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Best Food in Surrey (2026)
Surrey's dining scene shines at spots like The Dining Room in Guildford, where mains range from £18 to £32 and the seasonal menu highlights local produce. For a splurg… 🍽️ Top Restaurants in Surrey
Surrey's dining scene shines at spots like The Dining Room in Guildford, where mains range from £18 to £32 and the seasonal menu highlights local produce. For a splurge, try The Latymer in Haslemere, with a tasting menu around £95 per person. In Woking, The Cricketers offers classic British dishes from £12 to £24, and it's a short walk from the train station.
🌮 Street Food and Markets
Guildford's North Street Market runs every Friday and Saturday, with stalls selling everything from £5 burritos to £7 bao buns. In Kingston upon Thames, the Ancient Market Place hosts a food market daily, where you can grab a £6 falafel wrap or £4 dumplings. Don't miss the monthly Street Food Circus in Farnham, usually on the first Sunday, with mains around £8 to £12.
🍛 Best Curry Houses
For authentic Indian flavours, head to The Raj in Guildford (13 North Street), where curries cost £10 to £16 and the garlic naan is a must. In Woking, the Shahi Masala on Chertsey Road serves generous thalis for £14. Redhill's Curry Leaf on Station Road offers South Indian dosas from £8, and it's open until 11 PM on weekends.
🍰 Afternoon Tea and Cakes
The Tea Terrace in Guildford's House of Fraser offers a full afternoon tea for £25 per person, including scones and clotted cream. In Epsom, The Derby Arms serves a cream tea for £12, available daily from 2 PM to 5 PM. For a quick fix, visit GAIL's Bakery in Weybridge, where pastries cost £3 to £5 and the cinnamon buns sell out by noon.
🍺 Pubs with Great Grub
The White Horse in Hascombe is a cosy 16th-century pub with mains like steak and ale pie for £15. In Farnham, The Nelson Arms on Castle Street serves Sunday roasts for £14, and it's family-friendly. The Red Lion in Betchworth offers a £12 burger and chips, with a beer garden that's perfect for summer evenings.
🌍 International Cuisine
For Thai food, try The Thai Terrace in Guildford (7 Chapel Street), where curries are £11 to £18. In Staines, El Picaro serves Spanish tapas from £5 per plate, and the paella for two is £28. Japanese fans should visit KOKORO in Kingston, with bento boxes from £8, or Sushi Wakon in Weybridge for £20 platters.
💷 Budget-Friendly Eats
Students and thrifty diners love The Friary in Guildford, where a full English breakfast costs £7. In Redhill, Chicken Cottage offers a 2-piece meal for £5, and it's open late. For a cheap lunch, head to any Greggs in Surrey: a sausage roll is £1.50, and meal deals start at £4.
🚆 Getting Around for Food
Most foodie spots are near train stations: Guildford is 35 minutes from London Waterloo, and Woking is 25 minutes. A day ticket for Surrey buses costs £6, and many restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of stops. For late nights, taxis from Guildford station to town centre cost around £5.
heads up that the post mixes up Surrey with a few places that aren't actually in Surrey. kingston and staines are both in greater london, and the postcode situation trips people up constantly. if ur planning a food day out, stick to the real surrey bits like guildford, woking & farnham or you'll end up buying a travelcard you didn't need
also the north street market in guildford is decent but the saturday one is way better than friday, more stalls & the bao place actually shows up
one thing missing: the shah's curry house on guildford high street does a proper late night kebab situation after the pubs close, idk if it counts as "best food" but at 1am it absolutely does
Good write-up, though I'd push back gently on The Dining Room being the headline pick for Guildford. It's lovely but you're paying for the room as much as the plate. For the same money I'd rather be at The March Hare out towards Godalming, or if you want the tasting menu experience without the Latymer price tag, The Clock House in Ripley does a set lunch around £30 that's genuinely excellent.
On the market side, the Friday/Saturday split is right but people sleep on the Thursday farmers' market in Guildford, smaller but the cheese and bread stalls are the ones the restaurants actually shop at. And if you're doing a full day of eating, the bus day ticket is good value but the trains between Guildford and Woking run so often you barely need it.
One thing the curry section missed: Woking has a proper cluster around the Maybury end, not just Chertsey Road. Worth a wander if you want the stuff that isn't on the tourist trail.
Nice effort pulling this together, it covers a lot of ground. One thing I'd add on the budget end: the Woking market on a Saturday morning is where the actual cheap eating is, stallholders doing dosas and dumplings for £5 or so, and it's a two minute walk from the station. Better value than most of the sit-down places listed.
Also worth knowing that the food market days shift around bank holidays, so check before making a trip. The Farnham Street Food Circus especially tends to move if the first Sunday lands on a long weekend.
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3 Days in Surrey: Itinerary 2026
This three-day itinerary covers Surrey's highlights in 2026, grouped by neighborhood to minimize transit. Each day focuses on a different area: Day 1 in Guildford and Godalming,… 🗓️ Plan Your Trip
This three-day itinerary covers Surrey's highlights in 2026, grouped by neighborhood to minimize transit. Each day focuses on a different area: Day 1 in Guildford and Godalming, Day 2 in Woking and Weybridge, and Day 3 in Dorking and Leatherhead. Expect to spend about 1-2 hours on transport each day, using trains and buses. Start early to make the most of your time.
