Garden. The garden is overdue for revamp. There are some cheap tables and chairs. Not too welcoming. The pub interior was ok. I'm not sure I ever wanted to return unless the pub improves their image.