Vineyards & Breweries in Surrey

Champagne-like chalk soils, sheltered Surrey Hills countryside and, in a good year, plenty of sunshine have helped Surrey vineyards to lead the way in English wines and challenge traditional wine and sparkling wine producers around the world. 

With a vintage harvest of award-winning wines, Surrey is home to a growing number of vineyards, including Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, which is England’s largest vineyard and situated amongst the lush green hills of the North Downs.

Within easy reach of London and yet surrounded by beautiful countryside, Surrey's vineyards are rapidly making our county a capital of wine production in Britain.

Supplying local pubs, restaurants and shops and also listed in supermarkets such as Waitrose, there are lots of places you can get your hands on a bottle of Denbies` award winning wine.

Alternatively, enjoy a wine tasting or vineyard tour at Albury Vineyard near Guildford. It's a great way to find out more about this small family-owned organic vineyard located in the Surrey Hills next to the Silent Pool beauty spot.

Greyfriars Vineyard, meanwhile, is situated on the south facing chalk slopes of the Hog’s Back, just a few miles to the west of Guildford. They offer informative tours and tastings of their award-winning wine.

If real ale and craft beer are your thing, then why not also visit the Surrey Hills Brewery, which is located within the grounds of Denbies? Other great Surrey breweries to check out include Hogs Back Brewery, near Farnham, which has fantastic and humourous tours; Tillingbourne Brewery, near Shere; Pilgrim Brewery in Reigate; Dorking Brewery at Capel; Godstone Brewers in Godstone; and Titsey Brewing Co at Botley Hill.

And then there's the gin! A day out at Wessex Distillery near Godalming is an enjoyable, immersive, gin-filled event, suitable for beginners and gin enthusiasts.