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Allways a warm welcome excellent service and food. This is a proper country pub. Our well behaved dog is always made welcome. A real bonus as so many beautiful walks in the area.

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Eve B . 2023-11-26

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First time here, tried the Sunday roast. Cooked nice but very bland no flavour and burnt potatoes. Gravy like water. Only some staff were friendly others were rude. Very small in there. Over priced at £19.95 for a ham roast and £4 for 3 small florets of cauliflower cheese. Wouldn’t rush back at all.

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690martinew . 2023-10-23

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Booked for dinner at 7:30, it would appear as did all other tables at the very small and dated restaurant in the rear lean to area. Very rude waitress, no manners at all, very brisk air - each table is catered to by one chef for the whole eatery and each table served one at a time - so if you choose a starter then a main, the rest of the room wait whilst you ear your starters, then your mains before the chef will move onto the next table to repeat this. Therefore, the waiting time is very long and frustrating...whilst trying not to watch each table in turn complete their meal before you receive a thought. Staff defensive of the way this is run .... surely all starters to come out to tables, then mains....all paying guests would happily wait in turn for this method. Understaffed, over booked and terrible method of delivering each table in its completeness starter, then mains before moving on......

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Annette B . 2023-09-18

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This pub was just lovely. I'd called and booked a table, and when we arrived were seated in the restaurant. This is a traditional old fashioned pub and there are not many of those left. Service was fantastic, all the the staff were friendly and attentive. Menu had plenty of dishes to choose from, along with the 'specials' board. Food came out piping hot and presented beautifully. Everyone really enjoyed their meal and the Donkey fries are a must! We will certainly be returning.

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Helen D . 2023-08-29

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Sadly after being a regular customer, I have just had my final visit to the Donkey. Previously, staff have been friendly, food has been fresh and enjoyable, but sadly not today. Conservatory and bar full of flies and nothing being done about it. The staff were rude, I asked to order our lunch and I was told "I will just do this first" (admin), then while ordering the phone rang half way through, the lady left me at the table and shouted "hang on, I'll just get that" as she walked away, as she returned, no apology. Food arrived... stale, salty and poor. Really disappointed.

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Olivia S . 2023-08-28

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We have occasional lunches with our daughter-in-law's parents to keep in touch, and take it in turns to drive and chose the venue. On this occasion, it was "their turn", and we had been told the venue (a fish restaurant) a couple of weeks beforehand. However, when they collected us, they said they had a confession to make - the fish restaurant had been closed for a while, so they had selected another place - The Donkey, which we hadn't been to for many years. We hoped for the best, as we recently revisited another old haunt (the Water Witch at Odiham) with other friends, which was a truly awful experience. Thankfully, we needn't have been worried. It's a lovely old pub with the attraction of the donkeys too, and we were offered a table in the conservatory. However, there isn't any air-con (just fans) so they were happy for us to sit in the very pleasant and cool interior. Jason, behind the bar, deserves special mention, as he was happy to pour me a "taster" of the ales, was very knowledgeable about the beers and was so enthusiastic and attentive throughout our visit that I assumed he must be the landlord to show that level of service - but no, just a genuinely great barman. Coincidentally, it was "fish Wednesday", and there was an extensive list of fish specials to consider alongside the usual menu - we all ate from the fish menu, and all dishes were excellent (along with the starters and puddings). An unpretentious and not-too-pricey wine list added to the experience, and the final bill, incl. tip, came in at just shy of £50/head, which we considered to be good value for money considering everything that we had and the overall pleasant tie - we won't leave it so long before returning.

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StanStran . 2023-08-23

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We stopped at this pub for lunch after a walk around Waverley Abbey and Tilford. We received a friendly welcome and good service. They do add a 10% service charge to the bill, but we didn't mind this and would have left a tip anyway. We ordered the chicken burgers, which each contained two generous pieces of Southern fried chicken fillets. We chose the donkey fries option to go with them, and I have to say these were absolutely amazing. Saute potatoes cooked with garlic and herbs, and it was a very generous portion too. After we'd eaten, we went outside to say hello to the two resident donkeys that we'd spotted on our way in, but unfortunately they were not out, probably having an afternoon nap in their shelter. We had to make do with looking at pictures of them on the pub website.

