The Jolly Farmer in Guildford

Great pub, very friendly pub operator! Good food and he let us stay in his parking lot with our motorhome! Thanks for everything from Germany!

Just a fantastic bar great food and staff just wonder

I recently visited The Jolly Farmer in Guildford for a pint, and it was an outstanding experience! From the moment I stepped in, I was welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The pub has a charming rustic feel, with cozy seating and a friendly vibe that makes you feel instantly at ease. The beer selection is fantastic, with a great variety of local and international brews. I chose a refreshing craft beer, which was served perfectly chilled and tasted amazing. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, offering excellent recommendations and ensuring top-notch service throughout my visit. One of the highlights was the pub’s beautiful outdoor garden area. It’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a drink, especially on a sunny day. The locals were also very welcoming, adding to the overall pleasant experience. In summary, The Jolly Farmer is a wonderful spot in Guildford for a pint. Whether you’re looking for a quiet drink or a lively evening with friends, this pub has it all. Highly recommended!

This is a lovely place to relax and enjoy some really tasty food. I had the fish and chips which was perfectly cooked and my partner had the steak. He said it was delicious although a little small for the price. The chips were ample though so we left feeling full although I doubt he will order the steak again. There’s a lot to choose from on the menu so we will definitely return. Thank you

Came for a late night walk in roast dinner, Staff were friendly and accommodating. Nice, quiet table with ambience mood lighting and pretty outdoor seating with perfect shelter from the storm under the grapevines and fairy lights. Inside the food was brilliant, we had whitebait and mackerel as starters w/ thyme butter & artisan bread which tasted as good as it sounds. The roast was tender and delicious even at 19:45pm! (Food stops serving at 20:00). If you’re looking for a perfect pub this is the place. We will definitely be coming back again! Ample parking to the side of the pub and doggy friendly.

My favourite pub. Lovely staff, great food. Great Manager. Dog friendly. Very easy parking. Highly recommend.

Staff were very nice, the pub is lovely, but all 3 of our group had poor food, steaks that were extremely poor quality and mostly fat and all of our mains and desserts were quite small portions. We left very disappointed. Having said that; two of the group have been back since and both had burgers which they had nothing but good things to say about, so maybe it was just an off-day.

One of the nicest pubs in Guildford ☺️. Staff incredibly attentive and friendly, great atmosphere and they really looked after our four-legged guest. Food was enjoyed by our party of five (including two vegetarians) - highly recommend.

Nice spot for a light lunch during a nearby walk on Whitmoor Common. Soup was delicious. Will be back for more another time. Veg curry and dessert were very tasty on my next visit.

The place, the staff, the food, everything is top level. Thanks Shiv, for the great welcome and beer suggestions. We’ll be back.

Nice country pub with outdoor seating. Food was good and the service by Shiv was top notch.

What a place! The atmosphere, the ambience, the food, the drinks, and the service are top-notch. The place is inside the wood side road with cosy vibe and pet friendly. The team welcomed us with a warm smile 😃 Definitely, we will go back :)

Splendid place tastefully decorated, The owners are very nice. The food is very good and tastefully presented. It’s a timeless and very relaxing journey. The best thing about this place is that it is a dog friendly place.

Amazing staff, tasty food, lovely garden!

Shiv, what a guy. Also loved the resident forager.

A lovely pub. Fab staff, good food and a great range of drinks, defo worth a visit.

"Great pub, well managed cellar, hence great Pride.." A lovely afternoon at the pub today. Some complementary gammon crackling/scratchings, which were very good. Nice beers. Great service from Shiv. A true young gentleman. Very polite, professional friendly and intelligent. Good luck at Uni! Kind regards Dominic

Get this man a promotion! Shiv couldn't of been anymore friendly, we've been here before and it was a very welcoming place but wow this has defintely put my expectation way higher! Fully just made the time worth it. First time we came we got this most amazing steak sandwich ever and when we came in this time it was sadly not on the menu, but shiv and the chef go out of there way to make it just for me and my girlfriend which they could've easily said no to. The sandwich was still as amazing as the first time😋 We seriously can't fault anything and will defintely be coming back more often! Shiv 10/10 waiter Chef 10/10 Everyone else also a 10/10 Overall well worth it!

