The Jolly Farmer in Woking

This place has gone so downhill in the past few months!! We used to come as a family in the summer and loved it, food and drink was great. It’s now under new management and has certainly taken a turn for the worst! Came in over the last few weeks and were presented with a bar with little to no stock both times - it was absolutely shocking. Practically no beer and no bar snacks. Staff seem untrained and pretty clueless. Food is also very mediocre and poor quality; nothing special and not worth the money. Such a shame. Avoid like the plague!!

Visited at 1.0 clock in the afternoon of Easter Saturday. The pub had one draft beer available having run out of all other beers and lagers . The fridges were empty and they were serving Coca Cola from 2 litre plastic bottles which ran out very quickly. No fish and chips ( a pub staple) available and payment with exact cash (ie no change available) or card only. This was the start of a sunny bank holiday weekend and to visit a pub which had no beer available was frankly unbelievable. Won’t be going back

This spot used to be a favourite of our family's many years ago. It is now under new management and is just awful. We had lunch here and the food was cold, staff were clueless. Nobody seemed to know what was going on and the chicken and steak I ordered was like a microwave meal. We complained but the waitress did not know what to do other than make excuses! I won't be going back. Don't waste your time and money and there are plenty of lovely locals nearby.

Absolutely awful, one of the worst places I have ever been to ,my daughter took me for Mother’s Day so didn’t like to complain in front of her as it would’ve spoilt What should’ve been a lovely gesture. I really recommend that nobody goes there it was cold food And a very cold venue.

My parents and I had Mother’s Day lunch but was cold inside, the food however was great , the beef was top quality and very tender. The quality of the food is very good but mum was cold inside. We came last month and it was nice and warm so that’s a bit odd? I spoke to the manager who seemed very helpful and kind , he went to get the fire place going again as they lacked logs and even offered to arrange a table for us near it , my parents appreciated the kind gesture. They need to fix their heating even though warmer days are around the corner. All in all good food and amazing quality beef.

Absolutely disgusting, no condiments and food was cold, when we complained, it was reheated in the microwave, wouldnt touch it with a barge pole, staff have no customer service, dreadful place

Horrendous Mother’s Day ruined. No heating! No fire 🔥 as run out of logs. The food was so horrible. Was given sea bass with a Yorkshire pudding! The seafood risotto was like uncle bens microwave rice, with a roast potato! So disgusting and the prices were not cheap. We didn’t eat it and straight away complained and left without paying for the food. Never ever would we go here again.

Had Mother’s Day lunch today at this place , we didn’t have a booking as we walked in , the manager was very kind and welcoming. We had Sunday roast , food came a bit late and wasn’t as warm as we wished but delicious though . The pub was a bit cold inside and the waitress explained that they had a surprise issue with the gaz. In whole it was nice but again the manager who is a French man was very friendly and did make things agreeable to us. We will come back.

Went for mother’s day. Can easily say this is the worst meal I have ever been served. We burst out laughing when it came. Looked worse than a school dinner and refused to pay. A roast £20 per head that looks like it has been microwaved from some Iceand frozen meal. Even the poor waitress looked mortified and embarrassed to be serving this food

This pub has had an interesting few years. The previous owner ran it to the ground financially, but the staff and food were always good. It was then taken over and was atrocious! The current landlord took over in October and is trying to improve things. Our food this afternoon was good. We had a Jolly Burger and a chicken burger, and they were both lovely, although slightly overpriced to be honest. The pub wasn't busy for a Friday early evening but considering it's out of the way, that's understandable. The staff are great. Jess, the bar manager was lovely; friendly and welcoming. The wine was very expensive though - 10 quid a glass is a bit extreme for a country pub! All in all, we would go back and I would urge people to visit. A pub is only as good as its patrons, and the fact that the locals drink there regularly says it all.

Sunday lunch after a dog walk. Slight issue on arrival as booking hadn’t noted the dogs ( i had phoned ) but this was sorted. Very nice lunch, belly pork was delicious. Unfortunately no apple sauce available! But prompt service and friendly staff

We have eaten here many times but this weekend the experience was very disappointing. The food was so poor. Our burgers were ok but were served on a plate with a handful of overcooked french fries and that was it. No salad, no garnish and the fries were so hard they were inedible. The lentil soup came with 2 slices of cheap white bread (no butter) My grandsons fish bites and fries were ok but my partners steak & cheese baguettes was awful. The bread was so hard it crumpled into dust so it couldn’t be eaten like a sandwich. The staff are lovely but serving food which is over priced when such poor quality.

