The Blacksmiths Head in Tandridge

I wasn’t really visiting the pub - I was just returning home with my car that had been in the garage - they hadn’t latched the bonnet properly so I pulled into the car park to close it - the pub was closed, and what I assume to be the landlady came out to have a go at me for being on private property - I turned the car around and wound the window down to tell her what I was doing and she started telling me I was rude - maybe she is on drugs or something - I hadn’t said a word!

First time here and the burgers are amazing. Homemade and huge. Other items on the menu, but Tuesday is 1/2 price burger night. Will definitely come back, maybe for the Sunday Roast.

Not a big selection of lagers on tap. However the service was really good and the food here was incredible. Very cheap and really big portions. Will definitely come back here again.

Whilst the overall impression is slightly run down, the service is welcoming, the range of drinks is perfectly adequate and the food is pub-typical. In fact it is a normal country pub. These places need your visit as they are disappearing all too quickly.

Catherine and her team hosted a fantastic Christmas Party for our firm of 45 people. They produced a delicious 3 course meal, including vegan and gluten free options. The pub was beautifully decorated and the staff lovely. We were made to feel very welcome and the feedback from everyone was that it was the best venue we had every held an event at.

We went in, nobody in the bar which looked run down. Decided to go elsewhere only to be chased by a women who appeared to be desperate for our custom.

New to this pub a few times and I’ve had such a great laugh here with the staff and everyone ! Love it

We were looking for somewhere near Gatwick to meet up with the Family. There were 6 of us and I chose The Blacksmiths Head with some reservations - but - we had a great evening. I don't normally eat burgers but these were really tasty and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Desserts were also very nice. The service was a bit slow but we didn't mind that given the food was well prepared and tasty. Nice casual place.

Here for a light lunch on a Sunday; I had a tuna sandwich which at £6.50 was a joke when it was served with a very cooked salad. I ordered a side order of chips £3.00 in a small mug which were a bit dear. My wife ordered fish and chips which came with overdone peas and a tasteless batter. It was OK. I came away very disappointed.

Came here for lunch en route to Standen on Good Friday. It was a spur of the moment thing. We sat in the small but pleasant garden. Limited menu today so we opted for the chicken Cajun baguettes each with a portion of onion rings/fries to share. Food was very good. Hot, freshly prepared and cooked to order. Stayed for tea and coffee. Very nice helpful and friendly young man behind the bar. Whilst sitting in the garden we watched a pair of buzzards flying low overhead and also had robin Join us and a variety of butterflies. Joyful.

We went last week me and my son , friend and her nephew, all has Burgers OMG they were to die for the Patty itself was so thick and juicy. We also had the dessert the Mango Cheesecake was yummy Will go back for sure

We are local and come here a lot. The half price burgers, every Tuesday, are fab but make sure you are hungry as they are huge. Drinks are good and not too expensive. There are veg options which are fab. See you next week.....

A short walk from longacres caravan and camping site and was well worth it It was very quiet when we entered the pub The landlord made us feel very welcome We stayed until the pub closed , the atmosphere in the pub was very enjoyable and relaxing Deffenatly worth a visit

Stopped here for lunch on our way back from the garden centre. Lily was a very friendly helpful barmaid. My sister, daughter & myself all had different burgers from the menu & they were all delicious. Served on a piece of slate with choice of chunky chips, skinny fries or sweet potato fries & coleslaw. Would go back again.

this was an accidental visit but glad we did. welcomed warmly great food ,amiable people and above all affordable. i will be back

Popped in for lunch on the way to Eastbourne.Very quiet,I was the only one eating! Chose the cheese ploughmans which was very good value for money.Nice cheese ,lots of it and great pickled onions. Service was very friendly

Me and my financé stopped here for some lunch before attending an event at lingfield racecourse. We ordered a Diet Coke, took a few sips and realised it was completely flat. Took it back to the bar, where the awful woman behind the counter decided I was lying. She then proceeded to pour some into a glass to try for herself, and disagreed with me saying that was how it’s supposed to taste. Let me tell you, that drink was disgusting.