Very sadly we found the hand pumped ale to be very poor. No staff on hand understood anything about the subject although very pleasant. Musty beer from two different pumps is simply poor and then to be told the beer was fine because it was dated September was a bit embarrassing. Oh well this is yet another pub that doesn't make it a priority to serve ale as it should. The landlord or manager needs to go and try a pint at perhaps the Crown in Horsell in maybe The Horse and Groom in Chobham. No comparison between what is being served here and these great little wet pubs run by people who understand their craft. Wouldn't be back here in a hurry.

Great atmosphere, location, food and service at a a reasonable price

Had a light lunch food was good, staff very friendly and attentive and a lovely garden.

Another great meal at The Jolly Farmer Worplesdon. Excellent service

Really nice relaxed vibe, love this pub.

Lovely pub, we went for a walk on the common and stopped for a drink and snack after. Staff were very friendly and attentive, they weren't even pit out by our request for a drink and chips only during Sunday lunch prime time. Very dig friendly. Coming back for the roasts they looked great!

Popped in for a meal and a pint because we were hoping to stay overnight in the car park with the camper van (which was allowed). Mains were superb so they tempted us with pudding. The puddings were next level, the crème brûlée and passion fruit cheesecake were amongst the best I’ve ever tasted. Will be back for sure!

The Jolly Farmer is a gem! Under the new management of Win and her Sister, this place is back to its best! We went today for a Sunday lunch and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food is simply first class and the presentation is spot on. All the staff were friendly and attentive and we were really looked after. Whether you are popping in for a drink or a full meal, I feel you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend checking it out!

Good points: Peaceful and plenty of space outside Dog friendly Less good points: Expensive drinks (£10 for a pint of cider and a pint of lime and lemonade) 1 dirty glass Outside tables not cleared A garden in need of care Wouldn’t recommend at the moment.

Fabulous place, we had the burgers, as they were unfortunately out if steak. They were Fabulous!! What a fantastic setting, sitting under the Vines in the sunshine.

Lovely pub. Staff are always very friendly. They also have a loyalty club started, get a beer get your card stamped and when full get a free one

Absolutely enjoyed my time there with my boys. Food was amazing with large portions. Lovely place, very friendly and cozy, and pets friendly. Service were outstanding. It’s a comfortable place to be.

A great place for a meal, very relaxed. Very popular place to have a drink or meal after walking your dog, nearly every table had dogs. Food was good.

A lovely family lunch with nestled in beautiful countryside; great for walks with kids, dogs or both. I have previously not been particularly keen on the food offering of the Jolly Farmer, but it has been completely revamped. The menu offers classic pub staples such as fish and chips and a well designed burger, as well as new gastro-additions such as the Cumberland sausages with cabbage and mash. There are new starters, and a refreshing offering of snacks. The food is now able to challenge the nearby Bird in Hand and Drumming Snipe and has put this pub very much back on the map for me. The staff were attentive and friendly. Our young kids were taken in stride and were made to feel equally welcome. The garden is lovely and is a great place for a meal or a drink after a walk on the common. The adjacent parking makes this a natural start/end for excursions. I found the dappled shade under the grape vines to be delightful. The indoor facilities are cozy and sympathetic to the age of the building. The bar is well-stocked and offers local beers as well as the usual brands. If you (like me) have previously reserved the Jolly Farmer for only the occasional drink, then now is an excellent opportunity to give it another try and discover a much improved local favourite!

Food very good and very nice staff . Would recomend.

I'm pleased to give the Jolly Farmer 5 stars. I have been for lunch twice including today. On both occasions the food and service were 1st Class. The garden was quiet and a perfect setting for a relaxing lunch. I hope other customers will be satisfied and as pleased as I have been. Thanks again and best wishes to The Jolly Farmer 😊

Best gluten free burger and onion rings I've had in a long time! Service with a smile - even had dog biscuits for the dog! 10/10 would visit again

Shiv provided a 5 star service. Lovely place for Sunday lunch

Shiv was the perfect host - very attentive but not overbearing - He created a very welcoming atmosphere. BLT and chips were very good Will definitely be back Great venue

A pub straight out of a picture book. Great food, very nice service (thanks Shiv, you are amazing!) and as a camper you can stay overnight in the parking lot for free. What more do you want?