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LesleyC-2208 . 2023-07-30

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Great family feel plus Donkeys! The food and service was great (Donkeys are only around on the nice days.

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Rob4014 . 2023-07-23

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Sunday lunch is this lovely off the beaten track country pub. Tucked away down a step slip road with a garden terrace and donkey paddock. Excellent roasts plus a few specials (mostly fish). Slightly higher prices than average but the food is well above average. Plentiful and perfectly cooked veg. Good service in a slightly cramped dining area. Best pub lunch in a long while, we'll definitely be back.

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860SC . 2023-07-19

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Our family of six across three generations thoroughly enjoyed an outstanding Sunday lunch today. The food standard is superb and the portions generous with service by extremely friendly staff who really want their customers to enjoy the experience. There is also a comprehensive menu and specials always available. Everyone left feeling happy and contented so we can highly recommend The Donkey to anyone that appreciates good food in a charming country setting.

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21BobL . 2023-07-09

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My partner and I are away for a weekend and we found this hidden gem online and we are so pleased that we found it! We had the best evening and the best food we’ve had in such a long time. All the food was freshly made and came out swiftly piping hot and full of flavour. The pub is a lovely family run business with staff who are more than happy to stop and talk. They went above and beyond, we were so pleased to have found it! I can’t recommend The Donkey enough! It even has two lovely donkeys that you can pet - it was so nice to find somewhere which wasn’t a boring chain and it is completely independent. Thank you to you all for such a lovely evening!

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Fearne S . 2023-06-24

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What a great hidden find, my other half and I have been here for dinner numerous times last year! (we haven't found the time to go there this year yet - crazy I know!) We generally go on a Tuesday evening - for the £10 mains deal (very much worth it) and it is always a great visit. The Lasagne in particular is outstanding!!! Generally such tasty home-cooked dishes! Lee the owner/Chef is such a lovely guy - Helen is so warm and friendly too, such a family feel welcome when we always return! Can't wait to go and see them again soon. And the gorgeous doggy! The bar area is cosy and cute too. So lovely in the winter months too, the fire on - very nice! Can't recommend this place more! Plus there are gorgeous donkeys outside the pub, ha! (Love a donkey!) Why wouldn't you visit! 5 stars every time!

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Smilie_111_UK . 2023-05-15

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We went there yesterday for Sunday lunch and all ordered the roast. At £19, it was probably at the top end of what I would pay for a roast but thought that was fine if done really well. The food quality was good; beef was cooked pink and the veg was all nicely presented and cooked well. However, the portions were very small - 2 very thin slices of meat, just two pieces of potato each and two bowls of veg for five with very little in each bowl. Real shame, as it could have been somewhere I would have wanted to go back to, had we received decent sized portions, but was still hungry when I left.

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Mark S . 2023-05-08

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We would highly recommend a meal at the Donkey. Excellent food, friendly accommodating staff, small venue, cosy and relaxed. The quality of the food- both main courses and puddings were delicious. The potatoes- donkey fries or otherwise were the best. It was well priced - particularly compared to other venues locally where the food doesn’t come a close second albeit that they cost considerably more. Try it - I truly believe you won’t be disappointed.

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Kaliandkeba . 2023-04-11

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I had visited the donkey for the first time for a meal with my partners family, for a birthday. The food was exceptional, and we didn’t have to wait long for it to arrive, the donkeys obviously were very sweet but I had been most impressed with every single member of staff on shift, everyone had been very polite and courteous and from an outside perspective they seemed like a caring team towards each other aswell! One lady in particular, (unfortunately I didn’t get her name) had been very sweet with my 18 month old daughter and had been helpful with keeping her entertained. Would defiantly recommend & will defiantly be coming back! Thank you!

