The Dog and Pheasant in Waverley

Disappointing service, disappointing food I've had better fish and chips in a Wetherspoons

First time visiting for Sunday lunch. Service was excellent, the waiter Andy was helpful with our food choices which was lovely and good value.

Food, service (Andy) and price fantastic. Trio of meats for Sunday lunch followed by sticky toffee was delicious. Dog friendly too.

Visiting relatives who live in the local area and decided to have lunch at the Dog and Pheasant. We were not disappointed, the food was excellent, I had the Roast Chicken Supreme (with a beer to wash it down😁). The service (provided by Andy) was attentive but not overbearing, top marks! The pub is warm/cozy, dog friendly and clean. Set in the good location and plenty of onsite free parking. Would thoroughly recommend and will return to try out more of the menu. 10/10

Brought a group of a dozen walkers for lunch here after a ramble through the picturesque local countryside and we were well looked after, from making the original booking, to rearranging the furniture so we could all sit together, to serving up excellent food and drink. Many thanks to everyone in the team.

Sunday lunch was perfect ! Very accommodating and hospitable service !

A wonderful cosy pub to spend a perfect October evening. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the cauliflower salad (a pub that can do an exciting vegetarian option that’s cooked with care feels like a rare gem). The staff were lovely, highly recommend a pint here after a crisp walk in the countryside.

I turned up here today, on a motorbike club midweek turn up. We got a warm welcome. 16 of us turned up. (we never know how many of us will come). But the staff and kitchen coped excellently. The fish and chips where amazing the sandwiches were all of generous proportions, coming with either soup, salad or chips. Well done to all the staff at the Dog and Pheasant. Thank you. Nev. And my fellow members of the PEMC.

You don't expect to turn up for lunch with a confirmed reservation at a fixed time - 13.30 on Tuesday 15th October - to find the pub is closed. This was our experience with the Dog and Pheasant. If it has closed down, it should take steps to deal with its website which informs us it is now open....Is it? Never mind, plenty of excellent choices down the road in Haslemere...

Staff was friendly but the beef in the burger was off! They need to be careful with what they serve!🥺

Great meal with Andy’s great service…

Dropped in to this lovely pub for lunch after a hike in the area today, and very glad we did! The staff and landlord were all extremely friendly and helpful. My wife and I had the Venison, bacon and mushroom pie from the 'specials' board and the Chicken Supreme with gnocchi in a tarragon and mushroom sauce. Both were delicious! My only disappointment was the fact that there was only one portion of the fantastic sticky toffee pudding left...which we obviously had! We loved that...but also enjoyed the fudge brownie. Thanks chef and the team. Although we live about 30 miles away, we're likely to be back! I imagine the barmaid will have perfected that shamrock on the Guinness by then too! ;-)

Warm and welcoming staff,all very polite and obliging. Roast beef with all the trimmings was absolutely first class. Could not have been better,well done Chef and a thank you to all the staff.

My partner and I love this pub, especially for a Sunday roast! We visited midweek and had a lovely time. Andy was absolutely amazing with service, and really added to our visit.

When there for a late lunch. Lovely service. Food was delicious and great portions.

Went for lunch with a friend and sat outside at the front, a little sparse, a plant or two would make a big difference. The food was good and nicely presented, the bar and waitress staff were very helpful and attentive. A lovely lunch all round.

Great pub location. Overlooks the cricket club at Brook. Very English setting. Stopped and tried the interesting Red Cider. Enjoyable and would recommend this place.

Amazing random lunch, found the place after national trust hike and we didn't regret it, the food is alot and the taste is okay....left us with a full tummy with an average price.

5 stars for the new chef! Amazing food and lovely atmosphere!

Roast dinner was good, I think for the price, the portion of pork was a little underwhelming. The spiced cabbage was delicious. I was a little disappointed by the welcome on arrival. I think your guests should be greatest when they enter, which we were not. I also think the inside and outside of the restaurant don't match. The inside was carefully curated and tables were set up with cutlery etc. and it was beautiful . However outside there was a selection of well worn and damaged picnic benches. Whilst the views are stunning customer comfort and experience hasn't been considered and I think there should be an investment in better outside furniture. There were some wooden tables and chairs near the patio area which were covered in red berries from the tree above and had not been wiped down and we're also reserved so we could not use them.

Sunday roast was sublime. Combined with a beer garden at the back overlooking fields, and the front overlooking a cricket match, this is a strong recommendation.

