Best Places and Services in Lightwater, Surrey (2025)

Rating: 4 / 5

It’s our first time to this restaurant. The food is nice and the staff are really friendly. The only problem is that the food is more expensive than expected, and more expensive than other Italian restaurants I’m been to in this area within 10 miles. Picture 4 pasta with tomato sauce is 14 pounds, which is we think is pricy. 12.5% of the service fee is added onto the bill in the end. I only see such service fee in a few restaurants in London. Other than this, everything is good. Overall, we had a very nice dining experience.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a really excellent meal here just after New Years and despite the restaurant being quiet the food was delicious and the service was excellent. We would definitely come back.

Rating: 4 / 5

Food we tried was really great especially the tiger prawn and the sauce. Also service was good but only issue is the prices a bit high.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely food and service. Nice atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

Been going here for a while now and no desire to change. I've found the staff, particularly the dentists themselves to be very friendly and courteous with a great "bedside" manner. They always explain what's going on and make sure I'm fine with everything. Reminders are sent for appointments and the environment is pleasant. I've had a number of bits and pieces done here, ranging from fillings, filling extractions and hygienist check-ups. Would very much recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

I needed an emergency appointment as I was suffering with severe toothache, I'm also on long term oxygen so needed a Dentist that would accept me, my Husband was able to come in with me to hold the oxygen. I had excellent service from Katherine Shiel- Rankin. As I'm a nervous patient everything was explained to me what she would do as she went along to extract my tooth, she was very reassuring, friendly and professional. My Husband and I really appreciated the care I received. It's five stars all the way from Reception to the Dentist.

Rating: 5 / 5

Bianca is a great dentist. I had a replacement top rear filling done recently and I felt at ease whilst in the chair at all times. She also did a fabulous job on a small front tooth filling - such a good colour match you wouldn't know it's there. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

Every dentist should make you feel at ease from booking an appointment, seeing the dentist to the aftercare and support when you leave. The changes made to the Dental Practice is outstanding, what a transformation and to have a Team who are helpful, and look after you as a patient is finally great to see. Now puts me at ease going to the dentist

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited over the weekend with family. Can't fault it, really. Portion sizes for the starters and mains are great, and there's a great variety of different drinks & dishes. We all ordered steak dishes for mains, and the steaks were cooked perfectly and more importantly, super tasty. One criticism would be that the calamari could use a bit more seasoning as it was a bit bland without the help of the aioli dipping sauce. There was plenty of parking available on a Saturday evening and there was no need to wait around for our booking once we arrived. Staff were all friendly, and the service was good.

Rating: 5 / 5

No-one came to show us to the table for what seemed like ages, but was probably 2 or 3 minutes. Restaurant was clean and looked well maintained. Great choices on the menu, service was excellent and attentive without being intrusive. Toilets were clean and functional apart from the cubicle I chose where the barely worked and hand drier didn't work. Overall great dining experience and great food.

Rating: 5 / 5

We came out for dinner as we were gifted a voucher for my partner’s birthday. We had such a great time, the food was amazing and the service was brilliant as well. Thanks to Jack for brilliant service during our dinner:)

Rating: 5 / 5

Very happy with overall service. Riannon was pleasant, helpful and most importantly food ordered was delivered quickly and accurately. Minor disappointment with all 3 steaks ordered, which were underdone but everything else was perfect. We were sat next to an extractor fan which was quite noisy (!) hence one star knocked off for atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

My Wife organised a surprise 60th Birthday Party for myself. Honestly this place is Fantastic. Great Party venue, Excellent buffet food, Brilliant Staff, Thank you all for making it a Brilliant Party

Rating: 5 / 5

We called ahead and got the thumbs up from the owner to park our motorhome for the night. It was their trivia night so the carpark was fairly full. Thankfully there’s plenty of space so we were able to tuck ourselves away in a nice quiet level corner. No camper facilities provided at this one, but the pub itself was charming. The staff were very inviting, the food was great, and the drinks were cold. We would highly recommend this pub as a camper or as a regular patron.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a fabulous venue to host our training, social event. The function room is beautifully decorated and was perfect for what we needed. The staff couldn’t have done more for us. Super friendly, helpful and kind. So much free parking to the rear and ideally located right on the A30. Thank you so much we had a fabulous time and will be booking our Christmas party with you.

Rating: 5 / 5

Stayed with our camper van for one night. Did call ahead to get permission Was there in time for Sunday lunch, which was delicious and generous portions. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. We were made to feel very welcome. Would definitely visit again

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place to go for breakfast, then followed by a nice walk along the amazing wetlands! Parking is great and free. There is loads of room outside including awesome outdoor pods which we used last time. The food is really nice and priced fairly. My personal tip is to arrive just after it opens, or around 9:30 - it’s not very busy then, and has a brilliant atmosphere. The staff are extremely friendly too.

Rating: 4 / 5

Great atmosphere and food. Good portions and reasonable price. However waitering service could be improved. Used cutlery and plates from previous customers were not cleared before we sat down in the cabin. We had to ask for someone to clear it when we were served our food despite waiters being available to clear it. Cutlery was not provided with the food, so I had to get it myself. The station nearest to us was not kept full, I had to ask for the manager for cutlery and to top it up. Tip for improvement: Waiters to clear tables more efficiently by prioritising tables people are sat at before clearing empty tables.

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant place. Well set out. Very dog friendly. Great staff, great food. It has everything you need even a dog washing station and ice-cream. My dog had a venison chew supplied by them. Ate it so fast only managed to get her picking her lips at the end.

