The Alma in Waverley

Wow what a find!! We were visiting the area and found this gem of a place! Lovely people, great service, very accommodating for my family including our dog (dogs allowed in bar but not restaurant). We have been out for many Sunday roast dinners, but this was one of the best we’ve had! Beautiful food, proper roasties, I had a mix of all meats on offer. It came with lovely swede and carrots, cauliflower cheese, parsnips, and lots of other veg, a big jug of gravy, all the condiments, it really was very good! Highly recommended 5*!! Sorry no pics, the food was just too tasty!! 😃🙏

My husband and I randomly stopped by here today and were really impressed! The staff were really friendly and the Sunday Roast was just what we were looking for! A proper home cooked meal (the roast potatoes are the best I’ve had in a while!) Other half had gammon and I had chicken both cooked nicely, the vegetables and cauliflower cheese were also really nice and I liked how they didn’t pile the plate, they bring all the extras in separate dishes so you can help yourself! The Eton Mess dessert was also delicious, I’m not normally a pudding person but we saw another table having desserts and were impressed! Again you could see it was home made and not thrown from the freezer to plate like a lot of places! This is a proper British pub like the old days, not a pretentious “gastro pub” which there are a lot of now and I say this as a younger person, it really reminded me of the places I used to go with mum and dad when I was 10! Would highly recommend and would definitely return 😊

Went there on Saturday night for a quiet drink. The lady behind the bar (helping out on a Saturday night) was very friendly and made us feel welcome. We will be going back. Also, a nice selection of beers.

Fantastic and friendly, what a pub should look like and very nice and funny staff. We will definitely return!

Super Sunday lunches, all freshly cooked and staff so friendly. The food is well presented with vegetables served in separate dishes.

This is an absolutely fantastic pub with the most amazing atmosphere! Landlord and landlady are a such an inviting couple who make you feel so welcome! Their Sunday roast is definitely worth making a trip for, the meat was perfectly cooked and I shall definitely come again! If you like a friendly pub atmosphere with good food this is the place to definitely make a detour for! I will continue to go out of my way to make an appearance at this lovely place! Apparently they've only been here 8 months but it feels like they've been here forever and have done such a good job with the place! Well done guys keep up the good work!

On 30th July I held my 21st birthday party here from 3-late with a mix of friends and family attending. The staff at The Alma were amazing! The food they put on was so lovely and the landlady even checked in with me before to see what sort of food we were after. A few members of my family are Soeliac (gluten free) and they even provided food suited to their needs which is really rare in a small pub and was greatly appreciated!! We sat outside all day and night and enjoyed loads of lovely cocktails in the sunshine! It was such an amazing day and made even more lovely by the friendly and helpful staff, highly recommended! Can't thank you enough for helping to make my birthday so special! Thank you thank you thank you xxxx

New Landlord is keeping the real ales as good as one could wish for. Now Wadworth 6X is available & a fantastic pint. Great welcome from Stevie-Ann when you walk in the door & all of the locals make you most welcome. Sunday roasts are fantastic, great value & top quality food. Nothing is too much trouble for Matthew & Stevie-Ann to make your visit a 'true pleasure ' at The Alma. A great pub with great people!!!!@

New owners sine last visit but the welcoming atmosphere has not changed, females on their own are not judged but made to feel welcome. Food very well cooked and they cater for us who have a small appetite 😄. Will be going back again with or without friends

Enjoyed yet another excellent lunch cooked by Sharon, and the beer was as usual in perfect condition. A lovely friendly pub which is always a pleasure to visit.

Made to feel welcome & at home as soon as you walk through the door, great friendly atmosphere from all of the 'locals'. Food is fantastic at a very reasonable price. Sharon, the Landlady, caters for parties, wakes, etc at silly cheap prices & puts on a wonderful spread. As a real ale drinker, I can say, there's not a better pint served in the area. Will most certainly be back at the earliest opportunity!!!!

booked this public house because we had a family get together. The landlady was very helpful and very accomadating with regards to food. There was a great play area for the children and the bar was well staffed. Friendly,welcoming and made for a lovely day that everyone enjoyed.