I called and spoke to a really nice gentlemen wanted to make sure they would accept dogs, which the do. As we were coming from Goodwood, prebooked as not sure what time we were arriving, turned up early no problems as at all. Got our table food was excellent as all really hungry, asked if we could have a doggy sausage, and our dog loved it. From start to finish we really enjoyed ourselves would definitely go back. Staff polite pleasant and very friendly, the pub was really quaint too 10/10 thank you.

Came here yesterday with my family. My grandmother has a food allergy and they were very careful, with good communication between the chef and bar staff, which made us feel like we could relax. Lovely food and a nice atmosphere, we'll definitely be eating here again.

Doing a curcular walk around Witley Common, my friends and i dropped in for lunch. Plenty of options for seating in or out, dog friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. Everybody enjoyed their choice. Very nice.

Sadly the D&P has become really run down. For a casual drink it does the job. But would not recommend for food. Although I’d been warned by others. I still wanted to give it a chance and revisit. Ordered the 3 meat option…. Where do I begin. Food arrived cold, cauliflower side was unpleasant, meat was tough and there was no gravy. The pub was not busy, only three tables occupied and 3 waiters. However still had to ask for gravy twice. This experience was a real shame. Hopefully some improvements will be made and restore my faith in this pub. But for now, it’s not worth visiting for food

Stopped by on a date night. Never been here before presently surprised. We both had steak. Cooked to perfection. Had a quality bit of beef. Salad was fresh and nicely presented. Sauces and coleslaw was mind blowing. Please keep up the good work. We will be coming again. Thank you for such an amazing meal and lovely evening.

The food was extremely disappointing. We booked for Father’s day and we wish we hadn’t. What this pub may have had in quantity on plates, it severely lacked in quality. The chicken was pink inside and the beef was salty. The roast potatoes were crispy on the outside but were so undercooked and raw inside. The cauliflower cheese was watery and the carrots were undercooked yet piping hot - they must have been microwaved. The Yorkshire puddings were also burnt. The pub then had the audacity to charge 10% service on top of our bill! We would have paid this, if the service was not so poor. We asked the staff to feedback to the chef that this meal was disappointing and they did not seem bothered. We then raised with the main lady working that we would be writing a negative review and she did not care. We also noted that the pub had a promotion on their website of a free ale for dad on Father’s day, but when we asked the staff they did not know about this! It was not busy, so the poor service was inexcusable and we will not return.

An impromptu dinner date with my wife. We called in to the Dog & Pheasant in the hope of grabbing a table for dinner at short notice. As we parked I saw the sign saying food service stopped at 8:30pm, it was 8:27 when we walked into the pub expecting to be going hungry or having a bag of crisps. The manager could not have been nicer, “no problem, of course you can have a table, here is this one ok, can I get you a drink?” Menus swiftly arrived, choices made and food ordered. I had the rump steak and my wife chose the fish and chips. Both delicious. Very reasonable price, professional polite service, very friendly, and very happy that not once where we called “guys” a pet hate of mine. 10/10 highly recommend this little gem.

Lovely friendly service. We just stopped by this evening on the way back from Goodwood and what a pleasure it was. We have passed many times but this was the first and not last time we went in, we were honestly treated like locals who come every day, everyone was chatty, happy and very welcoming. The food was exceptional, the chef really has great skills and the lovely young lady serving was just charming. Can't wait to return.

Great views, great spot for a drink, unfortunately I think we went in when it was a bad day for the kitchen and new starters. But saying all of this the supervisor was lovely and caring so that I will be back if am ever in the area.

Visited for Sunday lunch this weekend and wasn't that impressed with the food. We had the chicken roast with rather sad roasted potatoes and very lackluster veg that has seen better days. Service was also slightly lacking as well. Haven't been for a few years and possibly this lovely pub has struggled as so many others have with the fallout from COVID and the energy crisis etc. I hope this was a one off and that they can improve. Our hospitality industry does need all the help and support it can get.

My friend and I popped in for a light lunch,as not been here before.Warm welcome from the two members of staff.My ham and tomato sandwich,served with salad and chips was lovely.My friend also enjoyed her tomato and mozzarella meal.Bread thickly cut and beautifully fresh.Will visit again soon.

My Old Friend And Me dropped in to the Dog After Watching The last of the Seasons Matches at Richmond Rugby Club rang on Route in a Taxi and Ordered a Sirloin Steak 🥩 for 2 a little late but arrived and was Served a delicious Feast delicious 😋 Thanks amazing Staff can’t fault anything …

Came across this pub on our road trip home, so stopped for lunch. I had the chicken and ham pie with a lovely sauce and it was definitely the best pie I have ever tasted and it was huge. Worth a try for all you pie lovers out there

Came here with 3 dogs staff were really kind and accommodating. Fish and chips delicious. Gorgeous garden!