Visited the pub after a long while to find the recent new ownership has transformed the place into a welcoming and friendly pub, with a delicious menu which I can highly recommend. Under the leadership of lovely Win Win, General Manager Tom, and efficient and friendly Shiv, you could not be in better hands!. Do visit, you will not be disappointed. Thank you.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Jolly Farmer in Worplesdon (between Guildford and Woking), and I can't sing its praises enough! If you're looking for a welcoming, dog-friendly spot with delicious food, generous portions, and top-notch service, this is the place to be! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere. The staff made us feel right at home, and they were especially accommodating to our doggy, offering treats and a water bowl right away. It's clear they genuinely love dogs and understand how to make the dogs and their owners feel welcome. Now, let's talk about the food – simply outstanding! The menu offers a fantastic variety of dishes, each more tempting than the last. I opted for the Sunday roast with pork belly, which arrived as a massive portion with perfectly cooked vegetables and crispy roast potatoes. Their homemade gravy was the best I’ve ever had! My partner chose Sunday roast with beef, my mom had fish and chips, and my son had spareribs which were all equally impressive. The portions were so generous we had to take some home! The pub itself is charming and cozy, with plenty of seating both inside and out. The outdoor area is particularly lovely, with ample space for dogs to relax and socialize. What truly sets this pub apart is the service. The landladies went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. They were attentive without being intrusive, always ready with a recommendation or a quick chat. It's rare to find such genuine hospitality, and it made our visit very enjoyable. It surely is a gem of a place that combines fantastic food, excellent service, and a dog-friendly environment in the best possible way. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by. You won't be disappointed!

Quiet pub with lovely beer garden under grapevines (got a glass roof over the grapes to keep you dry even on a rainy day and they have some blankets for you to keep warm too). Dog friendly and there are Forest walk trails around the pub. Food: I had a vegetarian wellington with the usual Sunday roast trimmings (it was a Sunday). It was very nice. My husband had a curried lamb pie. It was so delicious! It wasn't an Indian curry. It was so flavoursome. Apparently it was a Burmese-English fusion meal. (It was on the specials menu but they had a vegetarian curry on the normal menu, I m sure that one is good too.) Staff were friendly and orders didn't take long.

We went early on a weekday to grab a quick bite to eat. We had a lovely outside table on a sunny day so I didn’t ho inside, but the garden is relaxed and spacious. The menu was a little limited (would be good if there were interesting salad options maybe) and I found the veggie coconut curry bland - but the portions were generous and my friend enjoyed the mushroom risotto. We were served by charming Shiv, who was not only very friendly, but attentive and competent too. Overall, a pleasant experience so I’d give the place another try.

Very cozy interior, very friendly service. Just had a beer.

It is so sad when new management have to wear the old reviews. This is a prime example. A delightful pub, with a very friendly crew, talented chef and comfortable seating options. I had the roast beef. I didn't want to take a whole star off, it is a minor thing. Great quality ingredients, perfectly cooked, except the Yorkshire pudding. This was dry and I prefer mine a little flabby. This is the only downmarking in an otherwise truly surprising pub meal. Beer selection is decent with well kept lines. It would be nice to carry a local guest ale as well. Something to draw people to visit this slightly more remote location. Shiv is an excellent host, making sure he gets around the pub and greets everybody. The boy certainly knows how to play the game and this is all to the benefit of the punters.

Lovely looking pub next to Whitmoor Common. Great walks nearby.

Food was good, beers were good. Shiv was great, very nice lad, good service.