Pretty garden but under Gatwicks flight path which i loved, the pub inside is nice , abit dark with lots of fairy lights which make it feel cosy. Has an out of the way eating area otherwise your in the main bar area with a Tv and pool table.lovely friendly staff who make you feel welcome.

Ate here weekday whilst on holiday. The girls were SO helpful and friendly, made us feel really welcome. Fab burgers and sides, didnt know what to eat first. Reasonably priced Dog friendly Recommended! !!

Surprised to find that a village pub is charging more than London prices, double shot of Glenfiddich 18 year old £29!!!!

We stopped in for a drink and dinner - and had the best time.

Interesting pub. Nice gardens. Mixed interesting people. Food excellent and reasonably priced. Drinks reasonably priced, good happy hour. Dogs welcome. Nice staff and owners. Always a pleasure to visit.

When you see the blackboard sign on the roundabout by the Mormon temple, take the turn off, it is worth it to visit this place.

Wow! Fantastic Sunday lovely lunch, food lovely, presented well, we didn’t book just walked in, great value! Lady was a little stretched, taking orders, doing drinks and delivering food.... but she was very pleasant and helpful, I wouldn’t be if I was this stretched!

Stopped off here for Sunday lunch...we did not book...but were seated immediately near a cosy log fire....the place has a `quaint` feel about it , and the restaurant is comfortably shared next door to the bar but secluded... the food was good and the service friendly..I can recommend the slow cooked lamb shank if its going....we will be back.

Everything about this pub was disappointing. The decoration, the food, the people, the hospitality, it was freezing cold.

Wife and I went for lunch at this venue and were very impressed. A congenial relaxing atmosphere and very enjoyable food which we washed down with good wine.

Recommended. Super weather that day so able to sit outside in well organised gardens. Good service and served in good time.

Went here as was close to camp site. We walked in and not one look from woman behind bar she took forever to serve someone finally getting to us we ordered a roast dinner £14 so figured should be good we took our drinks sat in garden.saw a few roast dinners pass us all with burnt yorkshire pudding! Not a great sign! 20 mins later it came out....well meat and potatoes not just cold! Stone cold i told the barstaff to feel it she replied "oh ok i will put it in microwave"!!!?? 10 mins later still no sign i went in bar and asked for refund. Watching the "person" meant to be cooking in kitchen. She was not doing a whole lot to be honest in my opinion she shouldnt be allowed in any kitchen only to wash up! The woman behind the bar didnt know how to give card refund and gave me cash...terrible service terrible food

Yo estaba un poco preocupado cuando entramos en encontrar el lugar tan vacío cuando otros lugares estaban llenos pero funcionaba a nuestra ventaja ya que tuvimos una noche tranquila y encantadora, con excelente comida y servicio. También es perros que era imprescindible para nosotros. Pudimos elegir nuestra mesa y nos sentamos debajo de un conjunto de fotografías que adornan las paredes, como clientes o personal a lo largo de los años en fiestas o salidas y realmente le dan al lugar un ambiente familiar. Carne de mi marido estaba cocinado a la perfección y sólo tenía el trozo más de cartílago en la final tuve la casa burger, que era enorme y muy jugosa. Toda la comida era una presentación en los platos de pizarra. Sin duda, comer aquí en el área y lo recomendaría a mis amigos. Además tiene un precio muy razonable.

Hicimos un mal girando en Lingfield y acabamos en la carretera Newchapel a la hora del almuerzo. Teníamos decidido un almuerzo en un pub y el Herrero de cabeza. ¡Qué hallazgo! Nos recibió un chico alegre detrás de la barra y el perro, que gofres nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos. Éramos los únicos comer pero era un Viernes lluvioso durante el semestre.

Un lugar ideal para comer si te alojas en el hotel wiremill y no desean comer allí. Este es un poco más barato, con buena comida y un servicio amable.

