It has been more than a decade since War Horse was first immortalised for the stage – followed by Spielberg’s big screen hit in 2011 – yet I’m rather ashamed to admit that until earlier this week, I had never seen any adaptation of, let alone read, Michael Morpurgo’s much-loved 1982 novel

Whether you're looking for fine dining, pub grub or exotic dishes, eating out in Surrey has something for everyone. Here's our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

Forget lunch, sunny weekends in Surrey are about a stroll in the countryside, followed by a long and delectable brunch. Here’s our pick of the county’s best local offerings to get your taste buds tingling

Whatever the occasion or weather, Surrey has a pub for you. Here are our guides to some of the best

From riverside retreats to secret gardens, we’ve got your summer covered with this selection of Surrey pubs that are perfect to enjoy your favourite tipple and a bite to eat in the sunshine

A community-spirited pub with its own microbrewery, The Plough has long been a haven for people venturing into the Surrey Hills. Matthew Williams visits

Kingston is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes and bars, offering something to tickle the taste-buds of just about everyone. In no particular order, we pick 12 of the best places to eat…

There’s nothing better than huddling in the corner of a country pub with your dog, sipping beer and reading the paper. Surrey has dog friendly pubs aplenty and here’s ten of our favourite places to go…

Grab your morning papers and head to one of these great Surrey eateries for breakfast

Here we take a look around our county at some of Surrey's very best coffee shops

The vegetarian and vegan offering in Surrey seems to be improving by the week. Here are nine of the best restaurants and cafés for vegetarians and vegans in Surrey

Now long established as part of the Surrey dining scene, version two of London House will soon celebrate its second anniversary. Matthew Williams visits the new home of former MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finalist, Ben Piette, and his team and discovers an expanding foodie empire in West Byfleet

Guildford has some of the best restaurants in Surrey. From authentic Italian to tasty Thai eateries, in no particular order, we pick 10 of the best places to dine out in Guildford

We can exclusively reveal when the new Ivy restaurant will open in Guildford’s new Tunsgate Quarter

Whether you prefer jam or cream on top, or Prosecco to English breakfast tea – we’ve found 16 of the best afternoon teas in Surrey for you to indulge in

Championed by acclaimed chef, Angela Harnett, and run by two chefs who met at Mayfair’s Gymkhana, Dastaan has unexpectedly brought a national foodie spotlight to an unassuming parade of shops just off the A240 near Ewell. Matthew Williams visits to see if it lives up to the billing