The Lost Boy in Waverley

An excellent restaurant for delicious food, gorgeous environment, and friendly and accommodating service-GF dining and kids very happy! Hannah and Bella, thank you!

Can’t fault the waiting staff as they were all friendly and attentive, but sadly the food was nothing special. Ordered a pizza which had so much cheese on, it congealed into a hard layer as the pizza cooled making it unpleasant to eat. The chicken on the pizza was also grey and had quite a bit of gristle. The worst part was they added a 10% service charge onto the bill which I thought was cheeky. It should be at the discretion of the customer whether they tip and how much they tip. Should have asked for it to be removed, but this would have been awkward and embarrassing, so left it on and paid it.

Thank you for a great roast dinner this lunchtime. The food was amazing and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff really looked after us, especially Cat, who served us, and made sure our visit was a good one. Definitely be back!!

What a lovely quaint pub! I'm visiting friends in the area and we came here for Sunday lunch. As soon as we walked in it had a lovely warm atmosphere. Ordered the roast and it was very tasty, just the right size. Our waitress Kat was wonderful and incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the food as we had a couple of questions about the ingredients. I always need more gravy whenever I have a roast and she brought me some over in record time! Overall a great afternoon spent there and will definitely be back soon!

I had a lovely roast dinner here. Catriona the waitress was brilliant. She sat us down and got us drinks immediately and was always keeping an eye out for our needs. The food was ordered and served quickly and gave us extra gravy very promptly when asked. As soon as we finished the plates were cleared and onto the puddings. It was a very memorable experience and I have recommended it to a lot of my friends and family. Will definitely be coming back. Thankyou to the chef and Catriona for making it a very enjoyable experience.

Food was actually quite goodish but probably not good enough. The team worked hard to assist but its a good example of a venue stuck in the concept of trying to make money. This venue isn't sure if its a pub or a restaurant. It should be the latter if it had any sense but it holds onto the dizzy beer crowd and thus fails dreadfully. The effort to try to host the front as a bar doesn't work, there is a constant queue of annoyed punters trying to buy a drink. Meanwhile the rest of the venue hosts an ad hoc comfort food/burger bar at £19 a go. This used to be a fish restaurant and worked far better in a market town once full of wealthy types but now populated by not quite so well heeled groups. Perhaps its a sign of the times but ultimately if you go here hold your breath and hope for the best. £80 for 2 of us wasn't great, flat prosecco, because they had barman pouring it in to small measures! Doh!! wasn't ideal. This was sorted to credit where its due. But, as I said the food was good but the ambience of screeching late 20 somethings and unhappy toddlers out after their bedtime wasn't really desirable. It just needs some sensible management and properly trained staff and it might find its feet. Go here if you like comfort food and are hosting a big group on the company, swerve it if you want some style and a sense of occasion, its far from offering either.

Used to be a regular haunt of ours when the fantsatic manageress was in charge but this was poor this lunchtime. Girl behind the bar didn't know the menu, poured a Guinness with a 2" head on it and the service from there on was dreadful. Maybe it was because we didn't eat in the main dining area but the food was chucked on the plate, had to ask for relishes, not once was there any interaction after ordering and even when we left, no atmosphere either. I think this establishment lives on its summer garden trade - wouldn't go to eat again. Plenty of other places to pay £60 for a drink each and a main.

Absolutely fantastic Christmas Day lunch today, they made it so special and the staff are extremely attentive and all so lovely, couldn’t fault a thing! We’ve only been here twice but we will be coming back for our Sunday lunches! Thanks for making our Christmas

Visited this place today before returning home. Had a weird atmosphere, was like it was open, but closed at the same time. Not much atmosphere but it was a Monday. Ordered coffee and some fries, but the coffee was very weak and watery, and the fries never arrived. I asked 20 minutes after ordering how long they were going to be, she never returned to let me know, and after a further 15 minutes, I left. My partner wanted me to goto the bar to get a refund, but I couldn't be asked. First and last time I will be visiting that place.

Went for a sunday lunch on the day of the xmas market so very hectic in town. I had the beef which was good, nice and rare as I had asked, and my brother had the roast chicken. Meals were a bit on the skimpy size but I think they would have brought more potatoes and veg if we had asked. We did have extra gravy. However, the roast chicken was pink inside. When we raised it with the waitress she referred it to the kitchen and to be fair they removed it from the bill and offered complimentary desserts . We opted for coffees. A special thank you and reference to Eris the waitress who was exceptionally courteous and helpful. A credit to her and the restaurant for dealing with the issue fairly.

Fantastic pub, great food and very good service particularly from Eris who was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. She made the Christmas meal perfect by being so helpful and always smiling!

Visited here for a festive meal. Food was plentiful and delicious and the service was also excellent. We will be sure to come back again soon!

Pleasant night out with the co workers. Will be returning. Friendly servers and quality food. Had the house burger - which came promptly.