Llamado en el último minuto el domingo por la mañana y muy amablemente nos adaptada. Los herreros cabeza parece un pub cuando entras y no hay nada demasiado lujoso. El personal, el servicio y la comida eran absolutamente genial. Ellos trabajan muy duro, pero todavía en tiempo para interactuar con sus clientes! La comida estaba bien presentada y un sabor delicioso! Sin duda volveré. Me sentí muy relajado y me hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos. Un maravilloso servicio de la camarera y el personal del bar era encendido y muy amable e hicieron un buen trabajo, gracias!

We were a party of six at a family celebration on a Saturday evening. The area is divided into two with the bar in one section and a separate but adjoining dining area.The service was very slow, mainly because it seemed that there was only one person serving both the restaurant and a fairly busy bar. There were only 10 diners all evening.Some of the party had starters of baked Camenbert. These were good and definitely designed to be shared!The mains however were all disappointing.The lamb shanks were well cooked but the vegetables were poor. A half parsnip, unpeeled and with the hard centre core was inedible because it was so undercooked and the mashed potato was lumpy with 1p sized lumps of unmashed potato.The beouf stroganoff was tasty but a cheap cut of beef had been used and it was undercooked and chewy.The pie of the day, beef and Guiness, had a lot of pastry that was burnt and blackened in places.The Blacksmiths Head seems to have reasonably good reviews on Tripadvisor but our experience was anything but.

met up with a friend here for lunch and a drink and was very impressed. The butternut squash soup was delicious and came with 3 large chunks of bread. Service was excellent and the food was nicely presented. Te fire was going and there was a lovely atmosphere - i will be returning

We went on Wednesday and got the Wednesday night ladies half price offer on a Christmas dinner. It was very tasty and well worth the £7.00 we paid! Will definitely go back. Large choice on the menu. Attractive surroundings and very friendly staff.

Ive eaten in the blacksmiths a few times over the summer and the food was great burgers are a real treat very filling and great for a visit very enjoyable !unfortunately, i wouldn't visit again very rowdy drunk men that frequent this pub It appears from outside looking in the landlords allows this to happen also ! the customers run the pub, its a real shame because as previously mentioned the food is great " its just the rowdy customers and atmosphere" everything seems to be on tick I observed on a couple of evening from the residents also a certain click of men that frequent the pub daily decided on smashing the Juke box up and throwing salt all over the place"unfortunately wouldn't have another visit from me or friends regardless"

More of a thank you than a review. The burgers were great and the chutney was delicious. In these times of gastro pubs we expect a lot as customers. This is not a gastro pub. It is a pub that serves food 6-9pm. We fell foul of that. Having sat down at 8pm by the time we finished our mains the kitchen had closed. It would have been nice to have been told that even though it is written in big letters on the blackboard. Really nice pint of Doom Bar (so we're the following four).

On a Tuesday evening burgers are half price we had 4 different ones and everyone enjoyed theirs great home made chutney friendly staff choice of 2 real ales lovely garden but unfortunately on the gatwick flight path but still would recommend highly a visit

We went for dinner at 6.30, having found the Blacksmith's Head on our Tastecard app. It does indeed take the Tastecard (except Friday and Saturday) which saved us £14.When we went in, the noise from the bar (including some pretty colourful language) was quite distracting as we took our seats, but that dissipated soon enough. I suspect booking later would have avoided that. Hence, we were a little disappointed until the food arrived, but when it did... WOW!!I had the stuffed Chicken, and my Fiancee had the Steak. both were exceptionally good. Amazing quality. We then had summer fruits and ice cream for pudding.Thoroughly recommended - especially for Tastecard holders. Book later in the evening to avoid the rowdy bar crowd!