The Jolly Farmer is a nice family pub with a charming outdoor seating area that perfectly complemented the good weather during our visit. The food was a bit of a mixed bag. The fish and the triple-fried chips were quite good, with the chips being the star of the show at an 8.5 out of ten. However, the chicken escalope with fried egg was disappointing. The chicken was bland and dry, and the tiny accompanying salad was just average. It wasn't great value for the price, and there were no redeeming qualities. The kids' burger was incredibly small, shame I forgot to take photos this time. It seems more suited for toddlers than older children. Overall, the food was overpriced for the quality. For that reason, they get 3 stars for food instead of 4. The service, however, was excellent. The staff was friendly and attentive. Oh, and the kids did enjoy the sticky toffee pudding!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this fantastic pub, thanks to the wonderful Landladies Win and Phyu. The bar staff were friendly and welcoming, and they even allowed our furry friend to join us, making it a dog-friendly haven! We booked a table for Sunday roast, but due to a last-minute request for extra seats, they kindly accommodated us without any fuss. The plates were huge portions, excellent value for money. To top it all off, there's a lovely walking trail just behind the pub, perfect for a leisurely stroll after lunch. Overall, I highly recommend this gem of a pub for its warm atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service.

What a lovely pub! The new management have done a great job at revamping the place. Food is spot on and a great selection of drinks. Can’t recommend enough. Also Shiv behind the bar is an absolute delight.

Friendly staff, nice food and good atmosphere

Lovely 1st visit. Lovely welcome all staff. Really want to make you welcome. Delicious roast beef dinner even though quite late in the day. The perfect end to a shady walk with my dog. And....looks as inviting inside as it was out.

Superb service and food Everyone lovely and friendly Recommend highly!!

Under new management (again), and has undergone a refresh. So far everything seems really good and I'm sure it will become a regular haunt

Visited the Jolly Farmer yesterday and was served a nice Guinness by Shiv. Great service, great atmosphere, definitely coming back soon, next time for food too!

Popped in for a cider today and was served by Jess, Tom and Kyia. Everyone was really friendly and amazing service. Will be back for another pint in the sunshine!

Served by Shiv. Very friendly and helpful. We sat in the garden, such a lovely afternoon. Would like to see the BBQ being put to use.

Great experience! The new management have really turned this country pub around. Great garden area and looks lovely inside. Food was freshly cooked and delicious, great beer selection and lovely staff. Will definitely be returning!

Came in for a lovely pint of London Pride yesterday and was served by Shiv who gave exceptional service. A real gem in the countryside, with a great garden, and nice to come to after a busy work day in London. Would highly recommend.

I've lived 4 miles from this place for 35 years and never knew it existed until I met Shiv in a take-away last week. So this evening, a Sunday, my partner and I decided to visit it We were amazed that we didn't know such a brilliant establishment even existed. Arrived, shown to a quiet table and ...Shiv turned up to serve us! We had Cumberland sausages and mash and it was great. I had London Pride which was beautifully kept. We had some coffee tp finish. The only disappointment was, the mille fieulle had all been consumed by earlier eaters. Didn't they know my partner has been searching for this for two weeks as my birthday surprise? Duh. Ok, bottom line. The pub is great. The service (by Shiv) was excellent. The food was good and tasty. It didn't break the bank. The noise levels were very low. The garden looks inviting (but you all know what June '24 has been like so we stayed inside) and bears visiting on a better weather day. Would we go again? We will. My son is visiting from Bangkok with my granddaughter so instead of cooking..well...to put it another way, we've already planned to go back. But... please don't tell anyone about this superb little gem or everyone will want to go there and then I'll have trouble booking a table. (Joking..tell your friends and family.. you won't regret it.)

This is one you won’t want to miss, especially as the warmer weather arrives, as the outside areas are enchanting. First class welcome and service from Shiv, behind the bar. I was able to speak directly to the chef and ask him to cook my lambs liver to my liking (pale pink inside). My meal was divine! I had the Mille Feuille for dessert - light and crispy with sweet red fruits. For dog owners there’s a warm welcome in the pub and beside the car park there is lovely woodland to walk in. For those of us with motorhomes, there is a spacious hard standing car park beside the pub. A delightful experience.