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Departure36952087765 . 2023-03-26

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The Donkey is perfectly located in the middle of a Surrey walking hot spot. Beer and food is first rate and the service seems to have improved considerably since my last visit. Would far prefer to slip into this pub than into any of the...

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Diptych . 2023-02-28

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Great atmosphere for a friends birthday, food was sensational. Staff very attentive. A must if you are in the area. Revisits always on the cards

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444tec . 2022-12-01

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We remembered this pub being really good on our one previous visit so over 3 years later we booked again for our lunch stop on our walk with the same friends. Pleased to say it was just as good this time. Warm wecome, shown to...

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Phil25 . 2022-11-14

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1st visit and really impressed with customer service and wonderful food. Would recommend this restaurant to everyone. We will be back

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dvdcreighton . 2022-10-30

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Booked Sunday Lunch to celebrate a Wedding Anniversary took a wrong direction Husbands fault ! but found it. Shown outside where everyone was being seated it was Hot, Plastic Chairs and Table ok under a Parasol. Starters very nice and Roast Dinner was lovely had...

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395jackiew . 2022-08-12

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The access road is a total nightmare and the public house, not restaurant is very small. You either have to eat outside or in the built on conservatory (which is a bit cramped). Surprised vegetables charged separately - £4 and not very much either !...

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Happiness46762457908 . 2022-08-08

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Absolutely brilliant food as always, haven’t been here since lockdown and forgot how geed the food and service was. Highly recommend 👌

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franwar . 2022-07-22

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Beautiful hot sunny day yesterday, so a last minute lunch booked at The Donkey, Charles Hill, Farnham. Shepherds pie like no other... shredded lamb shank in gravy under cheesy mash, plus buttered spinach and melody of veg. To die for.... then to follow, scrumptious puds...

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claresedgwick284 . 2022-05-15

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This afternoon on our way back from Guildford we decided to stop for Sunday lunch somewhere. We called the Donkey on the off chance they could fit us in, straight away! The chap (I assume the landlord) was so accommodating and found us a table...

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vikki_10_10 . 2022-05-08

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Decided to try the pub for my 60th Birthday dinner, for 9 people. The food was excellent and the service was friendly, efficient and relaxed. Would definitely recommend. The pub is a proper, traditional ountry pub, of old, which I loved. Thank you for a...

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58ChrisK . 2022-04-10

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I have been here a couple of times before today and the food has always been good. Decided to visit again today on my way back from visiting friends. I ordered the pork, a nice combination of belly (with delicious crunchy rind) and loin. Veg...

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hampshiregirl_10 . 2022-04-10

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A group of us visited for lunch today. Luckily we had booked as the pub was very busy. Nevertheless, the service was efficient and the food was excellent. Very generous portions.

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sueFarnborough . 2022-02-23

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We went for the first time today based on the excellent reviews, but perhaps caught the place on a bad day because we were really disappointed. I had a nut roast which was burnt on top and so dry it just crumbled into a pile...

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Gemzo101 . 2022-02-13

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We had a small gathering last night. EVERYONE's food was delicious, attractive and the portions huge. Staff were friendly, attentive without being overbearing, and couldn't have been more helpful! Danny

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Danny J . 2022-02-04

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Had never been to The Donkey before so thought I'd give it a try yesterday for a roast. Absolutely superb and now goes right up there as one of my favourite eating venues in the area. I had the lamb and my girlfriend had the...

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Kieran L . 2022-01-31

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We go there often so taking family was no problem, as per usual the food and service was as always exceptional I would recommend them to everybody

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22jumpsthegun . 2021-12-28

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Really enjoyed our lunch in the Donkey today - brilliant as always! Such a friendly welcome in this cosy little pub and a great atmosphere. Penny and Jason and the rest of the staff do a wonderful job front of house, always serving food with...