Arrived at the pub after over an hours walk to see a sign saying Open For Drinks! I had checked website before we set off! We went inside the pub it was empty and they were still cleaning. We asked the girl on the bar if they had any bar snacks or knew when kitchen was open and she was very vague. This pub has gone so down hill. We came a few weeks ago and they had nothing to offer then. So disappointing

It was the worst most inedible Sunday lunch I have ever had in a pub. We only had a main course of the roast beef.It was so overdone and tough and full of gristle. We were the first Sunday customers at 12.10am and we had asked for pink / medium rare beef it was horrible. ...way over well done, tough & full of gristle...it was the first Sunday lunch order so should have been good & fresh!! The Sunday menu is very limited = 3 roasts (beef & Turkey & Vegetarian) ; or fish & chips or burgers or bangers & mash The wine list is a total joke...I have never seen one like it in 50 years = 5 reds & 5 whites. The descriptions are grapes only = Merlot, Malbec ., Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc. No descriptions at all ...no country or vintage given. Amazing Faulty Towers experience. What has happened to this pub ...it used to be one of my favorites...now just a bad joke.

Had a very pleasant evening meal, food was lovely and the service was just as good. Will be heading back for future visits.

Not the best experience, phoned to book a table and were told there was nothing available for 7pm so we would have to do 6pm. As we left at around 7:45pm one of the staff was just finishing eating dinner at a table and the...

Fantastic visit , excellent host, lovely food, our dog was happily accommodated- what’s not to like!

Beautiful old dog friendly country pub in wonderful surroundings. Food, service and food all superb

This used to be one of our favourite restaurants. However it is now under new management. The experience was very poor, the menu was very ordinary and unimaginative. The choice was (from memory) fish and chips, burgers, sausages and mash. Nothing exciting or original. The...

This place is under new management. It used to be one of the better eateries in Woking. We were surprised to find the restaurant almost empty on a Friday evening, but now understand why. The person who took our booking advised that the kitchen closed...

Was a bit wary returning here after some of the latest reviews but I have to say we were as pleasantly pleased as the previous time we visited. Used as a meet up point for family to walk the dogs and then have a spot...

Sadly the quality of the food presented was far below what we have come to know from the Jolly Farmer. Fish cakes that looked like mass produced frozen products Chicken Kiev, over cooked, dry, and little or no garlic butter Sausage and mash, but sadly...

We hadn't been here for about a year so thought a return trip was worth doing with a friend from overseas. The pub was busy but not packed. It was a sunny day so more people seemed to be outside than in but because we'd...

Absolutely terrible food - I ordered the special which was fish pie. I Got a plate of dried mashed potatoes , clearly been cooked hours and reheated or kept warm and what little fish was underneath was dry and chewy. I Sent it back had...

The Jolly Farmer has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months since it has been under new management. It has a excellent menu serving at both Lunch and Dinner times. The Pub is now open 7 days a week and is especially...

Unfortunately our lunch today was served stone cold. A fish finger sandwich was delivered to four of us and everyone tasted like it had only just been removed from the fridge. The server was apologetic and took them away and we got them back at...

We've been going to the Jolly Farmer for many years and the food has always been good. Unfortunately, the pub is under new ownership and I'm afraid this is no longer the case. My daughter's roast dinner looked like a 'school dinner' roast - dried...

Excellent decent pub food served in a peaceful garden. Not crowded even on a sunny weekend. Friendly and fast service. We will be back

My first visit although over the years have always heard nothing but good reports. This was a Friday visit and we were very well received by young, friendly and engaging staff. Food was served fairly promptly and was possibly the hottest food I have for...

Really nice food and drinks, brillant outdoor area, Great for dogs! We had the scampi and a club sandwich and they were great

I have been to the Jolly Farmer a number of times and its been good, not sure if the chef has changed or the owners but the food was well below par on Sunday We went for roasts and the beef was well overcooked, the...

This was a really disappointing visit. First impressions was that it looked run down (sticky tables and broken furniture). Empty fridges behind the bar etc. The toilets smelt badly of urine, the service was slow (I ended up clearing the table myself and taking the...

