Cyder House Inn in Guildford

Lovely country pub with homebooked food and friendly staff

A pint of ale was over £7 and even a shandy was over £6. I'd love to visit again but I simply cannot justify the high price.

Absolutely fantastic roast pork Sunday lunch. Couldn't fault it at all. Our last visit was spoilt by a lot of children running amok in the dining room for our whole visit. So much better today. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

Food is excellent here, there are vegan choices that are delicious. I particularly enjoyed the vegan Banana blossom (fish alternative) and chips!! Thank you Cyder House

Love this place. Great cider options and the food is incredible. It gets busy so plan in a little wait at the bar 🍻

Mother's Day - on such a busy day for restaurants, what a fantastic service and wonderful lunch! Fast and efficient. The food was absolutely perfect. Had a lovely time and will be back. Particularly appreciated our waitress who took great care to ensure that everyone had finished before clearing. A perfect experience. 10/10.

Wonderful mothers day Sunday lunch. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and professional and an overall great experience. It hasn’t lost it in all the time we’ve not been there. Will be back soon.

Reasonable, not outstanding, not dreadful.

Great meals and excellent service. Thank you so much Susan for looking after our group with such kindness and good humour.

Visited here yesterday (10 of us and 5 dogs) and both the service and food were superb! Definitely be going back.

'The Scramblers' is an informal Surrey Senior cricketers group which meets regularly in the winter months to walk together and enjoy a convivial pub lunch. Last week we did just that on a glorious spring morning and the pub in question was the Cyder House in Shackleford. The meals we had were all delicious, beautifully prepared and presented and we felt very well looked after. Particular reference must be made to our waitress, Susan, who was attentive and efficient and made it a very enjoyable experience. Many thanks to her. I will thoroughly recommend this fine Surrey pub and look forward to returning soon.

Went here for a vegan roast. They have a few options which is nice and generally the food was good

Genuinely excellent food. Everything is gastro these days, but this was a cut above the rest

Lovely Sunday roast. Great selection of ciders and beers. Also has plenty of vegan options on the menu.

This was my first visit to this pub. It is a little off the beaten path, and in summer, it would be glorious. In the winter, the pub is warmed by a lovely open fire It is a destination for dog owners, and when we visited, there were several in the pub. In the car park, there was a pony and trap parked The interior is warm, comfortable, and nicely decorated. The staff are nice, friendly and helpful. The menu has a good range of choices, including vegetarian options. My wife had a red mullet and pasta. I had a Croque Medame. Both were tasty and a good size. Would i visit again? Well, we are already planning to take the family there for Sunday lunch. Parking can be challenging

We had a very nice lunch and service was very attentive. Just went back after a long absence and the menu was interesting, definitely above the highly predictable norm or Burger, Fish n chips, sausages fare. For me, the seating could have been more adventurous, but I welcomed the chance to try something different. They had a couple of interesting beers, one lovely IPA. The service was attentive and friendly. It is back on my list

Sunday lunch was delicious and wholesome. Great service as well

The wife and I have never been before although it's on our doorstep, living within a short drive away and what an experience it was. We arrived to sample the sunday roast dinners. Firstly the staff were incredible and very accommodating, would strongly recommend booking a table before visiting. The bar itself has a very wide range of beers, larger, ciders. Onto the food, it simply didn't disappoint, it was magnificent. Wife said it was the best roast she has had in while. Hats off to the chef it was divine. We arrived slightly earlier then our booked table reservation and after ordering the roasts were brought to the table within 10-15mins, not very long in comparison to how busy the restaurant was. Ordered our deserts and again arrived within good time from ordering. The whole experience was just wonderful, the management are very lucky to have such wonderful and professional staff under them and they all work together so well. Would strongly recommend the cyder house inn, it's also dog friendly.

We had Sunday lunch, the food was really good and the Yorkshire's were huge. My only comment being I would have preferred my gravy served separately because I had the vegetarian pastry and it was really soggy because of the gravy being poured over it. It was very busy so finding a parking space was difficult. The staff are really lovely and we would definitely visit again.

Nice pub,good food, friendly staff. Went in late Sunday afternoon after a walk.

We had an amazing Sunday roast here today at lunchtime, it was buzzing in the pub, such a wonderful friendly feeling, fantastic deco but more importantly the food was fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend a visit, well worth booking ahead as not to be disappointed as it was super busy, the staff were brilliant at keeping everyone happy.

Brilliant service received and really made us feel like valuable customers. Always a great selection of vegan dishes. 100% recommended. 15+ visits now.

