The Spotted Dog in Mole Valley

Pub Quiz night.....great fun Really friendly atmosphere

We stopped in on our way back from a walk, hoping to have a quick drink and check out the garden. I popped my head in first to check it wasn't too busy. First thing you notice is it stinks of weed. Ok fine, we'll sit outside. Walk outside to check there's a seat in the garden, all the while being stared at by the regulars at the bar. I mean STARED at, the real smirking, look you up and down kind. Really off putting, hostile first impression. I appreciate that the staff can't control the impression the customers give off, but they could compensate by being friendly, I don't know, maybe saying hello? Very strange place, slightly dilapidated, and staff that stare at you as if you've just walked, uninvited, into their living room. It's a shame, the pub has so much potential but it just felt awful. Needless to say we didn't waste our money on a drink.

Im From Dudley. this is a posh area dorking , nice to go to a real pub in an area like this owners are great people thanks for a good experience definitely recommend checking this place out just show respect please thanks

Much improved not a great choice of ales but looking like new management my improve this

The new owner Lisa is so lovely and accommodating, we are here with football & nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend under new ownership

Friendly pub,although very quiet for a Saturday evening.

Went with friends first time. Pub basically in need of refurbishment. The woman serving behind the bar with a pierced eyebrow looked like she'd been drinking more than serving. Also she was very loud and obnoxious. The food didn't look up to much either. The pub dog was hanging round while people were eating as well.

I’ve been here a few times and the garden is lovely to sit in. Tried one of their burgers and it was huge and amazing and the dog is cute. The bar staff aren’t always the best, though. HOWEVER. . last night myself and a few friends went there on a “pub crawl” around Dorking and something was COMPLETELY off in that place. The sign on the wall said they were open but the door said closed. We went in to check and there were about 6 people in there, so went in. Thinking about it now, all their curtains were shut too, which was also very strange. The bar staff took ages to get our order even though we were the only ones at the bar and the other customers were being extremely creepy. We drank our drinks as quickly as possible and got the HELL out of there, it didn’t feel right. Can no longer recommend this place, it’s super dodgy!! AVOID.

So an odd one, was almost empty when we visited on a Saturday afternoon. Lady behind the bar friendly, partner had a passionfruit cocktail which was from a tap, didn't look like the photo which was topped with a slice of passionfruit but she said tasted nice anyway. I had a beer, only one ale on tap, forget the name but it was very so so. We had a spicy veggie burger and a regular with bacon and then we waited and waited a ridiculous time, almost comical forever when it did arrive the chips nice and crunchy and the burgers looked nice, taste wise not bad but not badly priced either. Men's toilets are out the back in a separate room and aren't great but have seen worse. Good points friendly staff, food reasonably price, nice little old building and a cute, friendly spotted dog who did manage to fart a couple of times near us but ours are just as bad so didn't bother us and he was a good boy overall. Poor points being very slow on food and limited ale selection. I did however win £65 on the video slot machine whilst waiting for food so that was a nice little bonus I suppose.

We ordered two kids meals, soup and some drinks. Pub was empty when we arrived. It took ages for food to arrive, and when we got our food my 6y old asked where is the rest of the chips? Few chips, two burnt dried sausages, chicken nuggets so hard and burnt. Very disappointed with the food. I spoke to lady who served us, she did apologise and gave us refund.

Pub was freezing kept my coat on, food was good, music was 80’s. Not much of an atmosphere. It was okay……….bit dark, owners dog was begging for food, I’m allergic to dogs, won’t be back soon …..

Good atmosphere, lovely food, tad pricey but enjoyed the visit!

Lovely time here yesterday. Welcoming staff - and dog ; while I was waiting for a friend. Very good, varied menu including, but not exclusively Sunday roast, and a number of vegetarian options. Mu friend was very impressed with his lamb curry, and I loved my ploughman's with hand carved ham. Beautiful quiet garden space with area for children, was hard to believe we were in the town centre. Gorgeous views of Denbies hillside on Ranmore. They do cocktails , and had a musician performing mid afternoon. Will definitely return when next in Surrey

Great atmosphere. Hidden, and rather beautiful garden. Good food, great beer, COCKTAILS on tap (try the espresso martini) and most of all to top it off they have a real spotted dog 😀

Very welcoming, staff very cheerful, good food

A fine hostelry frequented for many years by the famous Stanley Potts.

