The Best Restaurants in Ripley, Surrey, United Kingdom (2025)

We celebrated our Twins Sacrament of Confirmation and Harry and Alice were amazing. Super attentive to my guest requests and they both made the day enjoyable with no stress. We selected 10 items from the pre set menu and all of the food distributed was delicious 😋. Even our guests made comments to advise that all of the food outstanding. Harry took care of us from when I made the booking, up until the end of the event. Alice took care of the guests requests on the day and they both checked in to ensure that we were OK with everything. Thank you both from the bottom of our hearts. You made the day super enjoyable.

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

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!

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.

Favourite pub in the area! Wonderful atmosphere, staff and the locals are extremely friendly.

Very welcoming pub with genuinely passionate owners who care so much for the pub and their locals. It's a truly unique old pub with a large fire place and wooden beams. You can imagine life there 1600's as it still has that historical timeless feel. The building is so interesting and the owners really enjoyed sharing their knowledge of the history with me that made the visit that much more enjoyable. It's perfect for an afternoon coffee or an evening drink. Good selection of drinks to choose from. Some great bar snacks to. Keep an eye out for live music as it's a brilliant atmosphere when a folk band are playing there. Used to be known as a 'locals' pub which may have been off putting but I'm not that local and the few times I have been now I have chatted with the locals and staff and been made to feel very welcome. I look forward to my next visit when I will be bringing along family and friends. Well done owners, 10/10

Best pub in Ripley. Been coming here for years and get on with all the locals. Great beer and snack selection. Lovely on a summer or winters evening. Highly recommended. No meals served. Update August 2024 Becky and Tim have been running The Ship Inn since December 2023 and they are absolutely smashing it! The pub is lively, full of locals, regulars, walkers, visitors, friends and families every day of the week! The beer is perfect, the snacks and food now served is absolutely on point! The live music and events are incredible and the monthly quiz is second to none! What a great atmosphere they have brought back to the heart of Ripley! If you're in Ripley for ANY reason and you don't pop in you're an absolute fool! Get down to The Ship Inn and join in the fun, have a nice cold pint and some snacks and relax!!!!

We have driven past The Seven Stars a few times on our way to Ripley and we finally headed over for a Friday night meal - and we loved it! Super warm and cosy atmosphere with a happy greeting as we entered. All the staff were really attentive and friendly, and the food was LUSH! Generous portions and cooked perfectly - we just need to eat less during the day to squeeze in a dessert next time as they sounded delicious - we have a new favourite local pub to visit and a menu that has so many options to keep us going back :) thanks for a lovely evening team Seven Stars !

Came here for lunch with my Mrs and have to say it’s one of the best roast dinners around by far! Best I’ve had in a while. We were served by a lovely young man named Christian and the service was second to none too if the food alone wasn’t great enough. I would highly recommend the seven stars to anyone looking for a nice spot of lunch.

We tried the seven stars for breakfast this morning and it’s the best one we have had out! Sausages and bacon were delicious - everything was and some of our friends had the Avocado and poached eggs on toast and said it was excellent. We usually come for Sunday lunch but LOVED our breakfast and will be returning! Thanks to the staff too - always so friendly!

Delicious Sunday roast! You can have a full portion or a small plate - you can choose your roast or have a mixed roast. All the trimmings with lashings of gravy. Absolutely mouth watering good!!!! Staff incredible too

This is my favourite restaurant in Woking. The food is delicious, the servers are warm and friendly and the portion sizes are great. Best of all, they are not stingy on the bread! I would recommend the tasting menu since you get to a bit of everything, and the meats on the mixed grill are really good.

Fabulous meal at this restaurant. We ordered the tasting menu. Plenty of delicious food. A couple of dishes were a little too spicy for me due to oral autoimmune condition so best to ask first if you can't tolerate spicy.

Delicious food, cosy atmosphere and wonderful service. Beit Beirut know how to treat you, make you feel so welcome and want to come again! Delicious lamb and chicken dishes, full of flavour! We enjoyed wine, coffees and baklava after. Wonderful, caring treatment from all staff! Will absolutely be coming again!

There is a reason why Beit Beirut has such high ratings. The restaurant itself is clean and warm, the wine wall adds a lovely traditional feel to room, and the atmosphere is soothing. The staff are lovely and attentive, explaining each dish and its origins as it is served. The food itself was full of flavour and varied, so many different foods to try. I tried several dishes like the grilled aubergine starter (included in the cold meze) that I've not tried before and not only enjoyed what I ate but highly recommend. For something different, tasty and friendly in Woking I strongly recommend booking yourself into Beit Beirut. You won't be disappointed.