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Hodge186390 . 2021-11-26

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A group of 12 walkers booked for Sunday Lunch, we received a warm welcome shown to our table, drinks order taken. Within minutes all our drinks were served. Well what a roast, nicely presented meat, roast potatoes and yorkshire pud, seperate serving dishes with 3...

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eveverity . 2021-11-21

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A huge thank you to Jason, Penny and the team at the Donkey for the way they looked after a group of thirteen road cyclists from West Surrey CC on a slightly damp day in November. They provided dry cycle parking, towels to wipe ourselves...

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borntoride62 . 2021-11-10

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Stopped off for a mid Hike lunch . Superb service very friendly staff. Food was excellent . There were 6 in our party and everyone commented on how good the food was . Would really recommend this pub especially for walkers as they are very...

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DOCKENFIELDERS . 2021-10-29

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Visited the Donkey for a birthday meal with my husband, sister in law and brother in law. Such a lovely setting, made to feel very welcome from the start. Drinks quickly brought to the table and orders taken but not rushed in any way. The...

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Nikki S . 2021-09-25

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Went to the Donkey for lunch with 3 friends. Although the pub was very quiet on the day we went, we had first class service and an excellent meal. We all chose from the specials board, which had a good selection of main courses, three...

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Inspire44788657478 . 2021-09-01

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Visited the donkey for Sunday Lunch today , the food was superb along with the service. There are two donkeys in the field next to the pub.

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Robin R . 2021-08-22

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Excellent pub, fantastic food, wonderful quiet setting with two donkeys in the garden! We ordered the pork belly which was delicious, as was the seafood filo parcel special, and the salmon and prawn salad all so good. The staff are super efficient and friendly with...

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Becky P . 2021-07-01

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Back after lock with a new menu. The best and freshest pint of London Pride I have ever had (and there have been a few) , fabulous salad and amazing fish and chips. All with a smile. The Donkey never dissappoints, thank you!

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Spagirl911 . 2021-06-26

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Fabulous meal to Celebrate Fathersday. Hoped to sit outside but weather a bit damp. Tables changed and accommodated numbers within covid guidelines., Staff friendly and not over attentive. Menuu varied with specials options None of us apart from my son were prepared for the portions...

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Sue L . 2021-06-21

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A great find, great food, friendly staff and good atmosphere, only criticism is the conservatory could do with a makeover as the decor and furniture look tired.

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johnmV8669OW . 2021-06-20

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We booked here based on the reviews on TA. The service was poor. We requested for some water too besides our drinks, my son had to wait till the end of his meal to have his drink as there were no glasses brought to our...

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Trisa F . 2021-06-02

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The Donkey pub never fails to impress but on this occasion, following the ease of lockdown restrictions had exceeded our expectations with well equipped garden terrace, efficient and curteous staff and great variety of dishes bursting with flavour.

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GPM201 . 2021-05-08

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This was my first trip out after the pubs reopened and we were fortunate to have a beautiful sunny afternoon to be outside in the garden. The pub boasted an impressive menu. Food was good. Service very good. Nice to see the donkeys, but do...

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neeq27 . 2021-05-01

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The staff here were so welcoming and the food is off-the-scale good! Definitely worth a visit, we'll be back soon :)

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Hoodney . 2021-04-21

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Lovely evening and the Beef wellington was very very good, the owners and staff are so lovely, warm and welcoming.

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Guildfords . 2021-04-16

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Great selection of dishes carefully selected for Valentines Day lunch and dinner. Mouth watering homemade dishes beautifully prepared in the heart of surrey.

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kristinamH7020EY . 2021-02-15

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Had an amazing takeaway roast dinner and beef wellington for lunch! Made a fantastic Valentines Day lunch!

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HannahB3981 . 2021-02-14

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Excellent in every way, we’ve had lots of meals from The Donkey and every one has been absolutely delicious. Definitely give it a try.

