The Devils Punchbowl Restaurant in Waverley

Comfortable, if a little tired.

We stayed one night bit dated room was clean shower room needed a bit of a makeover there is a guest folder with a menu in but it's not the one they use it's out of date it was so hot asked for a fan but was told they don't do them ! Nice food tho wouldn't stay again for the price !

Two real ales, contrary to their website saying that there would be more, good beer, though, bar staff somewhat lacking in personality, recently redecorated in the bar, toilets need some work.

The Restaurant was very tired and dirty needs redecorating, food was average but prices high. Staff were miserable and not welcoming.

Didn't stay there just met up with friends for lunch the prices were reasonable, the service and the food was not. We were charged for drinks we didn't have, the food was cold and the ice-cream must have been dished up 20 minutes before it arrived. It is a very nice venue just a pity they fell down on delivering a quality service.

Perfect for my requirements. Friendly staff, great food and very comfortable room

Arrived , couldn't find booking initially but wanted to let us know they were fully booked very sharp and direct . Room dated and really dirty. Partner made a cup of tea the milk dropped in a lump. There are stains down the wall. Dust on the floor etc bare wires exposed on the sealing , fire extinguisher on corridor floor loosely . I have photos .....

Went for a breakfast with my son but the nearest we could get was 2x toasted cheese and ham sandwiches add 2 x Lattes , toasties were ice cold in the centre and coffees were not up to much , however , we were charged £20.90 for this delight 😳unbelievable , no wonder this country is in such a mess .

I stayed in this hotel for 7 nights in total stayed 3 nights then away for 2 and back for another 4, as most of the other reviewers have said the rooms are a bit dated however comfortable. the food in the bar/restaurant was good and the staff were friendly and helpful. However the best thing about this hotel is the location right next to the Devils Punchbowl National Trust with its fantastic views and walks.

Had a really lovely dinner- cider battered cod and chips- really tasty, generous portion with amazing tartare sauce and peas. Would definitely order this again! My teenage boys all thoroughly enjoyed burger and chips. Service was really friendly and polite- nothing too much trouble. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.

Room wasn't great mould in the corners of the windows and just looked dirty old and run down.. bathroom was disgusting again mould and mildew on the tiles..

The restaurant and bar are comfy and serving excellent food and good quality drinks. The seating area outside was a pleasant surprise as the weather turned out to be good. However the rooms are tired. Stayed here 5 years ago and they haven't improved since then. The grouting needs redoing, there needs to be better lighting in the rooms, and the pillows were paper thin. And check the batteries in the TV remote. The team members we encountered were all lovely and helpful, especially Sundeep (I think). Conveniently placed next to a National Trust site, perfect to stretch your legs.

Good hotel right at the end of the old A3 a minutes walk from the Devil's Punchbowl. Staff were friendly and helpful, bathroom in need of a refurbishment as grout was pretty knackered and everything was chipped but it was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Unlike most hotels just off the A3 there is no EV charging here which is the only reason why we wouldn't stay again as there are no other chargers nearby. Shame as we have family in Liphook and this would be a perfevf base otherwise.

I have to be honest here straight away. we didn't use the hotel, so I can not comment on that. 7 of us had a table booked for a Sunday lunch. It has to be one of the worst meals I have had in a very long time. We waited over an hour for our food to be brought to the table, the plates were cold, the food was luke warm at best, the chicken and beef were chewy. The person who had the beef specifically asked for NO horse radish, but it was on his food. The staff were great, but everything else was poor. They haven't even replied to the answers to an email they sent me asking me to rate our visit and meals.

Last minute purchase of hotel and it's amazing historical place to see folklore area on arrival Sudeep was excellent. And the service and ofcourse fantastic food. Big portions and great taste. Hotel is dated in some areas and is being updated but the beds are very comfortable indeed. As a medium lots of spirits and not alcohol. Come and try it .

Had lunch here, great service and delicious food. We will be back.

Nice place for a pint after walking in the punchbowl.