Had a really great time at the Pub on Thursday night... Really welcoming and cosy place with great food and service 👍🏼

Great to see this pub open again! Redecorated with a new menu and new friendly management (Win and Phyu). Dog friendly and a well stocked bar!

Great night and food under new management and what a difference

Not sure what is going on with ownership. Sadly gone down hill. It has so much potential

We booked for Sunday lunch but when we get there we found out it was closed... Wish they would at least contact us if they are going to close unexpectedly

A gem of a family pub with top quality food (Sunday Roast is amazing!). Really friendly staff with a warm and cosy atmosphere and occasional live music! Adel and his team have done an incredible job in such a short space of time to put the Jolly Farmer back on the map!

First visit yesterday (19th April) Lovely little pub, good food and drink selection. Really Nice atmosphere but what really made it great were the owner and staff, lovely people. We will definitely be back.

Terrible place now. New owner has ruined this pub. Not paid staff or suppliers for weeks. So sad to see such a treasured pub being ruined by an irresponsible owner. Avoid at all costs - DO NOT GUIVE THIUS MAN MONEY!

Arrived for lunch and waited over an hour for our food. Everything was cold and everyone was disappointed in their meal. I had the steak chiabatta and I had 2 tiny bits of steak in there (mostly fat) with the tiniest bit of rocket. The bread wasn't even toasted and they disnt have any coke or lemonade? Also told us they only had 4 burgers left. The chips would've been nice but they were cold. My friend is vegan and was told the soup was vegan but it didn't seem very promising or convincing as the waitor wasn't very sure, also her bread was stale.. very disappointed...

Awful. Food was terrible (and took ages), most of the staff are clueless (inattentive and no customer service skills) pub was cold and we were told the heating wasn't working. Wasn't cheap either! Won't ever go back and would highly recommend that you avoid it!

Absolutely disgusting service today mother's day of all days food was cold so sent it back then to be told they was cooking it again from fresh and within 5 minutes it was back on the table still luke warm no table service one women come over asked if everything was ok no do you need any sauce or salt and pepper no nothing absolutely shocking will never return Spoke to the manager and he said it was due to a gas leak but was more interested in starting the fire then he said to get my family back and have another meal what in a smoked out pub get real

Absolutely disgusting mothers day meal, came out cold was reheated in the microwave, no condiments were offered, mash had lumps in it,, brocoli wasnt cooked, customer service was terrible, i would avoid it like the plague, the amount my son paid for this meal, he should be offered a refund, would touch the place again with a barge pole, manager came in and started the fire and the pub was full of smoke, absolutely disgusting place

My son took both my wife and myself for lunch , on arrival of our food , it was cold . Food was taken away and we were told fresh would be prepared, within minutes our plates arrived back , food was barely warm . When speaking to the manager , he stated they had a gas leak and gas was capped off , all cooking was done on a hot plate . No salt and pepper was offered. Very basic , would not recommend at all . Cannot see how meals can be cooked on the hot plate . Will be taking this further. But expect nothing to come out of it ,

Under new management. Sadly now disappointing! Had an impromptu dinner here after a walk and it didn't disappoint. Its dog friendly , The portion sizes were just right , very reasonably priced and friendly staff. The undercover area does need some background music to increase the atmosphere but otherwise it was really lovely. Beer garden is also lovely and big

Such a lovely pub! We went for a nice morning walk on Whitmore Common, parked in the car park next to the pub, then back in time for Sunday lunch at the pub. The food was really nice and the service was fantastic! So friendly! Lovely atmosphere with seating in well decorated rooms. It also has a super garden, so we’ll definitely be back when the weather gets a bit better!

Great little pub in a nice quiet area. The staff are all very welcoming. The garden is great in the summer.

The Jolly farmer team were fantastic,food was incredible and the level of service is professional. Edel has done a very good job and looking forward to many more visits,Sunday roast and summer bbq menu 😋.

Edel and his team gave us a fab valentines evening,food was amazing,we will be back,highly recommend

Just had the worst sandwich ever. Really disappointed as we have had lovely food in the past but stale thin white bread is not acceptable when you’re charging £11! Lost our custom.