The pub itself is gorgeous on the inside, love the bar being in the middle with tables around it so you don't have to go through the whole pub to reach it. I only wish we saw the spotted dog a bit more! UPDATE! We saw the dog more last time and he's adorable! (And massive) the food was so amazing as well we went for a Sunday roast this time and it did not disappoint!

Do not eat here, this bar should not be serving food. Not sure if any standards are adhered to. The Nachos were like dog food and that’s an insult to dogs. The whole experience was poor, poor tv reception for the rugby game, outside toilets that proved a lack of any cleanliness standards. This pub is an embarrassment to Dorking.

Fantastic sausages and mash absolutely delicious and far better than the old house up the road friendly staff lovely locals fun and kind and friendly staff this pub has all I look for and I will continue to come here :)

Nice cosy little pub, lovely spicy bangers and mash, reasonably priced.

Spotty dog was fine. Great place to meet up with friends for lunch etc

As soon as I walked into this pub, it was amazing because I was greeted by very friendly dogs. While the menu was not that diverse, it did not need to be as the atmosphere of the pub was wonderful and friendly. The people, most of whom were playing dars and I assumed to be local, were extremely welcoming. It is also worth seeing the seating area at the back of the pub. The female member of staff was absolutely lovely. She was extremely hard-working and friendly. The chicken Caesar salad was really nice and I liked the fact that the Chef added celery and it is something that I would recommend. The pub is extremely dog friendly and I liked the fact that dogs were able to wander freely around the pub. The atmosphere is great, the people are friendly and the food is really nice. ***We recently attended the place again and were quite pleased. It was very crowded and we had to sit at the bar to have a meal. We did not mind this because it was no one's fault that the pub was crowded and it wasn't bad at all being seated at the bar. It was also great to see that many people had chosen to bring their dogs to a pub. The "Dogger Burgers" also looked really nice.***

Great traditional pub with friendly staff and good beer

Good town centre pub with beer garden. Friendly staff and good atmosphere.

Chilled in a garden for a bit very nice and friendly pub

Service a tad uncertain. However meal, (sausage , egg , chips and beans) much better than expected.

I have been Missing this pub for a long while but they're back again.

Not a bad little pub...central in dorking surrey....it has a nice big beer garden out back... Regulars include Jason Cain Jamie Dingle

Could do with a bit of an update, looked quite run down.

Great pub, and some great beers, and, tv screens to watch your favourite sports

Very friendly staff and nice music.

Great pub friendly atmosphere and service.live sports

Fantastic pub. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly landlord.

I had never been in before ( I don't drink so I don't have reason to visit Pubs but when I finally did for relatives to sit and drink, I was shocked at the Hidden Gem of a MASSIVE beautiful garden at the back !. so so nice.

A very good pub with a good take of drinks. Lovely beer garden with plenty of seating.

Good meal as always. The courtyard to sit outside in reigate is especially lovely. Sally

We sat outside to eat amongst the signs saying dogs must be kept on a lead only to find the pub dog wandering around not being watched and then large amounts of dog poo In several places around the children’s swing and slide. Serving staff, the younger ones wasn’t overly friendly but the more mature ladies were friendly and helpful. The food was quite nice, the gravy on the lamb shanks was like tar it was so thick but the rest of the food was good. It could be a great little family pub if the extra touches were there like cleaning up after your dog!

Very traditional pub, nice food with good portions and good atmosphere. Visited during the day not long after pubs reopened. Nice staff and big garden area which is good. Loved seeing the dog too!

Visiting Dorking, popped into Spotted Dog for drink and lunch. Chose ‘Dogger Burger and Chicken Dogger Burger’. Both came with delicious chips, Shame my chicken burger tasted of nothing except a burnt Brioche Bun totally took the pleasure out of what is probably a very nice burger. Also whilst we have our own dog don’t appreciate the pub dog under my feet the whole time waiting for scraps. Sorry but definitely won’t be returning.

What a wonderful place. We were able to sit in one of the fabulous booths, painted bright 'beach hut' colours, with heaters and lights. Socially distanced but soak up the atmosphere. Great to hear some live music, lots of effort to maintain social distancing and hygiene. Loved it

Nice town centre pub, good sized garden.

A proper country pub. Great music!! A pleasent place to spend the evening!!

Good local pub with great beer garden not so sure about food menu as I did not try it bit young orientated but good friendly service not to dear for area

Ok experience, no masks at all worn inside, lack any real social distancing as people were stood up round the bar. Outside is lovely - 3 tiered garden with lots of room and tables distanced. Disappointed with the food - ordered the chorizo burger which was one and a half chorizo sausages cut in half in an oversized bun. Waiting staff didn’t know anything about the food (served it saying I don’t even know what this is). Would still go back - could just be a one off.