A perfect spot in the countryside to enjoy a pint and some food with a view. The garden opens up onto a big wide vista of fields and forests. Exactly what was needed.

We came here to eat for a lovely Sunday and we ordered our drink and food. The drinks came out 30 min after and the food came AFTER 2 hours of waiting. With two kids it was HORRIBLE. I DO not recommended this pub for family and especially if you do not want to wait 2 hours starving… We got a discount but it’s my second and LAST time I’m coming here.

good food and good value, staff are friendly and welcoming.

A lovely surrey pub. Enjoyed a nice Sunday roast by the fire. No complaints, and will certainly come back.

Wonderful little pub. We had the Sunday roast which was delicious. The pub has a nice vibe and staff are friendly.

Lovely little pub, dog's welcome, nice outside heated area, carpark is tiny,but you can park across the road. The only problem is crossing a busy road with dogs

We had a great lunch at the Dog and Pheasant.

Delicious food I would recommend to anyone lovely staff planning next visit soon

Lovely food and really friendly staff. Nice open fires, and it's dog friendly.

A visit to the D&P is always a great experience

Great food, good service. Lovely place to visit for lunch

Lovely atmosphere in a beautiful old county pub setting, friendly and welcoming. However, the steak was really disappointing, requested medium rare but it came out very rare and couldn't be cut with the steak knife, such a shame as the starter and the rest of the food was lovely. If the waitress had asked if the meal was ok then I'd have had chance to explain the problem and the situation could have been improved. I didn't really feel the staff had any interest in the quality of the food, so my recommendation for a country pub around this area would be to try the Duke of Cambridge in Tilford. My daughter had the burger and that was very good.

Excellent staff, menu choices, and parking in a great nostalgic style 👌 We'll be back, thank you 😊

Had a fantastic meal at the dog and pheasant tonight. Five out of 5 service was fantastic waitress was a brilliant

Atmosphere within the pub is lovely - traditional and cozy. Food was OK but not amazing, and perhaps slightly on the pricier side for what you get. Parking was a bit of a nightmare. My single biggest complaint was that 30 minutes into our 12:30 booking we were advised we would need to leave by 14:30 to accommodate another booking. Our intention was to settle in for a relaxed Sunday lunch, but clearly, this wasn't an option. Coupled with slightly slow service, I was not overly impressed. I expect visiting the pub at quieter times may result in a more pleasant experience.

Cosy, dog friendly country pub. A proper pub just as one should be. Waited at least 20 minutes for our drinks order to be taken, when it did arrive they had doubled up. The pork roast was supposed to have crackling but they had run out. The storks of the steamed vegetables very underdone and tough. On a positive note the roast potatoes were wonderful as was the Yorkshire pudding. The Timothy Taylor Trophy bitter was well kept and very drinkable. Our visit was 2.00 on a Sunday and the pub was very busy. Possibly will return to give it a second chance.

Went for dinner with my family and we were very disappointed with the food. Steak was over cooked, my burger very dry. Overall very disappointed.

We booked last minute ,Had a great Sunday roast

Brilliant service , good food really friendly staff especially Terry who was incredibly patient with us!

One of the best Sunday roasts we have ever had. Definitely try to reserve a table inside, we highly recommend this pub!

Delicious food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere.

My family of four and the dog recently dined at this restaurant for our Wedding Anniversary, and it was truly an amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and cozy. We were seated promptly, and our server, Noah, was exceptional. Noah's attentiveness and knowledge of the menu were impressive. He guided us through the options and made some great recommendations. Two of us had the venison pie, which was packed with meat, the rich, savory filling was perfectly encased in flaky pastry, and the flavors were outstanding. It's a must-try dish! The service was not rushed, allowing us to savor every bite and enjoy our family time. The desserts were huge and beautifully presented. We left the restaurant with full stomachs and smiles on our faces. After a beautiful walk, our day was made memorable, thanks to the wonderful food and the impeccable service provided by Noah. We can't wait to return to this restaurant for another unforgettable dining experience.

