Surrey's Michelin-Starred Restaurants & Fine Dining for 2026
Surrey retained all four Michelin stars at the 2026 ceremony. Within easy reach, Bray holds two three-star restaurants and a one-star, making Bray arguably the most Michelin-decorated village in the world.
Surrey's Michelin Stars
The Latymer at Pennyhill Park
Set within the ancient, wood-panelled heart of Pennyhill Park Hotel, The Latymer offers a modern British discovery tasting menu crafted from home-grown and locally sourced seasonal ingredients. One of only 19 UK restaurants to hold five AA Rosettes.
Sorrel
Housed in a beautiful 300-year-old Grade II listed building in the heart of Dorking, Sorrel offers a refined a la carte and surprise tasting menu. Founded by Steve Drake, who trained with Marc Veyrat, Nico Ladenis, Marco Pierre White and the Roux brothers.
The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters
An intimate Michelin-starred restaurant with only seven tables, housed within the magnificent Great Fosters estate, a Grade I listed, 16th-century five-star country house hotel. Inventive tasting menus built around seasonal ingredients, with many from the estate's own kitchen gardens.
Starling
A neighbourhood bistro that earned its Michelin star within just five months of opening in 2024, one of the fastest ever awarded in the UK. Chef Nick Beardshaw, a Great British Menu winner and former Head Chef for Tom Kerridge, offers very accessible fine dining with set lunch from £30.
Worth the Drive
The Fat Duck
One of the world's most celebrated restaurants, known for its multi-sensory, scientifically inspired tasting menu. Iconic dishes include snail porridge, bacon and egg ice cream, and Sound of the Sea. Held three Michelin stars for over 21 consecutive years.
The Waterside Inn
A legendary French fine dining restaurant on the banks of the River Thames. Founded by the Roux brothers, it has held three Michelin stars continuously since 1985, the only restaurant outside France to achieve this feat over 40 years.
The Hand & Flowers
The first and only pub in the UK to hold two Michelin stars. Chef Tom Kerridge serves award-winning pub-inspired food with Michelin-star precision, alongside luxurious boutique accommodation in the picturesque town of Marlow.
The Hind's Head
Heston Blumenthal's more informal dining option in Bray, serving time-honoured British dishes in a clean, modern style with punchy flavours. Famous for the triple-cooked chip, soft-centred Scotch egg and other reinvented British classics.
Surrey's Fine Dining Scene
Surrey held on to all four of its Michelin stars at the 2026 ceremony. The Latymer at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Sorrel in Dorking, The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters in Egham and Starling in Esher each kept their star. Four in one county puts Surrey level with places twice its size.
The range is worth noting. Starling, the Esher bistro run by Great British Menu winner Nick Beardshaw, does a set lunch for around £30. That's a Michelin-starred meal for the price of a decent pizza. At the other end, The Latymer serves a multi-course discovery menu inside a wood-panelled dining room at a five-star country house hotel. Sorrel sits in a 300-year-old Grade II listed building in Dorking, where Steve Drake cooks refined modern British a la carte. The Tudor Pass uses produce grown in the Great Fosters estate's own kitchen gardens.
Then there's Bray. Half an hour from the Surrey border, this small Berkshire village has two three-star restaurants (Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck and the Roux family's Waterside Inn) plus The Hind's Head, Blumenthal's one-star take on British pub food. Drive a bit further and you reach The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, the only pub in the country with two stars.
Most of these kitchens share something in common: they cook with what's around them. Country house estates with their own kitchen gardens, chefs who trained under the Roux brothers, Marco Pierre White or Tom Kerridge. The food feels connected to the Surrey Hills and Thames Valley rather than parachuted in.
| Restaurant | Location | Stars | Lunch From | Chef | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Latymer | Bagshot | 1★ | ~£95 | Steve Smith | Modern British tasting |
| Sorrel | Dorking | 1★ | ~£55 | Steve Drake | Modern British a la carte |
| The Tudor Pass | Egham | 1★ | ~£75 | Stefano Di Giosia | Seasonal tasting |
| Starling | Esher | 1★ | £30 | Nick Beardshaw | Neighbourhood bistro |
| The Fat Duck | Bray | 3★ | ~£375 (tasting only) | Heston Blumenthal | Multi-sensory experience |
| The Waterside Inn | Bray | 3★ | ~£95 | Alain Roux | Classic French |
| The Hand & Flowers | Marlow | 2★ | ~£45 | Tom Kerridge | Modern British pub cooking |
| The Hind's Head | Bray | 1★ | ~£35 | Heston Blumenthal | Reinvented British |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Surrey?
Surrey has four Michelin-starred restaurants, each holding one star: The Latymer at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Sorrel in Dorking, The Tudor Pass at Great Fosters in Egham, and Starling in Esher. All four retained their stars at the 2026 Michelin ceremony.
What is the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in Surrey?
Starling in Esher offers the most affordable Michelin-starred dining in Surrey, with a set lunch menu starting from £30. Chef Nick Beardshaw's neighbourhood bistro earned its star within just five months of opening, making it remarkably accessible for a starred restaurant.
Which restaurants near Surrey have three Michelin stars?
The Fat Duck and The Waterside Inn, both located in the village of Bray in Berkshire, each hold three Michelin stars and are roughly 30 minutes' drive from Surrey. The Fat Duck is known for Heston Blumenthal's multi-sensory tasting menu, while The Waterside Inn has held three stars continuously since 1985 under the Roux family.
Do you need to book Surrey's Michelin restaurants in advance?
Yes, all of Surrey's Michelin-starred restaurants require advance booking. Popular slots at Starling and Sorrel can fill up weeks ahead, while The Latymer and The Tudor Pass often need reservations several weeks in advance, particularly for weekend dining.
What is the best restaurant in Surrey for a special occasion?
The Latymer at Pennyhill Park in Bagshot is widely regarded as Surrey's top special occasion restaurant. Set within a five-star country house hotel, it is one of only 19 UK restaurants to hold five AA Rosettes alongside its Michelin star, with Chef Steve Smith's modern British discovery tasting menu served in an elegant wood-panelled dining room.
Are there any Michelin restaurants in Guildford?
There are no Michelin-starred restaurants in Guildford itself. The closest starred option is Sorrel in nearby Dorking, around 25 minutes' drive away, where Chef Steve Drake serves refined modern British cooking in a beautiful 300-year-old Grade II listed building.
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