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Smudge2609 . 2021-02-11

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We had 5 Sunday roasts (1 was vegan ) Food and service is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!! So simple: order, select collection time and then drive up FYI the burgers are to die for....

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davegrammer . 2021-01-31

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During these tough and unprecedented times The Donkey continues to keep the community spirits up with their fantastic takeaway menu, containing a variety of homemade dishes bursting with flavour and prepared with love.

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GPM201 . 2021-01-27

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Certainly the best place for homemade dishes bursting with flavor. By far the best Christmas lunch we've ever had. The staff are very courteous, professional and super accommodating and friendly.Ofcourse of our highlights was meeting the two resident Donkeys called Pip and Ben. Don't forget to bring carrots and apples for them when visiting the pub.Strongly recommend this pub.

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GPM201 . 2020-12-25

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We had lunch here last week and were very impressed with food and service. We were given a table in the conservatory and felt perfectly safe with Covid restrictions. The staff were very pleasant, the service was good and the food was exceptional. We were the last to leave but the staff didn't rush us and were happy for us to stay and chat over our coffee. I hope the pub survives this dreadful time and I would urge people to support them

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guardboat . 2020-12-22

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Another great meal at the Donkey. I was so lucky to be able to order the last portion of skate wing and capers together with the brilliant chunky chips. This is the first time I have seen this on the menu and it made my day. The staff were so friendly as usual and made us feel very welcome. Can't recommend it highly enough.

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Penny S . 2020-12-08

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We popped in here after taking the dogs for a walk for a quick drink and some cheeky chips! Very friendly staff, yummy chips and the funniest donkey! Will be back when we can!

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RoxanneC142 . 2020-11-22

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Ordered a couple of portions of takeaway fish and chips to beat the lockdown blues. Lovely friendly and cheery greeting from Penny and Helen as always. And Lee's fish and chips, well, there aren't enough superlatives to describe them! Just fantastic. Lovely crispy batter, beautifully cooked fish and chips which are an art form! All accompanied by wonderful mushy peas and delicious home made tartar sauce. Can't wait for next Friday to go back for more! Thanks guys!

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Hodge186390 . 2020-11-13

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Visit this place whenever we can as it’s always a great experience. Fantastic friendly service which can never be faulted. Food is fantastic and the portion sizes suit those who love their food! Would go every week if I could!

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974seane . 2020-11-08

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Amazing,delicious,fantastic takeaway roast dinner today. Absolutely stuffed.Thanks very much Lee & Helen.As always,you never fail to provide a great meal with good service 😊

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lushous . 2020-11-08

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This was our first time coming to the Donkey. We just loved it. Very welcoming and friendly staff who happily chatted with our children. The food was so tasty and delicious from start to finish. The homemade chicken spring rolls were the tastiest I have eaten in a long time. The children were very happy with their sausages and chips too. We all had a lovely, relaxing meal and we can’t wait to come back to try the Sunday Roast. Since moving to Farnham in January we have tried many pubs and restaurants and this is easily one of our favourite pubs so far with its charm and friendliness. Thanks for looking after us so well The Donkey, we’ll be back very soon.

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Sandytoes50 . 2020-10-24

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Booked this pub on the off chance for lunch following a walk with friends.Gem of a real old small English pub with a fantastic restaurant serving a limited but varied menu. Not the usual modern gastro pub fare to be found everywhere these days but good quality & good portions sizes of fantastic food. Not the cheapest of fare, ( average £15 main) but worth every penny. Friends ordered seafood pancake which was stuffed with seafood & covered in a cheese sauce. I had chicken Schnitzelwith garlic chips, delicious!

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S45OMkeiths . 2020-10-13

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Mystery tour to the Donkey, extra special Birthday/Anniversary meal treat. Treat it was too! Nice Pub setting, resident Donkey to ‘sing’ to us through our meal. Friendly and efficient waiting staff. Good selection and good size portions! Will definitely recommend and return again soon with Grand daughter in tow

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soozl642 . 2020-09-20

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Great Sunday lunch, roasts with everything, the honey parsnips are to die for! Save room for a homemade sticky toffee with ice cream, you will not be disappointed. Great value, staff are excellent.