Rating: 5 / 5

We came here for lunch after a walk around Horsell common. My parents have been here multiple times, but this was my first visit and I will definitely be returning. I have coeliac disease, but they advised that the allergens could be found online and that they had gluten free bread and buns to substitute. They also confirmed the chips are fried separate so are safe to eat. Food was delicious and reasonably priced, plenty of choice. They also have a dog menu, which is a nice touch.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely gorgeous meal here tonight. Mussels were GORGEOUS. Lovely prawns for main and delicious sausage and ricotta pasta. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I am gluten intolerant and they were incredibly helpful explaining what was safe on the menu, and the gluten free pasta was cooked beautifully. Will definitely be back.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a lovely meal in Bacaro prior to our theatre show. We had the pre theatre set menu which had a good and varied selection on it. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food was tasty and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was vibrant on a busy Saturday night.

Rating: 5 / 5

This was our second visit to Bacaro. Food is consistently good. We had sausage pasta and seafood pasta this time and both were delicious. Beware, portions are quite generous :)

Rating: 4 / 5

Food looked amazing, although we only stopped by for a drink, I would consider coming back to eat. Atmosphere was great and service was fantastic, particularly John behind the bar. Love that you can see them cooking in the kitchen and decor was fab! Only downside was the cost, £15 for a bottle of beer and white wine spritz 😬. Pint and white wine spritz was £13.50

Rating: 5 / 5

Where does one start to praise Randall’s Coffee and Wine Bar in Lightwater? We used this gorgeous intimate venue on Saturday night for a 60th birthday celebration. From the outset, nothing was too much trouble for Viv and her team. They managed all the drink and food supply to perfection. Nothing was wasted, replenishing the delicious platters as necessary, covering all the drink requirements from soft, non alcoholic to spirits and hot drinks. A budget was agreed and strictly adhered to. Nobody went without a drink all night. Viv made sure of this discreetly and without any fuss. Upon arrival the venue was beautifully dressed with pretty lights, accessories, music and tables arranged for eating and drinking. The outside area was cordoned off with notices advising a private party and a welcome sign for guests. All our guests gushed about the service, delicious food, lovely staff and venue. It was truly the perfect setting for a lovely informal celebration. An absolute asset to Lightwater village by day for coffee, cakes, etc and evenings as a wine bar. Great choice of wines, beers and other drinks. Fantastic sharing boards and platters catering for everyone i.e. vegetarians and severe allergies and very reasonably priced - delicious. What more can one say except thank you, thank you, thank you. You really made our celebration extra special.

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful coffee shop, staff 5*, very friendly and always good have small business around. Keep up the good work. Can't miss my mocha every Monday 😊 just need to try some red wine as I love red wine too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Just had a quick coffee, it was very busy (popular) but very friendly and quick staff.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great experience at this lovely pub today. Came here with a friend for some food before a football match. Enjoyed a delicious 2 course lunch. The fish and chips for the main course was the best I've ever eaten. Really polite and friendly service from all the staff, especially Holly and Jamie. It was suggested by Jamie to leave the car in the car park of the pub and walk to the stadium as it was only just over a mile away. Great advice and a lovely gesture, saving a lot of hassle. I even enjoyed a pot of tea at the bar after the game before the drive home. The hospitality and food quality in this pub was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend the Bird in Hand to anyone. Thank you very much, hope to be back sometime.

Rating: 4 / 5

The outside area is really nice. Was with my family. The roast beef was really nice, and so was the seafood platter. However, my burger was very raw.

Rating: 5 / 5

The food we had here was delicious and the portion sizes were very good! We ate some nibbles and then some mains. I would highly recommend this pub. The service was excellent - unfortunately, a member of my family had a medical emergency at the end of our meal and the staff dealt with the situation extremely quickly, considerately and professionally. My family and I are very grateful for their help.

Rating: 5 / 5

We came here for Sunday roast and it was fabulous! The food was all delicious, fresh and cooked to perfection. One of us had the chicken roast, one of us had the lamb roast and the other had to the beef roast. They were all great. Then we had Sticky Toffee Pudding, Apple Crumble and Caramelised Banana Split for dessert and they were all great too. The service was very good, staff were all very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back again!

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing Ambience! Love the vibe! Food is top notch! Impeccable service! Will definitely visit again when I'm in London.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great pub and eating place. No pressure to eat as they had a bar area set aside for those just calling in for a drink however we did have bar snacks which were excellent. Good choice of beer, lager and wine served by friendly and helpful staff. Good all round experience.

Rating: 5 / 5

I booked lunch for my partners birthday and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The staff were wonderful and the food was excellent. Overall couldn’t recommend this pub more we will definitely be making this a new regular spot.

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful pub The food was really really good and all the staff were lovely. Definitely definitely going back Lovely terrace too. Wish I took more photos

Rating: 5 / 5

We just had a fabulous sunday lunch. A really friendly place that was very accommodating to our dietary needs. They substituted oil for butter and instrad of Potatoes gave me extra veg as on Atkins. This was all organised by our super friendly and helpful waitress, Evie, who couldn't do enough for us! I was in Hakkassan in Mayfair last night and the price was 4 times this, and the service was better here! The seabass was crispy and tasty and the beef was yummy and wholesome on a grey day.

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing service and delicious food. Thank you Harry for making my friends birthday so special

Rating: 5 / 5

Great atmosphere! Shout to to Charlie who served my family :) Such a kind, caring and attentive waiter. BEST service in a pub I have ever experienced. The food was incredible and it has a lovely atmosphere. We hope to be served by Charlie again, such a great server!

Rating: 5 / 5

Staff very friendly and food was good, three cheese 🍕 ordered, only one Ale on but to be honest it was nice. Would of been nice to have had a choice. Only bad thing I could think of is that the place itself is tired, the men's toilet wasn't clean, soap dispenser not attached to the wall. And could to with a good paint. Such a shame as last time I was here working here couple of years back it was immaculate. Time for a spruce up I reckon.