Just stopped on our way home for a meal, we were looking for a nice garden to enjoy the mild temperature and oh god did we find the best. Stunning food, amazing views, 100% recommended, will be back! Service was top too

The Dog and Pheasant ticks most of the boxes for a traditional old country pub, we popped in after walking a circular route that straddles Witley park and the Lea Park Estate ( which conveniently starts and finishes at the pub!). The food was excellent even if we only went for the fairly “basic” options of burger and steak sandwich. I’d driven past the pub on numerous occasions and only regret is that hadn’t tried it sooner.

Great country pub with lovely food and plenty of outdoor space. Very dog friendly too.

Great pub, great food and service.

Best Vegan meal ever.... gnocchi with wild mushrooms artichokes seeds truffle oil....pie of the day also excellent.... outstanding Chef

The chef here is outstanding! I had a Vegan gnocchi with truffle oil best ever and my partner had pie of the day....pok belly with homemade pastry....I am comparing it to Cape town SA restaurants and it's unbelievable cuisine!

I’ve been visiting the D&P for a drink or two for a while now but had not been for any food until this week. The staff are always very friendly and the garden area has beautiful views of the surrounding fields, a proper country pub. I stopped in for lunch with the family this week on the way past and the food was absolutely lovely! The service was brilliant and we felt well looked after. We each had something different and all of our meals were delicious, we especially loved the chips which were very tasty! Will definitely be coming back for more meals here in the near future!

I am staying at Airbnb very near. Decided to try the pub. Lovely period pub inside. Sprawling and space for everyone. Busy times the parking is dicey. Depends on luck. Service with smile. Really efficient. I ordered fish and chips. Hake Unusually. They had petal chip fries. I’ve found very few places that do these style of chips. Last place I had them this good was in Spain. ( speciality in southern Spain) The chips were cooked to perfection. The hake beer bartered fish was seasoned to perfection and batter perfectly cooked. Garlicy chunky real mushy peas. Home made tartare sauce was great to. Eaton mess was delish. Agree with other reviews. The portion sizes were just right. Quality not quantity. Compliments to the chef. Definitely class as a gourmet but homely food pub. Highly recommended. The only problem I have now. Is staying here is miles from everywhere. Think I might become a regular while I’m staying down here.

Pre-booked for a Sunday roast in a large group, the staff were superb, really attentive, kept us updated on food times and ordering extras. Food was delicious, highly recommend.

I was on my own with my 2 dogs on an extremely busy Sunday. They were super acomodating and I was given a table straight away. The food is just amazing. I had the lamb roast. 😋 I don't remember last time I had such a great meal. Portion just right, I was able to enjoy everything. Thanks for having us.

Very disserpointed ,visited here about 3 yrs ago and it was really nice but the other night was terrible. menu has changed and it didn’t say that on the website, fish was full of bones ,service very slow and also windowsill at our table was full of dead flies moths and dirt , toilets were also very gruby floors dirty ..such a shame

This was our first visit but wanted a dog friendly pub to take our Boxer puppy to. I had asked for a suitable table & was given a round one near the door which was great. The staff were brilliant and Sunday roasts were delicious- we especially liked having the vegetables served separately the portions were very good.

We stopped by the Dog and Pheasant on our way back into London from Portsmouth. We took a very long, winding, narrow little country road to get there from the highway. Was a great drive down that road, set slightly below ground level and with trees hanging over it the entire way. Dented a rim on our A5 in a pothole but otherwise a fun drive. The pub itself is great, plenty of seating inside and out with a large beer garden out back. Service was great, really friendly, helpful when we needed it. Bought a little box of Cubans and enjoyed one sitting out the back of the pub garden overlooking the country hills. Really nice afternoon.

We were there at a quiet lunchtime so can’t judge the atmosphere. The servers were very nice. The food much improved from our last visit

A lovely pub which was recommended to us by a local person. We had a lunch and a dinner there during our stay. The ladies behind the bar were so friendly and welcoming and went out of the way to adapt the food to the dietary requirements of one of our group. The food was lovely and arrived quickly. Can’t wait to be in the area again we will definitely call in!

I had driven past this pub on the A286 many times and had often wondered what it was like. I finally found out when I had lunch here with a friend on Sunday 2 July 2023. Overall, a very pleasant experience. Since the pub dates from about 1550 it has what one might refer to as historic charm. The welcome was friendly and the food arrived within a reasonable time of placing our orders. The meal was excellent and the portions were generous. We will definitely be going again. Highly recommended.

Few drinks and food £25 per head very good

We had a wonderful pub lunch here. The best roast I’ve had out! All meals arrived together, cooked with care to a very high standard. Wonderful, friendly service. A really lovely atmosphere for a chilled afternoon. Can’t wait to go again! Such a treat!