Nice stop along a Haslemere walk. Quite pricy - £3.70 for pint of Diet Pepsi.

Stayed here for one night. Good location right next to the Devils Punch Bowl with lots of hiking trails. The room was very comfy but was looking a bit tired and dated. Had dinner at the main restaurant. The food and staff are well worth 5 stars.

Sudeep at the Devil's Punch Bowl Hotel is a wonderful host. Though the hotel is a little dated, the general decor could do with refreshing. The room is tired looking, but spacious and comfortable with tea, coffee etc... The meal in the restaurant was first class. The location is perfect for walking the many trails around the Devil's Punch Bowl. Would recommend 👌

Quite an old property so some maintenance needed and some in progress. But staff friendly and helpful. A good location. Enjoyed my stay.

Went for mother's day let's just say won't be coming back again now it's gone so down hill over the years

The epitome of a little gem. A rare precious little thing that you find where you weren't expecting. I cannot fault the place for service, care, facilities or the actual building itself. A quaint, gorgeous old thing, in beautiful surroundings. The staff are incredibly helpful pleasant and knowledgeable, and the breakfast is the best I've had for a long time (and as you can see from my reviews, I've had a lot!) It pains me to tell everyone about this place, for fear it will be full when I try to return. My stay was excellent, with many special thanks going to Peter, who made things very easy. I can't wait until my next visit

Had a table for 8 for family meeting up from different locations. Convenient location from A3, M27, M25. Sunday roasts, cod and chips, children's meals all great. Lovely staff. All good can recommend 😃

Appalling service. No apologies or justifications. Only half the starters arrived. Other starters arrived at the same time as the mains. Bread & butter arrived at the end. Manager was meant to come over, after 15 minutes of waiting we decided to leave. Certainly won’t be going back

Room was clean, but need attention, small TV. Opening window was quite interesting experience. .I never saw so dirty windows frame . Food at restaurant was great 👍.

Two night stay to attend a nearby wedding. The room was a little dated but clean warm and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great and the restaurant had obviously been refurbished recently. Overall great place to stay. Warm, comfortable, friendly and reasonably priced. What more do you want!

Very nice spur of the moment break. Fine hotel in a lovely spot. super breakfast.

Nice little gem that could be soooo much more, I remember coming here when the road was open it was jumping as a cafe but now it's a shadow of a place it once was, it's now a place where kids sit smoking pot in the evenings, real shame I used to come down on my motorbike and have an amazing breakfast with friends. I feel the cafe is just hanging on and not giving the meals you expect. Don't get me wrong I'm all up for a slice of cake and coffee but not much hot food is ever being served unless it sausage rolls or flapjacks. More stuff like fish and chips or hot food would be sooo much better For me it's and people outside smoking and the clueless staff that just say yes or no to everything and don't off a chat or opinion I had to tell one woman in the front of the line to wind her neck in as the poor guy serving was doing his best to keep up and all because she had 5 kids with her and they were ripping the shop to bits, 🙄 staff should have stepped in but they just sat back and did nothing at all

Some National Trust Tea Rooms are excellent - but alas not this one. Has the ambience of a works canteen, and queues are far too long and time consuming. Which is strange, because when you get fed up of waiting, it’s a two minute walk into Hindhead itself where you get get served instantly at a far far better place.

We had lunch here predominantly because the National Trust cafe opposite does not allow dogs. This Pub/restaurant however was very welcoming to us and our dogs, giving them each a water bowl and treats. On seeing the hotel/restaurant, I was not expecting much - it looks very run-down and could benefit from a significant refurbishment. However, once in the restaurant, we were welcomed, the food came promptly and was fresh and tasty and we could not really fault the place or the staff. It really needs to look as bot more inviting from outside, but once inside, it outdoes many 'chic' gastro pubs

For the second year running we had our family Christmas lunch here on Christmas Day and it was excellent. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was absolutely delicious. We had pre ordered from a menu with plenty of choice. Food was so tasty and well presented. Can’t fault it.

