The Jolly Farmer in Chiltern

Always loved going here with my family but had such incredible service from Alicia today that it was worth a review! Food and drinks were delivered quickly and everything was cooked to perfection, perfect place for Sunday dinner and friendly staff, definitely coming back soon.

Excellent find: great food, exceptional service and lovely atmosphere. Will be returning!

The food was bland and disappointing and the service was slow. A disappointing experience for the whole group, unfortunately. The staff were friendly and courteous though and parking was easy.

Lovely warm gastro pub. The food was presented well and tasted delicious. I had the super green bulgur salad which was very yummy, along with the sticky toffee pudding. The service is quick, with attentive and friendly staff. Really enjoyed our dining experience.

Fantastic. My brother and I took the family here for our mum’s Birthday in August. Warm welcome. Great selection of food and reasonably priced. Decor is beautiful. The staff were very polite and accommodating. My mother was given a glass of Prosecco on the house to celebrate her Birthday which was a really lovely touch. My baby nephew also joined us and the restaurant was well equipped and family friendly. The cocktail BOGOF was a real hit too offering some really premium drinks. When we left there was some live music about to start which is another great bonus. It’s rare for me to give 5/5 but this was honestly well deserved and we will all definitely be returning. Thank you for a great experience.

Really lovely restaurant and the staff are really friendly and helpful, our waiter was Stephen and he was so lovely and full of energy. The food was absolutely delicious and they had a nice selection of Rosè

The Jolly Farmer has totally lost it with their food I used to love going to this place for the steaks as they used to do them really well. Sadly my was barely Luke warm. I note a similar review from a fellow diner recently The rest of my party's food was okay and the ambience is very good as well as the service and the bar. As we came for the steak I have to true to myself and give them only 1 bubble in contrast to the below As it happens I went to the Chef & Brewer (Ethorpes) about 1 mile from them a few days later and having had this experience at the Jolly Farmer asked if the steaks were hot (temperature wise) The waitress advised - it will be - otherwise it is going right back until I get you one that you are satisfied with THE CONTRAST IS WORTH NOTING - equally the Jolly Farmer have a mandatory service charge applied for "my" convenience whilst the Ethorpes leave it to your discretion. Guess who deserves the mandatory service charge

We love this pub. Such a lovely atmosphere, the staff are all so friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious

Absolutely lovely food and staff were so kind and helpful!

I have been visiting The Jolly Farmer and its sister restaurant The White Bear for many years and it always scored 5 out of five. Sadly last night's visit to The Jolly Farmer was different. The cheese souffle which has always been delicious lacked flavour and was nowhere near as light and fluffy as it used to be. The cheese sauce was cold and so thick it would not pour out of its container. The steaks were tough and presentation was poor. The duck and fish were good. Coffees and hot chocolate were tepid. I hope this was a one off and my next visit will be back to normal.

Looks great after recent refurbishment especially the garden.

Had a brilliant evening for my anniversary, I came here because this is the place we went on our first date. The service of which was by Steven, of whom was very courteous in manner and exceptionally knowledgeable about the dishes. This is 100% recommend coming (when Stevens working).

Brilliant food, great service at an affordable price

Friendly staff, Average food, wouldn't take cash so won't return!

4 of us visited for the first time since the refurb Service was lovely, decor was lovely. Food was mediocre at best and certainly not worth the money. I ordered a burger which was very dry. Another ordered a medium steak which was rare, to be fair it was sent back and remedied. Wine was expensive at £20 for a half bottle of rose. I’m actually sadly disappointed.

Came here for the first time a few days ago, thoroughly enjoyed it. Will defiantly be back! The service from the staff was great especially Toby!

It was a good meal. Service was excellent, we always had drinks etc. if you're from around the area you know about this place.

Was my first time at the pub last night, lovely place great atmosphere and great service from Toby top lad !

Excellent friendly service. Good food served well, good unusual selection from the norm so well done. Dishes we did have were well cooked but pricey for size and in general unfortunately.

Everything worked: charming staff; excellent food; beautiful surroundings and sun was shining Perfect day

We had a lovely warm welcome from Toby and had amazing service from Mel, she was so friendly and attentive! We had the roast duck, roast beef and sticky toffee pudding. The food was phenomenal, especially the meat which was so incredibly tender. Could not recommend The Jolly Farmer enough!

