Inn on the Lake in Waverley

Nice Sunday roast after hangover from the night before!!

Had the wine, dine and stay package. Food and service were excellent, room a little tired but overall had everything we needed. Lovely to have a meal and a few drinks knowing we only had to go upstairs at the end of the evening. Breakfast was very good.

Very nice little place to stay. The pub was fairly upmarket and trendy but didn't notice any noise once in the room which was nice. Heat lamps outside was also a nice addition. The room itself was lovely - very comfortable and quiet, excellent blackout curtains, nice ensuite and the bed was unbelievably comfy; wish we had been staying more than just the night.

hands down the best food ive ever had, great atmosphere and really friendly staff.

It's a big place with hotel attached. A little dated but lunch was good

21/02/2025. We had a really enjoyable experience at The Inn On The Lake We were greeted by Sana who was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We each had a delicious meal which was also good value for money. Sana was a pleasure to meet and we highly recommend. 5*

Fabulous night out with the girls here. Excellent food and fantastic service. Thank you Kate for making our night special!

Had such a lovely time here last night staff were very attentive and the food was superb. Definitely coming back. Thank you so much xx

Food and service always first class and very friendly especially Nicky and Prem ..always happy to help. Breakfast is a treat !

First time here and my boyfriend and I were impressed with the atmosphere and food. It was clean and welcoming. Thank you!

This place has been consistently a family favourite for years! A big thanks to all with a warm welcome epitomises the place as a top must go to place in Godalming.

Absolutely 💯 outstanding for so many ways! The food was perfection and service was fun, smiles and laughter. Exquisite food in a romantic venue with what could be friends as staff. The BEST!

The food was very delicious and the staff was very friendly.

Our food was absolutely incredible we loved however we spent 45 minutes waiting for our desert menu to which my other half actually had to wave down waitresses and calling out for staff to serve us which they would look at us and still do nothing. In the end we went to the bar to get service we weren't given an apology not even a drink taken off the bill for the inconvenience. Unsure if we would return I don't think spending £130 with a 45 minute wait whilst the staff ignored us when it wasn't particularly busy especially when the waitress came over cleared our plates and asked if we would like the desert menu to which we said yes to and still had that 45

The food was a bit underwhelming. I ordered the sea bass and although the description says prawns, it didn’t come with any. We also had the mixed bread starter with pestos (I can’t remember what it was called on the menu) but it just looked like and tasted of bits of toast. Our server also wasn’t particularly friendly and dumped our food on the table a few times. We also hear an argument from the kitchen with someone shouting “I hate her”. Bit of an odd experience!

Fantastic! wouldn't hesitate to recommend/return, great team, dining and service. We gathered 14 members of our family to celebrate my Mothers 94th Birthday with a luncheon at the Inn on the Lake (IoTL). NB The IoTL kindly provided their private dining area for our party, giving us both privacy and excellent ambience . From the initial enquiry through to our departure the following morning, everything worked and nothing was any trouble**. The restaurant manager NICKY+ her team were fantastic. Great Food, portions and service. Three of us also stayed on for dinner and B&B, alas** the premises (+ surrounding area) suffered a power outage overnight, resulting in NO water/power/heating or breakfast in the morning , again NICKY stepped in/up and took care of us + other guests THANK YOU

Beautiful setting, excellent service and delicious food!

Relatively good food, reasonably quick service but the star deduction was for the lack of clarity on the sticky digital allergy menu I was passed. As an example they show you what you can eat, which looks to be quite a lot, but the gluten-free dessert that I chose ‘Cookie and ice cream,’ was without the cookie as it wasn’t GF. Why not just state ice cream!?

Very nice food! The set lunch menu is good value. Service could be quicker, however I would still come back.

Went there before Christmas to check it out , it was cold plus we have bird pet , we sat outside with a drink and steak sandwich 🥪 staff really lovely even come out to check and turned heated parasols for us and our bird pet , the garden domes looks lovely at the back with plenty of tables and space and another space for car park we think this place will be perfect for us in the summer , will definitely go back there .

