The Bricklayer's Arms — Restaurant in Elmbridge

Popped into the Bricklayers Arms in Hersham for a Sunday roast and honestly, it didn’t disappoint. One of the best roasts I’ve had in ages. The beef was tender, the roasties were spot on—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside—and the Yorkshire pudding was massive (and actually tasted homemade, which makes a nice change). Plenty of gravy too, none of this stingy drizzle you get in some places.

What really made it though was the service. The staff were friendly, quick, and made you feel properly looked after without being over the top. It’s a lovely pub, warm atmosphere, and you can tell they take pride in what they’re doing.

All in all, just a cracking place for a proper Sunday lunch. Will definitely be back—might even bring the in-laws next time to...

Bring back the old chef! Sorry, but today's Mother's Day treat was not a treat. Having had many a delicious meal in the past under the old management, I hoped it would be as good, but it failed dismally. I had the gammon roast, which had so much fat around it, and such a thick slice that was so tough that I could hardly get my knife through it. The roast potatoes probably were in the oven for half the time they should be - just like boiled spuds with a bit of meat fat on them. My partner and son both had fish and chips and were not happy that the batter tasted of garlic! All in all, I will be reluctant to eat there again, which is a shame as it's only a 5 minute walk...

You can see from the photos what kind of pub this is - a proper one.

We came for lunch and everything was delightful; from the host to the food, the condition of the ale and the fact that whomever it is that is hell bent on turning every pub in Surrey into some kind of sterile facsimile of a hotel bar has not had a go at this one.

I don't live in Hersham but it's now on the list of places to revisit on every home visit alongside The Withies Inn, The Masons Arms, The Park Tavern, The Roebuck (Hampton) The Eagle Ale House and...