We sat in their beautiful garden with the peacefully hum of the waterfall. We arrived exactly when the pub had opened and yet everyone was lovely, friendly and accommodating. I also asked for when of the meals to be turned into a salad for my veggie daughter and without a second thought they bought out a beautiful salad with perfectly seasoned roasted veggies on top, the chicken on my salad with delicious and tender and my salad also beautiful hand cooked as you could see the craftmenship. Definitely 10/10 and would recommend to anyone in the area X

Went here with a lot of my family around about 8-9 of us and we got there and ordered our food straight away and its was served in about 20 minutes then we sat down to eat our food we had steak that was quite fatty on all three of the dinners and we had Thai green curry and it was like water with peas in it... I mean who puts peas in curry? Other than that it was alright just let everyone know its good pub for catching Pokemon though

We arrived at about 12.30. Place was busy, both with friends of our large group and other members of the public. X1 new barman whose first day. He could take order. Another man guessing was manager very abrupt with new boy also heard to be saying to guests " there's too many of you and I'm getting very angry" ! Not something to say to paying guests. Asked to order drinks and food. New boy did drinks (eventually ) after doing another x2 orders in between!! Food order was taken by "regular " as new boy wasn't allowed to and manager was shouting around the place. I made sure I saw order piece of paper go into kitchen before going into garden expecting a wait as I could see they were busy. Another regular from the pub helped me with carrying my drinks. Wasn't irate at this point. Quite happy to wait for the food. One hour later however still no food. Others that had ordered after me, had there's? Went to bar, told they are backed up but should be soon. One and half hours gone from original order time and I went back and was told order was lost, but they would crack on with it immediately. Eventually got meal after one and three quarter hours, and to be fair it was tasty. The tuna salad I had was delicious. Decided couldn't cope with wait for pudd ( as some friends still waiting for main course food) so paid up. Asked bar man about why wait so long and could they knock off one main meal due to extended wait and the lady from kitchen very nicely said the food would be complimentary. We paid for drinks and said thanks very much. So....food tasty when you eventually get it. Service awful. Manager abrupt. (I pity the new barman he was horrid to him on his first day, no wonder there's no staff there!!)They knew we as a party of 30 were coming and 1 person in the kitchen was not sufficient. But well done kitchen lady for trying your best on your own!! I will advise our organiser to try another pub next time as this is the second time we've been here and the staffing has been poor both times. Shame

Nice food though place was empty on a Friday night. Had a pint and a lemonade and 2 scampi n chips £27 explains why it was empty.

Went for a family meal (4 people) on Bank Holiday Monday, had booked a table for 12 o'clock. When we arrived the pub/restaurant was closed and we couldn't get in, this was at 12 o'clock, we waited for about 10 minutes before the place was opened. As we were the only people there, there was no atmosphere and no music and only one member of staff. Another group arrived just after us and both parties ordered food.The restaurant originally said they were serving roast dinners, then said they couldn't do them, there was also only one available of many items on the menu. Our food took almost an hour to arrive, with no explanation or apology, the other diners had their food within 20 minutes!The toilets were very dirty, didn’t look like they had been cleaned for days and the soap had dirt all over it. The table surface was grubby and all the chairs had food particles such as rice on them. Several pieces of cutlery were also dirty and I also had to send back a glass with a dirty red smear down the side.When the food eventually arrived it was good quality, although when we asked for mayonnaise we received one tiny pot between three people!Couldn’t be bothered to wait for dessert, so paid and left. The staff seemed uninterested in our opinions, so won’t be back. A great shame as we had a fantastic meal and service there not so long ago.

Popped in while camping in the area. Friendly staff, pool table, darts, and table tennis at the pub. Beer garden well looked after. Would happily go back if in the area.

The bar boy confessed, after we had waited 50 mins for a salad and chips lunch, that he hadn't put the order through to the kitchen. When it came, the salad was good, chips not 'hand cut' and very average. I requested free coffee to compensate. This turned out to be instant and pretty vile.A load of noisy young men made a racket in the bar, the place was not big enough to get away from their noise.Must say that the bar boy was very apologetic, which made it less bad an experience although didn't improve the coffee.

We visited this pub as a last minute whim. It is a very local and unprepossing pub, but with very friendly and welcoming landlord and landlady. The menu was surpringly good, and the food was excellent. Well worth a visit

Food was good, but strange place. Very slow service. Very much a pub with pool not a restaurant. A man's pub. Wouldn't go back.