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THFC69 . 2020-09-06

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We visited this evening for dinner. What a good choice. A warm welcome on a fantastic village pub. The donkey has what it says , a donkey ! In the field behind so obviously had to say hello. Back to food. A definite must are the home made chicken spring rolls , what a treat. The mains we had were swordfish and prawns , beef pie ( home made ) belly of pork and a burger . The swordfish was one of the best I have eaten as it is my choice of fish whilst away in the med. the sides of veg’s were fresh and beautifully cooked . Everything was cooked to perfection, to rope it all we had bannofi pie and a brownie . Again so good . Every member of the team at the pub were very good at what they do , all very helpful, chatty and knew how to look after us. We visited from Essex and we will definitely return for a Sunday roast , it will be worth the drive . Thanks for a lovely family meal x

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Josoeharris . 2020-09-02

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We decided to order a takeaway from here on the spur of the moment as we were visiting a nearby nature reserve in the evening. The phone was answered immediately and the lady assured us that the food would be ready as quickly as possible when she heard we were nearby (about 30 mins despite them being full with customers for dinner). We ordered the vegan burgers. They brought the food out to the car so we didn't even have to go in. Mum was worried that the vegan burgers would be dry or that the vegan dish would be an afterthought. This was not the case at all! The bun was toasted to perfection and the burger was lovely and was not dry at all. Will definitely be coming back again. The chips were amazing but would have liked a bigger portion. Will ask for more next time. Highly recommend this pub, especially if you choose the vegan option.

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Vichuth . 2020-08-20

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Amazing from start to finish, our second visit to the donkey because we live a fair bit out but we’ll worth it. Food is always top tier and service from all staff is lovely. Last time we came it was raining, so to come today on a sunny day and sit in the garden was lovely to see the peaceful garden area. Thank you x

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A9424TZemmas . 2020-08-07

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Family meal, thought we would venture out of our town for a change. Friendly welcoming staff. They have a menu board at the moment which is great during covid. Pet donkey at the back of the garden, great for the kids.

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Stuart H . 2020-08-07

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A tonic for the quarantined and locked down... It was just wonderful to sit down in the sunny back garden and eat a huge Sunday roast served by delightfully friendly folk and washed down by excellent beer. The Donkey has got all the right precautions in place Covidwise and is just about the perfect walker's drop in in this scenic neck of the woods. All this and a donkey paddock too.

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Diptych . 2020-07-30

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An absolutely delicious meal (high quality for all 3 courses served on warm plates, really appreciated that, and with every accompaniment you needed, plus great Sauvignon!) , lovely ambience (social distancing but with real care to keep the right relaxed mood and feel like you were still having a romantic night out) and a great team (attentive, professional and friendly, perfect combo). It all made our first “out of lockdown” evening a true delight. Thank you Donkey, we’ll be back!

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461clarej . 2020-07-05

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Lockdown Sunday Roast takeaway. For Father’s Day my adult kids ordered Roast Beef with trimmings to collect. We received a platter covered with foil to keep it warm with separate gravy and horseradish on the side. Beautiful roast beef with very generous chunky slices. Large roast pots cooked really well, fluffy inside and crisp outside. Roast parsnips, swede, broccoli and of course Yorkshire puddings. It was beautifully presented, hot and one of the best roasts I have had. Especially considering it was takeaway. Thank you for a great Father’s Day meal. We picnicked locally and it was wonderful.

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nicksimpson61 . 2020-06-22

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The Donkey is now thankfully doing take-aways. We ordered fillet steak - it was superb! Not only the best take-out we have ever had, but the best steak we have ever had.

