Best Places and Services in Claygate, Surrey (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently visited the practice and saw Pav Mahal as a new patient for 2 fillings , and I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. As someone who is anxious about dental visits, I was nervous going in. However, Pav and nurse Elena immediately put me at ease with a warm demeanor and clear explanations of each step of the process. They made sure I felt comfortable throughout. I highly recommend this practice!

Rating: 5 / 5

In about 15 years at S3 I have always had a really positive experience. My whole family is registered and S3 have taken us through baby teeth, braces, fillings, root canal work, crowns, implants - everything. My experience is that they take time to explain your options and will recommend what they consider the best option which has often been NOT the expensive one. They don’t rush to do work which may not be necessary and are very sensitive to the costs involved. I’ve recommended them absolutely whenever friends ask me about dentists, and can only pass that on here.

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a new NHS dentist on this visit. He was excellent. Reception staff are always helpful. Very grateful to still have an NHS dentist.

Rating: 5 / 5

I am so happy that the place we chose to eat originally was closed and we visited this tapas restaurant instead! Lovely food! Everything was delicious, and portions were really generous. I really liked the service. The lady was so nice and explained everything to us. There was no long wait and everything was fresh. I am sure we will visit again if we are in the area.

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a wonderful atmosphere and authentic Rich, tasting Tapas. service was in impeccable. Restaurant had a wonderful Spanish vibe and I highly recommend going. A little gem hidden away.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely tapas in Esher, all dishes were delicious, beautiful interior and great service 👌🏼

Rating: 5 / 5

Came in for a spontaneous lunch with my partner and we were not disappointed. From when we entered, the waiter was really friendly and the service was good. Having gone to Spain a few times, the food here tasted authentic - just as if we were in Spain, which is quite hard to find in London! The chef also came to greet us and we had to pay our compliments to him (Raul).

Rating: 4 / 5

We had Sunday lunch there last week, and had the sharing platter for 4. It was excellent - the vegetables were well presented and the meats all cooked correctly - port, beef and a whole little chicken. Will be going again. The ambience and service were both warm and friendly also.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fabulous. Had a meeting (about 25people) and it went so smoothly. Food was on time and went down a treat. We ended up being tempted by the cake on the bar too. Stayed for drinks afterwards. The pub looked fab and the team were excellent.

Rating: 4 / 5

Food was nice, service was good. However 6 quid for a 330 ml glass of cider is outrageous. But 2 courses for 21.75 was good value. Also went to pay and was told "sorry, we don't accept cash". If you're going to have such a bizzare practice in place- you should tell people when they arrive, not after they have eaten and are at the point of paying.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nadia was on it and general service is always on point. Very accommodating and just a great place to have lunch. Food is fresh (salads are awesome) and the waiters are always at hand. I am always a happy customer here. A big thanks to Nadia for being a star!

Rating: 4 / 5

This suburban pub is well kept with light and airy modern interior decor and farmhouse tables and furniture. It feels cosy and welcoming as soon as you step inside. What is a surprise is that the menu for those who have not heard of Jose Pizzaro is a Spanish tapas lead one. There are traditional Sunday roasts available, but we headed out there for the tapas, and we were not disappointed. All the popular dishes are here served with their own special flair.

Rating: 5 / 5

I love this pub this was my second visit having been to the London locations as well. The Food it great, the service and team were very nice too. I wish I lived closer!

Rating: 5 / 5

Really lovely place. I'm a fan of Jose's London restaurants, but this was my first time trying the Swan Inn. Would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Spanish food and great wine. The pork ribs with cassoulet were my favourite dish, but everything was top notch and the service was excellent. They are very dog friendly too. It was well worth the one hour drive from Brighton.

Rating: 5 / 5

Probably the best Chinese restaurant in the Surbiton / Claygate area. Food is always fresh, ordering on the phone is easy and the staff are friendly. Prices on the higher end for a takeaway but worth it for the quality and area. I can recommend the chicken curry, my wife the crispy duck rolls.

Rating: 5 / 5

Yet again the food is amazing. Great staff as well. If you are in the area give it ago. You won't be disappointed.

Rating: 5 / 5

Still my favourite Chinese restaurant after 18 years. The food is beautifully cooked and presented and we are always greeted warmly by the owner. I think I've had the prawns in butter sauce every time I've been because it's the best thing I've ever tasted. Please don't ever stop doing it because I've never seen it anywhere else! I also recommend the soft shell crab and beef and cashew. Thank you for a lovely evening celebrating my son's birthday.

