Kinghams in Guildford

Service was very good and food is excellent if not outstanding. Venison parfait starter was excellent and came with a good sized brioche bun. Mackrel fish course was ok, very(!) small and a little bland. My guests scallops were incredible. Duck main was superb with excellent sauces. Black rice pudding was different, but not sure I'd order it again.The atmosphere is informal but 'old school' and the staff were very friendly. Given we had 4 courses each, 2 glasses of wine, a bottle of red, liqueurs and coffee the £200 bill was a pleasant surprise, there's no doubt that it's infinitely better value than the "gastro" pubs in the local area!!I reccomend Kinghams, it's a lovely place and good value, it just didn't quite excite the way I'd hoped...maybe that's just me 🙂

Nowhere beats Kinghams for this type of venue. For those who don't mind paying for a top quality menu , top quality cooking and top service, this is easily the best in the area. You experience fine dining in a smart rustic, timber framed building in the centre of iconic Shere village. It feels that everything has been thought of to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. However, do not expect a blow-out. The food is prepared and served in a style which calls for every mouthful to be savoured and admired. Four courses were not too much if you have a normal appetite and some delicious side dishes were added too. Overall, a place to enjoy the high life now and again.

We have been to Kinghams many times and had some of their takeaways during lockdown too. Every meal has been fantastic and so has the service! One of my favourite places to eat out.

Wonderful food beautifully presented. I had scallops as my main dish and wish I had space for dessert.

My husband and I went with friends for lunch yesterday. The service and food were excellent and I want to thank Chris and Olivia for making my birthday a special occasion. They were attentive ,friendly, and very efficient. There is one issue that we did not like. The meal did not come with sides, so to speak. The duck breast was lovely, and garnished with a lovely single carrot . Hardly a full meal. So our hosts (who insisted on paying) had to order sides. Excellent food, but I do think the format is off-putting.

Beautiful pub, in a lovely outdoor setting. Perfect for a summers afternoon.As always, I studied the menu before booking. What I failed to realise was the ideal format of the meal at Kinghams is 4 course tasting/grazing. Nevertheless, having stopped by for a light lunch we were able to have 2 courses. I opted for Duck liver parfait with black cherry chutney, Guanaja chocolate and malted brioche – which I truly believe is the BEST parfait I’ve ever had, must try. Followed by the Hake – which was also well cooked. Enough options for veggies and vegans, but not extensive - what we did have was tasty.One tiny comment, perhaps they could make the menus look a little nicer, present with different font and inside a leather holder. It would elevate the overall experience to the level it deserves.

The Kinghams Restaurant is situated in a stunning location in the heart of the Surrey Hills, in the picturesque village of Shere. The food and especially the vegan menu were absolutely exquisite, the staff super friendly, efficient and charming. The Braised lentils with Swiss chard and miso aubergine was delicious, a true Michelin stars experience! This is an outstanding restaurant, providing delightful food, a great service in lovely surroundings that is value for money. Highly recommended!

Very pleasant experience considering restrictions. We booked a table outside and we were sat in the back yard, under a marquee. Next time I will request inside as I loved the low ceiling and old fashioned decor.The service was very good and the food excellent. The menu is very short but it provides great choice. We were 4 (2 couples) and we enjoyed the food.The prawns on bisque sauce were so delicious, I need to learn how to prepare that sauce. I followed that with scallop ceviche, it wasn't my favourite as I am used to real South American ones but I still cleared the plate. It was beautifully decorated. And as a main course I had the fillet steak which was cooked perfectly rear. But the tastiest food of them all was the ox cheek croquette that accompanied the fillet steak. That was sensationally tasty. That should be prepared and served in the future as its own main course.The only criticism is that the cheese board was too small to my taste as I love cheese.But there was an extra touch at the very end of the meal..., they prepared one free birthday and a free wedding anniversary treat for my son and his wife. Totally unexpected. The waitress just heard us during the initial toast and the rest is history!

We really couldn't have been happier with the food, service or surroundings of this little gem of a place. On arrival we were shown to a small marquis beautifully set for us. Unbeknown to our hosts we were a wedding party of six in these unprecedented Covid times and the lovely drapes were coincidentally very appropriate.We enjoyed four very unrushed courses, all delicious and some excellent and reasonable champagne and wine.I would highly recommend this place.

We came here for Chinese Spring Festival and what a fantastic experience. The restaurant is located in a beautiful village Shere. The dinning room is very warm and cosy. Front of house manager Jack and his team looked after us superbly. We listened to his recommendations about each course and they were amazing. Himalayan salt aged steak was the highlight of our meal. Will definitely come again.