Meal not brilliant. Not worth Sunday lunch out.

Very traditional pub, good service great beer men's toilet a work in progress

Nice pint of Guiness in a lovely garden overlooking beautiful scenery in the summer. Only small issue was the state of the toilets otherwise would have given 5 stars. A lovely spring and summer pub for the long days!

Good dogs have a bit too much free roaming

Disgusting. Had a dog in the dining area.

Amazing food! Just watch out for crumbs with the bread they serve

Nice pub in Dorking.friendly service.good menu of specials meals.lot of sausage meals on main menu.large outside area to sit.not overly expensive and friendly dogs.

Lovely old fashioned pub absolutely packed when we went Sunday had an amazing burger and despite how busy they were didn't wait too long, live music playing some nice blue's and huge garden which was hosting a children's party, definitely recommend if you're in the area

They have live music with great bands on all the time

Lovely garden, good food, friendly service and of course a lovely spotted dog

Staff were wicked, great outside space. Drinks expensive tho.

Went past on the bus good software's ug CUG

Nice staff good place for watching football

The only good thing about this joint is that the garden gets the sun. There's a large A-Board however as you go into the garden saying 'Dogs must be on leads beyond this point' which certainly wasn't the case; we had two dogs, one large, one small, who were begging throughout our lunch in the garden. Not sure if they were pub dogs or not, but hey, not what you want while eating. We've been here once before and we had to tell our three year old to avoid the dog poo just near their climbing frame!! The grub was expensive for what it was and the chips were those rank slimy hard ones you get by those seaside establishments who haven't changed the oil for an eternity. The rest of the food was pretty rough which reflected both the staff and the clientele. One last point: my pregnant wife went into the ladies and noted that a baby changing mat hung on the back of the loo door but there would be nowhere you could place it apart from on the filthy urine stained floor... Think this says it all really.

Small, not fancy but good for quick meal and drink, watching sport. Has a pub garden and a friendly dog.

This is a really awful pub. Horrible, creepy old men at the bar treating the pub like their living room, watching football like zombies. It’s really wierd, do not go here if you have any standards - especially as a woman. Old drunk man actually told me to get out of his line of sight of the TV whilst I was trying to buy a beer (at the bar?!). Barman did nothing to stop this belligerent old drunk. Threatening, creepy and depressing in short. Seriously, save your time and money and go somewhere where chronic liver damage isn’t the common denominator. The Queens Head is excellent. The spotted dog is in dire need of new ownership or demolition.

“Local pub for local people” in the worst possible way. Creepy, demanding old men just loitering watching football getting drunk. Sad, pathetic and depressing.

Do not visit if you are gluten free.

Nice little bar with small quality music events

The landlord is rude, the drink is awful (not sure when the lines were last cleaned). It felt very clicky and the staff didn't have a clue what they were doing. Will definately not be returning, would of given it 0 stars if I could

Small but very nice. Live music was awesome!

Good alround pub plus dogs are welcome 🐕🐶🐩

It's fun here. A local experience and the garden out the back is HUGE! Enjoy a well poured and well priced pint!

The fish and chips is fresh and is cooked to order you get a nice big good quality bit of freshly cooked cod with fantastic batter and freshly cooked piping hot chips this comes with nice mushy peas and home made tartar sauce everything went down lovely and it's a very good price too fantastic proper pub food and great service too the girl behind the bar is very friendly and helpful also lots of fun to talk to I will defiantly be coming here again

Not my type of place to small and there are better places in town to drink

Delicious food. Staff are always very accomdating and a generally lovely and cosy pub! Dog friendly with a large garden at the rear with lovely views of Ranmore!

Popped in for a pint after work Saturday afternoon had not eaten so went for a burger,wow loved it and it was more than enough.Staff were great,and friendly.Definitely go back again.

A basic pub, did as expected providing food and alcohol. Nothing special or different to encourage me to return. Service was swift and friendly.

Poor choice of ales. Burger was ok. Banger and mush should have two sausages, but they served only one saying it's a big one. Looks just like one normal size sausage. No peas. No Belgian mayo with fries. Chef apologised for absence of peas as they run out and refunded us with 5 quid. Toilet is dreadful. On the picture this is one BIG sausage, equivalent on two normal. Definitely not what I would call a big sausage. Got chips on one portion instead of mush.