My 9 year old son gave his cheesy chips 10/10, and said the staff are lovely. Haloumi fries were delicious and it was a very relaxed friendly atmosphere. Clean toilets, nice decor and our dog was welcome inside. There is outside seating and it's right next to the national Trust car park for the devils punch bowl which was a great walk for the dog and us.

bar manager made us feel so unwelcome we had to leave my wife was so offended by the service it ruined our whole holiday would not recommend this place if you paid me, absolutely rude and felt so unwelcome being not from round here would not recommend to someone visiting at all

We drop in and was made welcome, the food was brilliant and price was good . The staff was very friendly and was joking with everyone the menu was very good.

We went here for Christmas lunch with a group they haven’t got a clue about catering! No soup spoons difficult to eat with out a spoon! The bread came after my husband finished his.. the main was quite nice but not very hot and the coffee was going to be served before we had desert ..

Had a large family dinner here booked after Goodwood 2021. The staff were incredibly attentive, nothing was too much trouble. The food we pre-ordered arrived quickly, hot and was absolutely delicious. Even catered some special meals for some with dietary needs, and allowed for last minute additions to orders. We would absolutely come back here again and recommend to others.

Thoroughly enjoyable visit to this charming place, a very warm welcome from very accommodating staff. The food for our 22 strong gathering came out in a timely manner and was enjoyed by all. Would heartedly recommend.

6th July 2021 Dear Sirs/Madams, I Booked a Dinner for our Institute of Electrical Engineers - Retired Member's Section for 27th August 2021, for about a 1:00pm start. After considerable consideration, I wish to Cancel this Booking. I did tell one of your Agents at the Hotel yesterday (5th July 2021) at about 1:30pm to cancel the booking but she could not find the booking on the Hotel Computer. She said that it was somewhere on the Hotel Computer but that she could not find it. She left a note saying that the Booking has been cancelled, expecting somebody to cancel the booking. Yours faithfully Michael D Blanchard

My partner and I popped into The Devil's Punchbowl bar/restaurant one evening whilst driving around the area looking for somewhere to stop for a quick evening meal. The dining area in the back room, was beautifully appointed. The menu offered 4 or 5 choices of each course - nibbles rather than proper starters (which we didn't bother with as we wanted a main course and a pudding) and all mains/puddings freshly cooked and home-made. We both had the fish and chips - served with tartare sauce which was home-made and they gave us extra without having to ask, which was a nice touch - nothing worse than being given a thimbleful of sauce for a large plate of food so top marks for that! For dessert I had the most delicious panna cotta I've ever tasted - thick and creamy with lots of tangy fruit coulis. My partner had sticky toffee pudding which he was delighted with. Both really good size portions too! Another plus point was that they brought our coffees at the same time as the dessert, which is something I always ask for when I go out to eat, but so many places seem to forget this request. Service in general was absolutely faultless. We were served by a lovely young man called Ivan who couldn't do enough for us. He really seemed to love his job and treated every customer like an honoured guest, without being overbearing. We would go back to this place based on how welcome he made us feel, as well as the food being tasty and excellent value.

Ordered 2 sausage in Baps and 2 coffees for £14, both sausage baps where stone cold and not very nice to eat so ended up in the bin.

This restaurant is taking it’s Covid responsibilities very seriously which is good to see. Not everywhere is quite so diligent. Food is very good - we went on a Sunday so there was the usual roasts on offer along with other dishes. We went for the plaice which was excellent and Fish & chips. The latter was let down by a) being served with a bit of paper under the fish which serves no purpose and b) peas in a little pot - just put them straight on the plate? Those silly things are just unnecessary - add to general waste and more washing up. The staff were superb and extremely polite and hard working. Our order got missed so we had a bit of a wait but I really don’t mind about things like that as it will happen in the best of places from time to time. Would recommend and visit again.

