The Seven Hills restaurant at Hilton Cobham has ambitions to delight destination diners as well as hotel guests. Visit Surrey drops in to sample their new winter menu.
Photos: (food and drink) Matthew Williams / interiors and lifestyle (Seven Hills)
REVIEW: Hidden away in a 27-acre woodland, Seven Hills restaurant, bar and terrace is somehow simultaneously only minutes' away from the A3 and M25 and yet found in the middle of its own peaceful solitude at Hilton Cobham.
Located right in the middle of a triangle of top Surrey attractions (RHS Garden Wisley, Brooklands Museum and Painshill), it's certainly an appealing destination, whether you're looking for a base to explore Surrey or just a cosy night out.
Hilton Cobham also acts as a gateway to the Surrey Hills National Landscape to the south and Surrey’s Beverly Hills, as some refer to the borough of Elmbridge, immediately to the north - a place that is regularly named among the most desirable places to live in the country.
A warm welcome
Visit Surrey drops by on a midweek evening in late-autumn. It's hibernation weather outside but inside there's a warm glow to welcome guests out from the cold.
It's a long time since hotels could get by on a purely practical hospitality offering and at Hilton Cobham there is a stylish lounge, informal eatery and a vibrant restaurant all wrapped around a large and well-stocked bar. Each area feels independent to one another, and the expansive terrace outside can be seen appealingly through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
As well as serving people travelling in from afar and the business community, Seven Hills restaurant welcomes guests looking to take advantage of its idyllic location for family meals and date nights.
Fresh flavours
The food itself is full of fresh flavours and beautifully presented. The salmon is pretty as a picture; the squid addictive with zing; the risotto and curry both deep and flavourful; the cheesecake a delight; and the cheeseboard bountiful.
We speak to one of the kitchen team and get the sense that there’s an ambition at Seven Hills to elevate things even further - and the regularly changing specials menu certainly nods towards even more exciting things to come.
As part of our visit, our host, Elena, offers us the opportunity to taste a glass of Pommery Champagne alongside its younger English cousin, Louis Pommery sparkling wine. It's an interesting reflection on how quickly English sparkling wine has become an expected part of a drinks list, rather than a surprise.
Suffice to say that our first visit to Seven Hills restaurant at Hilton Cobham was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and we look forward to revisiting in the warmer months for cocktails on the terrace.
- Seven Hills restaurant, bar and terrace, Seven Hills Road South, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1EW. For more information, visit their website here.
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What we ate
Starters
Pressed smoked salmon with citrus cucumber salad, soft cheese and dill, £9
Tempura squid with chilli mayo, spring onion and red chilli, £9.50
Mains
Mushroom and truffle risotto with sautéed Portobello mushrooms, £17.50
Chicken Murgh Makhani with basmati rice, sourdough naan, poppadom and mango chutney, £19.50
Desserts
Red Velvet Cheesecake with double cream and raspberries, £9
British Cheeseboard, £14.50
Even more to enjoy at Seven Hills and Hilton Cobham
Seven Hills Happy Hour
Their daily cocktail happy hour is available every day from 4pm to 7pm. Treat yourself to two cocktails for the price of one.
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Indulge in a tranquil and traditional Seven Hills afternoon tea. Enjoy savory sandwiches and tempting sweet treats for £25 per person.
CourtFit Padel
Did you know that Hilton Cobham is home to two bookable padel courts? And, as an added bonus, all players get 15% off in the bar restaurant.
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