The Stag on the River

Head down to Lower Eashing and you'll find yourself on the banks of the River Wey, where The Stag has carved out a proper neighbourhood restaurant that punches above its weight. The terrace is the real draw here—it's genuinely lovely when the weather cooperates, and locals use it year-round for everything from weekend lunches to anniversary dinners. Inside it's warm and unpretentious, the sort of place where you actually want to linger over a drink rather than rush through service. The kitchen does honest, straightforward cooking without trying to be something it's not.