Ordered just after 12.00 before the lunch rush and Waited over an hour for ham egg and chips, service is terrible , tables came in ordered and eat before I revived any food , kept saying it will be ready soon!!! Not interested in helping or getting my food

We had a an enjoyable meal at the Devil’s Punchbowl Restaurant. We were a pretty challenging group to deal with - seven of us, ages ranging from 15 to 82, including several fussy eaters. The menu was ideal as it ranged from chicken and bacon pie (perfect for Grandad), through to seabass fillets with crushed new potatoes (perfect for Mum) and high-quality burgers (perfect for teenagers). It’s a new menu, yet to appear on the restaurant website. Staff, led by Ivan, were friendly and helpful. The restaurant is part of the current ‘eat out to help out’ scheme so this is an ideal time to try it for yourself.

Whilst the premises is in the ideal position for a stroll of the area, and the beer was fine, it was somewhat disappointing that there was no available food other than peanuts. As a group of five, we had planned a walk then beers in the garden and light snacks, fully appreciating that under current conditions, indoor eating would not be possible. So, after the initial drinks we simply moved elsewhere which was a shame. Better luck next time perhaps.

Nice staff friendly good choice of food on menu food good generous portions really nice hidden gem of a place should be busier than it is

Terrible food, all meals were cold, dishes were not as described, poor waiter service. It's fine to stay overnight but avoid the restaurant, you will be disappointed.

Horrendous experience. 3 out of 7 meals not correct. One of the meals was chicken which came out not cooked. We were told that is how it's supposed to be. Awful experience. Will never return. Big bloke with beard didn't seem to be at all bothered by this. Still wanted to charge us all the bill minus one raw chicken meal. No apology. Nothing. No fresh meal brought to table. Terrible place. Uncooked food. Bad place . Don't bother

We have eaten here 2 times in the evening and 4 times for Sunday Carvey. The service is hit and miss and the food is usually ok. We enjoy the carvery as its a good price. We live nearby so we can walk and have a drink. We will return and would recommend you try it. Please speak up if you're not happy about the service - we have and it made a difference!

A good position beside the Devil's Punchbowl, ideal watering hole after a good walk.The hotel on the outside looks like it needs a new coat of paint but inside is okay and comfortable. The pub menu is standard fare, good and wholesome, and the service is good and quick. Small selection of beers at the bar.

average food, not much atmosphere,tired accomodation though the bed was very comfortable good price so value for money - didnt have the breakfast so cant comment

After a lovely walk around the Punchbowl we were ready for a nice lunch. Seeing that the National Trust cafe was very busy we went across to the hotel, and were rather surprised that the restaurant was almost empty at lunchtime in the middle of August. The staff were very friendly and we ordered our food and drinks. We thought that the rather long wait for our food augured well as we assumed it was being freshly prepared. But when it eventually arrived my friend's seafood linguini looked utterly revolting - an amorphous tomato-coloured mess that looked as though it had just been dropped on the floor and scooped up again. It was quite inedible. My own chicken platter, though huge, was not much better but I did manage to finish it.In fairness, they didn't charge for the linguini and were very apologetic. No wonder the restaurant was empty!!

Stopped here with friends from Australia to show them some treasures of the English countryside. This is an amazing viewpoint for the Devil's Punchbowl, a natural formation millions of years old. The cafe restaurant offers cooked meals at reasonable prices and has small gifts, cards and clothing items. Parking is generous. The National Trust has done a great job here.

We went to the Devil's Punchbowl Hotel at Hindhead. Well what can I say... Friendly helpful staff, top quality food at reasonable prices and ample seating capacity.We went in on a Sunday and all opted for the carvery. There was a choice of four meats; lamb, turkey, beef and gammon. Three of us had lamb, one beef and one turkey. there was also a very good choice of vegetables. The carvery was £12.95 each.We all enjoyed our meals and the staff cleared our plates away very soon after we had finished. We all decided to finish off with a pudding, and again, they had a fairly good variety of desserts. Three had apple and rhubarb crumble with ice cream which was really tasty, and the other two had syrup sponge with custard. We all enjoyed our desserts. I would highly recommend this pub if you enjoy high quality food and five star service.