We had lunch at the Alma today, it was very quiet with only 4 other customers in the bar and they were getting the restaurant ready for a function this evening. However we were greeted warmly, given the menu which was fine, then the lady who does the cooking came out, Christine and said there was also omelettes available with any ingredients we fancied. I had a 3 egg omelette with ham and cheese, this came with a salad and chips. There was loads of ham and cheese and I have to say this was the best omelette I have ever tasted it was delicious. I think the price was £7.85 wonderful.

Amazing pub with a good atmosphere and very welcoming to all. Incredible Sunday roasts as well as in the week meals. Tim and Sharon and the bar staff they have are wonderful people who have made the pub an amazing place to come to. Would recommend to everyone

Fantastic Sunday lunch just like my Mum makes. Real good quality home style cooking, lovely choice of vegetables, good portion sizes. Staff are all very helpful and eager to please. Don't take my word for it give it a go, you won't be disappointed.

This establish will welcome children as long as you are a local and spend loads of dosh. .. so if you are going by the reviews on this site. ... Don't bother ... you won't be would be welcome ment don't welcome children unless you are a local .

what are you on about muddy you inadequate little man?this is a great little pub where you can relax and enjoy a pleasant drink in a good atmosphere. perhaps the zero tolerance to knobheads policy is what has offended you russ

Perhaps if all conversations were published, muddy wouldn't complain! Great food ,good real ale and very child friendly

Unfortunately you have to be very careful what you talk about as it does and will be taken all the wrong way !!!!

We called here after an annual outdoor motorcycle event in Farnborough in need of warmth and sustenance. We were greeted by a very genial host and made most welcome.There were 4 of us and we all ordered different Sunday roasts. The food was very good and the service exceptional. We will definitely be back next year after the hospitality we received.

I originally reviewed the Alma in May 2013 (still on here) just after the present owners took over, and gave it 5 stars as all the signs were promising. Tim and Sharon were enthusiastic and friendly, and they had found a chef called Sue who was providing great food at reasonable prices.Unfortunately, things have changed. The chef left, and the couple of times we have eaten there since then, the food has been mediocre at best (and on one occasion, desperately poor.) But the worst change has been in the atmosphere. My brother and I used to drink there regularly once-a-week. But since we dared to have a drink in the 'opposition' down the road (because they came back one night in a miserable mood and closed the pub early, despite knowing my other brother had driven 70 miles to come over and join us that night) we no longer seem to be welcome. On the odd occasion I have been there with my wife, the reception has been frosty, and recently when my brother and I thought 'lets give it another go' we were completely blanked (despite the fact that both the landlords were at the bar and one of the regulars we were drinking with apparently encouraged Sharon to say hello.) Both of them seem to give off the vibe now that they don't really want to be there.If I am being honest, its not a bad pub. It has gone very much back to the locals and there are usually a bunch of friendly people in there. If this was my 1st review, it would get 3 stars. But it already has 5 stars from me which I no longer feel is right, so this is to balance it up a little bit. If the landlords learn that a pub, like any other business, has to earn the loyalty of its customers, rather than demand it, then perhaps they can still do well.

We used to eat here quite regularly but since it's been taken over the food standard just isn't what it used to be and we simply don't bother anymore. It's a shame because the pub has a great atmosphere and the owners are very welcoming. It's a great place to go for a drink

A nice pub for a spot of Sunday lunch in a welcoming homely pub. The produce is high quality with a wide selection of roasts. We were offered a choice of beef, pork, chicken or lamb. The roast potatoes were the best I have had in ages. The portions are huge, so go hungry. I will definitely be going back to the Alma.

