Husband and I were in Farnham to visit the Castle (as we like going to English Heritage sites) and…read morewere looking for a place to eat. I have gotten used to the ubiquitous English gastro pub and at first though (when seeing the exterior) that it was one of those. Though at heart is a gastro-pub, but the food was quite delicious, and the staff were very attentive. I had the chicken & chorizo pie with mash and a bare sprinkling of greens (I think it was cabbage, wasn't quite sure). The pie was quite scrumptious, and I was pleasantly surprised that it was a whole pie (top & bottom) and not the bog standard - pie dish with a flaky pastry topping. Husband had one of the specials - a mackerel salad, which he quite enjoyed as well. We both had a dessert - him a sorbet, myself a brownie. The brownie was a bit dry - a tad overbaked. The ambience was quite pleasant, comfortable and airy. The seating was very plush with good spacing between tables. There was also a back garden/patio area - unfortunately on a very warm day it was full, so couldn't get seating out there. But, because the establishment is quite airy and there is good air circulation we were not stifling. I would highly recommend the place - the beer my husband had was a local - Hogs Back Hopping Hog. Very delighted with this, and was recommended by our waitress. The staff were quite knowledgeable, discreet, and pleasant.

Great service, very friendly staff. I've only been here this one time. Got the venison pie with…read morebuttered kale and mash. Yummy!

They're offering 10% off between 5-7pm…read more It's more of a restaurant than a pub. I don't think I've ever seen such a large selection of dishes in any one restaurant! In terms of cost, for five people with beer and a bottle of Rose, it came to £160. Starters were seriously nice - all of them. Main course was okay, bit unfortunately nothing to write home about. They have a large selection of Deserts as well to entice you if you still have room to spare! Service was very good and personal. Ideal place to go if you're taking your parents out for a treat!!

In all the years I've lived around this area, I never knew that this wonderful place existed,…read morehowever I am now thankful that this has changed! Myself and 2 others went in for dinner, every dish was immaculately presented, and absolutely delicious! I had the paella which looked and tasted like it was made in a Spanish seafront restaurant. All the staff were very alert and friendly, which added to our fantastic experience. I cannot recommend this enough, I will certainly be returning again!!

Lovely English countryside, restaurant. Great menu and food. Bonus. They have delicious gluten-free…read morefish and chips if that's your thing. Or important someone in your group. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

This is a little awesome pub tucked away in the beautiful English countryside, hidden gem…read morepersonally, that's frequent by the locals. Great food and specials, and beer selection. Accessible by the Four Seasons via the canal trial, easy fun ride.

Lovely little pub-style restaurant, with plenty of outside decking by the lake. With most meals…read morepriced under a tenner and excellent portion sizes, it's ideal for an affordable afternoon in the sunshine with friends. I had the tastiest belly pork here, with perfect crackling, root mash and a dessert of chocolate and orange (with real orange bits!) brownie torte. Overall it was delicious. The service was slightly slow, but they admitted they were understaffed that particular night so I'm not sure if it's usually like that.

Freezing cold. Slow service. When my food arrived - a brocoli / cauliflower & cheese gratin - it…read morewas late to the table (~5 minutes after my friends food) & fresh from the microwave. Also, lacking the cheese - although apparently it's normal. I'd never want to go back there again. There are much better places to go to eat. I'm sure it would be nice to have a beer / drink during the summer, but make sure you eat elsewhere.

Great pub over looking the green in Pirbright, a very pretty village near Woking. Good food and…read morechoice of ales. Also some nice ciders for them that like that sort of thing (the wifey). Don't know about the lagers. Didn't look. Low ceilinged and sprawling, it has a good ambience. Seems resonable busy when I've been, but never too over crowded. Smallish beer garden which doesn't over look the green unfortunately, but it is next to quite a busy road, so would be a bit noisy. Worth a trip.

A great-looking pub with fantastic surroundings and beer garden. Although it is sometimes perceived…read moreto be 'hit and miss' in terms of sizes of meals, quality is always good. The sure 'hit's are the mezze, lamb and chocolate brownie.

Home local. We've been trudging here through the woods over several decades - through various…read morechanges of hands. The current team have created a warm, cosy, clan space with a reliably excellent menu of well executed pub food. Coming here for a Sunday roast in the winter or a cold cider in the summer always makes me feel like I've truly arrived back home.

Hidden gem of a place, off the main roads & tucked away off the Wood Street green. Warm & friendly…read moreatmosphere. Food is reasonably priced & excellent quality. Well worth seeking out!

