Zeitoun is a contemporary restaurant and bar in the quaint town of Claygate, bringing a fresh take on Lebanese cuisine to the people of Surrey. With a varied menu of small plates, on-the-grill dishes and Lebanese classics, as well as an imaginative selection of cocktails, it’s a great all-rounder, especially if you’re looking for a place to host a special occasion. Whether it be a birthday dinner, after-work drinks, or even a hen do night out, Zeitoun is happy to reserve large tables for private dining.
The décor feels modern and in tune with recent trends, ticking parquet wooden flooring, velvet jewel-toned bar stools and even a living wall off the list, which is also great for photo opportunities. There are plenty of places to base your party, from large, round tables so that all of your guests can see each other, to long, cosy banquettes for a dining table vibe – you can choose the right space for you. In this case, you might be interested to see the small plate section of the menu which offers lots of ideas for sharing starters. Think calamari rings, filo pastry parcels filled with herbs, mozzarella and feta cheese or sautéed lamb sausage with tomatoes and pomegranate. For mains, your friends and family are welcome to order from the main a la carte menu which spans traditional meat dishes cooked on the grill, lamb and chicken shawarma, falafel and king prawns sautéed with garlic, coriander and chilli.
Drinks wise, we think you’ll enjoy checking out the cocktail menu which is full of imaginative concoctions – from a Black Widow which mixes Blanco tequila, served with blackberrries, freshly squeezed lime juice and garnish, or a Winter Mojito with muddled lime and mint, agave nectar and rum with crushed ice topped and soda. Go on, it’s a celebration, after all!