🚆 Getting Around
Surrey's rail network is your best bet for moving between towns. South Western Railway runs frequent services from London Waterloo to Guildford (35 minutes), Woking (25 minutes), and Dorking (45 minutes). A off-peak day return from London to Guildford costs around £15. Buses like the 32 and 479 connect smaller villages, but they can be infrequent, so check timetables in advance. For flexibility, consider a Surrey Day Ranger ticket, which offers unlimited travel in the county for about £20.
🏰 Day 1: Guildford
Start at Guildford Castle (Castle Street, open 10am-5pm, free entry) for panoramic views. Then stroll down the cobbled High Street, popping into the Guildford House Gallery (155 High Street, free) and the Electric Theatre. Lunch at The March Hare (High Street, mains £10-15) or grab a picnic from the Friary Centre market. In the afternoon, walk along the River Wey to the ruins of Waverley Abbey (free, open daylight hours), a 20-minute bus ride from town. End your day with a pint at The Star Inn (Quarry Street), a 16th-century pub.
🛶 Day 2: Woking & Weybridge
Begin at Woking's The Lightbox gallery (Chobham Road, open 10:30am-5pm, £5) and the adjacent WWF Living Planet Centre. Then take a 15-minute train to Weybridge and visit the Brooklands Museum (Brooklands Road, open 10am-5pm, £15), home of British motorsport and aviation. Have lunch at the on-site Sunbeam Cafe (mains £8-12). In the afternoon, stroll around the Mercedes-Benz World (free entry) and take a walk along the River Wey. Return to Woking for dinner at Cote Brasserie (Commercial Way, mains £12-18).
🌳 Day 3: Dorking & Leatherhead
Start in Dorking at the Dorking Museum (West Street, open 10am-4pm, £3) and then climb Box Hill (free, open daylight hours) for stunning views; the hike takes about 1 hour. Lunch at the Box Hill Cafe (mains £7-12) or The Stepping Stones pub (Westhumble, mains £10-15). In the afternoon, take a 15-minute train to Leatherhead and explore the Leatherhead Museum (Church Street, free) and the scenic River Mole. Finish with a cream tea at The Running Horse (Bridge Street, £8).
🍽️ Where to Eat
Surrey has a strong pub food scene. In Guildford, try The Angel Hotel (High Street) for modern British dishes (mains £15-20). Woking's SoLita (Commercial Way) offers Italian classics (mains £10-15). For a splurge, the Michelin-starred The Latymer in Bagshot (mains £40+) is worth the trip. Budget options include Greggs and Pret a Manger in most town centers. Many pubs serve food until 9pm, but book ahead on weekends.
🛏️ Where to Stay
Guildford is the best base, with hotels like the Angel Hotel (from £80 per night) and the Travelodge (from £50). Woking has the Holiday Inn (from £70) and Premier Inn (from £55). For a countryside feel, consider the Box Hill Travelodge (from £60) or a B&B in Dorking (from £70). Book early in summer, as prices rise. All these are within a 10-minute walk of train stations.
💡 Insider Tips
Buy a contactless card or Oyster for train travel, as paper tickets are pricier. Many attractions offer 2-for-1 deals with National Rail tickets. Check opening times: some museums close on Mondays. Wear comfortable shoes, as Surrey's towns have cobbled streets and hills. In 2026, look out for the Surrey Hills Food Festival in June and the Guildford Book Festival in October.
this is a solid plan but day 3 is a lot, box hill in the morning then leatherhead after lunch is doable but you'll be rushing the mole walk. if you can, swap leatherhead for a slow loop around box hill & westhumble, the stepping stones pub does a better pint than most places in dorking tbh. also heads up that the guildford castle gardens are free but the keep itself has weird seasonal hours, check before you go. one thing missing: the silent pool distillery near albury is worth a detour if you're into gin, tours book up fast on weekends
the grouping by town is smart, saves you burning hours on the 32 bus which only runs like every 90 mins out towards witley. one thing i'd add for day 1, if you're doing the river wey walk to waverley abbey, the towpath from guildford is actually a proper 4 mile walk not a quick stroll, so either commit to it or just get the bus from the friary. and the star inn beer garden floods a bit after rain, the covered bit out back is where you wanna be.
on the ranger ticket, worth knowing the guildford to redhill stretch on the north downs line counts but the gatwick airport leg doesn't, caught me out once.
good writeup, the neighborhood grouping makes sense. one thing i'd flag on day 2: the 15 min train from woking to weybridge is right but brooklands is a solid 25 min walk from weybridge station, or you grab the 436 bus, so factor that in or you'll lose an hour you didn't plan for.
also the lightbox is closed mondays, same with dorking museum. and if you're doing the surrey day ranger, check it covers the guildford to dorking line, cos some of the southern routes need a separate ticket and the staff at guildford station are pretty good about telling u but the machines won't
for food, the star inn does a decent sunday roast but you'll want to book, we turned up at 1 and got turned away. the angelo hotel in guildford is fine but overpriced for what it is tbh, the harbour hotel on the high street is better value if you book direct