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Very good dinner at Killingworth Castle. This was the first time eating from the a la carte menu after previously trying the Sunday lunch menu. It’s a really nice dining area at Killingworth. We were in ‘the Library’ in the middle of the restaraunt and it’s a nice space for dining. There’s good choices on the menu with the option for snacks to start if you don’t want a bigger starter. The terrine with the bread was very good and not too dense as terrines can sometimes be. The duck and the monkfish were both excellent with decent portion sizes - just one extra side shared between two. For dessert it was the chocolate delice and a blackcurrant soufflé. The soufflé was genuinely fantastic and not too sharp with a beautiful ginger-stem ice-cream on the side. Killingworth Castle is a very good restaurant. Is it aiming towards Michelin star level? It has the feel of somewhere that has that ambition. Needs further refinement and maybe a more adventurous menu. It’s fairly decently priced, with three courses each and a couple of drinks coming out at approx £170. Definitely recommend a visit.

Fantastic! The staff are great especially the landlady

Really lovely pub with lovely people. Food was really amazing, even as a vegan the options were incredible.

Very pleasant pub with great beer and good food too. Staff were particularly great and despite a small issue with the food order they sorted it out so well that I will definitely be visiting again. Tangle foot beer was excellent and clearly well kept!

The Sunday roast was excellent and there was a good choice of beer and drinks. Welcoming and nice atmosphere. We walked from a local campsite. Would recommend.

This place is permanently closed but they still take bookings! There's no one there.

Really lovely pub, old school pub layout which I absolutely love, good locals with good owners and a cracking pint of Guinness!

Brilliant pub with friendly service and amazing food! We came for a friend’s birthday and had a fantastic time. Easily the best pub in Epsom—highly recommend!

Look at website to get a better idea of the menu and price found out that the menu was very well priced and the portions are definitely value for money!! Mains are average £15 and the specials well worth a look!

First time here and just popped in for a pint late Friday afternoon. Lovely warm fire in the grate, proper pub atmosphere and good beer. Groups of women at the back of the pub so clearly appears female friendly. Eventually served by an older chap with a Pint and a half of excellent tasty Harvey's Old Ale, the cost £8.80 ? Service was somewhat slow and the chap behind the bar seemed busy multitasking serving food, clearing plates and collecting glasses. We could also see a large quantity of unwashed collected glasses on the back bar and a full glass washer, perhaps a sign of the pubs popularity? Food seemed at the mid high end cost wise but as we didn't eat I cannot comment on quality or quantity. Would I go back, yes as the beer was great and a few pints in front of the fire is tempting.

Really enjoyed our visit here. Such a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff. Food is definitely worth trying!

Brilliant Sunday roast. Attentive staff. Great value.

A lovely friendly local pub. Great atmosphere and good food - thank you !! X

Very good and reasonably priced food, good beer and helpful, friendly and cheerful staff. Would highly recommend to anyone that's looking for a local meal

What a great pub this is. A proper pub in a lovely village. Everyone is so friendly. The staff are magnificent.