We have been here before and prior to today would have recommended this pub to anyone. But based on todays experience I would deter people from going there. When placing our drinks orders there was no Prosecco (only the pink version) and the waitress didn’t...

Lovely pub great food great staff and great atmosphere - nowhere else I’d rather be on a Sunday afternoon

First time visit with adult daughter for early dinner prior to local event. Enter though garden which looks untidy, uncared for which is a shame as it prob is great in summer. Arrived in time for 5pm reservationIn. Inside ok, pretty tired looking and hardly...

We had the most lovely Portuguese evening last night, it was absolutely amazing with the food top restaurant level!! Can highly recommend!

Had the most delicious food last night, there were so many different flavours perfectly paired with Portuguese wine with each course. The teams hard work definitely paid off thank you for giving us a great start to the weekend. Will most definitely be coming to...

Went to the Jolly Farmer tonight with a friend for a meal, always had great food there. So recommended we went there. Walked in, Pub was empty, resteraunt had people in it. Was told by the barman, no food available as there was a party...

Needed a place to meet up with our adult children near Guildford so booked on line. As we had booked a later slot in the day I was contacted by Sheila who suggested we made our roast selection in advance so that we wouldn’t be...

Booked in advance and ordered on arrival. The food that arrived was shocking, we ordered two chicken burgers and chips and Childs chicken nuggets and chips. All chips were cremated but the child’s meal was the most shocking. Nuggets were joined together so obviously previously...

Such a beautiful pub. We’ve been a few times and travel just under an hour to enjoy it here. Food is always lovely, and big portion sizes. Service is impeccable. Only 2 members of staff on today with a busy restaurant and yet the service...

We went on Christmas day for drink and sat in the covered outdoor area. The vines overhanging were full of mouldy rotting grapes the smell pervaded the area. Multiple tables had glasses and litter left and none were cleaned in the time we were there-...

I have been a visitor to the pub for over 30 years and generally have loved my visits there (including just pre-Christmas 2021 when Mr Johnson's gloom-and-dooming meant we were one of only two tables occupied a week before Christmas but still had a lovely...

We used to love this pub but it just falls short of acceptable standards given the prices you have to pay. We arrived for a rare afternoon out as a couple, the bar was crowded- not helped by the table too large to be put...

Great menu and plentiful food with polite , helpful staff- Nothing was too much trouble.Will bring the family next time.

Mixed bag. Went with my friends for a catch-up lunch at 12:15 on bank holiday, they were quiet to start and service was attentive, but way too attentive. We had been there for 5 mins and got asked twice about drinks. Then immediately after we were asked about food, we weren’t ready but got asked another 2 times. I think we had 3 different waitresses who didn’t communicate to each other. We ordered some halloumi fries to start which come with a lovely sweet chilli dip, 2 portions between 4 people was perfect, they were lovely. For mains we ordered two chicken burgers, one jolly burger and a fish and chips. The chicken burgers were quite dry, but the chicken was cooked well. The salad on all the dishes was wilted and clearly not fresh. The fish was cooked well but not so much with the batter. The burger was nice too but again wilted salad. Chips were good. We all left some food on our plates. But they were good with giving us extra sauces without question or charge which was really nice. The plates were cleared and we were asked about desserts, again we were asked 2 more times if we wanted anything else but we’re still finishing our drinks. Would have been happy to be asked to move to the bar area to give up the table but the constant asking made us leave quicker than we’d have liked. The food was fairly nice but the constant attention from the staff was just way too much. I understand the turnover demands for a bank holiday but that wasn’t communicated to us if they needed the table. And it wasn’t that busy there were a good few spare tables indoors. It’s not nice to be constantly interrupted in conversation and feel so rushed for something that is supposed to be enjoyable. I’d go back here for a sandwhich and pint and chips but probably nothing more.

Really enjoyed my visit with my family. Food was excellent & very generous portions. My prawn starter was delicious . My main course chicken caesar salad was the best ever as the anchovies gave the dish extra flavour. My family seemed delighted with their choice of meals.Very friendly and helpful staff & management went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable as I have special requirements. Looking forward to my next visit. Definitely recommend this gorgeous place to my friends as well as family.

What a lovely place - delicious food, great service, and beautiful surroundings! A new favourite for sure. Staff are really friendly and helpful; Jane in particular went to great lengths to make us feel welcome and cared for. We'll be back!