We had Father’s Day lunch there and it was superb. Great food cooked well, seasoned well, lovely setting and fantastic staff. I would have to say it’s one of the best.

Good food. Facilities could do with a refurb.

The quality of food and service is amazing! The Dog and Pheasant is a charming pub in Godalming with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food is delicious, with a wide selection of pub classics and more adventurous dishes. The service is friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend The Dog and Pheasant for a great meal and a fun night out.

Very disappointing food. The chicken wings had very obviously been re-heated several times as were hard as rock. For the main of pie and mash, the mash was so salty it was in edible and needed a sledge hammer to cut the tasteless pie!! Do yourself a favour and just have a drink!

Great food, service and atmosphere. Dog friendly. Good selection of low alcohol beers

Great to be back at one of the best pubs in the UK ! Like visiting an old friend, same great service, great food and nice to see Dave the Landlord again coming back from my book signing in London ! We used to live a stones throw from here and had our wedding reception at the cricket pavilion across the road on a blisteringly hot August day 7 years ago.

Our first visit.The staff are very friendly.Set in beautiful surroundings in the Surrey Hills.The Pub was built in 1550 and is really quaint.

We dropped in for an inpromptu evening meal, friendly welcoming service, great menu choice - [made it hard to select] and prompt service. Food was plentiful and of excellent quality - we will be going back!

Friendly staff, good range of drinks and food in a nice environment. Can't ask for much more really.

This is a really nice pub. Had lunch with a friend today. The food was great, served promptly, and the service was polite. There was a good selection on the menu too. Not a lot else to say really apart from it’s well worth a visit.

Excellent cosy place to dine. Food is excellent and good value for money Almost all of the customers are locals and everyone are friendly including the staff. Clean and warm welcoming environment.

My partner wanted to treat us to meal out…Honestly it was terrible. The waiter, took our order not writing anything down. My sons order came incomplete missing an extra we had asked for. The waiter came to apologise and make right, however managed to forget it a second time…. Utterly incredible! We ordered two pies my partner ordered a meat free option and was served a chicken pie NOT WHAT she ordered. Food was 100% not home cooked very much packaged food! Such a disappointment. We were given the two meals for free which was a kind gesture and we are grateful. The prices of food here are high so we were expecting good things. It feels almost impossible to have quality and value in theses current times! Business should be doing their very best to ensure the return of local customers! A prime example of this not being done…. My view is avoid unless you fancy a pint only!!!

Came here after we accidentally booked the three horseshoes in letchworth garden city (rather than down the road). They were super friendly, squeezed us in and had amazing pies! Yum

Excellent landlord,of the good old fashioned kind. A rarity today. We just turned up without a booking,and was offered the best table in the house (next to the fire),by the landlord,as we were lucky ,and someone who had booked hadn’t turned up. We had a lovely sandwich,smoked ,which it is so nice to be able to get,when you know you are having a meal that evening,and just want a light lunch.(That is all the more,if I am meeting a girlfriend )We also had a bottle of wine. The pub soon completely filled up,and it felt very convivial and warm.A real gem ,where the landlord deserves a pat on the back

Very nice vibes and very nice staff. A country pub at its finest !

Fantastic roast dinner, staff were so friendly and accommodating to our children. The dessert was amazing, nice selection of ice creams and the waffle was beautiful.

Friendly staff, great food … just ask not to be seated by kitchen. The kitchen staff had the music on so loud and the pub staff were in and out all the time delivering food so we were blasted with tunes the whole time and couldn’t hear ourselves chat. Ruined the experience for us.

Lovely country pub, good food, cosy fires in the winter and super nice staff.

Great food, ales, fireplace, nice building, friendly atmosphere. A perfect pub

Had the chicken and ham pie. Very nice food, nice ales too

Lovely pub we enjoyed the food and friendly service. See you again soon

Fabulous country pub, warm welcome good choice of real ales and good varied menu, can vouch for Venison Pie delicious.

Really enjoyed coming here to this qwerty, unique and fun public house. Very Dog friendly and helpful, friendly staff. Food was delicious, and healthy. I would recommend this to anyone. Fabulous!!!.

Delicious food , a lovely fire in the enormous fireplace and the loveliest staff - so nice to have young, happy and helpful people serving! We'll definitely be back - hopefully soon. Thank you !

Good good, good people. Not your average pub. Generally a really lovely experience. Good if you like high quality food at a reasonable price.