Rating: 5 / 5

This restaurant is always very quiet but we decided to give it a go and we are so pleased we did. The decor is not at all upmarket but reminded me so much of days long past hanging around back streets of Hong Kong. Service at Ume comes with a lovely smile, which seems rare when eating out in the Esher area. The food is cooked fresh and is delicious. We went for the set menu with duck, beef and prawns - £25 per person. Very reasonable. We will be returning. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful, hearty food in a nice cosey setting. Great food and service. Notable mention to Nicholas the waiter. Very attentive, professional and provided some great house specialities which did not disappoint. As a restaurant owner myself; He is a credit to any hospitality business!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great gem of a place, rooms are decorated very well and cosy. Highly recommend eating here, I had the mussels and they were amazing. Oh and they do a decent pint of Guinness too. Breakfast is served like a Michelin restaurant - fantastic. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Rating: 4 / 5

Food was beautifully cooked and our waiters were friendly and helpful. Service was a bit on the slow side considering the restaurant was only half full. The temperature in the dining room could have been warmer but a very pleasant ambience. It was Burns Night and we were given a shot of malt whiskey which was a lovely gesture.

Rating: 5 / 5

Returning to The Foley for another stay was a real pleasure. Since my last visit, the pub has been beautifully refurbished and now has a warm, stylish, and inviting atmosphere that makes it a great place to unwind. Richard provided a warm, friendly, and professional welcome at check-in. My room was spotless, spacious, and the bed was incredibly comfortable—great for a good night’s sleep. There were lots of breakfast options. I had a full English breakfast, and it was delicious. The staff provided excellent service, going out of their way to ensure you felt well looked after. I highly recommend The Foley to anyone visiting Claygate and look forward to returning soon!

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a really lovely experience here after some very hit and misses (more commonly misses) in the surrounding area while staying here for a week. The lady that served us was French and brought with her that air of hospitality as a career rather than a job that continental Europeans have that makes for really nice service. Efficient, polite and warm but unobtrusive. We hadn’t booked but were seated easily although it was a fairly busy Thursday night. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating available and a kids play park. I was so so happy to see the menu. A few carefully curated items rather than a huge menu (which I always avoid where possible as you just know it’s either done badly or isn’t fresh). I was surprised to notice that despite the appealing choices on the menu, literally everyone around us seemed to be eating burgers or fish and chips! Each to their own I suppose but I had the confit duck, my husband the lamb cutlets and his father the mussels. We all thought our food was incredibly tasty and were so happy we went on and had puddings which were also yummy. We would definitely be regulars if we lived in the area highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place with a great atmosphere. Very welcoming with lots of outdoor space to enjoy the sunshine. Great bands & sticky toffee pudding! I will be back!

Rating: 5 / 5

We were a table of 12 who met here for a family meal. One of our party,lives nearby and recommended this pub (the rest of us met up from different places in the south of England. Considering the area this pub is in I feel it is reasonably priced. Great service and great food.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely pub with huge amounts of outdoor seating, some seems to be specifically for children. The inside is quite spacious with plenty of room to move about in. I didn't eat, but did see what looked like some very nice fish and chips go by. The Guinness was excellent as was the Landlord

Rating: 5 / 5

Charming traditional pub with a real fire, friendly doggies and great food. The people who run it seem lovely as well. Off the beaten track but definitely worth seeking out.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely wonderful little pub set very much in suburbia. The outdoor seating in the front as we entered was being well used with TVs up for football etc. The barman was very friendly as were the locals inside. And when the sign above the door says 'Mind your head', mind your bloody head!! It hurts!! Anyway, the Guinness was superb as was the Surrey Hills brewery Ranmore.

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice locals boozer. Went there as part of a 3-pub crawl around the town. Beer in good condition. Doorway to other bar has 'mind your head' sign on one side, but not the other. Be warned! My mate completely forgot about it and banged his head returning!

Rating: 5 / 5

It’s just a really solid classic English pub. Lots of screens playing the football, including outside. Good atmosphere, dog-friendly, interesting layout with the saloon bar. Dart board too. Drinks are reasonable (4.90 for a pint of ale), at least compared to what you’d be paying down the road at The Foley or Hare and Hounds. Friendly vibe from bar tenders and customers alike. Never eaten here so can’t comment on the food, wouldn’t expect its anything to write home about but prices look reasonable. Need more of these pubs.

Rating: 5 / 5

The community rebuilt this park cafe and it is an excellent facility enjoyed by everyone who uses the park and Claygate Primary School. On a sunny weekend you will see many groups and families playing games, having fun, eating ice creams, with drinks etc. Food gets 4 stars only because it is not Michelin starred.

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a large brand new quality Café, situated south facing on to a cricket pitch. Hence why its called the Pavilion There are plenty of inside tables, outside tables & chairs and bench tables. There's also two sets of bike stands. The cafe is about 50m from the children's play area. The service is excellent, with a wide choice of usual cafe style items. Even Fish and Chips!