Excellent food, wonderful service, beautiful pub & restaurant! Mel was lovely, so friendly and attentive - we would recommend the roast duck, it was amazing.

Meal out with 2 families, 8 people in total. First time here and impressed with a lovely pub that also offers very good food. Had the duck which was very well cooked, pink meat but crispy skin the way it should be. Others mostly had the steak frites that was a good size steak well cooked with nice salad and fries. 1 trout fillet that looked great. Half a chicken also looked good. Service good, lovely friendly people.

Met a friend here on Monday Lunchtime! It was absolutely fantastic and our waiter Veylon was superb. Attentive, professional and made our experience as good as the food (which was excellent). It has been awhile since we have had true service anywhere lately but The Jolly Farmer gets a 10/10 all round. The food was fresh, tasty 😋 and cooked to perfection. This will be our new favourite local hangout. Cannot recommend enough 🌟

A lovely pub restaurant, beautifully decorated and with a relaxed feel. The food and the service were faultless. Very accomodating with the menu. Our waiter, Surajit Ghosh looked after us well as did all thev staff and we are already looking forward to visiting again.

Really enjoyable lunch in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere. The welcome and service were very good, something many pubs, bars and restaurants seem totally unable to provide now a days. The Summer a la carte menu offers a wide variety. The quality of the produce, the preparation, cooking and presentation of the dishes was excellent. Yes of course we will be returning!

Staff here seem to be annoyed at serving. The bar was littered with empty glasses, and all tables were booked. Leaving only the cluttered bar to sit. I even caught a member of staff picking their nose and then making drinks. Won't return in a hurry.

Lovely pub and good service. However ordered a portion of chips and was absolutely flabbergasted by the portion size, was probably c.14 chips. Was pretty disappointed but having said that they chips were really good!

Great tasting and quality food, with helpful staff in a cosy and well designed environment. Siyabonga for a jolly time 😊

The refit has improved the venue ,it's comfortable but was busy so noisy . Our table was a bit close to others , so it's not that great for a romantic first date . Menu is unchanged post refit .

A great place to go for a special occasion. The food is excellent and the service professional and efficient.

Popped in last bank holiday lunchtime for a drink and a snack. Tasty food and a great pint of Timothy Taylor's!

Came on the opening night fabulous atmosphere, went for dinner last night, highly recommended. Just got there in time for Happy hour 👍🏼 - will be back. Congratulations to all the team keep up the good work. Thank you 🙏🏾

We have frequented this Pub many times and enjoyed it there. But last evening we went for the 1st time to the newly refurbished version. Food was good, service good. Unfortunately the tables are way too close together. I found after joking several times with neighbouring tables about the proximity of us all. That the evening sunk into a silence or private whispering, which you could all hear as you were so close. Come on Raymond take at least 1x table each bench row. Give us all some privacy/intimacy if we want that.

Lovely to finally have a place locally that we can see us visiting regularly 😊

Visited the Jolly Farmer for the first time Sunday. I can honestly say it is the best Sunday roast I've had for a very long time. Moreover the staff are very friendly and attentive the pub is lovely and well decorated. Thank you Jolly Farmer for a wonderful lunch. Will definitely be back soon.

Lovely menu and beautifully presented food at reasonable prices. It was a little bit quiet on the lunchtime sitting, but we would come back here perhaps in the evening or weekend. Service was excellent and the food tasted great.

Roast is the best iv had. Fantastic service. Beautiful pint.

Came for Mother's Day lunch. Great food as usual. Great service but not too overbearing. Good value for money. I would recommend the roast!! xx

Lovely atmosphere, fast service, lovely staff and nice food. Expensive and small portions but still good.

Friendly staff and excellent, tasty food. Good atmosphere perfect for a family get together both young and old. Definitely visit again.

Lovely place, first time there and very impressed. First class service and food.

Lovely dinner, great service in a very friendly restaurant, had steak perfectly cooked, fish and muscles very tasty, thanks

Thanks Jolly Farmer for restoring our faith in restaurants around here. Finally some decent, well made and incredibly tasty plant based food that was so, very tasty. More should follow your example. Fabulous thanks 😍

A very enjoyable Sunday lunch with great food and a welcome amount of attention from staff. Even the dog was catered for!