The place was lovely however the bellypork roast was a disaster because they gave me the smallest amount of belly pork for price they charge. I will not be eating there again.

Have stayed here before and everything was great. Comfy room. Tasty dinner. Great service. Thank you.

Great place to stay, sadly I was unwell so not able to report much. The breakfast was excellent with lots of choice. Lovely lady in charge very kind, room was fabulous plenty of room.

Nice place to meet up with friends and family, good food but portions could be larger...pleasant though..

Parking was available, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. I am vegetarian and there were options for me on the menu. The food was yummy and the pub had that comforting atmosphere of chatter and low music. Would visit again.

The food was delightful, and the ambience and the cosy decor made for a truly inviting experience. Considering it was Boxing Day, the prices were surprisingly reasonable.

Met up with cousin for lunch. Very nice, good pub( steps a bit steep), nice meal and friendly staff.

Deathly quiet for Xmas Eve breakfast, when everywhere else is fully booked was slightly concerning. That said, we were made very welcome and the full English breakfast was very good. Staff we also very pleasent!

Great food, our server Harriet was lovely, we will be coming back.

had a group breakfast which came out quickly, but for 17.50, it looked nice but tasted average, 1 piece of bacon and 1 sausage, is not good value for money, i also don't like being asked to give a tip... if i think it's deserved i'll give one. not cool to demand one it out in front of people then select what % you think that should be....

I've been driving for months past this gem, unaware of what I was missing! Unfortunately it is really pricey, ( not surprising for Godalming, one of the most expensive places in Surrey) but great food, service and location

Lovely pub-restaurant for meeting up with friends and family. Appealing menu. Great atmosphere and although the place was completely full with big parties, food and drinks were served promptly. We had an issue with one of the dishes which was resolved well. Cosy in winter and outside space for summer days. Some areas could do with a lick of paint (doors to loos)

We all enjoyed the Festive menu.

Excellent food, service and a great atmosphere

Wonderful pub! Mattie was the best, what a girlie!

Mattie is super lovely and welcoming!

I have been coming here for 30 years (since before the renovation). Wonderful atmosphere with friendly, accommodating staff.

Great pub, excellent service, good choice of beers and a great menu, we often use this pub as a meeting point as they are very accommodating in allowing us use of a private meeting room, I highly recommend The Inn on The Lake. Will definitely be returning to this excellent establishment!

I can't rate Dominic and the team at the Inn on the Lake highly enough. A group of friends & I regularly gather here for drinks and a catch up, and always find a warm welcome, great hospitality and attentive service. It’s also refreshing to find a place that isn’t just about great service but also about standing firm for what it believes in - a true pillar of the community.

Waitress helpful. Chef forgot desserts.

Had Sunday lunch. Service superb. Food outstanding. All cooked perfectly. Very busy, but staff constantly on call. Staff provided cexcdptiobal service, all very friendly and attentive. Great meno selection, both Sunday roasts and other mains.

Came for a baby shower, very accommodating and I had a fantastic time, great place!

We came for a baby shower it was amazing, service was great.

Lovely experience with friends and family. Great food and service

Great service. Amazing food. Very friendly staff and very helpful with great customer service

We love being at the in on the lake. Always a nice meal, with a smile and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you Matilda, Nikki, Kate and of course Majiec in the kitchen. Tks. The Bamber’s.

Went on a Sunday the roast dinner was amazing, highly recommended the food , I had the hake on special delicious, service was excellent Sana was lovely, place could do with an update , overal great will be back

Very pleasant staff and great surroundings

Excellent Sunday roast dinner! Beef was melt in the mouth, really friendly service from Sara, was more than happy to help with anything we wanted and lovely and chatty. Would definitely recommend to a friend and to ask for Sara too!

Lovely service. Great atmosphere. Great Sunday roast.

