The best restaurants serving British food in South East

Popped into the Anchor on an impromptu visit to the area on a bank holiday. We hadn’t booked but there was space for us even though they were very busy. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and attentive without smothering. I had the pan fried duck from the specials board and my husband had the Sirloin steak, both of which were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. For afters the sticky toffee cheesecake was a delight! The Anchor had a lovely atmosphere as a pub that families of all ages were enjoying and the toilets were very clean too! We would definitely recommend this pub and will definitely come back when we are in the area again.

We called in this morning for brunch. The atmosphere was a warm and cosy antidote to the fresh autumn morning outside. We were promptly greeted and shown to our table by Kym, who looked after us impeccably throughout. The menu was first rate. Sarah had the smoked salmon: it was delicious. I had the full breakfast: it was simply sensational. Matthew put together a fanatic brunch using the finest ingredients. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

Awesome breakfast would highly recommend. Gets v busy so early doors is recommended.

A lovely 2 days stay at Hartwell House Spa. A beautiful house in exquisite grounds. The spa facilities are top notch and the treatments exceptional. If you book a massage, Christine is your girl! I asked for a deep tissue massage and got a deep tissue massage...that's rare! Beautiful accommodation and delicious food. We will be back!

Popped in for a drink on a Saturday evening. It was quiet but the staff and new management were lovely. So friendly and welcoming. It's recently been redecorated and looks great, we didn't eat but the menu looks delicious so we'll probably be back to try it!

Beautiful throughout. Lovely good. Great value 2 courses for £30. Lovely waitresses. Can’t fault it. Beautiful atmosphere .

Whilst the service was very good the food could have been better. The rare sirloin steak was small and was 30% fat and gristle. Admittedly they did exchange it after a discussion. I heard later that the chef was leaving and the restaurant may be returning to an upmarket Tea Shop!!

Great little venue. Each time it's been busy and the staff are really friendly. I'm yet to try the food but it looks and smells delicious! Great veggie and vegan options on the menu.

Good service, lovely Matcha Latte’s!

I tried the salmon and it was a perfect dish. The fish was perfectly cooked and a salad went with it superbly. I feel fortunate to have such a place nearby to me. To sit by the fire with a whiskey on a cold winters night is wonderful.

Attended for Sunday roast. There were four of us and the service was absolutely brilliant. The food came out promptly and there was plenty of it. It was also delicious.

This was our third visit but I’m sure there’ll be many more. Despite the team preparing for a large event taking place tomorrow, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was fantastic as always and the service friendly, helpful and welcoming, that’s why we keep coming back. Thank you Red Lion Team, see you at the Hoedown tomorrow

Great location to meet family and friends, good food and friendly staff. Excellent beer

Absolutely random visit! We were desperate for lunch on our way home from Guildford and hadn't made plans as to where we were going to eat. My wife spotted a brown sign with a knife and fork and 'garden centre' on it so we turned off the A31 to give it a try. We are so glad we did! The Tree House Coffee Shop is an absolute gem of a café in a family run garden centre. Lovely, welcoming, friendly staff, good food and absolutely gorgeous homemade cakes. Mrs P even got chance to spend some time with the garden centre's cat! One disappointment - we don't live nearby!!

Staff are always friendly and food is always amazing quality.