We arrived for a pre-booked table to celebrate my birthday this weekend. The restaurant was averagely busy and there wasn't a staff member in sight. We waited 20 minutes before being asked if we would like any drinks. When we asked the waiter if he was working alone, he replied "well I'm ready for you now". We decided to order our food and drinks at the same time to avoid any further delay. From the point of ordering our drinks, we waited an additional 20 minutes to receive them so entertained ourselves watching the chefs prepare food and leave it on the pass whilst continuously ringing the bell in the hope that the non existent waiting staff would take the meals to the tables. When the drinks did arrive, again after having sat on the on bar for so long that we were tempted to go and collect them ourselves, there was one missing which took a further 5 minutes to arrive. The food arrived fairly quickly in comparison to the drinks order, but given that it had been sat on the pass, the chips were cold, portions were tiny and the standard of food was generally underwhelming. To add to the chaos, part of our meal had to be served by the chef as the poor young girl who was trying to hold the whole place together had burst into tears. The "manager" to whom we had already expressed our disappointment then decided to confront her in front of the whole restaurant which clearly mortified her and left everyone feeling incredibly uncomfortable. Overall the whole experience was a real disappointment and my birthday meal was ruined. We didn't pay a service charge as the management was dreadful, but gave the young waitress a tip directly as none of the issues were her fault at all.

Food was hot and delicious, steak cooked to perfection. Disappointed with dessert menu too many options with nuts in. Overall a lovely meal, great atmosphere and service

Another great lunch at the Jolly Farmer. The server suggested the bread and dip was very good. We both had fish and chips and then shared he sticky toffee pudding and pistachio souffle. Hard to say which pudding was better, both were amazing. Lovely service and a nice setting. We will be back.

Fantastic service. Food was wonderful.

This was the first time we (myself & my parents) had been to the Jolly Farmer. When we got shown to our table a lovely waitress came and straight away asked how we all were, and if we had any allergies. On looking at the wine list my mother was unsure which Rosé to have so our waitress came with little taster. We place our order, and the atmosphere was lovely, there wasn’t loud music to try to talk over. Although we were in the bar because the restaurant was fully booked, they didn’t forget us. The food was lovely Our waitress……. Ellie was fantastic, she instantly knew her knowledge on the food, she definitely had a great sense of humour and was comfortable chatting with us. We had such an enjoyable afternoon we wasn’t rushed it was a friendly enjoyable atmosphere

Had our first Sunday lunch today. We both had the beef. It was lovely

We were in the area and wanted a light lunch. Sausage baguette was fine and beer good the cost was more expensive than expected and I was not given a receipt. However we had to return to the area the following week and this was a convenient place for lunch. Again the cost was more than expected and I was given only the credit card receipt with the total amount. I queried the cost and was informed a 10% gratuity had been added. I always expect to have gratuity/service added to my bill in a restaurant with a properly laid table and waiting service and am often happy to add more for good service but on this occasion I had ordered at the bar and been handed my drinks, cutlery and paper napkins which I took to a very ordinary pub table in the bar. When I queried the cost I was refunded the gratuity but I will find somewhere else for lunch should I be in the area again.

It’s been a while since visiting and we won’t leave it so long again. Sunday lunch was really tasty. Seating comfy. Service perfect.

A lovely pub and restaurant on Gold Hill Common! Delicious food and great service!

Great meal with family today for Mum's 75th. Food was fantastic, staff were all welcoming and friendly. Would definitely eat here again. Many thanks Jolly Farmer.

Strange experience. Have been many times and always good. Popped in Sunday for the roast and hugely disappointed. The beef was tasteless . Huge yorkshire pudding which was dry and very crisp that it just fell apart into scraps. The one roast potato on the plate was warm in the middle and cold outside. Clearly been microwaved and had an horrible oily taste. You can order more potatoes but as they were so horrible not worth it. A few tablespoons of sides . Cauliflower cheese, suede. The vegetarian beetroot parcel was disgusting. We told the waitress but she didn’t say anything. I would come again as their normal non roast dishes are good. The starters are very good but for Sunday roast go elsewhere . Tables are crammed together more so than in the past.