Me & my partner visited for lunch after a good walk with the dogs. We hadn't booked but were able to sit in by the lovely log fire. The two gentleman working were both very polite & attentive. Service was fast. The food was tasty. We both had the crispy maple chicken burger. Would have just been a bit nicer if there was more chicken in it than crispy batter. Lovely and warm and cozy atmosphere. Nice music & drink selection. Love that it's dog friendly.

Lunch steak today was very good, apple and apricot crumble was good however the crumble was so hard you could crack you teeth on it. Restaurant temperature was cold, that spoils that cosy feeling.

Stopped here unplanned for dinner during a road trip. The onion soup, banana blossom and chips, and plant-based lamb options were spectacularly delicious. The venue is also dog friendly, quiet and clean. Lovely.

Best vegetarian / vegan options I have ever seen, the food was stunning too!!

Eaten here on a number of occasions. It's very hard to find any real fault with this establishment, but likewise it's very hard to find any real plus points. Service is OK. Drinks Choice is OK. Menu is a little lacking, limited choices of Starters and Sweets. But I can recommend the Long Pigs in Blankets, very tasty indeed. Overall an average eating experience at above average prices.

Just had a Sunday roast, probably the best roast I've had out in many years. Great portion size, the rest of the menu looked fantastic also. Dog friendly pub, there is also a natural dog chew menu so your dog can be distracted while you eat. Will be returning soon.

Excellent staff great atmosphere the starters were amazing and the chef definitely knows how to cook a steak. Thank you very much. Great evening..

Greatly enjoyed the place and food

Beautiful food and atmosphere. Staff are friendly! Definitely will be coming back again!

Lovely pub, been twice and had great meals on both occasions. Beer selection is good and the chicken burger is next level. Service was attentive and friendly.

A lovely village pub with a great atmosphere. The food was really nice. The beer was very well kept. All in all I would recommend and will return.

Been here twice now and will definitely return. Food is a little pricey but it is worth it. Great menu with lots of tasty vegan options for starters, mains and dessert. Had the garlic flatbread with black olive tepenade, banana blossom "fish" and chips with mushy peas and tartare sauce and to finish, sticky toffee pudding with oat flat white. All really lovely and service was brilliant. Look forward to returning.

Lovely food with a South African twist. Veggie and Vegan options. Great service. On the upper end of bistro pricing but lots of snack options available if you don't want to spend £18 ish on a main.

Came here with my partner and my dog spontaneously after seeing they were dog friendly. We were immediately given a warm welcome and a seat. The service was amazing the food came quickly. I had a bacon and chicken burger with maple syrup and my partner had a beef burger. They were HUGE and delicious. The mulled wine was also banging. 10/10 will come again. Beautiful pub in a nice discreet area.

I've just had the best vegan roast I've ever had. I was spoiled for choice but so were the rest of my omnivorous party. Amazing innovative yet comforting food. The Belgium waffles were incredible. The whole experience was fab. Booking was easy and staff were helpful from the word go. The service was warm and attentive. It was the first time I'd been, buy it won't be the last.

So disappointing. We visited based on the reviews but found the very slow service and mediocre food very disappointing. Fish and chips very bland/poor quality and the ‘Korean’ chicken wings were nothing like Korean chicken wings. Won’t be returning.

Friendly service 🙂 Expensive pint of Guinness 🫣

My husband and I found ourselves on a rare kid-free Saturday night so decided to eat out. We looked online for a new pub to try and couldn’t believe we hadn’t been here before as it’s so close to us, and the reviews were so good. We weren’t disappointed as the food and service were both excellent!

Excellent visit to cyder house shackleford for a friend's birthday. Nice little touch of a happy birthday decoration on table. Lovely steaks which 3 of party had & everyone said they were excellent. I had red mullet linguine, absolutely delicious. Very nice relaxed but efficient service.

This is a fantastic pub for food and ambience. The menu is varied, good portions and great food and service. I wish it was my local!

Went for Sunday lunch with a mate. Chairs were really comfortable, staff were amazing, food was brilliant. Made me wish I lived a bit closer so I could go more often.

Our 2nd visit to this delightful country pub that is tucked away.Excellent menu with great food with a lovely wood fire warming the room. Competitive pricing coupled with very good staff makes this venue a winner. We will return.

I had a quick drink after dog walking in the area, in front of the fire on a Wednesday afternoon.

I ordered the monday deal - burger tray for 12 pound. I had the fried chicken burger and fries and it was amazing 🤤 maple syrup fried chicken was an incredible combo i hadnt had before. Brought the dog with me after a long walk and they didnt mind the muddy boots and dirty dog!

They serve such delicious roast dinner!