Has the most amazing Carvary today, beautiful presentation, fantastic choice of 4 different meats plus plenary of vegetables at the great price of £12.95 Staff are very attentive seems nothing is to much trouble would highly recommend this place to anyone

1 Pint of Amstel, Half a pint of Thatcher, Half a lemonade. £8.50 2 pints of lime and lemonade, Half a pint of black current. £9.00 There you go!

My wife and I have been debating for a while as to how we’d rate our experience of the Devils Punchbowl restaurant. We met up one Sunday with a group of friends one Sunday for lunch. As our friends have two young children and we have one, we are always very conscious about not spoiling other peoples’ lunches. We were seated in a room of our own, almost, which was great as it gave us room, and we didn’t feel cramped like you often do trying to fit two high chairs round a table.

We came here for a business lunch and 10/14 of us was disappointed with our food. Bland, Cold, half missing. Told staff about the issues but they didn’t want to know. Would not recommend for food at all.

Wir haben hier zu Mittag gegessen,

Made to feel welcome in the bar. We had been walking and had a dog with us. I did not like the processed, sliced white bread used for the sandwiches. Also, chips cooked from frozen. I was not keen. Nice staff.

We came for lunch as we were also staying in the hotel part and the food was delicious. Definitely worth the money. All tasted really good. Only issue was the steak my relative had which was pretty much all fat. The service was very slow and the ladies did not speak very good English so found it hard to understand what we were ordering. But overall the food was very nice very quick coming out to table and was very hot which was great!

Stopped off here today, 24/10/18, for a birthday lunch date with my partner.

This is a nice cafe at the car park site for TDPB. Ample parking, ample seating inside and out. A pleasant tea room with reasonable prices. Toilets are clean. Also sells a few DPB and National Trust souvenirs.

What a beautiful place this was. Massive land and beautiful scenarios. We tracked for a good 3and a half hours, I must say the hilly parts were a great challenge more so seeing as am due soon.. Either way my son and partner found it to be awesome as well. The walk allowed us to work as a team and bond. Such fresh and clean air,peaceful and clean environment. The weather was pleasant too. Must return once baby is here..

I had a drink here after work with some colleagues. Parking was pretty easy and the bar seemed was pleasant enough in decor. However for 6.30 o'clock in the evening the bar seem3d to have more than it's fair share of noisy clientele, if that's your thing fine if not I'd suggest going somewhere else.

Large roadhouse next to the NT site at the Devils Punchbowl. Big restaurant doing a good carvery on a Sunday. The bar area allows dogs.

A handy pitstop after walking the Devil's Punch Bowl but nothing outstanding. Interior is a bit uninteresting, food is ok, prices are average.

Booked for Friday 15th June, for concert in Grayshott church. Good parking. Greeted by friendly staff and booked in. Room 205 a little tried but clean and comfy bed, good, quiet nights sleep. We had an evening meal in their restaurant, hubby had chicken curry which was nicely presented and i had soup and a large apple and rhubarb crumble and custard which was delicious. The staff were all very lovely. The outside and some of the inside could do with a paint (outside would look better painted white,cream.)

Stayed for a week with work start with room it was clean and tidy but handles on window were missing and it was very cold

We found this place by accident after long journey from Manchester and we where very happy that we did. The pub was quite quiet ( def not a bad thing) and the 2 men running it were very helpful and reacted with our young daughter very well! The food was lovely and hit the spot and whilst the decor was a little dated we would def visit again.

We booked here as it was close to the National Trust site and allowed dogs (which the NT doesn't!).

A well served pre-chosen meal for about 20 people. The staff were friendly and efficient. Each table was served together by rota

Friday lunchtime of Feb half term after a walk on the common and the NT CAFE too small,we decided to try the Punch bowl hotel after a recommendation, we were not disappointed, they quickly put together tables for the 6 of us and made us feel very welcome, even though the bar was busy. Great choice on the menu and my younger son had the kids choice which was plenty for him (13) at lunch he even ate the salad! everything was excellent and all served with a smile . Would definitely go again and recommend to friends.

