Harden's says
Set by Horsell Common just outside Woking, this smartly refurbished former pub opened in November 2023 and has high ambitions for its modern European cuisine, with a kitchen under Mark Wadworth, former head chef at Brighton's acclaimed Salt Room. The same management team have enjoyed great success at The Swan in West Malling, Kent.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Excellent new arrival in this area”, with “consistently high-quality” modern European cooking, “warm and professional service” and “an attractive wine list” – “don’t be put off by the rather indifferent exterior on a fairly busy road; it’s beautiful inside, with two private dining rooms for larger parties and a nice outdoor space”. Formerly known as Sands at Bleak House, it is now run by Nick Levantis & Darryl Healey, the duo behind The Swan at West Malling in Kent. Interesting local fact – it’s on the edge of Horsell Common, where the first Martian invaders landed in H G Wells’s 1898 novel ‘The War of the Worlds’.
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Chertsey Road, Woking, GU21 5NL
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"Excellent new arrival in this area, with cooking of consistent quality, an attractive wine list, and professional warm service. Seems to be doing well too, with expanded opening hours."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £24.50 | £30.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £24.50 | £30.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £10.90 | £26.80 | £9.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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| Bread | £1.90 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Chertsey Road, Woking, GU21 5NL
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:15 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:15 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:15 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 10:15 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 10:15 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑5:30 pm |
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