Nice atmosphere in the restaurant, cozy/ classy vibe. Warm environment

the service was quite slow but the food was very nice

I haven't Lovely been here for about 7 years and my partner has never been here and we both throughly enjoyed it! Lovely food and good service! We will be back! Thank you so much! ❤️

Great atmosphere, friendly team and the food was incredible

Excellent service, great food! Highly recommended!

Amazing food and service, staff were very attentive and helpful. Will certainly visit again if in the area!

Had a great experience at Inn on the lake and the staff were very welcoming as soon as we arrived. The food was perfect as well as the service. Would definitely recommend especially after visiting the Arboretum!

Really impressed, £100 wine and dine deal such good value. Great food and great service.

The staff are always really welcoming and friendly. Always really clean and excellent selection of drinks. Food is very tasty and the menu is frequently updated. We always feel at home here.

Have been coming to the inn on the lake for a few years now, they never disappoint.

We came to the Inn on the lake for a Wake. We had a lovely experience even for a very sad occasion. Right from the first phone call, we received such compassionate service. We couldn't fault anything, the welcome we all received, the food, the actual venue. They met all our needs, and we were so grateful. A very big thank you has to go to Nicky for all of her help and kind words.

We had a wonderful lunch today, my son even commented that his burger was the best ever! The food was very fresh and beautifully cooked and we will definitely be back!

We had a three course meal to celebrate my husbands birthday. We enjoyed every mouthful, which I conveyed to the lovely guy who served us. I would definitely recommend The Inn on the Lake.

Great service and lovely hard working staff great food

Staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food was generously portioned and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended. Thank you!

Great spot for a lunchtime coffee and bite to eat

Very tasty, speedy friendly service. Thank you!

Awesome food and service thank you!

Absolutely brilliant. Matilda who served me , was absolutely amazing. Was so accommodating with everything. I would like too thank Niamh and Sansa, with there warm and happy vibe ⭐️

a perfect place for children and families. high quality dishes

The bar staff are very nice and kind

Enjoyed an amazing lunch at The Inn on the Lake, staff are very attentive and the food was delicious. Great patio with outside service, even though these are such challenging times for us all, the staff made us all feel very welcome. Thank you

Food was delicious and quit reasonable, fresh fish, steaks, pastas, many more offerings than I would have thought. The service was just delightful, with a focus on making you feel at home. We did spend 3 nights in one of there guest room which was spacious and extremely comfortable, large bathroom, highly recommended Thank you especially to Kate who was incredibly welcoming

A very disappointing lunch. The staff were very nice and very efficient but the food really wasn't very good at all. The fish was described as being served with a salsa but was served in a bowl, swimming in a very greasy, rather horrible, sauce. We ordered the hot drinks and mini desserts for dessert and the mini dessert was half a lemon tart on a saucer. It was soggy (probably shop bought) and was garnished with salad leaves!! Neither of us ate it - no one asked us why not - interestingly. I am afraid we won't return.

Food was very good, however the service was extremely slow. Also please note that they add a service charge to the bill without notifying you. I paid over £13.00 on the service charge, but the service was very slow, we were there for an hour and half and only had a main meal and two drinks I can't say I would go back there. Also your feedback said you only charge a service charge for 6 people or more, we paid and there was only 4 of us. Confusing or what

Food wad bad, meant to be steak but it was a bit of brisket, veg was rock hard, and don't know what the brown stuff was.

Had drinks here after my grandsons christening

OK good, overpriced drinks. Not worth the drive

Atmosphere drinks and staff are always 5 stars. Mattie and Never are the best!

Cosy rooms and restaurant! Food was delicious! Excellent amenities for our weekend stay, friendly welcoming staff 😊 highly recommended. Thank you ❤️

We went here for Sunday lunch. Really nice and spacious inside and staff were lovely. However the food was very very slow and when it did arrive was a bit disappointing. My fish & mushy peas were a bit dry and the fish didn’t look fresh

Very hard working team delivering a varied menu and working a busy bar. But prices are becoming increasingly unpalatable as portion sizes shrink. Atmosphere is good and very nice place to meet clients over a drink or daytime coffee. But either way, prices still steep. Walking distance of Godalming Station.