Great traditional pub. Good food and great atmosphere. It is animal friendly for those that have dogs.

Great little pub, lovely friendly landlord and staff who welcomed us with the dog. Stayed in car park over night with lovely walk in morning. Worth trying for Sunday lunch as we went very early Friday evening. Campervan friendly without services. Idealy only room for a couple of vans due to it being a public Car park and lots of people walking dogs early morning. 👍👍

It's a nice pub with a decent garden, friendly staff etc but the food is just awful. We had a couple of sandwiches which came on the thinnest wholemeal sliced bread known to man. "Chips" which were so thin I would call them warm crisps. Maybe for a fiver, but at £11 for a sandwich and chips it's a rip off. You're better off at Greggs at the garage round the corner. I feel like maybe it's had a change of ownership as it used to be better.

Great place, friendly team and dog friendly

Nice pub. Fairly quiet. Friendly manager who took over about one month ago. Dog friendly. Good dog walks on the doorstep. Beer garden if the weather is nice

Staff very friendly and helpful great pub anytime of the year with a great atmosphere 👍

Had much better experiences at this pub over the years. This was disappointing. Pub wasn't busy at all yet had to ask multiple times for drinks and sauces, food was average- roast beef a little tough, roast potatoes very hard, and nut roast tasted 'weird'. Nobody came to ask how the food was, and we didn't want to bother them again. Had been looking forward to a Sunday roast all week but am a bit deflated now

Great atmosphere. Great food. Had gammon and eggs and also handmade steak and ale pie. Very nice!

Can not believe we paid £13.75 for this"day special" with bacon and cheese charged as an extra! Awful food, overpriced is an understatement. I don't mind paying money for good food but this is just a rip off.

Decent country pub with a good sized beer garden. Right in the edge of Whitmoor common so perfect for a mid-dog walk pit stop!

Visited here for food one evening last week. One meal was fine and enjoyable (pie/mash/veg) the other included incredibly salty gammon that was luke warm in temperature which we advised the waitress of who apologised. The pub was very quiet. The otherwise good salad was overloaded with dressing which I was not expecting, would have been better on the side. Menu was fairly limited, mostly fried food especially the tapas, would have preferred a few more healthier options to be able to choose from. A pity I can't leave more positive feedback.

Excellent boozer under utilised if they could get more outside activities going like braai etc...

Really nice pub in the countryside. Lovely beer garden. 🐕 dog friendly Food was good, and staff were friendly and welcoming. 🙂

Decent food for price, albeit it's slightly cheaper than most pubs. More of a pub to watch six nations with six pints rather than a gastro pub. Dog friendly.

Worst Sunday roast ever. Broccoli are overcooked (brownish) and beef are too dry. Potato is hard to bite. Everything is over cooked...

Lovely gem of a pub which is well worth seeking out. Great food which arrived very quickly.

Lovely pub set in the countryside. Great to grab a drink at, I would avoid the food as not the best quality. The garden is really nice in summer.

We arrived late in the evening in the motorhome. Even though it was already closed, we were allowed to stay overnight in your parking lot for free after consultation. Thank you! We had lunch in the cozy beer garden and had a very good and inexpensive meal there. Everything was freshly prepared and we enjoyed it. The interior of the pub is very cozy and rustic. Everything was good in terms of price. This pub is highly recommended!

Terrible Roast. Beef chewy, Turkey dry, potatoes not crispy, gravy was like water, beef doesn't come stuffing, Yorkshire pudding was OK, brocolli hard to cut.... Location nice, alcohol good but weird smell like sewage in the garden at times.

Undercooked roast. Very poor bar service.

Popular Fullers English pub where locals and dog walkers can relax away from the world as time drifts past. Car park leads to spacious garden, numerous well spaced tables, large grape vine covered patio area for poor weather, and serve-yourself water bowls for dogs. Resturant inside and small bar area and tables which allows dogs (and few treats if behave). Good menu and prices, food hot and well cooked, daily specials. Friendly relaxed service complements the atmosphere.