Romantic restaurant table setting in Dorking for Valentine's Day dinner
Published On: February 5, 2026

Valentine’s Day is coming to Dorking – book your table now! ❤️

Whether you’re going all in with the romance, having a relaxed dinner, or planning a Galentine’s night, Dorking’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops for you.

Here’s some of what’s on the menu around town:

🍽 Heaven’s Kitchen

Celebrate with their special Valentine’s 3 course menu or go big with their sharing steak experience.

📅 Available 12th – 16th February | Booking essential

🥂 The White Horse

A classic Valentine’s night out, with a special two-course menu plus a free glass of Lanson Rosé.

📅 12th –14th February | 12pm–9pm

💗 Two Many Cooks

A one-night-only Valentine’s Supper Club where you can expect a beautifully curated menu and a proper occasion — tickets are already in demand, so be quick.

📅 Friday 13th February | 7pm

🍝 Rialto

Their Menu d’Amore is designed for lingering over great food and good wine. The option of 2 or 3 courses with limited availability.

📅 Available 9th – 15th February

🍕 Pizza Express

A Valentine’s classic with a great-value twist – two starters, two mains and a bottle of wine for £50. Plus the limited-edition Marry Me Chicken pizza is back from 3 February.

📅 3rd February – 2nd March

Harts at the Courtyard are holding a tapas night on Saturday 14th February. Contact them to pre-book.

The Surrey Yeoman

2 or 3 course menu with a Pink Panther cocktail on arrival

Dorking is the perfect place for your dinner dates, so get booking!

PS. All our restaurants can be found in the Business Directory.

Galentine’s in Dorking – a few ideas for 13th & 14th February

If you’re celebrating your favourite people this year, there’s lots happening in Dorking:

Wuthering Heights at Dorking Halls

A new 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights is on the big screen – perfect for a dramatic Galentine’s or Valentine’s night out.

On 13th & 14th February you can add a LOVEly Package for just £4 and get:

“Blind Date With A Book” – a handpicked, mystery book to unwrap

A chocolate bar to share (or not!)

Tea for Two – Yorkshire teabags so you can “brew-d” like Heathcliff at home

Check Dorking Halls for screening times and booking.

Galentine’s Afternoon Tea at Putty Cakes

Celebrate love or friendship with a cosy Galentine’s Afternoon Tea in their historic back room on Friday 13th February.

Expect:

Tiered platters of finger sandwiches

Heart-shaped cakes and sweet treats

Tea, coffee, hot chocolate or pink bubbles (non-alcoholic)

Sittings: 12:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:15pm & 6:15pm

£25 per person – limited tables, advance booking essential.

Bracelet-Making & Beats

On 13th February, there’s a Galentine’s night that mixes creativity and dancing at Swirl Wine Bar:

Bracelet-making workshop (make two to take home) with a glass of wine, bubbles or soft drink, followed by tunes from The Social Beats so you can dance the night away with your besties.

Places are limited to 14 spots for the workshop, £40pp, with the bar open afterwards.

For booking links and full details, please check the venues’ websites and social channels.

Time to get the group chat organised and make it a Dorking Galentine’s.

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