We visited the Jolly Farmer on the 7th January based on its good reviews. Firstly couldn’t get to park on site and had to leave the car down the road next to a building site. On entering it’s clear the tables are crammed in and it’s extremely noisy and not conducive for talking. The waiter didn’t have a clue and didn’t lol interested. Firstly out of a choice of 2 roast diners we were informed no chicken, which I was looking forward to. Then it turned up with all the wrong veg as they ran out of that also. Apparently 2 roast potatoes is enough along with the small portions of everything, including a tasteless cauliflower cheese that apparently needed its own pot for some strange reason. Not great and over priced. Looks like greed was at the forefront and why they ran out of everything and crammed people in. Avoid

Vegetarian options were perfect!!!

My wife and I had two courses. I had the fish soup which was delicious and we both had the slow cooked beef which was also lovely. The only downside was that the restaurant was quite cold. We were advised that he heating had been turned up but the radiator never got warm. Apart from that the service was very good

I recently discovered The Jolly Farmer, and I can recommend it as probably the best restaurant in all Middlesex. The service and food were top quality, and the wine choices were excellent, too. I will definitely come back to be able to enjoy the outdoor space, it was too cold last week

Pleasantly surprised. Not just a gastro pub. - a first class restaurant with food to go out of your way for. Highly recommend.

This is a spacious pub with lots of room between tables, and smart, relaxed design and decor. Staff were all professional and attentive without hassling us. Excellent fish dishes: we liked the bass, and the lovely soupy squid with chorizo, peppers, chickpeas. Maybe check the seasoning on that last one - I felt it needed a tad of salt to bring out the flavours. Lovely charred baguette with aioli on the side. Just right. Points awarded for immediate iced water as we sat down, and for the intelligent addition of a 'three chocolate truffles' option on the desserts and hot drinks menu, which is ideal for anyone (including us) not wanting a whole pudding, but not wanting to leave yet!

Nice pub, fantastic services and delicious food.

Fantastic lunch - superb food - brilliant service ( Nick was fantastic) and lovely surroundings - we couldn’t ask for anything more for our 8 person family Christmas lunch - Thank you all so much

Second time we’ve been but certainly won’t be the last! Excellent food, great service and a lovely team for whom nothing is too much trouble. Can’t recommend highly enough!

My main meal was more plate than food . Don’t think you should be given half a main just because you’ve purchased A Christmas menu

Doesn't take cash , no atmosphere and up it's own backside tbh.....

Excellent menu and service. My only downside was the level of noise in the restaurant,made it difficult to hold a conversation.

Lovely food, great service, attentive staff, easy parking, generous portions, checked on allergies - would return.

Such a bunch of great people and amazing food! We had lunch today and Cheryl with the rest of the team took the best care of us! They welcomed our Jack Russell with excitement and brought all the crayons in the world for our little ones. Food with great presentation and flavour and menu options were all intriguing! Great job guys.

Exceptional food! All staff, super friendly with our dog as well, and professional! Sharron, who served us, was so lovely and she took care of us. Thank you, definitely we will come back.

Went there for dinner and the quality of the food was fantastic. It's not the cheapest option but you do get quality fresh food and the service was very friendly Definitely recommend for a casual meal

My sister and I took our 98 year-old mum out for lunch today at the The Jolly Farmer, her favoutite restaurant (not least because of the linen napkins, which she always mentions). The food was amazing and our waiter, Ghosh, very attentive and efficient. Thanks...

Fantastic Sunday Roast! From start to end, the service and quality of food was 5 star! Thank you for accommodating all 13 of us at short notice.

Family of 9 gathered for Sunday lunch . First time we had been here…we were not disappointed-quite the opposite! The place was packed but the waitress was so calm, smiley and attentive! The food was excellent and extremely good value at £24 for two courses...

Food was very imaginative and tasty. Could do with a few more vegan/vegetarian options. Service attitude was poor. They forgot some of our order and then they had put in our reservation for the wrong day and then claimed we didn't have a reservation and...

We had the fish and chips was one off the best I’ve tasted in a pub! Service was good, little forgetful with drinks but very busy and very apologetic so didn’t mind so much! Will definitely be back again for the fish and chips!

How lovely to be in a pub restaurant full of atmosphere, just like pubs used to be. The fish soup was delicious with all the trimmings,perhaps just a little bread for mop ups to enjoy the last drop. Soufflé light & fluffy. Mains perfect for...