We were a pre-booked party of 12 for Sunday lunch in January. Excellent roast meats in the carvery with plentiful vegetables at a reasonable price , a few had room for delicious desserts afterwards.There are a few non-carvery choices too.

Great Sunday carvery. Plenty of choice for vegetarians as well. A vast improvement to my last visit. Waiter could do with cheering up a tad though. A recommended visit though

We live locally and have visited restaurant 4 times recently. 3 times for the Sunday Carvery and once for a weekday lunch with friends from Australia, On each occassion the food has been delicious. The staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Although the atmosphere is more akin to a Hotel than a Pub the seating is arranged informally with a cosy alcove available for our large family party.

This place last year was a rough as a badgers bot...but this year it was superb. Great food and service, tired rooms but good value for money. 'Steve' the waiter was awesome and his Irish coffees were perfect! Look forward to coming back and getting our laughing gear round them creamers Steve! Lol

Visitamos este restaurante para almorzar el día 25 de junio de 2017 después de hacer senderismo en la reserva natural de ponche del diablo Bowl. Nos sentamos frente a la barra. El personal era escaso. "Mi hamburguesa de pollo piri piri" resultó bastante decepcionante, ya que estaba tan duras como el único de mis botas. Afortunadamente, una pinta de Lancaster Bomba ayudó. Nos pareció que la mejor cosa sobre este lugar es el aparcamiento gratuito.

Esta es nuestra segunda visita aquí en los últimos dos meses y todo lo que puedo decir es que realmente vale la pena la visita. El personal es muy servicial y la comida es deliciosa. Definitivamente volveremos.

La comida era excelente y una buena relación calidad-precio. El plato asiático era excelente. Una experiencia culinaria muy tranquilo y relajante.

Muy buena para ir en un pub y encontrar un menú con Pub Grub, muchos pubs son precios tratando de subir el mercado pero esto fue perfecto, también el menú del restaurante parecía bueno. Esto no fue sólo una comida estupenda, pero también un gran valor. El gerente y su personal era muy amable y servicial, nos detuvimos aquí después de tomar nuestro perro por un largo paseo el domingo por la tarde, él también era muy bienvenido. Vamos a probar y planear nuestro perro paseos domingo en el futuro para el Punch Bowl está en el camino a casa!

Sólo se detuvo para un almuerzo con mis padres, y nos decepcionó profundamente. Nuestras expectativas no eran demasiado altas, como lo era antes un paseo perro y nosotros sólo queríamos un almuerzo en un pub. No recibimos una cálida bienvenida, ninguna de las señoras de detrás de la barra podría pedir una sonrisa, que sólo un menú para tres de nosotros, la orden estaba equivocada y tardó años en conseguir el tercer sándwich, y además un servidor mantenido soplando su nariz y luego regresar a sus funciones de detrás de la barra. Su voz apenas salió entonces me dijo mi madre que ella tenía la laringitis. ¿Por qué en la tierra ella es manipulación de la comida y la bebida? Casi no había ningún cliente pero sandwich de reemplazo de mi papá tomó más de 15 minutos. No es que tenían la orden equivocada, cualquiera puede cometer un error, es cómo tratar con él, no? Finalmente había un "lo siento", pero renuente realmente, cómo se puede llevar más de 15 minutos para salir con otro sandwich? ? ? Incluso que uno no era lo que mi padre había pedido. Ah, y mi papa no fue preparado a través de la chaqueta. Venga, lo difícil es hacer un spud chaqueta y dos sandwiches correctamente y oportuna? Me temo que no puedo ver nada bueno sobre este lugar. No malgastes tu tiempo y dinero.

Encantador y delicioso y comida caliente bien presentado y un personal servicial cada vez. El Carvery domingo era delicioso y el personal incluso sirven la carne y postres a menudo ver su chef, pero fue una experiencia muy agradable y cómoda cuando se siente con un gran ambiente relajado.