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Spagirl911 . 2020-05-30

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This was my second time attending this restaurant for dinner.We were greeted very warmly when we were shown to our table.The starters were brought to us in a timely fashion. The food was excellent. The scallops were wonderful and everything was presented nicely.The service was excellent and the members of staff were able to respond properly to questions. They were really nice, polite and lovely.The eating area is slightly small, but on that night it was not very busy.

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AlexAlexKennedy . 2020-03-12

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We entered expecting great service and a lovely sunday roast. What happend was not that. We had a horrid table near the toilet, the inside was like something from the 70's and the food was cold over and under cooked. The woman serving us was moody for no reason. We were in and out within 45 mins - personaly if that was my customer I would ask if they were ok. I like nice food and fine places this was compareable to a horrid carvery with a high class price tag.

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E7222CGjoannec . 2020-03-01

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Our meal was great and the staff are excellent. I had haddock and chunky chips and Pete had the Newlyn cod and chips - both very tasty and we couldn't resist the delicious desserts.

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Penny S . 2020-02-29

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My Wife and I had dinner at the Donkey on Saturday. We received not only first class but also proper down to earth and genuine service. The food was excellent and perfectly prepared. We would have been quite happy to spend the rest of the night chatting - we will be back.

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IanMcG69 . 2020-02-17

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We were visiting the area and had read good TA reviews on The Donkey - we were not disappointed! It is a small welcoming traditional foodie pub, quite unpretentious but with a good choice of dishes on offer. We chose seafood pie with cheesy topping and fish n’ chips, both were well presented and very tasty.We would certainly recommend and when in the area again we will make a return visit.

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MoirEngland . 2020-02-06

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Fantastic pub, this was our second visit - the staff are really friendly and the food is fantastic - they were also selling a local honey (which is amazing). It gets very busy - but with the good food am not surprised. They have lots of vegetarian and vegan options too. Great place summer and winter.

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dionnevoller . 2020-01-29

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On a recent trip to Tilford Woods we visited the Donkey on 3 occasions for food.. we can’t fault the service or the food, both were excellent. A definite recommendation if you enjoy amazing food in great surroundings.

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J4690TOtraceyg . 2020-01-26

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Really accommodating staff, great menu and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely return!! The roasts are incredible!!

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SusannaW799 . 2020-01-11

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every time i travell from torquay i make sure i visit the donkey you feel like your in your own home you feel relaxed as soon as you arrive feell so welcome love the owners i met hellens dad new years eve just gone lovely family good menu

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marharris2 . 2020-01-05

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We come to The Donkey quite a few times during the year including Christmas Days over the past few years.

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russmcp . 2019-12-25

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After being closed ? For conversion I Into hotel now announced sale did not go tthrough and Abaco will be reopening third Thursday in Jan 2020 - business as before.hopefully for next 22 years . Thank goodness someone saw sense !!!

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may v . 2019-12-24

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We had a lovely family dinner on a busy Saturday evening. The pub is friendly, there is a good selection of food and some nice specials (lots of fish). The service is good and given how busy the pub was we did not have to wait too long.

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mjnaylor8 . 2019-12-22

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Six of us really enjoyed our lunch at the Donkey. We were all happy with our choices ranging from pre-Christmas turkey to fish and chips, lamb, scallops and lovely desserts.

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Penny S . 2019-12-09

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Very much a last minute decision to come to the Donkey on Friday evening after our hotel unexpectedly shut its dining room. But it couldn’t have worked out better.

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GrahamS65 . 2019-12-08

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Absolutely brilliant pub the staff are very warm welcoming and friendly and the food that we had was outstanding. It was our first time there and it was Sunday so we sampled the Sunday roast, they were amazing and a really good size. All the food that we had was cooked brilliantly can't recommend this place enough, it was so good we booked up to go the following Sunday. Thanks to all the guys that done a tremendous job!!!

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simonrobbo14 . 2019-12-02

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We were welcomed with open arms, when we turned up with 3 beagles.

