please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Had a very relaxing lunch there yesterday. We had rare roast beef + horseradish and prawn sandwiches which were excellent. Great atmosphere - nice pint of Pride - sunshine - excellent service - lovely garden -what more could anyone want?
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This is a lovely pub to hunt out,good beer and lagers not eaten here so no comment,but the pub on a whole is very relaxing.
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Nice Establishment by Dorking West station, worth a visit!
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Heading for Dorking West station (via this pub), I thought I was walking up the wrong road which started to resemble a cart track between a row of houses and an industrial estate. However, around the next corner, there was the pub which seemed to be reasonable place with a bit of character. Nothing special about the pint of Pride, though. (PS - The station was just a short distance further on, but really hidden away.)
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Booked a weekend birthday lunch for 10 people; the roast lamb was huge, and the best my brother had ever tasted, I had sizzling fajitas (delicious), our vegetarians were well-catered for, and the little ones had fish/chicken/chips. Fantastic food, lovely staff, good beer. They didn't even mind when my 93-year-old grandad started singing (well, it was his birthday).
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Have visited this pub now two or three times. Beer is good, friendly service and excellent food. I will return!
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Advertised phone number is now 01306 880563.
No room in the inn last Sunday lunch time.
Booking advisable, me thinks.
anonymous - 2 Dec 2007 11:38 |
Got banned here once, for picking flowers (tulips) from the front garden. I guess it was my fault for not noticing the landlord watching me harvest his plants while endeavouring to mount my bike. I had in my defence paid him a load of cash for his ale so I thought his decision was a bit harsh. Enough said, many a year has elapsed and he's still there though must have forgotten all about my little transgression as I can wander in at any time and not be chucked out. I like this place, no pretensions to being anything else but a place to go drink and have a nice time away from home. The food's not bad either but get in early….. Mid week is a bikers evening, though most of them must be grandparents as spring must have sprung a long time ago. Good entertaining place, good ale (when it's on!), Here you can hide from the world and its woe's in some forgotten time and place. Much like the landlords cranium.
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Good pub, good food and good people running it!!
I will be in for a cider sometime. Guess who.
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so tucked away you'd have to be a local, use Dorking west station (to go where?) or use this site to find it. But well worth the visit ..good beer, lovely food and the friendliest bar staff and owner I have come across
anonymous - 25 Feb 2007 20:02 |
I think this is a fantastic pub hidden away from the mad mad world,the atmosphere is great & the draught drinks all well kept. Great!!!!!!!!
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The lamb shanks in this pub are the best around!! The cider and atmosphere are great. I want more of these pubs
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A good range of beers, including Old Thumper, and a varied mix of people makes for a good atmosphere - exactly how a pub should be.
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Surprisingly nice food and drink.
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A fantastic quirky little one bar pub full of atmosphere. Has a no TV policy, hosts a variety of odd events under the banner 'the culture conspiracy. Ian the manager has made a real effort to turn this pub around in the last year. You can order take aways to the pub and they will provide plates etc. Bring your own CD's and they 'might' get played
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Hooray! What a find. The Pilgrim is a great pub. Really friendly, decent cider (Stowford Press £2.50), pool table and FANTASTIC food! I recommend the Lamb Shank!
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Great food, i mean GREAT FOOD! the landlord Tricky does the food which makes it so good, top place for a meal
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A tad expensive at £3 for a Guinness. Seems to attract a slightly older crowd during the week but may be different weekends
Will2 - 22 Apr 2005 11:09 |
Watch out for the assholes apparently. Interestingly decorated pub. Seemed alright though you never know what kind of late night entertainment they have. Also there is a signpost for it down the road where it isnt actually located. Why?, one asks
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Best pub in Dorking by a mile!! Excellent food, great staff and a good selection of beers as well! Great mix of people, young and old and always has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere unlike some of the pubs in the town centre. Cannot find a fault with this pub at all - just wish I lived closer by, tho' I would probably be there every night!
A.P. - 17 Nov 2004 11:22 |
Yes, this is a great pub, the beer is great and very friendly staff. I went there last week after not going for a while. But now it will be the first pub in Dorking that I would think of if I was going out.
Gareth - 14 Nov 2004 18:31 |
was this pub once called the station inn? if so landlord in 1881 was my great great grandfather
valerie - 28 Oct 2004 19:44 |
the best pub in dorking. good staff, good food, good beer, what more do you want. no other pub in dorking come close to this pub.
dan brown - 18 Oct 2004 11:37 |
A great place which used to be my local watering hole.
Excellent food, great beer, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The beer garden to the side of the pub is great on long summer evenings.
If you visit Dorking, go here!
Tom Booze - 23 Sep 2004 22:09 |
A real traditional public house. The food is excellent - large portions and it is very good value for money! The landlord will always make you feel welcome and the South African couple who work behind the bar, are incredibly friendly and very efficient. A wide range of people frequent this pub from builders to business executives and this makes for the special, friendly atmosphere. One of the better pubs in Dorking and be warned at the weekends, tables have to be booked in advance for the restaurant. All in all, The Pilgrim deserves a 11/10!!!
Scooter - 12 Jun 2004 10:03 |
Cosy little pub full of charm and truly excellent food. Must book to get in on weekends. Beer is fine and the landlord is one of Dorkings true characters. Lovely large safe garden ideal for kids in the summer
marky - 7 Apr 2004 16:12 |
Excellent food and well kept beer -- what more could you ask from a pub?? A little of the beaten track near the business park, warehouses and Dorking West Station. People who frequent this place are quite friendly and this makes a welcome change from the pubs in Dorking town centre!
Dorking Dave - 1 Sep 2003 15:36 |
We stayed at the Pilgrim recently and although their food was good, I was disappointed by the B&B facilities. The bathrooms were not particularly clean, there was an old kettle on the floor of the room, a few teabags, but no milk cartons or cups! We paid £30 per person and I do not think this represented good value for money.
Caroline Cross - 1 Sep 2003 15:33 |
This is a fine local pub tucked away by Dorking West Station. Good food too!
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