Really enjoyed my family meal, service is very friendly. Menu is wide ranging, well priced and fresh. Very tasty. My dad only just managed the gammon eggs and chips due to generous size.

What a find, wonderful service, grateful food, and warm cosy atmosphere. A Soth African chef who understands how to grill meat!! Highly recommended! We will be back!!

Was taken to Cyder House Inn last weekend for lunch and had the most fabulous afternoon. Susan was our waitress and she was amazing. Food was the best I have eaten since moving to the UK a year ago. The chef is South African and we loved the menu! I would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone looking to have a wonderful experience!

A friend and I went to The Cyder House for a mid-week lunch at the end of October. The décor in this pub is very smart, the staff very pleasant and the food was excellent. The day we went it was “Steak Thursday.” My friend had the rump steak and chips. He said it was the best steak he had had in England for a very long time. Perfectly cooked when he requested “rare.” I had the fish and chips. Once again perfectly cooked. In addition to the great food there is an excellent selection of local beers, including TEA and Hog Star Larger. This pub has several rooms and they were more than happy to re-seat us when the noisy, badly behaved and uncontrolled children at a nearby table were beginning to make our lunch experience less than pleasant! Perhaps the management should suggest to the parents that unless they can keep their children under control they will give them Red Bulls to drink and teach them rude words! I am told than for Sunday lunch it is essential to book. Recommended. I would be more than pleased to return.

Great place to start and end a 2hr walk with the family

Fantastic, as a vegan one of the best meals I’ve had . My husband had the rump steak and he said if it was out standing . We eat out a lot and very seldom leave a review , but this definitely deserved one .

Amazing food, lovely staff, shall return

Delicious food, I'm pretty fussy as we cook everything from scratch at home. Lots of pubs now serve food that's bought in from outside. Its's often hard to tell from the menu and a big disappointment when it arrives. This was all fresh, tasty and really good, I will be back and have recommended it to friends with the same standards.

Had a massive group booking kids and adults 28 in total and they served us all amazing hot delicious roast dinners! Worth a visit 😉

We went because we know the vegan food is great, and it did not disappoint again (we had the burger, banana blossom 'fish' and squash goulash and then the orange tart). The staff were also very nice. Great to have places like this with good options! Edit: we basically come here every year for a birthday, can confirm 2 years later it's still great.

First, this is not in Godalming, but in Shackleford. I appreciate that it is the weekend but one group nearby had 2 dogs sitting on the floor behind me(another couple had the sense to leave their dog outside, and sit with it) . At another table one young boy behaved fairly badly and little control seemed placed on the child by his parents. This might be because the other adults made a huge racket. The food was generally excellent. I and my son would recommend the cheese and bacon beef burgers. The onion straws particularly make this burger. My wife’s sea bream was, apparently, rather dry. Service was good.

We were staying in the area and thought we'd try the Cyder House Inn for dinner as we were meeting a friend coming from Woking. The inn was very inviting, with a very comfortable dining room that offered us some privacy. Service was first class. For dinner I had a rump steak, which was on special. The food tasted excellent. I also enjoyed a pint of Tongham TEA - what a lovely brew. All in all, a very pleasant evening.

Tucked away in the countryside a little gem. Enjoyed food but limiting to my taste, but I am fussy eater. What I ordered was good and well presented. Service was very good staff helpful and not over powering making a relaxed atmosphere. Would like to return for a Sunday Roast as I would believe pub would be very popular, as caters for children and is dog friendly and also large outside seating space. Limited parking space but on country road so wouldn't have thought it would affect guests. Would recommend

We loved everything about our visit to the Cyder House, Shackleford, including the idyllic setting. Have been looking for our new default location when meeting up with family and friends for sometime. Couldn't believe how quickly our varied selection of lunchtime food arrived. Thanks chef and James. Will return and would totally recommend.

Great place. We decided to visit on our way home. The service was great with very friendly staff. The food was superb and I mean superb and a selection not often seen in chain pubs. Great value for the quality of produce and the chef knows his stuff. Highly recommended and I look forward to a return.

Shut for a while but now open and really nice food. South African bits on the menu which is nice. Great staff.

Had a super lunch here yesterday Great food and service in a lovely village pub. Great choices on the menu inc gluten free meals. Highly recomnended.

We had an amazing Sunday lunch here. Good size servings, plenty of seasonal veg. Unlimited gravy. Lots of options on menu for vegan or milk intolerant. We had 3 courses and wanted to try more of the menu Great service. Highly recommend

I visited this pub over the weekend and have a lovely time. Food was brilliant. Staff friendly all round good pub to be in a good range to choose from and food. I give a big 10 out of 10 very happy will definitely be visiting again.

