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RESTAURANT REVIEW
THE VICTORIA
T
he Victoria in Oxshott has been lovingly renovated and
given a celebrity chef makeover, courtesy of two leading
lights from the UK hospitality industry; Simon King and Matt
Larcombe.
The dynamic duo, who met whilst working for Heston
Blumenthal’s Fat Duck Group several years ago, both share a
passion for Great British produce and offering the best service.
The Victoria is their first venture together, having opened in
August 2021, under their flagship brand: Igniting Hospitality. Since
its inauguration; they have been welcoming in locals and those
from further afield with fantastic feedback.
The Guardian’s food critic Grace Dent said of her recent dining
experience; “The finest Beef Wellington I will ever have in my
lifetime,” while only last month The Victoria made The Times
shortlist for the ‘30 Best Sunday Roasts’ in Great Britain.
Given their experience, from Gordon Ramsey to The Ritz, this is
hardly surprising to achieve such rave reviews.
Matt and Simon told us they wanted to create a pub the locals
can be proud of, and boy, have they done us proud! Putting
Oxshott and Surrey on the map in terms of the best food in Great
Britain is a true accolade.
STEEPED IN HISTORY
The Victoria dates back to the 1800’s and over the years has
taken many guises. From a Thai restaurant, to a Brasserie, but
always at its heart has been ‘the great village pub’.
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Since being open for just shy of 7 months, the owners admit
they love hearing tales from regulars of years gone by and their
fond memories of ‘The Vic’ noting “a pub is truly the heart of
a community” and whilst The Victoria offers fantastic food,
they have managed to keep that traditional, quintessential pub
atmosphere too.
Major sporting
matches are shown
here too.
“The theme
was always Great
British pub,” Simon
divulges,”the feeling
that you are welcome
to pop in whatever
time of the day or
evening and enjoy
a pint or ale on tap
is paramount to our
vision.” Whether it’s
the cocktail menu
that takes your fancy,
a good wine, hearty
pub grub, delectable
dining or something
more traditional, it
is clear no detail has
been missed here.
