Food Scene
These are staple recommended local pubs and eateries all on the High St a few minutes walk from my home or a very short drive in Cobham.
World famous, the food, service and décor are bar none. The perfect location on the High Street backing onto the River Mole. Bookings are needed but you can just try on the night.
19 locals recommend
The Ivy Cobham Brasserie
48 High StWorld famous, the food, service and décor are bar none. The perfect location on the High Street backing onto the River Mole. Bookings are needed but you can just try on the night.
A truly great pub with gorgeous original features, fireplace, old bar, beautiful garden and the restaurant menu is so good!
6 locals recommend
The Old Plough
2 Station RdA truly great pub with gorgeous original features, fireplace, old bar, beautiful garden and the restaurant menu is so good!
Grappelli Cobham
21 High StreetGreat haute cuisine menu and service. Right on the High Street.
Fego Restaurant
14 Anyards RdFantastic lunches and take away fresh menus. Closes 4pm.
63rd + 1st - Cobham
22B High StreetGreat steaks and cocktails 🍹
The Juice Smith
15 Oakdene ParadeFabulous health drinks and dishes, vegan restaurant with a twist!
Great all round European menu with fun atmosphere, try to book your private igloo on the roof! Cocktail bar, tea room area and roof terrace.
Coppa Cobham Village
17 Between StreetsGreat all round European menu with fun atmosphere, try to book your private igloo on the roof! Cocktail bar, tea room area and roof terrace.
The Running Mare.
Good pub food.
Beautiful location, lovely old pub, log fires, low beams, big restaurant.
45 locals recommend
The Cricketers
Downside CommonBeautiful location, lovely old pub, log fires, low beams, big restaurant.
The Plough Inn
Pretty terrace garden, famed for local beers and beef dishes, great steaks.
The Bear
Great local pub on the High Street overlooking the River Mole and international restaurant.
Superb cakes, quiche and cream teas. Ripley is a 10 minute drive from Cobham.
11 locals recommend
Pinnock's
High StreetSuperb cakes, quiche and cream teas. Ripley is a 10 minute drive from Cobham.
A CASA RESTAURANT
221-223 Portsmouth RdAuthentic Italian bistro with a huge menu and delicious dishes, go hungry!
An old favourite, down a narrow country lane, well worth the short drive, large restaurant.
The Black Swan
An old favourite, down a narrow country lane, well worth the short drive, large restaurant.
Arts & Culture
A wonderful National Trust house filled with the splendour of its age and located in very beautiful grounds with tremendous views of the North Downs. The society owner used to host royalty and aristocracy from all over the world.
70 locals recommend
Polesden Lacey
A wonderful National Trust house filled with the splendour of its age and located in very beautiful grounds with tremendous views of the North Downs. The society owner used to host royalty and aristocracy from all over the world.
The most famous of Kings, Henry VIII ruled here. Filled with history and art, the maze is also a must do. Beautiful gardens facing the River Thames. Ice skating rink in the winter.
546 locals recommend
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayThe most famous of Kings, Henry VIII ruled here. Filled with history and art, the maze is also a must do. Beautiful gardens facing the River Thames. Ice skating rink in the winter.
Dedicated to the work of the Victorian painter and sculptor George Frederic Watts. National Heritage. Such a pretty location on the way to Godalming.
34 locals recommend
Watts Gallery - Artists' Village
Down LaneDedicated to the work of the Victorian painter and sculptor George Frederic Watts. National Heritage. Such a pretty location on the way to Godalming.
Grange Park Opera
Epsom RoadA wonderful summer venue.
Gorgeous parkland and beautiful interior famed for historic keyboard instruments and composers.
12 locals recommend
Hatchlands Park NT
Gorgeous parkland and beautiful interior famed for historic keyboard instruments and composers.
Entertainment & Activities
Everyman Esher
22 High StGreat cinema, bar and programme. Not your everyday popcorn place!
Sandown Park Racecourse
Portsmouth RoadOne of the most famous race courses and live music venue.
The world's first ever car racing track. The museum is filled with wonderful classic cars, airplanes and Concorde. You can try your driving skills at Mercedes World.
66 locals recommend
Brooklands Museum
Brooklands DriveThe world's first ever car racing track. The museum is filled with wonderful classic cars, airplanes and Concorde. You can try your driving skills at Mercedes World.
Try your hand on the driving track!
48 locals recommend
Mercedes-Benz Brooklands & Mercedes-Benz World
Brooklands DriveTry your hand on the driving track!
Getting Around
Trains to London Waterloo via Wimbledon and Clapham Junction, every half hour, takes 35 mins total.
Trains to Guildford every half hour takes 12 minutes.
Cobham & Stoke d'Abernon station
Trains to London Waterloo via Wimbledon and Clapham Junction, every half hour, takes 35 mins total.
Trains to Guildford every half hour takes 12 minutes.
Parks & Nature
10 minute walk to Painshill, the most beautiful landscaped garden and pretty café. Crystal grotto and beautiful follies.
("Bridgerton" set location!)
47 locals recommend
Painshill
Portsmouth Road10 minute walk to Painshill, the most beautiful landscaped garden and pretty café. Crystal grotto and beautiful follies.
("Bridgerton" set location!)
The flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society and the most beautiful 240 acres. A stunning glasshouse, large plant centre, RHS shop and restaurants. A very short drive from Cobham.
124 locals recommend
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley LaneThe flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society and the most beautiful 240 acres. A stunning glasshouse, large plant centre, RHS shop and restaurants. A very short drive from Cobham.
The most beautiful views of the North Downs the whole length of the walks.
29 locals recommend
Newlands Corner
The most beautiful views of the North Downs the whole length of the walks.
20 miles from Weybridge to Godalming of beautiful towpath walks conserved by the National Trust.
River Wey & Godalming Navigations
Jessamy Road20 miles from Weybridge to Godalming of beautiful towpath walks conserved by the National Trust.
Box Hill
Stunning views in the beautiful Surrey Hills en route to Reigate/Dorking.
Shopping
If you have time to go out of Cobham, Guildford is a very attractive Surrey cathedral town with everything to offer, theatre, shops and nightlife. Regular buses and trains go direct from Cobham. Takes about 15 minutes to drive there.
113 locals recommend
Guildford
If you have time to go out of Cobham, Guildford is a very attractive Surrey cathedral town with everything to offer, theatre, shops and nightlife. Regular buses and trains go direct from Cobham. Takes about 15 minutes to drive there.
Art Of Living Cobham
16 Anyards RdA proper cook shop!
The Wine Reserve
7 High StThey know their wines, a fabulous selection.
Evie Loves Toast
1 Oakdene ParadeGifts and clothes, a well stocked pretty shop.
Suzanne Boutique
Gorgeous designer clothes and hats for Ascot.
Phoenix Style Cobham
Designer clothes dress agency.
My Best Friends Wardrobe - Cobham
Interesting dresses and designs.
Princess Alice Hospice - Cobham shop
A great charity shop for a worthy local cause.
The Lemon Tree
6 High StAlways useful for presents and cards.
Harper Ltd
A family run jewellery business.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cricketers
Downside CommonGorgeous old pub with low oak beams and roaring log fires.