To start with 2 lovely lady’s greeting us in to our table which was all ready for us , and the food and service was 10/10 I couldn’t of asked for a lovelier Easter roast with my family i would recommend this pub to anyone . The staff are very friendly and attentive.

Had a lovely evening sampling argentian food absolutely delicious Thankyou Phil, Sheila, Jane and the rest of the team fantastic night can’t wait for Spanish night on the 30th April

I’ve just had the best experience at Jolly Farmer. Great perfectly cooked roast beef, homemade cauliflower cheese and seasonal delicious vegetables. Huge airy Yorkshire pud. The atmosphere was lively, busy and welcoming. Lucky enough to meet Shelia who cooked the delicious lunch. Saw some happy dogs and families and wonderful desserts going by but just too full. Next time!!

Nice location in the countryside but gone downhill in the last few years. Went for Sunday roast and meet and greet consisted of a grunt from the barmaid and a complete lack of engagement. Food was average, potatoes burnt and nothing really to write home about. Great place but let down by the staff who don’t really need to engage more, and the average food

I visit the Jolly Farmer most weekends either with friends or family or just for a sanctuary on my own combined with a long walk in the countryside. Ellie and her team always welcome me with a smile, even when it’s extremely busy! They even remember my favourite drink and often prepare it without me needing to say it out loud! It’s that personal and special treatment, and relaxed and friendly atmosphere that keeps me coming back! It’s great to see so many other regulars there too.Looking forward to my next visit!

As a regular here I tend to be with friends, hubby and our dogs who are always made to feel welcome. Phil and his team make us feel welcome, he comes and has a chat with us as he does with as many patrons as he can. This gives the pub such a friendly vibe.For those that report issues and give the pub low scores could generally be improved if these people spoke with staff at the time - thus giving them the opportunity to correct an issue or find a way to recompense with a suitable resolution.Yes, there probably are "better" pubs around, but if you are looking for a really friendly atmosphere, hear laughter, watch dogs playing, have a normally good meal and a drink then this is perfect.

I agree with Paul W. We had a table booked for 7pm and we’re told the bar was closing at 8.30pm at 8.30pm ridiculous service. We should of been warned on booking.

Had a lovely catch up lunch with friends great selection of drinks, food delicious, the portion sizes are very generous, lovely way to end the week

Since Christmas, each time I visit the kitchen and then the bar closes earlier and earlier. Last night I was asked to leave at 19:30...I realise it might be quiet - however, if you keep closing earlier then people won't visit as they can't rely on you being there.

My wife and I went out for a post lockdown meal. I made a booking over the phone. We turned up a bit early, but that was okay for the staff, who were most helpful and accommodating. We could of sat in the restaurant area or a secluded part outside of the restaurant, which we chose to do!The menu, whilst not very extensive, was adequate and the food quality was first class. Probably the best Coronation chicken that I have ever had! My wife's selection was also, according to her, fabulous.The manager was a very affable man, easy to talk to and very obviously liked by his staff! On paying the bill I asked if they took the "military veterans card" to which he explained that they do not but that he would honour it, and did!What a great eating experience we had and I would recommend this venue to anyone who likes good quality food and respectful service!Well done The Jolly Farmer management, staff and chef!

Brilliant place to eat with friendly and attentive staff. Food was amazing and they catered to our decidedly difficult dietary requirements.

Fabulous Sunday lunch, very competitively priced. Best pub N. Guildford / S. Woking area by a country mile. These have been massively testing times for hospitality, especially for pubs off the beaten track, so we'll done !The reviewer last week banging on with insults must either bear a grudge or be visiting a different establishment. Keep up the good work post-Covid Phil & staff.

Having visited on numerous occasions, I have been consistently impressed with the experience the Jolly Farmer has to offer. Top of the list has to be the homely atmosphere, created by friendly staff, promoting a community feel. The beer is also consistently good. There are always a few guests which will cater for most tastes. It is in a perfect location, and we frequently pair lunch and a walk.Ultimately, I couldn't recommend the Jolly Farmer highly enough.

This is a fabulous country pub. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is good and plentiful and the whole atmosphere is welcoming. If you fancy a meal or drink after a wander across the common, you could do far worse than the Jolly’s.