Food not great. Staff busy chatting amongst themselves

10yrs cant go wrong, staff brilliant

I have been to this lovely pub in beautiful Dorking quite a few time, and after being to Austria for holiday and back here, I can say the sausages they use for their hot dogs are fantastic. They are better than the sausages I had in the mountains of Austria! If you want an amazing hot dog for a good price, a good selection of beers and great staff (not to mention the beautiful view from the garden), go to the Spotted Dog!

Nice friendly pub, good live music . Didn't eat but Sunday roast looked nice

Friendly pub with delicious food and great live music

Friendly pub. Not eaten there yet, nice garden. Would recommend.

Loved it. Great pub. Great garden. Good food.

Lovely bar staff ie Charlie she very well mannerd!!

Nice small garden but filthy place

Although we weren't locals, we were treated like ones! Loved the atmosphere, view, food, drinks & especially the actual spotted dog

I've always thought that this looked like a "local with character", but the character I found was not what I had hoped for. The pub itself is a touch spit and sawdust ~ OK in itself for a swift half or two, but the garden, advertised outside the pub, leaves a great deal to be desired. The decking and surroundings have seen much better days and some tables are right next to the rubbish bins, but the "lawn" area is dishevelled and in need of a cut and complete tidy up ~ three or four dilapidated sheds, "stuff" just dumped and an adjacent building with smashed windows needs screening. It's a shame really, because it's in a prime location, someone had taken the trouble to plant a few new flowers, the food was good and plentiful and the bar staff were very friendly. Oh ~ and the Hog's Back TEA was fine, but I overheard another bloke in the garden say to his friend as they sat down with their pints "This is a bit of a dump!" "Absolutely" was the reply! In view of the possibility of Wetherspoons moving into Dorking, a real shake-up will be needed to beat off their competition.

Great friendly pub and large beer garden

good choice of local tipple. nice musical session was on and added to the atmosphere. did not try any food. 2 TVs showing 2 different soccer matches - good to be able to see both sets of matches simultaneously

Really nice pub. I'm American and the bars in my city don't have the huge gardens like this pub does so it was a great experience.

Excellent beer, generous portions of good simple food, friendly staff and clientele.

Nice pub, friendly staff, good food and beers good. Shows sport as well.

Great local pub. Good atmosphere.

First time visitor. Reasonably busy, good service and a reasonable choice of beers. Lunchtime so not too busy. TV showing racing was a bit noisy. Overall good but not great

Loved everything about this place.

Traditional pub with a good feel to it. Sadly let down by poor toilet facilities.

Dorking nightlife at its finest! We had a great night here

Pop in whilst waiting to go to the theatre, really friendly staff n dog and the burgers are one of the best I've had in a long time, will definitely be visiting again.

I went there for my bday. Had to wait for over an hour for my food though it wasn’t packed. Nut roast was a pure gluten with no nuts in it. Seems like chef and the owner haven’t got taste buds at all. Won’t recommend it to anyone

Great friendly staff, the outdoor courtyard is a must see with a view of the hills and the best god damn burger I ate in a long time, im thinking about getting another one but the kitchen just closed!!

Lovely Garden and staff. Went in for food, the burgers are really nice as well!

After visiting Denbies vineyards nearby we stopped at this pub for lunch,On the notice board outside it said 1 find a table 2 go to bar and order meal, the only problem is when find a table their is no menu, so you have to go to the bar and ask for a menu the return to your table to view the menu which consisted if burgers and sausages in buns, a little disappointed as we had hoped for a better selection of food ,

Vinimos aquí un domingo almuerzo de comida. Tienen un menú independiente que sirve el tradicional asado de domingo, y un par de alternativas (plowmans y mariscada). Mi novio tuvo el asado de ternera y él fue muy impresionado con él. Tuve el Stilton plowmans y era de un tamaño decente, tuve problemas de acabado! También tienen un hot dog, salchichas con puré/menú burger que parecía interesante. Tienen una opción vegetariana. Este pub no ha estado realmente actualizado, que es un cambio agradable. Es como un pub tradicional británico debería ser en mi opinión. Hay también un bonito jardín mirando con vistas que se extienden más allá de las colinas de Surrey. El lugar estaba lleno de adultos y unos perros por el tiempo que habíamos terminado nuestra comida y era refrescante ver que no había niños corriendo. Recomiendo este pub si quieres ir a algún lugar que tiene un ambiente agradable, de camaradería.