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Set in the picturesque village of Chilworth in the heart of the Surrey hills, The Percy Arms is an elegant country pub and grillhouse with luxurious rooms, serving modern British cuisine with a South African twist. already an institution for its steaks and cuts, The Percy Arms continues also to offer a wide range of poultry, fresh fish and vegetarian dishes to tempt even the most faithful carnivore. Daily specials’ boards include game roasts, specialty steaks and tempting South African dishes. The elegant formality of the dining room is perfect for a meal with friends or family, while the traditional bar is ideal for a relaxing pint or a glass of one of the specially selected wines. The cosy
PRICE RANGE
US$10 - US$40
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Gastropub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free off-street parking, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Playgrounds, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Really great quality food. 2 course gourmet lunch for £20 each. Narem, our waiter, was wonderful and great fun! Would recommend as a great place for lunch on walk through albury estate.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Have to say The Percy Arms takes some beating The food is out of this world.. Friendly staff and amazing food!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Our food was below average and very disappointing. It is likely that they are known for their steaks and anything other than that is not very good - that was our experience.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I booked a table at the Percy Arms for a lunchtime family gathering and I was so pleased I did. The food was excellent with generous portions, flavourful and beautifully presented. The service was fast, efficient and polite. We could not have asked for more....Two members of our party had to cancel last minute due to ill health and this was accommodated with no problem at all. In fact, communication throughout the booking was immediate and helpful, which was reassuring for me as I was travelling all the way from Scotland and did not know what to expect. I will be returning next year and I will look forward to dining at the Percy Arms again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Amazing steak! We came here for a celebration dinner and were looked after by our lovely waiter Naren, who showed us to the special cuts of steak. We picked out a delicious Sirloin on the bone and a Porterhouse cut which were Devine! The service...and atmosphere was great. I’m already looking forward to going back for more! Thanks Naren & the Percy Arms for a wonderful evening 🙏More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023

Very disappointed with our experience. Restaurant was very busy - our table was squeezed in against a dresser between the fire exit and toilets. The dresser was a storage unit and had a range of candles and dusty glassware on it. The food was average...at best and they seemed to only really cater for guests wanting the carvery. Prawn cocktail was £10 and was a struggle to find a few tiny prawns other than the one large prawn in its shell sat on top. Flat iron chicken with lemon and herb was large but was greasy and soaking in garlic. Will not be in a hurry to go back unfortunatelyMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

We decided to give the carvery a go yesterday, I can honestly say this is the worst roast dinner I have had, apart from the meat, the rest of it was awful, frozen anemic cold roast potatoes, dried-out vegetables, and gravy with smokey BBQ sauce...taste, no starters no pudding 2 cokes and 1 wine spritzer, nearly £90, we wont be back sadlyMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Shane Martin, General Manager at The Percy Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 16 October 2023

HI Linda, Thank you for taking the time to review, however it has left us slightly confused. Our Carvery is freshly prepped every week, from peeling and cutting potatoes, carrots, cabbage, leeks, parsnips to cooking as fresh and comes out as hot as possible. The...More

Reviewed 9 October 2023

Went for the entertainment in the garden. Service was very slow but we had a great afternoon. Our meal in the restaurant was very slow and we had to ask several times if we could order, where our drinks were etc. However the food was...amazing. Great pub, wonderful entertainment, just need more staff for the amount of covers.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

We stayed at the Percey Arms for one night as a little anniversary trip away. Firstly the room was beautiful. The bed was super comfortable and they have done such a good job with the space. Secondly we booked to have a meal in the...restaurant and the food was absoloutly stunning. The service was fantastic and the whole evening was very pleasant. We sat outside for a little while in the evening with some drinks and the only thing we would have liked was some outside heaters but otherwise we could not fault.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 October 2023

This is a wonderful venue for a celebration gathering. It has a decent selection and variety of delicious food, especially the Sunday roasts which are exceptionally good. We were a party of 24 and accommodated comfortably in the function room section of the restaurant. It...even had a small nook where the young children could amuse themselves. The manager, Shane, was very helpful in organising the function and accommodating our requirements. The service was excellent as we were very well looked after by Naren. He was attentive and efficiently looked after our every need. Even his singing was great! In fact he made it a more enjoyable experience. They have large, well set out, outside areas, both in the open and under cover as well as a play area for children. We can highly recommend Percy Arms for a good meal out and a venue for a function.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Shane Martin, General Manager at The Percy Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 6 October 2023

Good afternoon jamesjX6689KQ, Many thanks for taking the time to review us and giving us such a glowing one. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and will hopefully see you back again soon . Kind regards Shane

Reviewed 2 October 2023

Very busy day, not that they have control of that. Parking was a nightmare. However, eventually managed to park. Then got a table in the garden checked out the menu, sadly very poor if you are a vegetarian. Son went to order and was greeted...by an extremely rude employee, ( he inadvertently forgot the table number) as was told to go away! the time it took to get an order placed and for the food to be produced, would have become too much for a very hungry group so decided it really was not worth the hassle. The staff defiantly did not want the bother (sorry guys that's the joys of catering) So left and certainly will not hurry backMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Shane Martin, General Manager at The Percy Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 6 October 2023

Good afternoon SurreyGizzy, Thank you for your review. As you mentioned it was an incredibly busy weekend that you visited so yes our very ample car park was full. We offer quite a few dishes for vegetarians as well as vegans. Unfortunately we are unable...More

Reviewed 30 September 2023

What a fabulous service by Naren. Please ask for him, everything is possible and with a smile. Food was terrific. Good value for money. Thank you!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Shane Martin, General Manager at The Percy Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 6 October 2023

Good afternoon zOeanned, Many thanks for your wonderful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back, with a smile. Kind regards Shane

Reviewed 29 September 2023 via mobile

We had a one night getaway here. It's located next to a lovely country walk with great views over the Surrey hills and some historical sites en route. The hotel itself is lovely, part of a pub where the staff are fantastic, Naren in particular...has a warm engaging personality that makes everyone feel welcome. I saw him help a chap on a Zimmer frame, not just to the door, but to his car. The food has a south African theme and is exceptional. We had lunch and dinner here, all the meals were just exceptional! Highly recommended!!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Shane Martin, General Manager at The Percy Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 6 October 2023

Good afternoon 274sukig, Thank you for you lovely review, we are thrilled you enjoyed your getaway with us. We are blessed to have some lovely walks around the area. We love that you loved our South African theme and food, we are very proud of...More

Reviewed 29 September 2023

Really really good food. Came for an annual send off for our mate who lives in Australia. They made us a massive platter of meat with unbelievable steaks. One of the best meals I’ve had out, can’t wait to come back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Shane Martin, General Manager at The Percy Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 6 October 2023

Good afternoon jimbol276, We pride ourselves on the fabulous meat that we serve and are so pleased that you enjoyed the platter that I arranged with the Chef for your table. Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review, it is...More

Reviewed 22 September 2023 via mobile

The Percy Arms restaurant was recommended to us by a friend who lives locally. We booked a table for two for a special occasion. Good attention to detail in our food selections which were traditional English gastropub staples. The service we received was good with...very attentive waiting staff - apart from some kitchen noises (shouty chef and a loud bell ringing) this was a good first visit.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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The Percy Arms is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4