We booked a table for four for a Saturday evening. Amazingly we were the only table occupied in the restaurant area. This made us slightly anxious but we need not have worried we had a mighty fine meal. The menu was varied and between the four of us we went to all four corners of it. All the food was really nicely presented, well cooked and very good value.We are at a loss as to why the place was so quiet!

We have eaten in this pub quite a few times and been happy with the food and service. However, we booked a table for 5 last weekend and were very disappointed. We looked at the on-line menu before we went and the choices were very good. When we arrived there was no menu, just a specials board. Two of us had steak but it was very thin, not like a steak at all. My son had just 6 chips with his. The bar staff took the order and served but we had find them first and then they kept forgetting things and got the drinks order wrong. Very much doubt we will be going back.

We were staying at a campsite along the road from The Blacksmiths Head and decided to try the local pub/restaurant, we were so glad we did. The welcome was warm and friendly, the service was great and the food was excellent! We will definitely return!

We've been to this pub a few times to eat now and it has been consistently good. The pub is family run - we've seen the owners there every time and they've done a really good job of balancing pub and restaurant without detracting from either.The food here is great - our starters were pretty large, which was a good thing as they were excellent but it did mean we just couldn't squeeze in any puddings afterwards! The main courses were also excellent I had duck my wife had liver - both perfectly cooked and delicious. The menu offers good choices with daily specials and a good choice of reasonably priced wine.The pub had a nice atmosphere with log fires and comfortably spaced dining area set away from the main bar and 'drinking areas'. All in all I would definitely recommend this for a meal out, a pub lunch or just a drink... and we will certainly be back

We had the roast chicken and it was awful. The chicken breasts were tough. The gravy was lumpy and the vegetables were overcooked and dry. The only thing that was nice, was the Yorkshire pudding. Apart from the poor food, the decor is drab and the table was very sticky. The staff were however friendly. Definitely would not eat here again. If you're passing by, give it a miss.

A lovely pub in the summer when you can sit out in the garden. But due to bad weather we had a Sunday lunch inside. The 'Reserved' tables to the right side looked lovely but the general public table were so badly wiped that our Sunday newspapers actually stuck to them. There was only one poor lovely young lady serving behind the bar while her co worker seemed more intent on chatting to mates than serving anyone. With pubs closing right left and centre around the area.. amazed they can be so blaise.

A group visit with 15 walkers and one dog, today. The service was friendly and food delivered fairly swiftly.Great helpings, not too large ... but decidedly suitable for hungry diners.The Soup of the Day was a spectacular bowl (pictured). No specials available being a Monday ... but a good standard menu offered together with house Burgers.All tasty and had walkers requesting to come again.Garden might suffer from aircraft noise from planes approaching Gatwick!

Really nice pub we stayed for about 2 hours reading the papers and doing the crossword before ordering a delicious Sunday meal at about 7pm. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere very relaxed. Would definitely visit again if I was in the area.

The pub has a gourmet burger menu which is great and a host of other dishes to chose from. The lunch menu is also good. And my dogs are welcome. What's not to like!

Great local pub atmosphere, nice decor. We had a family meal with a family of 6. Service was good. Food was good. Pulled pork sandwich was nice, traditional whitebait was good. Kids had half portions of burger was was good. Had a large selection of gourmet burgers.

Went in on the special offer night, had a great burger, very reasonably priced, good choice of wines and beers. Friendly staff. Will visit again

Great burgers, especially on a Tuesday night with the current 'half-price' deal. Veggie (falafel) and non-veggie (classic or cajun chicken) options are available. Been a few times and never disappointed, except the service can be a little bit slow.

We chose a different route from Gatwick to The Dartford Crossing and found this Pub by chance. We had a superb Sunday roast Chicken lunch. The food was excellent and very well presented. The £9.50 for roast chicken lunch was good value for money. The staff were very friendly and efficient and the food arrived quickly. Well worth a visit and just off the A22. THANKS

This is a nice friendly pub with good food and reasonably priced drinks. Would recommend the Lamb shank!