My friend Had steak and looked great. I had a burger and it was one of the best I've every had. Amazing. Wonderfully polite and attentive staff.

I have been here once. It was full so we sat and had a snack and a drink at the bar. The staff were friendly and were doing well considering this place was full. The food was good and came out quickly. This place will fill up quick in the summer

Really wish I hadn't let my husband book our weekend retreat away, he doesn't think to look at this sort of site to ensure good value for money, nice venue etcwell I can say it was none of the above. The hotel is tired and in desperate need of TLC, the staff were not attentive, the drinks in the bar were ridiculously overpriced - £7.00 for a shot of scotch! the breakfast was laughable - if you want an enjoyable memorable weekend I wouldn't book here.

etuvimos alli para almorzar un dia de semana, pedimos los platos sugeridos del dia, un verdadero desastre, en dos oportunidades devolvimos el plato, la primera, la carne fria y cruda, la segunda vez peor, pagamos y nos fuimos

We popped in on the off chance they had space late on Mothers Day for a carvery and didn't regret it! Lovely meat and vegetables all cooked perfectly which is a first for a carvery. The children had great big burgers that appeared to be handmade and cooked just right. Desert was also very good and again seemed home made. To top it off they presented me with a little Mother's Day treat of brownies which were amazing!

I am not in the habit of writing poor reviews but felt the experience we had here today warranted it. I understand that chefs / waiters / managers can have an off day but when you politely point out that something isn't right and have the manager argue with you before walking off when you are mid-sentence... the complaint is not addressed you feel the need to suggest that other people might want to avoid the place. First of all there isn't a wine list, which is unusual for a restaurant in 2017. When we asked to see it the waitress (who I must point out was lovely and the only redeeming feature of this place) said "I am it. We have Chardonnay, Pinot or Sauvignon Blanc". Hmmm not really very easy to make a decision when you like wine, know a bit about it and would like to know where in the world it comes from. Or at least have some choice. We chose the Chardonnay which is on sale in Tesco for a fiver. On to the food. I would suggest you go for anything other than the carvery. Items we ordered off the menu were all good (fishcake and pate starters, burger and chips). The carvery however was inedible. Two of us had the beef which was carved (I use that word loosely, more like hacked) into lumps which consisted mainly of fat. Ditto the lamb. The turkey was edible but not great. My roast potatoes where green in places which is a remarkable achievement. The Yorkshire puddings looked great, but sitting under a hot lamp meant they were all all crunchy and impossible to eat. At the end of the meal when asked by the manager if everything was okay we mentioned that the meat wasn't and he reply was "oh nobody has complained before"So when we explained some more and pointed out the issues he said "Okay I will taste it myself" and walked off. And then ignored us. Even when paying our bill at the end of the meal at reception I was ignored as he sat at the desk. No apology, no explanation, no offer of a free dessert or taking anything off the bill. Nothing. After the dessert (one of our eight of us decided to try a dessert) we weren't asked if we wanted any teas or coffees, in fact at no point during the meal did anybody ask us if we wanted anymore drinks. This is where restaurants make their money, upselling on the drinks, eight of us would have happily tucked into more drinks if offered but we weren't given the opportunity. We could have also done without the Dubstep soundtrack if I am honest. It's a real shame as this place is in an idea spot for people out for the day, enjoying the Devil's Punchbowl but sadly the opportunity for this to be a goldmine is wasted. Suffice to say we will not be returning and will not be recommending anybody visit.

What can I say ****hole I wouldn't even let dog stay here !!!!!!! Rooms haven't been decorated since the 80s, a vomit smell throughout the corridor downstairs. food was very poor and overpriced. Avoid if you can

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Gatwick. Both my friend and I ordered the hot pulled park sandwich each which was delicious! Service was also good and price very reasonable. Would definitely recommend.