Great fish and chips and service. Also dog friendly

Great pub, lovely setting and very welcoming. Would highly recommend.

We were a large party of 23 including 2 children. The staff were amazing from start to finish, answering any queries we had prior to visiting to superb service on the day. The food was amazing and all came out at the same time which was fantastic for such a large group. The pub was very clean, well furnished and had a lovely garden with a children's play area. It is extremely dog friendly, which was great as we had two dogs with us too. Lovely atmosphere in a lovely pub. Thank you for such an amazing day.

Heard this place had just been voted number 1 in godalming, thought I’d come with my family to try it out. Wasn’t disappointed! Wonderful atmosphere, food was perfect, real attention to detail and incredible flavours. Added bonus the park for the littles!

We booked for 3 of us and chose 2 fish and chips which were deemed excellent. The taco salad was a bit different and delicious. I welcomed a more unusual veggie choice. Great selection of drinks and friendly staff. We’ll be back!

Booked this lovely pub for our 21st Wedding Anniversary as I have passed it many a time on bike rides with my club and always thought of giving it a try. The pub is in a lovely setting in the Surrey Hills and has a lovely country/gastro pub vibe to it with good parking and spacious garden area with rattan furniture. Inside is very modern and clean, staff are super friendly and attentive, with food coming out in a very timely manner. The menu has lots to choose from with plenty of vegan options so shouldn't be issues with food selection. Drinks are of a good selection with a cocktail menu and are freshly made without pre-made syrups. All in all a great place to celebrate our anniversary and if you're not celebrating anything, a lovely place to eat and drink in the Surrey Hills.

We loved the food, especially banana blossom and it's great that they have the playground

Excellent meal and service. Thank you

Very good staff, attentive but not encroaching. Decent drinks menu and an interesting from the norm menu for sat lunch time. A few small slip ups on the food (pasta had way too much oil, forgot some ice cream). Both quickly and professionally delt with. Would happily return

We didn’t eat, so can’t comment on the food, but the barman was great, the beer was excellent and reasonably-priced. The village is beautiful and quiet.

Took my wife, mum and 7 year old daughter here for Saturday lunch. Wow. It is a beautiful pub in quiet surroundings with a lovely garden. Even a kids play area in sight - but far enough not to be too noisy! The food was delicious - I had the chicken burger but will be back for the South African curry :) Service was also spot on. Loved everything about it

Outstanding hidden gem. It takes a lot to leave me bowled over, but this is a wonderful countryside watering hole. The food was outstanding (we had the Sunday roast beef/pork both cooked to perfection) our 4 children ate off the children's menu which is excellently varied, my 10year old especially enjoyed her perfectly cooked medium-rare steak!) Excellent range of ciders and amazing selection of aperitifs. Service is attentive but not over bearing. For a family of 6 with drinks mains and desserts -with tip- came to £121. The value is unbelievable!

Un gastro pub molto accogliente con diversi piatti della cucina britannica e non solo. Io ho provato il fish and chips ed era ottimo !

Smart but unpretentious pub in exquisite village 5 minutes off A3 south of Guildford. Welcoming and efficient staff. Service seamless and quick. Fish & chips out of this world. Seems like a good place for a quick meal or a longer linger.

I read somewhere that this place boasts the best Roast in the county, and they're not wrong. Big, hearty portions with a great range of offerings in additions to the classics. Desserts were the surprise package, get the Yorkie & Butter pudding, unbelievable Jeff. Staff looked after us really well and the setting is delightful. Top marks all round!

We went for Sunday lunch yesterday and I have to say we were left very disappointed. Alarm bells rang when we ordered our food and within 3 minutes the food arrived at our table, my partner and I both looked at each other and thought they had delivered to the wrong table. I had the vegetarian wellington which was ok, very small, the yorkshire pudding was enormous and pretty average vegetables all drenched in gravy which was very peppery. Unfortunately my partners roast beef was very grey (not pink at all) and the same as the above. Such a shame as it's a lovely venue, great staff but for what they are charging for a roast, we did feel very let down. Maybe they just had an off day but I'm not sure I have ever been anywhere to eat and the food comes out so quickly.