Service here is not great. It took forever to get served throughout the night. Our server seemed to pride herself in her ability to avoid us. Once we eventually received our food and drinks, the quality of both was very good. The homemade hot sauce was simply divine. One thing that bothered me tremendously was the smell of cigarette smoke throughout and the fact that the three visible smoke detectors were intentionally wrapping in plastic wrap, presumably so the smoke would not set off the alarms. I have to believe that is a violation, even in Britain.

Friendly pub with a wonderful menu. When the food is served it is top notch. Very friendly staff in a clean and tidy pub, have been there a number of times and the standard of food has all ways be high.The fish and chips are out of this world, the fish is so fresh. As for the burgers, well words can't describe them.Well worth a visit and then you will hooked.

Great food and staff,catered for family and dog friendly!Would recommend to any visitors to the area,very convenient for the campsite and the scuba diving school.

We went for a drink originally at lunchtime and decided as it was so nice to go back for a meal in the evening and the menu looked lovely, they accepted dogs as well which was excellent as we were staying at the campsite down the road. We had an excellent freshly cooked meal, the homemade burgers are divine, our son had a great time being shown how to play pool by some of the regulars who drink there. Definitely going back on our next stay!!! Plus they had a vintage car day the next day which was lovely to go and see!

Popped in on a Saturday lunchtime. Lovely food and extensive menu to choose from. Service was good, the only problem was the issue with using Tastecard. Not sure how the miscommunication happened but apparently the website says you can use it on Saturdays but the owner said not. Anyway, didn't ruin the day and I will return for a burger at some point.

Lovely food , and half price burgers on Tuesday ! Even better ! Only downside to it was you go in and lots of Builders Contracters in there and they are filthy ! Also couple of the waitresses to busy talking (Flirting) with them instead of serving people for food

Caravan parked just across the road in Long Acres site, we nip across the path for a friendly chat and really good grub!Have been back many times whilst visiting relatives nearby- not had a bad experience yet!!

Have been here twice in the last month - the first time for lunch which was really good and the second time for dinner which was terrible . Result = confused !!First of all lunch. The pub was not crowded, felt cosy , the service was friendly and attentive and the food was great.Secondly evening meal.( we had booked a table).The pub was more crowded, service was awful and we were just kept hanging around with no one taking any notice of us. There were quite a few people in the restaurant but only one table was eating - the others were sitting there looking expectant. All in all it sèemed pretty chaotic so we decided to leave and eat somewhere else.Based on these two visits I can recommend lunch when things seem to be more manageable but not an evening meal ( at least on busy evenings) as they dont seem to cope so well.

We stopped here on our way to visit a relative in hospital.Atmosphere, nilService, appalingFood, okUpon arriving we were told we have this menu and that menu and the burger menu, however many things were not available. The pub was not busy when we arrived but it was very chilly, so much that i had to keep my jacket on.Food took awhile and when it arrived was placed on the table with no comment. We were ne er asked if our meal was ok. I asked for a glass of water which never arrived. Food was ok, portions not large. We did not leave a tip as we had no service. Waitress disappeared. When we went to pay bill gentleman carrying a child dealt with it. We won,t be returning. This establishment has no idea how to treat its customers.

After going to The Red Barn first, realised it wasn't for us. Eaten once before at The Blacksmiths, which was good. Suggested The Blacksmiths to my son, normally at work on a Sunday doing the same thing. Great food, atmosphere lacked a little when we first entered, one of those places which suggests local pub, but offer good home cooked meals. So pleased we decided to change places. X

We came across the Blacksmiths Head by accident having taken a wrong turning. On entering the pub our first impressions were mixed, however having read the menu we decided to stay to eat.The restaruant area is quite small and open but set away from the bar. There is a wood burner which adds to the cosy atmosphere. The menu is beautifully written on a very large blackboard and the food offered is varied and extensive. As we only wanted a quick meal we settled for the Homemade burgers. The choice is not just beef and they come with hand cut chips or French fries, a dip/relish and a small salad. The burgers were homemade and very tasty, with plenty of burger and not too much bun! The staff were very pleasant and attentive even though the bar was busy. We were pleased that we had stopped here and hope to return again on our next visit to the area.