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Di C . 2019-11-19

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Had two fish and chip lunches today, the fish was excellent cooked, very light batter and a good sized piece of fish. Very impressive. The service was first class, extremely friendly and efficient. Will definitely be going here on a regular basis in the future

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44nigelt . 2019-11-05

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To celebrate 20 years of the Donkey Pub running we participated in the offer. Oh my what a treat, I have never been so full! Gorgeous steak & mushroom pie and pulled lamb with cheesy mash. Followed by ice cream and the most amazing sticky toffee pud .... not to be missed ,would absolutely recommend. Staff were awesome too, very obliging ... told a few jokes too. Thank you

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Tracey C . 2019-10-26

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Disappointment. Been here before 2 years ago and despite the high end prices the food and service were excellent. Couldn't fault it.

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PookySue . 2019-10-23

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A great pub to stumble on half way through a long walk. Very cozy in the public bar with a real fire. Its mostly set up for meals and is popular so booking a table in advance is essential.

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John G . 2019-10-21

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We had a lovely lunch for our friend's birthday yesterday, excellent service from the happy staff and great atmosphere. I will definitely return there soon as it's one of my favourite pubs to eat :-)

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Bex1012 . 2019-09-30

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Small but very friendly restaurant in the pub. Very good selection on the menu for all tastes. Staff are friendly and the food is cooked and presented very well. Would certainly recommend for a visit. We’ll be going back for a second visit soon.

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Eagle6148 . 2019-09-23

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It is a small, old fashioned pub filled with food tables. I was initially surprised by the TA rating, but ending up understanding.

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BiancaC . 2019-09-17

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As always, beautiful Sunday roast and the scallops to start were some of the best I’ve ever had! Awesome job Helz, Lee, Jason and everyone else!

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johnstonphil . 2019-09-15

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Every course was amazing all beautifully cooked my husband and our friend agreed that we would visit again,all of the food was perfect and the staff very friendly and helpful

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Trich18 . 2019-09-14

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We visited this pub with our friends after seeing it advertised on a local Facebook page and we were not disappointed. What a fantastic little setting, down a step drive sits this little jewel in the Surrey countryside.

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ScottE489 . 2019-09-10

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Visited the Donkey after a Ramblers walk on a Wednesday when there are a lot of fish dishes on the menu.

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John C . 2019-09-06

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Chose to stop for Saturday lunch here on a circular walk with friends from Waverley Abbey via Crooksbury Hill

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Phil25 . 2019-09-02

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After a long drive around Farnham/ tilford finding somewhere to have an early dinner (due to having a 3 hour drive) we couldn’t find anywhere that served food before 6/7pm. So after driving around at about 5.45 we found this place seeing that it opened at 6pm we sat in the car park watching the donkey & then went on in. We were given a choice of either sitting in the area just inside the door or in the extension where it was a little lighter, I liked the feel of the place so sat just inside the door. Service by the gentleman was perfect, very friendly and attentive, but not too much. (Overhead him explaining some ales to another customer & was very impressed with his knowledge, it seems as though he really makes an effort with all customers) we did also have conversations with two lady’s that worked there and they were lovely too! We had a look at the menu and were stuck on what to order because so much of it sounded delicious, they also have a large specials board. We shared the chicken spring rolls as a starter, they kindly split this onto two plates before bringing this out to us. It was very enjoyable. For our mains we both had the pork belly, Served with mash, I asked to have homemade chips with mine and I’m so glad I did, they were incredible, almost like roast potatoes! The pork itself tasted amazing. We did originally ask for the veg medley to go with our food but after hearing other customers being offered minted mushy peas we asked to swap our veg for this after placing our order and this was happily done for us. I liked the fact we were brought out an extra jug of gravy with our meals. We didn’t have a sweet due to not wanting to over eat, as I had a long drive after dropping my partner back to work. Overall we both really enjoyed all of our food and the service we received. My partner is due to be working in the area for a while, so should I go and visit him again this is definitely where we will be heading.

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W8167HIsimonel . 2019-08-29

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