I have visited this establishment many times over the last few months, on different days and can confirm it’s sadly not worth the bother. The last time was on a Sunday and the incredibly overpriced roast was shocking. The beef was almost blue, the potatoes were soggy and the vegetables undercooked. The fishwife chef screaming at her young staff kind of added to the wholeambiance of the place. This place could be amazing with the right people in charge. The staff are lovely young ladies and very attentive and polite but the manager stands outside with a clipboard directing customers inside towards clearly untrained teenagers. Everyone looks stressed and frazzled. The manager needs to train the staff, sack the shouty chef and reduce the menu. A half decent cook could manage to produce a homemade vegan curry and a burger so why buy in? The pub itself is beautiful and the garden is too. There is a lovely patio with real vines to enjoy but the food is seriously overpriced and when you have 8 drafts advertised but only 2 producing beer, it’s time to realise you need to up your game. To run out of a simple staple such as Pinot Grigio is appalling really, especially when you know you’ll be busy. Sainsbury’s is only round the corner!To summarise- visit the pub but don’t expect much. The food is heavily fried and basic and the staff, although lovely, need support from above.

My partner and I visited the Jolly Farmer in worplesdon on Christmas Eve - a lovely pub which we haven’t been to in over 5 years! The interior of the pub looked lovely and the Christmas decorations really lifted the spirits! We were quickly seated by daisy who further recommended the charcuterie board which was very tasty and great value for money! We are looking forward to join you again in the new year.

Lovely country pub with character, spacious gardens for fine-weather dining, great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff.

Visited this pub on many occasions, very warm welcome, friendly, helpful staff, brilliant landlord/owner. Food is always excellent, large portions and good value for money. Always come away with a new tin cup which the condiments are served in, compliments of the owner.

We went for lunch on a cold day. Pub was warm and busy. We were seated quickly and food and drink arrived promptly. Very good service and very warm large portions of food arrived. Very tasty

If I could give this pub 10 stars I would! Quintessential English country pub, welcoming and warm both in ambience and staff. My family and I visited on a busy Sunday afternoon and were not disappointed by the quality of service and delicious food! I had the turkey roast, piled high with tender meat, the Yorkshire pudd was light and crispy, the veggies were plentiful - shout out to the broccoli/cauli in cheese sauce - and the desserts were to die for. Sticky toffee pudding and creamy custard was my favourite, but I stole a sneaky spoonful of the cheesecake and lemon tart from my other family members and they were equally as good! If you're looking for the perfect Sunday afternoon lunch you can't go far wrong here. Highly recommend.

I reserved a table for Sunday lunch as my daughter was visiting from New Jersey, and I wanted to take the rest of my family for Sunday lunch without having to cook it myself! The Jolly Farmer has been my local for 38 years and, although they were incredibly busy, they still managed to offer superb service and, as usual, the food was fantastic and did not disappoint in any way. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming so the whole experience was delightful. In my opinion, they fully deserve 5 stars.

We go to this beautiful pub and restaurant every week to meet up the atmosphere is wonderful outside is beautiful in the summer and they even got few heaters outside if you want to stay outside is all covered.The staff are so friendly and helpful nothing is too much for them the food is very good and if you ask for something even if it is not in the menu if they got it they make it for you we really enjoy it so well done to the manger and the staff of jolly Farmer in worplesdon .

We have eaten in the Jolly Farmer a number of times over the years and I will say they Sunday roast is usually a great option but this time we felt let down by the food and the service.We arrived mid way through the lunch service and I would say it was busy but not overly busy but it still took 30 minutes before our food order was taken, after taking the order the waitress had to come back a couple of times and change orders due to the kitchen running out of food, when it arrived the quantity on each plate was inconsistent, some people had a couple of slices of meat others had 4 or 5 and we were given a small bowl of vegetables between 6 of us and a splash of gravy on each plate, when we requested extra vegetables we were begrudgingly given a second even smaller bowl of veg and a jug of gravy. After the meal we had to wait an hour for someone to take our pudding order and when the puddings arrived they were spread out across a half hour time frame so we didn't eat them at the same time, one didn't turn up at all and we had to chase that one up which was eventually delivered to us. The waitress didn't see unduly bothered and offered no apology or explanation for the problems or delays. Normally a great choice for a meal, this time we left disappointed on this occasion.

Took my daughter and grandkids for a meal and truly enjoyed every bit. Atmosphere and menu were wonderful.

We went as a family for a roast. The food was average, the door was left open so it was cold and draughty. The table was sticky even after it had been cleaned. Staff pleasant and helpful.