On balance dissapointed... The reviews were all good. The Web site good. Menu OK. However, on the Thursday night we visited the projection TV with Eastenders at full volume spoilt the atmosphere...even having an extension speaker in the restaurant itself. Clearly trying hard to decorate the restaurant and offer a quality pub Fayre but fell short on this visit for both food and atmosphere. Shame.

What can I say! well we visited the Blacksmiths Head last night for a drink and was so tempted by the menu we ended up staying for a meal, and we are glad we did, I had the tomatoes and mozzarella stack to start and the ribeye steak for mains (no room left for desert), the portions were perfect, the food was even better, the steak was gorgeously juicy, tender and full of flavour, great service and great atmosphere, good ales and well kept, worth every penny and we will be back for more for sure, highly recommendedI never bothered with writing reviews in the past as I felt they were prone to manipulation and generally false, but I felt compelled to start writing reviews after I had a disappointing visit to a local pub that my wife now refers to as the "Nightmare & Hounds" that had seemingly great reviews!!!! and now I shall share my personal experiences on all the places I visit, in fact my wife and I are in danger of this becoming a hobby, who knows maybe a pub guide could be on the cards followed by a trip to weight watchers

We stopped here for pudding. Things I love about this place log burning fires, dog friendly and yummy food.I had chocolate brownie which was so good, I also helped myself to my Husbands sticky toffee pudding which was equally as good.Well worth a visit the food looked and smelt great too

We had a brilliant lunch at the Blacksmiths Head. The staff were so pleasant and helpful and the food (we had the Gourmet Burgers) was wonderful. It was a really pleasant experience and we all can't wait to go again.

Went for an early evening dinner the other Saturday night with a rather greedy friend. We both went for the turkey burgers off the Christmas menu. Delicious breaded turkey, bacon, brie, cranberry and stuffing with a yummy brioche bun. Best chips I've had in a pub too. The meal even beat my friend. Couldn't quite finish all his salad! Well worth a visit.

Very friendly welcome and great food! Very attractive old building. Will definitely go back again. THe restaurant area was full so we sat in the bar but it was still very pleasant. It seems well liked by regular locals but was very welcoming to newcomers!

Great pub with a lovely rustic feel to it. Food was superb with brilliant service all night.Can't fault it. Will be returning as a great place to meet friends and have fabulous food.

Had a wonderful meal and drink in this great, old English pub.The atmosphere, the barkeep, the waitstaff, the food, the beer - all top notch and well worth a stop!We ordered the Blacksmiths pie and the Pork Medallions. Both were cooked to perfection, fresh and mouth watering. Topped it off with a local brew and the experience was perfect for our final night of our 3 1/2 week trip through Europe!

We found ourselves in The Blacksmiths Head last weekend. My partner was completing a course at London Scuba and based on the reviews I read online I thought we should have dinner at the pub rather than trek all the way back to London. We ended up in the pub for a long time due to the course overrunning. The lady behind the bar was very friendly and looked after us while we waited even bringing us some bread and olives while we waited. This was a lovely touch which we really appreciated. We then ordered starters and main courses. All the food was delicious and clearly homemade which is hard to find in pubs!! The chips were great. I would highly recommend this place to anyone doing London Scuba across the road or if you're in the area. The pub also has a lovely garden.

Went for dinner and was a lovely experience all the burgers were 1\2 price on a Tuesday so we had 4 burgers which are homemade and served with handcut chips and homemade chilli releish which was superb The service was first class from the moment we walked in and could not do enough for you can't wait to go back

Such a delightful surprise and wonderful meal. Particularly enjoyed the burgers, and the best sticky toffee pudding we had in England.