Our first visit today with family who live in the area. We were not disappointed. We wanted a lunch in a friendly pub and that was what we got. We found the landlord welcoming and the locals at the bar all spoke to us. Our food arrived swiftly and we sat outside in the pleasant garden area enjoying the good weather. The food was tasty and beautifully presented. Much better quality than you usually get in a pub too. We were made to feel valued by the staff and will be returning next time we are in the area. Keep doing what you are doing at The Alma, we thought it was a great pub!

Had a surprise 50th birthday party in here this week and can honestly say that a better venue would be impossible to find. Hosts Tim and Sharon Worked tirelessly with my wife to ensure that everyone had a thoroughly fantastic evening .Chef David surpassed even his own usual excellence to provide beautiful food that was enjoyed by all . Bar service was as usual faultless throughout the entire evening. 5 stars is not really enough and if it were possible I would give more. This really is a great venue for all occasions so if you've got a birthday, christening,etc. coming up or even just a quiet drink with friends in a relaxed friendly atmosphere you would do well consider the Alma as a venue. Don't just take my word for it go and have a look. You will not be disappointed. Thank you again Tim & Sharon for all your hard work. Russ

The Alma is as inviting on the inside as it is attractive on the outside. Basics first. The Alma is easy to find on the B3005 with a good sized car park. Walking from the car park is a clean and tidy outside area with wooden seating and tables undercover from the elements. Inside the Alma has a lovely welcoming feel and because it is nice and compact makes you feel right at home with wines by the bottle at very reasonable prices along with a choice of well-kept ales and a wide choice of lagers from Fosters to Peroni and San Miguel. The menu choice is as you would expect but what you don't expect is the quality of the food - that clearly has needed more than the ability to press a microwave button. Really appreciated and the omlettes are outstanding!

When I saw this pub had 4 stars I could not believe my eyes! Under the previous owners this pub served gorgeous food and the atmosphere was lovely. Sadly, the new owners seem to have gone 10 steps back. Me and my daughter used to love coming here for dinner, and the restaurant area used to be filled with diners. Not anymore. The food itself is just not worth the money and having listened to the landlady criticise other customers, it does not make for a comfortable atmosphere. Won't be back. Also, don't be fooled by the 5 star reviews below. Most seem to come from people who sign up to Trip Adviser, make 1 review on this pub and then never use the site again. Suspicious!

As a single person, it is hard to find pubs this welcoming ...... not the Alma .. they welcome everyone & their Sunday lunches are to die for. I really recommend and the beer is good as well. Harra123 was this the same place cause I so diagree with you.

One of the worst pubs in the Farnham and Aldershot area. No atmosphere, a poor menu and terrible service.

I called in on Wednesday March 5th while flat hunting in the area. It had been a really bad day and the welcome myself and my mother received in The Alma was amazing and restored my belief in being able to make the move from South Wales. I didn't get the local flat so sadly The Alma doesn't look like it will be my local but I will definitely be calling in to say Thank You in person when I have moved!Lovely pub and lovely people, call in if you are ever in the area!!

Visited her a few times; a typically village pub really. The food is really good, and for the time being at least they accept the tastecard which gives you all the courses at 2-for-1, so really good value too. I would definately recommend.

We dropped in on the off chance and recieved a great welcome from the landlord and landlady,the regulars were also friendly,we had not booked for dinner but decided to eat (good choice) the food and service where both spot on .Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a warm and relaxed atmosphere

Sharon and Tim r fantastic, friendly and fun couple that make u feel welcome, as for the last comment hahahaha maybe if u hadn't eaten all the cakes ur self there would of been enough for everyone else!! we watched u in disbelieve!! keep up the good work Sharon and Tim ur doing a great job, x x

I organised my private party at this pub and would never again! very disappointed with new owners Sharon and Tim, who scrimped on food and drinks and even seemed to overcharge when serving behind the bar, a strong letter of complaint to follow!Not happy at all!