I’ve been going to the Jolly Farmer since moving into the area almost 20 years ago, it’s a great country pub but the current Managment and team are amazing. Friendly, welcoming, it’s a pub with a great selection of drinks and bar snacks, and it’s somewhere you can go whatever the weather; sit inside by the open fire in winter, outside on the weatherproof patio in the wind & rain or in the garden in the sunshine. If you aren’t local, I recommend parking up, going for a walk In Whitmoor Common and treating yourself afterwards, but you need to book in advance if you want an amazing Sunday Lunch!

I often meet up with my family and they're children for dog walks and we love popping into the jolly. Great friendly atmosphere, the kids love they're Ice cream treat. Good choice of ales. Phil the landlord is such a lovely person. Takes time to wander around making everyone feel welcome. Even in the winter the warmth of the log fire is always a joy. Over the years I have seen how well the garden is kept. Treats for the dogs and Sunday roast is a must. Thank you Phil and your staff, always a pleasure visiting here.

My wife booked us in to meet a couple of friends for a meal early on a Sunday evening, booking accepted and we were asked to arrive for 5.30pm. Our friends arrived first, coming from a fair distance only to be told the kitchen was closed.Nice.Fortunately managed to get a table elsewhere but thanks for the wasted time and petrol.All a bit shabby really.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch today at this pub. The staff always work so hard and are so attentive. It was lovely that Debbie recognised us from a few weeks ago and greeted us warmly- despite how busy it was. The food was as usual wonderful. Many thanks.

We had a splendid time at the Jolly Farmer. The food and drinks were lovely and the service was great. Elle in particular was exceptional, she was very attentive and makes great coffees. I will be recommending this gem to all my friends.

My family and I came for a roast dinner on 3rd of October and had a lovely meal! The staff were friendly, helpful and the service was quick. The food was equally cooked really nice. Would recommend for a lovely Sunday roast in a cosy pub setting!

We booked to go to the Jolly Farmer, Worplesdon for a Sunday roast and from the minute we got there were welcomed by the incredibly friendly staff. We were in a group and all ordered different varieties of roast dinner, despite them running out of yorkshire puddings as they had been so busy, they offered us extra roast potatoes and vegetables. The food was amazing as was the service both behind the bar and at our table. What a fantastic pub, well done to Phil the Landlord for having such a professional team. Would definitely return.....

It was Sunday and the pub was heaving. We’d booked a table and waited to be served. After 40 mins during which we had had to ask someone to take our drinks order and then again to take our food order, a waitress came and told us two of our meal options were unavailable. Hard faced and with an attitude that said “I don’t care if you stay or go” we cancelled our order and left. We went somewhere else, had a lovely meal and that pub has got the good review.Obviously other people have enjoyed good food and service at JF but not us on that day.

Table was unclean and sticky, service not as good as usual and food ok. Great shame because it’s a great venue and has the potential to create a great atmosphere. Staff need to be more proactive.

What a gem Food amazing best Sunday lunch I have ever had. Staff brilliant. Great pub decor 10 out of 10

Lovely sitting under the grapevines on the patio in the autumn sunshine! Food was tasty and service was friendly. They have a new pizza oven too.

We visited the Jolly Farmer again on Saturday with friends (9 of us). We were warmly welcomed and seated under cover on the patio. The kids played happily in the large garden until the food came. Excellent food and half our group ordered from the Specials Board which had great variety so we were spoilt for choice. We will definitely be coming back soon and the thanks for a great lunch!

I recently wrote a review for Google Reviews in respect of The Jolly Farmer and felt compelled to share it's possible contents on Trip Advisor. In my original review I referred to the fact that this amazing pub and restaurant had historically received a 1 Star review. And may I say that whoever wrote this must have had some pent up anger and was venting their frustrations, vicariously on this fine establishment. The Jolly Farmer deserves its 5* rating for a number of reasons that I hope resonates with you. 1. The food is excellent! 2. The staff are attentive, polite and friendly!3. There is a fine selection of drink to satisfy all requirements.4. It is an amazing place to bring your family!5. And if you are a dog walker, the establishment backs onto wonderful preservation area.In summary, there is no way you will be disappointed!

what a lovely place to come too would definitely come here again great service The Sunday dinner is amazing

I booked Saturday for a Sunday lunch for three.We parked the car and as we walked to the pub we noticed the back yard was filthy, The windows and door to the pub hadn’t been cleaned and just a dirty overall feeling. As we got inside the staff were all looking sheepish. Some woman who didn’t say who she was told us we couldn’t have lunch and said she tried to phone us! She didn’t phone us! Or use my email which was on the booking info. She told us we could have scampi or a beef burger but had to order before we ordered a drink!!! What service. I never heard a sorry at all. We turned on our heels and left quickly. Very disappointed but in actual fact it was a blessing in disguise. I wondered what the kitchens might be like if the rest of the place was this grubby. Go else where for you Sunday lunch as we did. We had a delicious lunch at The Refectory in Godalming.