Nice food, reasonably priced, would I go again? Yes 👍

Lovely chilled atmosphere. Really friendly staff and incredibly food. Highly recommend the pesto rigatoni !! Alrrady looking forward to returning 😋 🍻

My first visit to this wonderfully English country pub, tucked away in Shackleford, with an interesting non-standard, South African-influenced range of menu choices. If the weather is warm enough, the outside dining area is spacious and offers a play area for children aged up to ten or so, in a separate area from diners. We chose to have our G&T outside before moving indoors for food. To start we shared the salt & pepper octopus, which was nicely seasoned and presented with a light sauce and garnished with coriander and fresh chilli pepper. Very nice. The mains were Miso Salmon for me and Burger for my partner. Both were good. Would have preferred to have seen a freshly made and seasoned burger patty, but my partner was happy with it. The salmon was generously portioned and flavoursome. Deserts were all very tempting: given my dairy intolerance, I am a little restricted, but enjoyed the donuts with a taster of the sticky toffee (& date sauce) pudding. It’s nice to see a wine list that only takes a couple of minutes to choose from. The Chardonnay was particularly wonderful, I was informed. More than happy to pay a return visit, with the staff making us feel welcome and valued customers. They looked after us well, with service nothing less than friendly and charming.

Had a lovely roast dinner with all the trimmings. Massive Yorkshire and good selection of vegetables. Friendly helpful service. Desert menu had a twist on old favourites and again were well presented and tasted lovely. Outdoor seating was comfortable. Would recommend

Steak Thursdays, what's not to like. Just had a lovely lunch here, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Great food, very helpful staff. Will definitely return again soon.

One of the best Sunday lunches I've had ( except my own!) The staff are very friendly and do their utmost to ensure you have everything you need. Child and dog friendly. Playground next to the outdoor eating area. My family will definitely be going here again!

Popped in to celebrate Father’s Day a day early. I was really impressed by everything we had today, despite the fact they became incredibly busy with the local sports fixture being cancelled and everyone coming to the pub. Parking is a bit tight, but ample room on the road, so I guess turn up early if you’re desperate to get in the car park. I was apprehensive seeing some world food bits on the menu as often I’ve found places try and can’t get it right. Clearly a South African influence in the kitchen, it all looked amazing, and what I had tasted amazing. Booked as a halfway point between in-laws, and as it had a playground. Didn’t feel out of place having kids as you do in some places. It is 25 miles from me, but definitely on the list to return to as it was such a great experience. Oh and if you like cider it’s great, and if you don’t then lilley’s cider is just like alcoholic fruit juice so you’ll like that. And if you have a dog it’s not just dog friendly, it’s actively encouraging you to bring them, didn’t this time, but another reason we will be back.

Great pub for great food and great atmosphere. My partner had the duo roast and the meat was cooked to perfection and tasted insane. I had the burger and oh my god I was in heaven. The Service was impeccable and nothing was to much trouble. Will definitely be back

We have been using the Cyder House for a couple of years now to meet family and friends. James and the staff are excellent and very accommodating. The food is excellent too, especially the Sunday roasts. Well-kept beer, and a great variety of other alcohol and non alcohol beverages. Child and dog friendly, too. 😉

Great, middle of nowhere country pub. We visited today after our 6 mile hike. The pub is dog friendly, which was great for us as we had borrowed our friends dog for the day. Dog bowls located inside French doors in patio garden area, with a huge keg outside to fill them. Car park is spacious. Play area. Nice, clean restaurant and toilets. Food was served quickly and was presented beautifully, hot and with a friendly smile. Not overly priced, a lovely atmosphere and made to feel very welcome. We will return.

Lovely pub in great location just a few minutes from the A3. Great food (some pics attached of some vegan options) , wonderful people working here to make a friendly welcoming atmosphere . Limited parking adjacent to the pub, though additional spaces in the village 100meters down the road.

Friendly welcome for a late Sunday Lunch. Relaxed atmosphere and tasty food.

Cozy country atmosphere with friendly efficient staff. A really nice find. House cider is a win too

Lovely little pub tucked away. Food and welcome were amazing. I had the steak special on Thursday my husband had the small gammon and my daughter had the burger. We all enjoyed our food and the flavours prove the adage 'simple ingredients cooked well' it was also a very reasonable price.

Recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! Great staff, lovely atmosphere and super food. One meat eater and one vegan left very satisfied!

I think the word "pub" needs to be left out. We popped in for a pint after doing a few local chores and couldn't sit indoors despite spending the best part of £20 on drinks. Despite tables being laid up for eating and nobody sitting there, we were told we couldn't sit down but could stand at the bar. It was too cramped, especially with staff pushing past. We ended up sitting outside on wet seats in the rain. Just call it a restaurant and be done with it. There are much better "pubs" around that also sell food.

Always nice to have a beer or two, good selection, always a open fire going. Popular for food

The food is fabulous, want to recommend the place yet don't want to tell you too much!!! Enjoy .