Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
This “terrific outpost of José Pizarro’s empire” – his first outside central London and his first gastropub – brings “a little bit of Spain to Surrey”, with “wonderful tapas, attentive but unobtrusive staff and a relaxed ambience”. The Spanish chef bought the pub, near Esher Common, three years ago from Claude Bosi of Bibendum.
Summary
“Esher needed a really good restaurant and this is it!” – star Spanish chef José Pizarro took over this “very smart pub” near Esher Common in March 2019, purchasing it from Bibendum’s Claude Bosi, and replaced its menu of pub classics with “wonderful, new Spanish tapas fare”, plus some Hispanified British dishes. For parties of 8 or more, you can order a ‘feast’ of suckling pig or turbot.
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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
"Yes, just a local pub. But owned by JOSE PIZARRO, Michelin chef in London. This place is mainly Spanish tapas. We love the Iberico Ham. well worth a detour."
"Best food for miles around. I especially liked the pork rib paella. Very good outdoor spaces, with cover and heating"
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £27.85 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 13.50% |
2 Hare Lane, Esher, KT10 9BS
Opening hours
| Monday | |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
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