I can’t think of a reason to pay money to a pub like this. Unfriendly, uninterested and basically your presence is interrupting the staffs conversations between each other behind the bar, you might as well not be there.Most pubs upped their game after Covid and have remembered that it’s the customer and their attendance that things hinge around and now in general, show gratitude and good service.If going out for a drink in this fashion is something you have to do - save money, go buy your drink at an off-licence or petrol station…. Sit somewhere safe and listen to the radio - you will feel happier and save a lot of money ! This seems to be a managed pub with zero atmosphere ! - such a waste. Or go to some of the great other pubs and restaurants in the area like the Bird in Hand at Mayford or the New Inn @ send

I recently visited The Jolly Farmer for the first time and I was not disappointed.Staff were welcoming and it was a lovely environment.Both food and drinks menus were great with plenty of choice.The wait for our food was not very long and I was impressed with how delicious it was.Afterwards we sat in the lovely garden for a coffee, which was also delicious.I will definitely be returning again in the near future.

Had a delicious Sunday roast thank you Ed and Co a lovely atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff x

We had a lovely family lunch here. Great menu, food was delicious and the staff and service were excellent. We look forward to returning.

I attended this establishment on the 13th of august and I was blown away by this establishment. I only had a few drinks and a bite to eat and the service was superb. The setting is stunning but I was most thrilled by my interaction with the kitchen staff. The staff member who I conversed with was so cheeky and jolly (if you could pardon the pun) and I would love to meet this tall feller on my return. All the best

Table was sticky not a good start. Beef and lamb Sunday lunch ordered and delivered quickly but the vegetables were raw parsnips over cooked beef was fatty and the lamb came in bits! Roast potatoes cold! I can honestly say this the worst Sunday lunch We have ever had. We will never return. Lovely setting but the food inedible!

Great food and excellent service. Had the vegetarian roast which had lots of flavour and very filling. Moretti on tap. Good value for money too.

The service is 5 star here. All the Waitors and waitresses were just fantastic, they dealt with additional requests and allowed us to stay longer and enjoy our time together. I can’t remember when I received such attentive service in a pub. Thank you everyone, shame I am not local to the area but we will return again in the future :)

Good honest pub food, good menu choice. I had the Sunday roast (beef) which was excellent. My wife had the Jolly burger - also excellent. Lovely outdoor seating space under cover with a magnificent grape vine. Would highly recommend as a place for Sunday lunch.

They really have it right here. Repeat customers are greeted warmly and time taken to chat. Great food presented beautifully. Lovely garden and well looked after beer. Thoroughly recommend.

We haven't been for a pub lunch for along time Thank you Phil and my compliments to Sheila for a delicious meal xxx

We have lunch and drinks here most weekends, and always receive a friendly welcome. This is a very dog friendly pub so being able to bring our (relatively) well behaved little ones is great. On this visit, the food was excellent as always. There was one or two minor issues, one being that service was a little slow compared to normal, plus the new waiter managed to put half of hubby's (luckily cold) dessert in his lap. What really upset him was that there was no apology. But this was a one-off and we hope it won't happen again.The staff are great and the younger (or newer) ones just need encouragement to go out amongst us customers to take orders,check our drinks to see if we would like more, if we have finished meal and would like table cleared and little things such as this and it would make the whole experience much better. And also, some staff just need a gentle push to do things alone as apposed to only going in twos.One final suggestion would be to stagger two time slots for the generally hard-working staff to have some food so that they do not all suddenly disappear together. We will continue to be regular customers as there is always a good ambience here and the food is very reasonably priced (although some different pudding ideas would be great!) The Sunday lunch roasts are great and filling. Fish and chips also lovely. For a midweek lunch there is a nice range of lighter bites - the garlic ciabatta with cheese is my favourite!