Harden's survey result
Summary
With its array of “silky-smooth croquetas” and other tapas favourites, backed up by “a great choice of sherries”, this popular gastropub-with-rooms in the Surrey ’burbs from Spanish maestro José Pizarro is “one of the best places to eat for miles around” – and, as you’d expect of this much-fêted ambassador of all things Iberian, “makes a decent stab at a Hispanic vibe”.
Summary
“Yes, just a local pub – but owned by José Pizarro”, godfather of Spanish cuisine in the UK. Unsurprisingly, the maestro’s first gastroboozer-with-rooms (and first venture outside the Big Smoke) is “mainly tapas” and by most reports it’s “well worth a detour” to the Surrey ‘burbs, with “very good outdoor spaces” a further boon. Top Menu Tip – “especially good pork rib paella”.
Summary
Food TV staple José Pizarro’s first outfit outside the capital – and first gastroboozer (with rooms) – is set in “a not-completely-obvious location” in the Surrey ‘burbs. Reviews were slightly muted this year: while most praised the “great modern Spanish food” (including “fabulous tapas”), others noted a lack of atmosphere (“wouldn’t be hard to make it feel a bit more intimate”).
Summary
Tapas supremo José Pizarro’s first foray outside the Big Smoke brings his “lovely Spanish fare” to this “relaxed former pub” in the Surrey suburbs near Esher Common. “The food seems to get better every time we visit”; and is equally suited to “bringing the whole family” or a “romantic tête-à-tête”.
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Have you eaten at José Pizarro at The Swan Inn Esher?
2 Hare Lane, Esher, KT10 9BS
Restaurant details
José Pizarro at The Swan Inn Esher Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very good country pub excellent service"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £32.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
2 Hare Lane, Esher, KT10 9BS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6:30 pm |
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