The Hidden Kitchen Bookham in Mole Valley

We were here for a lunchtime wake with family and friends. Ben did a bespoke menu for us at a very competitive price. The food was lovely and fresh and guests also commented on how nice it was. I had no problem trusting that everything would be taken care of, it was all set out and ready on our arrival. It’s quite a small pub but we managed to fit in ok to the sectioned off area for our guests. There is also a pleasant outside area to sit should the weather be good. Would definitely go back under different circumstances to sample the menu.

This is actually a pub called The Anchor. Excellent pub grub. Really tasty pies, enormous haddock, all at reasonable prices. Surrey Hills Ranmore Ale in top form. Was deservedly busy on an ordinary Wednesday lunchtime.

Since our last visit to The Hidden Kitchen at the Royal Oak, Bookham, it has moved to The Anchor pub in Lower Road. It is, however, hard to find any menus online, so we are posting this review under The Hidden Kitchen and The Anchor. Despite the food being 4*, we can only offer a 3* rating as service at The Anchor was very slow and less than enthusiastic. The Sunday roast was excellent and it was great to find chefs that had not attended the school of portion control! The Anchor is certainly a real pub and only appears to have a Facebook presence online and was popular, or even crowded, when we visited.

Very disappointing and will not return.

Meat was tough, you have to leave the restaurant to get drinks from the bar...Time limit of an hour. Wouldn't return and wouldn't recommend to anyone

Ben and his team could not have done more to make our early Christmas celebration with 18 friends a tremendous, enjoyable success. The food, service, ambiance and atmosphere could not have been better! Great to see a local restaurant doing so well. Highly recommended.

Located at the rear of the Royal Oak Public house. all round a good experience, A pleasant atmosphere nice food but we thought it was rather overpriced and expensive

Only open certain days of the week. Great food and a nice Sunday lunch. Prices are about average> booking in advance is recommended

Excellent food and service .portions huge .sweets and the cheese 🧀. Excellent. Will definitely 💯 be returning.

We had a fabulous meal here last night An absolute joy to eat We had a mixture of garlic prawns chicken wings in a spicy sauce for starters followed by salmon, steak and chicken all cooked to perfection We finished off with a cheese board which had generous portions of cheese We will be back very soon

Bookham's best kept secret? Hopefully the secret's out though... The food continually exceeds expectations and the service is great. Even on a night when there were staffing issues, the Chef achieved the impossible, graciously serving and cooking! Please go and try it - you won't be disappointed.

Excellent food, great service and a very enjoyable evening

We went for a Saturday evening dinner. Imaginative menu with locally sourced products. Friendly service and welcoming atmosphere. Everything was well presented and delicious. Highly recommended.

Quality food and great service, definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Great food and lovely, friendly service.

Could this be the gastropub Bookham so desperately needs? Our first experience was very positive. We ordered classics: sausage and mash & fish and chips. Both were really well done. Will be back.

We are locals and regular drinkers at the Royal Oak. Had lunch there today which was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pub food. Love the new lunch menu. Steak sandwich was amazing!!!

Great to have a new 'eatery' in Bookham. Amazing food and friendly staff..will definitely eat there again !

Best Sunday lunch in the area. Great food, great value.

Was lucky enough to get a table ona Friday evening. Lovely buzz in the "Hidden Kitchen" and attentive service with lovely tasty well priced food... Going back fir more and would recommend to friends and family