This was our second visit to this Pub which is only a couple of miles from home and both times we have been impressed. The pub is basically split in two (although open plan) with a traditional bar area and a more formal dining area, but its the same menu in both. The menu is simple there is a a range of burgers, steaks, and other pretty standard pub fare. However with complimentary olives and bread at the start the dining experience at the Blacksmiths feels immediately superior to your average pub with grub. This was a family outing, Three of us had various burgers while Dad in Law went for the liver, the burgers are home made and very generous. The liver, bacon and mash also looked good! In fact the helping were so generous that we umm'd and ahh'd over pudding. But my sweet tooth was not to be denied and I plumped for the Eton Mess which was superb. All in all good value and a good eating experience.

My friend and I popped in here one lunch time because we fancied proper pub grub not the commercial tat they were serving up the road in the chain pub. Lots of choice on the menu. I opted for the chicken in breadcrumbs with lettuce and mayo in a baguette. My friend just wanted a salad but there wasn't any on the menu. We asked the delightful and welcoming barmaid and she said no problem. What would you like. My friend was most satisfied. He had a ham salad. None of the sliced packet ham you'd expect but proper thick sliced ham off the bone. Mine also came with chips.These were to die for. Triple cooked so very crunchy on the outside but so fluffy inside. We both agreed they were the best chips we've ever eaten. We both took doggy bags home as there was so much on the plates we couldn't eat it all.Inside the decor was old fashioned and tired looking but perfect for a British village pub.All in all a very nice experience. Can't wait to go back for an evening meal as there was a lot of very nice dishes on the menu.Mussels, swordfish, sea bass to name a few.

Absolutely amazing meal, wife and I had the rip eye surf and turf!! Best steak I've ever eaten, water and homemade bread with olives brought to the table free first! Great friendly staff with great food! Perfect !!

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch! The black eyed pea burger was really yummy!!! Full Sunday roast was was great!

I really can't speak highly enough of the Blacksmiths Head in Lingfield. Cathy, the landlady, accommodated our party of 29 people for a Friday night dinner at 24hrs notice, after we were let down by a local hotel. It was the eve of our wedding, and their friendly "can do" attitude put us at ease and created the exact kind of relaxed atmosphere we were after for our family and close friends to chill out before our big day. The chef cooked, and Cathy served, all 29 of us a full 3 course meal, and not a scrap was left - the food was delicious. I had a lovely homemade soup, and a perfectly cooked steak and chips. Others had pate, calamari, fresh fish, burgers, pork belly and pies. Food and drinks were very reasonably priced, and Cathy even arranged our cabs at the end of the night. Thank you for everything - we will be back!

After driving around the Sussex countryside and visiting a few National trust premises we decided to look somewhere for lunch and came across 'The Blacksmiths Head' just outside Lingfield.We found the food and drink really good and reasonably priced.Really nice staff but they took time finding a left handed cup for my coffee.I think this place is worth a visit.

This is a friendly little pub with a really pretty dog friendly garden. I went with three friends a few weeks ago and used my Taste card. The girl I booked with omitted to tell me that it was only valid for menu items and not the specials. Unfortunately my three friends had all ordered the surf and turf special - however the lady immediately said they would honour it. Incidentally it was absolutely delicious. The Camembert starter was huge and would easily make a sharing plate. We were all too full to contemplate desert unfortunately but there was a good selection. This pub/restaurant is close to home for me and I will be visiting again soon. Highly recommended.

This surely must rank as the worst pub for miles, the staff are surly, put their fingers all over the cutlery. They keep the pub more chilled than the white wine and sell burgers as a special which are about as tasty as block of sawdust.The pub is desolate and needs to be closed and converted into a house so a to provide a use to the area.Do not waste your time or money in visiting this disaster area. We gave them a chance although I was all for leaving without paying for the food.I regret there is not one saving grace about the whole place.

We stopped off for a Sunday lunch, we should not have botherd. From the outside the pub looked fine, although the hanging baskets with dead plants should have been a warning. There is a large car park, but the interior could certainly do with a good tidy-up.The roast beef was thinly cut and tough, the roast potatoes were almost unroasted and the whole meal was warm rather than hot, followed by a tiny portion of sticky pudding and at £4.95 a rip off! The owners were cheerful enough and service was fine. but the whole event was a huge disappointment. First and last visit to the Blacksmiths Head.