This is the last time I eat somewhere without reading Tripadvisor reviews first! To owners & management of Devil's Punchbowl hotel & restaurant - you are situated in a brilliant location - alot of hotels would give anything to be where you are - sort things out! 1. Redecorate ladies' loo (ie up to date decor, replace doors), keep it really clean & ensure sanitary bins are dealt with under contract. 2. Visit pubs in the area (which have good Tripadvisor reviews) & sample their menus; this is what you are aiming for. 3. Find a really good chef & buy good quality produce. To members of the public - we had 2 less than satisfactory meals here today - very salty & strange tasting beef & ale pie with, mostly likely reheated vegetables - cauliflower tasted extremely odd & beef burger - cheap & cheerful, without the cheerful! Staff pleasant & did their best to rectify the situation, but until the entire place has some money thrown at it, I fear things will not change.

Party o 17,food selection was very good. All 17 meals arrived at the same time was vet hot and tasty and the waiter and waitress were excellent. Well done Punch Bowl staff.Definitely call in again.

I stayed here for one night only and had evening meal and breakfast.Let's start with the room first, reasonably clean and tidy need to be refurbished. The mattresses well they really need to get new ones, I think these have been here since the war. However apart from this it was a spacious room with the facilities that you would expect. The bathroom again need updating but it was clean and fully working, I do think the bathroom was bigger than the bedroom. Now food. Well I asked for a Moroccan salad with chicken what I got was lettuce cucumber and tomato with lots of French dressing on top the chicken was tasty. It was ok but was expecting something Abbit better. Breakfast was cereal and a English breakfast no menu to choose from they just asked what you wanted.Staff were friendly but would not say welcoming

We popped in here for lunch on New Years Eve. Sat in the bar. The food - 2 paninis and a salad took 40 minutes to be served. The chicken & bacon salad was well presented, looked appetising, new potatoes had an odd taste but the rest of the salad was ok. The ham & cheese paninis were awful. Very, very fatty ham, cheese not melted, panini roll burnt and very hard.Very disappointed.

Popped in for lunch today after a walk around the punch bowl. Lots of car parking space and tables. Had a very enormous burger and chips at a reasonable price. Will be back!

Stopped here after a walk round the punchbowl it was nearly 4pm so we stopped for a carvery to be told we only had 10 mins to get it so we ended up eating our carvery before our starter. We also didn't get any drinks until half way through our food. The carvery was average the potatoes were not great, the best bit was the meat and stuffing. We also ordered pate which came with a soggy bit of bread ....overall disappointing and expensive for what it is.

We called in here after our long walk down the Punchbowl & were pleasantly surprised by the varied menu. It was a pleasure to be waiter-served & our food, though taking a while to come (we were a large group) was tasty & hot. The American teens in our group made the mistake of thinking they were back home & ordered child portions (we tried to tell them!) which were not filling enough. The adult ones were more than fine

Went to The Devil's Punchbowl last weekend for a drink, friendly staff good customer service lovely evening atmosphere, definitely will go again.

We went in on a sunny Sunday at 2.45 seeing the board outside saying sandwiches. At the bar we were told there were no sandwiches and there was only the Sunday menu. We ordered four starters 2 fish cakes and 2 x pâté plus two J20s and a lemonade and a coke (these 4 drinks cost £8 !). A while later we were told the Pâté was not available so we cancelled all the food. Seconds later the next table were told that their choice was not available even though they had asked about availability prior to ordering. The manager came over and asked about our food and we said we'd cancelled all the food and he just smiled and said no problem and walked off. The crowning glory was the couple on an adjacent table who sat their dog (dressed in a coat and scarf) on the chair between them and fed it from their plates letting it eat off the same fork they were using. It was almost like a comedy sketch. The hotel hygiene surely comes into question - I certainly would not knowingly like to sit on the chair previously used by the dog not want to use their cutlery, however well washed. My advice avoid eating here, do what we did and turn left out of the hotel and walk some 60 yards and crossover to Pickwick's were you can sit in a clean environment and enjoy fresh made fare which is made to order with a smile