I visited this pub/restaurant for a solo business meal. The staff were some of the friendliest, most welcoming restaurant staff I have ever encountered. The lady who I assumed was the manager treated me like a member of her family and could not do enough for me! Grace, who was waiting on my table was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing. They said I would be back and they were right - I’ll definitely be going back here. The atmosphere was so cosy and welcoming!

Amazing Sunday roast. Roast pork, roast beef, and half a roast chicken all served on a platter with amazing yorkshire puddings. Fresh vegetables stuffing balls and gravy. What more would one want on a Sunday! Top notch food and service! Considering we did not have a booking and they were exceptionally busy, the amazing staff still managed to accommodate us. Thank you so much.

We went for dinner and were very impressed with the experience. The restaurant itself is somewhat dated, but that’s not a criticism, it’s like walking back in time and the level of service reflects that. The waiters and all staff we dealt with were very kind and entertaining. The food, well, the food was sublime! I would recommend to anyone and we will be returning in a few weeks to try some other items on the menu! Fresh bread and butter on arrival was a nice touch, especially because the bread rolls were shaped like tiny loafs which was a nice touch!

First time visiting after wanting to for years! Really enjoyed our meal. Great, friendly service and food. Really liked the extensive menu and especially the dessert trolley! Looking forward to returning.

We found this place thanks to Google map reviews so I am returning the favour by adding a review. As others have said, the decor is dated but the food is delicious and the service quality is top notch. I loved the dessert trolley. Our waiter Mark was excellent. I will definitely be returning and will bring friends and family.

Excellent on every level. Food was amazing, the service was fun but unobtrusive and the building is amazing and seems much older than 1890 when it was (apparently built). The Beef Wellington is amazing and my whole group all enjoyed their meals. The price is according to the quality.

Birthday meal with the hubby, asparagus, goats cheese and quail egg tart! All the flavours in a beautiful thin crust. The Cornish plaice was stunning, sweet, tasty and a good size portion and OMG the chocolate mousse was amazing. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and very apologetic that they didn’t have port glasses for the excellent LBV we had after dinner. Marina you were great!

Superb festive lunch! Turkey with all the trimmings and every single thing on the plate was excellent. The two of us had experienced a Christmas meal each at other establishments and this was head and shoulders above both of those. To top it off this was also the cheapest. Seriously, don't go anywhere else!

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.

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.

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 :)

We visited Bacaro and met Adam the owner as we had a 40th birthday coming up and wanted to book the venue for a party. He kindly facilitated our needs and made the planning very easy. Food on the night freshly cooked and tasted wonderful. Service was fantastic and very friendly with a warm atmosphere. Cannot recommend highly enough for a party, or to try the food and hospitality for a meal out.

Absolutely outstanding. Started with a couple of samosas followed by a lamb jalfrazi. Washed down with a couple of Cobras. Staff are exceptional.

Celebrated our children’s birthdays last night, with many family members, and we all agreed this was the best Indian Restaurant we’ve ever been to; ranging from a 5 year old to a 79 year old! The food was delicious, the service was awesome and the atmosphere was just brilliant! Will be making this an annual celebration for sure.

Great service and great staff! We attended a small party to celebrate my nieces wedding and the staff went above and beyond to cater for our needs. They really looked after us well, the food arrived quickly and was delicious. Thanks to the Owner/Manager who was just so nice. Well done guys!

We came here for dinner on a Friday night and loved the whole experience. The food was fresh, flavourful, and well presented. I would definitely recommend the Pasanda curry if you prefer a mild curry. The service was also great, all staff were very friendly and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and will be returning soon!

Midweek lunch was excellent. One of us had the set menu, the other a la carte. The food allergy was handled very well. The pasta starter was tasty and interesting. My French onion soup was lukewarm but soon remedied. The mains, quail and partridge were well presented and had some good flavours. Mine was a little tough. We shared a cute little dessert. The service was OK but lacked charm. My soup should not have been sent out lukewarm. I do not like a pre-set service charge. It's not nice for customers.

Simply put…lovely tasty food… I cannot fault the food. I would love to go again. I’ve been back for lunch and I had some lovely food again….and I feel too full in a good way for dinner…. I had something from the a la carte and the December lunch menu. Please see my new photos .. but I forgot the photo of the dessert .. it was sponge with ice cream.

We went to The Anchor for a celebration it was the best! It was our second visit there and the food did not disappoint it was the most incredible food we’ve ever had! The french onion soup was a favourite and the sea bream! The service is excellent, the staff are so knowledgeable. We hope to return again soon and would highly recommend.

We had phenomenal lunch at the Anchor. The food was stunning and offered amazing value. The smoked salmon tartlets and the braised pork belly were particular highlights. The cooking was superb, everything was seasoned so well and the presentation was beautiful. Can’t wait to return