Had lunch here on Monday and the place was surprisingly busy but that made for a lovely buzzing atmosphere. The food was delicious, with plenty of choice on either the special lunch menu or the a la carte. I'm vegetarian and had a lovely beetroot and goats cheese starter followed by the really tasty bean cassoulet. The service was friendly and helpful

We came in for Sunday lunch as a family of four. Service was excellent, lovely ambience, and really great Sunday roast. All good value for money and an enjoyable experience. Well done!

Firstly we were greeted with a friendly staff and so helpful very polite and patient . Food was fabulous service was great . Shame that we don’t leave near by.

I met friends for lunch yesterday and the whole experience was superb the food was very well presented and tasted delicious, the staff were very warm and welcoming, very good value for money we will definitely be back.

Had a wonderful dinner here. The staff was really attentive and the food was amazing. The chalk stream trout was lovely and the whipped pistachio dessert with chocolate drizzle was out of this world. I would highly recommend.

Mostly the same wonderful menu items as the Brasserie Blac restaurants, but in a more traditional pub ambiance. Fun atmosphere, and friendly, attentive staff. Great place for a drink, small plates, or a full meal.

Great Sunday Lunch.... dog friendly

Great pub. Lovely atmosphere, staff are exceptional and the food is fantastic. Highly recommend.

Although our waitress was quite new to the job she was very pleasant and helpful. The food was delicious and the surroundings were excellent.

Nothing exceptional comes to mind but nor do any negative thoughts. A perfectly pleasant place in a very pretty setting.

The positives are the decor and food, which was absolutely delicious, the negatives are service and the lack of concern. The wine list was apparently being changed to a new supplier so the 2 wines we wanted, one red and one rose weren't available so the price shot up by another £15+ also they don't take cash, understandable during COVID but not now, I thought cash was legal tender so it annoys me when businesses won't accept it, so for those reasons I won't be returning, also had to ask for water 3 times!! The head waitress was also quite unhelpful, it's not my fault, it's head offices decision.

We recently visited The Jolly Farmer as part of birthday celebrations and had a great lunch. Stylish interior, friendly and engaging staff (Emma was lovely) and the meal was a 10/10. Tasty and beautifully presented. We'll definitely be back.

Lovely restaurant and setting. Service was great although we sat down ordered our drink and food and I’d say the roast came out within 5 minutes maximum. I think this is just way too quick when you come with family or friends to enjoy a lunch. Made it feel like it was plated up waiting in the kitchen. Would suggest at least giving it 10/15 mins as it felt like they wanted to rush people out. Found out it was a bottomless roast for approx £19 which is really great. The beef was delicious as was the Yorkies & veg. Potatoes were okay but not the best. The cauliflower cheese wasn’t very nice I actually didn’t eat it. A bit watery and bland. Lovely gravy. Overall nice and would come back x

We love going to The Jolly Farmer. The food is really good and consistent. The team are very friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Value for money is spot on. Thanks again for a wonderful Sunday lunch experience!

Lovely place with very professional and friendly staff. Food was superb! Would definitely recommend.

A visit by complete chance, during a walking weekend. I cannot praise enough this restaurant: the menu is very enticing and the execution is splendid. The desserts are exceptional - I ordered the pistachio soufflé which was divine. In addition service is very attentive and...

Cash is king they obviously don't no that in here ???

Lovely little pub/restaurant. Can't hype up the staff enough every person we spoke to was so pleasant and helpful, especially our waitresses. Cucumber Gazpacho was delicious, never seen a cucumber version on a menu before and all the soufflés were perfectly cooked. Had a brilliant meal here and will definitely come back

Absolutely wonderful food, can’t wait to go again. Fresh, local and inventive. I could have eaten the whole menu!

Lovely village gastro pub - excellent food - far beyond pub classics. The cheese soufflé and the gnocchi were both lovely and the service was very good. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food. All 4 of us were all extremely happy with our food and the service provided. Staff were attentive, welcoming and polite and clearly valued their customers. 100% would recommend. We look forward to coming back next weekend to celebrate a birthday.

Did not stay. Did not like menu and no atmosphere.

I’ll be honest and say that from the outside the place looked okay but nothing special. However, how wrong first impressions can be. Inside there is a large, attractive dining area but also an area where folk can just have a quiet social drink. It’s...