If you ever drive past this pub then STOP! Outstanding welcome from the landlords and the locals. 'The food is fit for both kings and foot soldiers, and the chef has more than a twinkle in his eye. The ales are seriously for real..Lawks this landlord verges on the obsessive! Coupled with the wide choice of lagers and cold or room temperatured guinness on pump, AND the fine selection of wines...please don't get me started on the top shelf! Suffice to say...this is a gem of a place and more fool you should you decide to pass!

not a good time this time round bad service very slow at taking food order ,poor food the place has gone down hill fast in the last few weeks sad to see....

Just to say this is our local, and Friday nights are not the same without our Fish and Chips. Its very cosy, with clean design, freindly outdoor patio, and climbing frame and summer house for the children.

We came to The Alma as part of a group, along with our dog. We were made very welcome. There is a great atmostphere and the food is very tasty. We will certainly be returning at some point in the future.

We enjoyed a great meal in the Alma last night, very friendly service with a warm welcome. The food was lovely, and the portion sizes very generous. Fantastic pub with great choices on offer from the menu.

a very friendly pub food reasonably priced would go back again plenty of room to park as well and plenty of drink variety

I would endorse the recent great reviews on here. Whenever a pub changes hands, there is a bit of uncertainty over what the new owners are going to be like, but Sharon and Tim have been friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic from the start. Had a couple of meals there and they have been excellent - pub grub but well delivered and reasonably priced. Thanks also to Sue the chef for listening to us last night and offering to split the order up to accommodate our needs - it's the little things like that which make all the difference. Being a lager drinker I can't vouch directly for the beer, but the comments from ale drinking friends have all so far been absolutely positive.For those of you who have not been in the Alma since the previous landlords Dan and James took over a couple of years ago, they turned the place around and made it into a great pub. It's early days but the signs are that Sharon and Tim will carry that on, so I would say give it another try!

Like others we were obviously concerned that the terrificly high standards set by Dan and James might fall with new owners in place. First impressions are that everything is just tickety boo. Food and drink still excellent, standards very high and new couple Sharon and Tim are very enthusiastic and welcoming. New real ale (Old Golden Hen) was as good as I've had in the Alma and they coped with our fussy eater orders brilliantly. Of course its pub food, not haute cuisine - but thats what you want from a pub?Its early days but if you were worried because the pub had changed hands then worry no more. Get down there and try it out!!

amazing little find,new owners lovley ,food still amazing ,happy they have kept the local staff on that know your drinks always a plus.a bigger plus the su chef always gets our food out looking amazing and tastes fab.keep going guys fab job..

A recent change of Landlord as Dan and James have taken refuge in their other pub in Windsor, Sharon and her husband have been at the helm for a couple of weeks. First impressions of their takeover are excellent, with a move to build on what Dan and James had laid the foundations for. Still well supported by many of the regular locals, let’s hope the good work continues and pulls in some more drinkers. We had a party of 8 for a works leaving meal booked for a Thursday evening and were spoilt for choice of what to have from a very wide range of menus. Not one complaint from a normally fussy bunch of eaters, a good choice of starters, the steaks were perfect, portions increased in size, and only empty plates left. The beer and wines selection remain the same. The added bonus of being dog friendly means we can just pop in for a pint on returning from a walk at Caesar’s Camp. Looking forward to my next pint already.

Fantastic lunch at the alma,new landlord and landlady made us very welcome.food was fresh and plenty of it.

We used to eat here regularly, but over the past 6-9 months feel it has changed - and not for the better. Prices have risen and portion sizes shrunk. During my last visit I had a mediocre pasta and my friend ordered a beef curry. The portion was tiny (barely covered the bottom of the metal curry bowl) and very dry; my friend paid over £9 for the curry.When Dan kept an eye on the kitchen there was always excellent food, but this is no longer the case and standards really have dropped.