Gone downhill since we went a few years ago. Classic case of cutting back to make savings. Food is just standard premade pub chain stuff. Lots of sugar, even my burger tasted sweet and it wasn't even the bread?! High traffic areas e.g. wall, doors touch points all very very worn and need a good clean. Whole place smelt of chemical cleaner.

The roast dinner including potatoes and yorkshire puddings was very well cooked (just right), and everyone else said how nice their food was too. We were well looked after by the staff with our group of 18 people. The staff checked a few details with us before the meal ie Gluten options, and having preordered, the timing of the meal servings was great.

Nice location to spend a weekend. However, the room was really not clean. The bathroom had not been cleaned and it did not smell fresh. Everything else was fine.

We had a lovely time! it was my birthday and our honeymoon !

I went there with friends for lunch and found the waitresses were patronising and somehow rude at times.The food I ordered was calamari which very hard and chewy, followed by a chicken salad. The tomatoes were over ripe and mushy in the salad which was mainly red onion and houmous.I didn’t find any avocado as advertised. All in all very disappointing. The food was so bad I left more than half on the plate. I was asked if I would take the remains as a doggy bag, to which I agreed. However a second waitress cleared the table and collected all the leftovers onto one plate from which the first waitress retrieved my doggy bag. Good job it was for a dog. When we came to pay the bill individually, the waitress made a mistake and charged me incorrectly and was reluctant to correct the mistake. One of the worst lunches I have had for awhile.

Both food and service were perfect. We ate Fish & Chips which were perfectly cooked with good fish and crispy batter. We also stayed at the hotel which was great. Nicely decorated in nice surroundings, friendly and helpful staff. Special hostess for breakfast. She was so nice and helpful. The breakfast itself was absolutely fantastic, perfectly cooked to order and excellent coffee!

Super! We had a wake today for my Nana and it was absolutely superb. Nikki did a fantastic job and the food and service was second to none. Nikki organized everything and was so friendly and professional. Wakes are never easy but Nikki made the whole experience pleasant from start to finish. We would recommend the Inn on the Lake 100%

Lovely laydee behind the bar, always very friendly !!

Great food, nice service, I recommend

Great food, nice service, I recommend

Sunday breakfast visit. I used to come here in it's heyday, sadly it's in need of some cosmetic uplift now. Service & greeting fine, plenty of tables available. Breakfast was ok, toast underdone but bacon overdone.

the perfect place to spend Sunday with your family

Sunday breakfast visit. I used to come here in it's heyday, sadly it's in need of some cosmetic uplift now. Service & greeting fine, plenty of tables available. Breakfast was ok, toast underdone but bacon overdone.

I sincerely recommend. Friendly atmosphere, perfect service. Delicious food every time I visit encourages me to come again. A great place for a climatic date as well as a meeting with family or friends. See you soon🍀

I sincerely recommend. Friendly atmosphere, perfect service. Delicious food every time I visit encourages me to come again. A great place for a climatic date as well as a meeting with family or friends. See you soon🍀

Been here before and had a great time. Today we had a nice lunch although not as good as last time, we waited a long while for our food and the waitress wasnt very good, she didnt respond when we tried to get her attention and was very miserable. We even had to call another waitress over to get our bill, we wish we had had the lovely blond smiley waitress that we had before. It might have been this girls first day but she needs to learn customer care and service.

So arrived to a room we hadn't booked. Mmmm? Ne or hotel...? Who cares it was all sorted calmly and professionally, the Team sorting us out and our new room was perfect. The food superb. The wine list fab...some really well thought out wines especially the reds. Outside.... divine..rain or shine. A hotel with an amazing history so do look at the old photos of the place, the inscribed paving stones, recognise the amount of years its taken for the palms and asl the Team, especially Nicky, about its history. Ask about the waiter who fell in the Carp pond. Lovely people, lovely place. Miller and Butler need to invest more in its upkeep. A MUST visit.

Great service and lovely terrace