The Best Restaurants in Abinger Hammer, Surrey, United Kingdom (2025)

This is my second time in Shere and at The Dabbling Duck. I came last year as well. I travel from New Zealand and love coming to this place with my family here in England. Great food and staff.

First time came and amazing village… we had latte and duck (which is full)breakfast which was very delicious. What amazed me was the breakfast was hot till half way through as I ate slowly… lol. Anyw, that was super tasty for me. The whole experience was lovely and we planned to come back again some time in the near future.

Cafe with quite a large garden area (partially covered - they have a heated yurt!) which is well done up and nice to sit in. Good selection of cakes and drinks with table service. A bit pricey though!

Had a lovely breakfast at the dabbling duck. The staff were all very friendly and service and food could not be faulted. There was only one fly in the ointment. We sat inside the cafe as did a lot of dog owners. My friend has allergies and is a bit wary of dogs so it was a bit off putting to her. They were also all a bit over excited and ‘talking’ to each other which made it hard for us to converse. I’ve no objection to well behaved dogs but not everyone feels the same for various reasons and they are not necessarily just being intolerant. The Dabbling Duck has a large heated marquee outside as well as covered heated outdoor seating. Would it not be a good compromise to welcome dogs only to these areas and keep the small inside seating area pet free. Other than that small niggle it was a lovely brunch before a bracing walk in beautiful countryside surrounding Shere.

Went for lunch after a walk in the area. Parking is easy to find and they have their own car park which is nice. The service was good and the food came out relatively promptly. There are some vegetarian options though the choice may be limited depending on your preferences. The burger was a fake meat type which was generously served but the quality of the patty fell a bit short considering the price. A bean based vegetarian burger would be much more popular in my opinion! The prices are quite expensive for the food but the portions are also huge (maybe a bit too big). Reducing both would make this a 5 star review.

I enjoyed the Sunday lunch there. All meats were nicely cooked, generous portions and good/friendly service. We were in the room at the back of the pub. It was nice but lacked the cosy atmosphere of the pub. I will happily go again! It was good value for money.

I’ve been to this place a few times now, when flying to and from Gatwick Airport. I’ve always been impressed by the staffs politeness and courtesy, going that extra mile. They are very dog friendly with treats at the bar, and water bowls provided. There has been a hansom, well behaved, and affectionate Australian kelpie dog there on a few of my visits. The rooms are reasonably priced have been consistently clean, tidy and comfortable during my stay. I would not hesitate to recommend The Plough Inn to any other traveller or patron.

What a fantastic country pub! I have been here a couple of times now and the food, service and atmosphere is really great. The Sunday roasts are good, we made sure we booked a table though as it gets busy. Inside there are many restaurant tables and a cosy bar area with a fireplace. The toilets were clean. There is also outdoor seating for the summer months, plus free parking available at the back. The staff are very friendly and polite, and the service is good. If you're looking for traditional pub food I would highly recommend The Wotton Hatch. If I lived more local I would be eating here every weekend!

A great find, and a must-do if you’re staying at Wotton House or exploring the Surrey Hills. The manager was great in particular, conversational and funny. The staff were polite and attentive, food came out quickly and overall food was great too. The vibe is good. Cosy, but not sleepy. Modern and quality feel all round. Highly recommended!

We had the Sunday roast trio which has chicken, pork belly, and roast beef with all the traditional vegetables. Then we had the sticky toffee pudding and finally some good cocktails. This is a great option within walking distance to the Wotton House hotel.

Very good Sunday lunch. Vegetables with the various roasts were cooked well. Nothing felt tired. Fresh and plentiful. Between the four of us we had lamb, beef, pork and a vegetarian option that satisfied us all respectively. Lots of space between tables so it didn't feel over crowded. An open fireplace near the bar.

Nice country pub serving food. Suday lunch was good. Sounds like the vegetarian/vegan option is a wellington but the contents of it changes by week. When I visited it was curried sweet potatoes with some other vegetables inside. It was delicious with just a subtle curry spice that went well with the traditional trimmings. It's always a bit disappointing to find that the sides - stuffing, cauliflower cheese etc don't have a vegan alternativebut otherwise the food was good!

Oh my gosh. Such an incredible pub - food was amazing and next level, service was absolutely brilliant too. Everyone was so friendly. I cannot recommend the crab on toast enough - the bread was (not kidding at all) the best bread I’ve ever had. Fish pie was also amazing. 10/10. Great food, energy and dog friendly so even better after a long dog walk with our puppy!! Will definitely be back!

Great old pub, fish and chips were perfect. Also had the Scotch egg and Cider, and for dessert the sticky toffee pudding with double cream is a must, so be sure to save room!

A lovely off the beaten track pub that's a clear hit with the locals. The trio of roasts was great, a good portion, reasonably priced at around £20, but would recommend adding a few sides. Only let down was the children's portion sizes-cost. The pictured sausage and mash.....£8.50. Far too much for a single sausage and meager scoop of mash.