We went to the alma in december with friends, a very unfortunate experience. Raw prawns, raw steak, overall terrible food, no service, no apology, we paid and left never to return

We are hear with friends and most of what we ate was burnt or just overcooked. The seafood platter starter was like something you would get in Iceland and again burned to a crisp. Not cheap and bad quality food

A friend helped us out with garden with his chainsaw... did not want any money so we treated him a meal out. This pub, The Alma being down the road...Food was excellent! Just right balanced to our needs. We had been there once before and remembering it was pretty good so decided to pay another visit.. yet food was still great! Nice friendly staff.Having said this, it wasn't cheap but well priced, For the quality of the food we had, It was considered "Cheap" whereas other places we have eaten similar have charged us almost double.

We dropped in for lunch on the back of the good trip advisor rating, what a let down. It's a dingy green king pub with a poor limited menu clearly frozen not fresh produce. This makes a mockery of Trip Advisor there are so many better places to eat in Farnham .... Cotes, zizzi, borellis all rated lower and so much better.

This pub lives up to the positive hype!! The atmosphere is lively and fun, the service was very friendly, yet professional and polite. The food was simply outstanding. I cannot fault this pub at all. A must visit if you ever in Farnham or nearby.

Four of us went to the Alma on Saturday night at 7.30pm and it was a disappointment. Firstly we were told that there was no Gammon or Beef and Ale pie. Two chose the hickory chicken which was a small chicken breast drizzled with some hickory sauce and a ramikin of thin chips for £11.95, one had boullibase and I had sausages and mash which at £9,95 was probably the best value for money of all. Service was friendly but there was no atomosphere after 9pm when we were the only table occupied in the restaurant.Will not be going back even though it is less than a mile from home

Great crowd, lovely staff and amazing food, the authentic italian lasange is a must and the mushroom tagliatelle is to die for!! Would definitely recommend :) 

Decided to take in a meal before entering the Monday night quiz with my family (down from Newcastle) excellent food, great service. The pub has become a great local with superb food and beer and a great atmosphere - recommended.

This is a relatives local and everytime I visit i ask we go to the alma. Great little pub, wlways something going on. The landlords are very friendly and the atmosphere is great. Food is well cooked and the menu varied! Plus...they have jelly babies as a bar snack! Highly recommend

Great atmosphere, great range of beers and bar snacks !! Friendly staff and just down the road. What more could you ask for! I would thoroughly recommend it!

The menu caters for an array of tastes!The food is surprisingly delicious and very well prepared. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is warm, friendly & very welcoming. If you're ever in or near Farnham - good wholesome grub, very reasonably priced! I recommend this place to all!

James & Dan have turned a scruffy dingy pub into a clean chic pub . They are so welcoming . The staff are really good and are always willing to help . They have created a lovely pub and the food is always very tasty . I can highly recommend it. Lyn

Cannot fault this pub food is excellent staff brilliant nothing too much trouble would highly recommend

Popped in to meet some friends for drinks, we decided to have some food instead of leaving early to catch our train. The food in this pub was lovely, I had the rack of lamb and my partner had the chicken. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was very relaxing, much needed after a chaotic weekend. We will visit again when next in Farnham.

Visited this Bar/Restaurant with my daughter who lives nearby and as usual Iwas not disappointed. There is quite an extensive menu and also a daily specials board. The staff are very friendly, the food great and a nice ambiance. What more could you ask for! I would thoroughly recommend it!

Stopped off for Sun lunch with the family, where we opted for 2 x 3 and 2 x 2 cse roasts.We had garlic breaded Brie which was delicious for starters and four of us had roast lamb which was lovely and bread and butter pudding served with custard, apple crumble and ice cream.We had drinks, lager, real ale, wine and apple & orange juice.In all it was one of the best lunches we've had and to roll in at £60 for 5 of us was fantastic

The food here is just delicious and great value for money. The menu is changed regularly and we're always met with a warm welcome. Cannot rate the Alma highly enough - it's just lovely here!