Blimey that's a bit unfair. Can't disagree with any of the previous reviewers comments but heck one…read morestar? The food is good, I've eaten in the bar several times and in pub grub terms it's excellent. Never used the restaurant but I hear it's good. The beer is well kept and a good if modest choice of real ales is available. The old public bar is a bit yuppie, cliquey but then it always was. Unfortunately you have to brave the woollies to make it to the gents but hey I've seen MUCH worse. Deserves at least three stars so I've given it four although I think most pubs here are grossly over rated and this is not a four star pub by any means. :-)

Those who have visited The Sandrock in years gone by will remember a basic, unassuming, beer…read moredrinkers pub offering simply wel served beer and an opportunity for unpretentious surroundings for those pub conversations. No fancy food, in fact no food at all at lunchtime bar a few basic rolls. But that all changed when the long standing landlord hung up his bottleopeners and the pub passed into the hands of some would-be restauranteurs. I guess you would call the place a gastro-pub with a chic extension to provide a bigger seating area. The food selection is typically gastro with prices to match. That's a shame as it prices out most of the old customers who just enjoyed their pints with the occasional bar meal. I found the place almost unwelcoming if I'm honest. Also gone is the famous Sandrock Beer Festival an event which has been replaced by the nearby Bat and Ball Beer Festival. In fact The Bat and Ball, literally only 200 yards away, still provides the more laid back environment even though it's food can be pricey at times too.

According to their website The Swan is a privately owned boutique hotel, a warm friendly 'local',…read moreand a superb restaurant serving carefully sourced seasonal food. All this at the edge of the stunning Surrey & West Sussex countryside border. The menu at The Swan is a superb array of classic dishes; choosing what I wanted was nearly impossible! After a lengthy period of deliberation I left my final decision-making moment until the waitress arrived to take our order (I needed the pressure). I opted for the beef carpaccio, rocket salad, shaved parmesan and truffle oil. The key to a dish like this is the quality of the meat. Full of intense beef flavour, and literally melt in your mouth, it was clearly from great stock. The fresh peppery rocket, salty parmesan and the rich truffle oil (of which there was the perfect amount) all complemented the meat perfectly. For my main course, I had initially decided on the calves liver but made a last-minute change to the pan seared scallops, potato roti, black pudding, pea puree and a chive beurre blanc. It was the right decision. The scallops were light, delicate and cooked to perfection. The black pudding spicy and earthy. The potato roti, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, and full of flavour. The chive beurre blanc also added a delicious richness to the dish. The only small criticism of the dish is that the pea puree was slightly lost amongst all the other punchy flavours, but when tasted on its own is was beautifully smooth and seasoned well. After 20 years running one of London's 'best kept secrets' - The Swag and Tails pub in Knightsbridge - the owners decided to create a cosy and luxurious pub in the beautiful Surrey Hills, and with recommendations in the Harden's and Michelin guides it seems as though they are doing something right. Fresh local ingredients, tasty classic food, in a wonderful setting. This is pub dining of the highest order.

So this is a quaint little country pub come hotel. Only small but has that family run feeling. It's…read morevery well presented with an inviting bar to the left and a comfy seating area with that open fire feel and chilled Sunday afternoon vibe. The drink selection isn't bad at all for a small pub and the staff were lovely and friendly. The food is delicious although a little pricier than one may expect for a little pub although it was much further south than I'm accustomed too. The room we had was a good size. Nice sofa and seating area as you enter followed by a good size bedroom with a super king size bed. The bathroom was also a good size with double sink. The only downside was the shower was in the bath. But at least there was a bath. It was very clean from the sheets to the loo! It overlooked the road but was relatively quiet. There is a good size car park opposite and a secret style beer garden to the rear. The staff looked after us all weekend like regulars. If you ever in the area I would recommend a little weekend stay here.

Very cute pub in Woking. Had the fish and chips and a cider. Very friendly staff too…read more Went there for a quick bite and drink while visiting the area and was not disappointed. I'd definitely go back.

Tons of seating in this upscale pub both indoor and outdoor! Fantastic happy hour. Food is…read moreexcellent quality and menu. You order inside at the bar and pay but have to give your table number first if outside in "garden" area, a bit confusing but staff is wonderful.

We have visited this pub a few times and without a doubt the top gastro pub in the area. The…read moreservice is great and food is amazing. Great selection of Gin too.