Excellent Christmas party here, function room beautifully set up for us. Ordered drinks for arrival which were all waiting for us ready. Food portions amazing and service even better. Eris is a credit to your team and we will definitely come back next year. Thank you again

We were most impressed with the meals we ordered, all cooked with fresh produce which everyone enjoyed Service was just a nightmare Wrong drinks were bought to our table twice! when our main course was served we pointed out we did not have knifes and forks at some of the place settings. After waiting 5 minutes one of our party walked around the restaurant and took pace settings from other tables so we could start eating They attempted to charge for drinks we did not have What a pity as their food is really rather good, just did not enjoy the experience

My daughter and I always go to The Lost Boy whenever we have a trip to Farnham. It has a lovely chilled atmosphere, the staff are friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. I'm gluten-free and she's vegetarian but we never have any issues...

I visited with my girlfriend before going to the fireworks. The food was average, and over priced. The only saving grace was our waitress, Kat, who was efficient, polite and knowledgeable. Despite this, we won’t be returning.

Visited today. Our third visit and the service and quality of food has deteriorated. Long wait and was really poor food. I ordered a prosciutto ham and cheese toasted sandwich which turned out to be basic ham and cheese. Didn't match the menu at all....

Very nicely decorated building and a lovely garden, just seemed to lack much of an atmosphere felt very sterile and forced trying to be cosy, Food is on the pricier side however the portion sizes left a lot to be desired and also wasn't particularly...

Excellent restaurant. Good food and very well placed for gigs at Farnham Maltings. Excellent garden. Bella our waitress was charming and efficient. Minor niggle was a draughty window. Overall a pleasant restaurant with nice tables and ambience

Awful dinner experience from Start to finish. Service dreadful.. items on menu not available, wine of choice not available.. food standard, over priced. Noisy, Wine opened and plonked on the table, not offered to be poured.. desert cutlery piled on table.. pudding came.. I had...

In town with family for a special treat. Chose this restaurant from the internet. Lovely looking building. Interesting menu. But to be honest, the food was just average and extremely over priced. Some mistakes with the order were rectified when we complained. The staff were...

We had a lovely visit here on Sunday for lunch. The decor was gorgeous and the atmosphere was very relaxed. We were shown to a lovely table in the conservatory area. Our waitress was lovely, chatty and was great with our kids. The roast dinners...

Unfortunately service was very slow.Friend's food arrived a long time after everyone elses even though it was only a salad.Long wait between ordering and receiving drinks as well.A very rowdy table were seated next to us and we asked staff to politely ask them to...

Came here for brunch. The food was fantastic and the coffee was delicious. I'm gluten and dairy intolerant and Lauren (the general manager) was super helpful and offered off-menu alternatives to suit my needs. We were too late to order from the breakfast menu but...

Love the decor, the different spaces, the vibe, the outdoor marquee area with heaters. Food was good and service with a smile. Had breakfast. Can’t wait to go back! Our go to place when visiting Farnham

Großartiges Lokal, trotz gewaltigen Gästeansturms an diesem 6. September 2023 eine außergewöhnlich nette Bedienung (Ashlee). Sowohl ein wunderschönes Ambiente als...

Went here for lunch with friends, but had a really disappointing experience. We had a sharing platter which was a total top off !!! £22 for 4 slices of cold meat, 1 slice of roasted tomatoes on bruscetta, some sub standard olives and bread and...

Sorry to say this but terrible experience today at lunch. Staff are lovely but service was very poor. Pub was not over busy a long wait for food. My friend Oder fete salad and green salad look a day too old. Sent it back and...

A very Peter Pan experience. A lovely garden next to the River Wey. There is parking at the Waggon Yard just ahead of the restaurant. The food was excellent. We had the calamari and artisan bread as starters. Our main courses were the succulent beef...

Went here for Sunday lunch. Ok, I will start by addressing previous complaints and concerns. We were concerned Sunday lunch is the worst possible time to go if they were short staffed and slow. This was not an issue at all! Plenty of staff and...

We hadn’t eaten in Farnham for a good while, so after the family played golf, up the road, we figured we would grab dinner in the town Walked past the usual chains and ventured down the side road in the hope of finding a hidden...

They're paying less attention lately. Food is arriving and it is not as stated on the menu, when I mention this I am told, oh yes, we're out of this or that. The last time was Cumberland sausages with caramelised onion gravy... It did not...

I like this place. Wonderful outside space but inside pleasant as well. Appeals to most groups whether family or friends, young and old. Kids very welcome without it being overrun by children. Unfortunately my main issue is now the staff. This is such a shame...

We had a really enjoyable "brunch" here, sitting outside in the sun. The food was excellent - smashed avocadoes with smoked salmon and another with bacon. The service was very good. Our only gripe was that the two drinks (lime and soda) with £4.80 which...

Food was great , atmosphere was great . The waitress Iona was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us and always with a smile.

The vegan beetroot burger it’s so good l have had it a few times It has a beetroot bun beetroot falafel lettuce tomato and you can have it with chips or salad great food

The food was more than up to par with the fine little pub it is. My fries were piping hot and my burger was done just right. My friends were left feeling very full, so great value for money. It has a family friendly and...

We booked a table for 13 of us, all colleagues celebrating together. Our table was in a great position, slightly enclosed and private. The food we had was all excellent - everyone enjoyed their choices and very well fed at the end of the night....

My friends and I had a disappointing experience at the lost boy. Previous visits had been wonderful but unfortunately this time they were clearly massively understaffed on what was a very busy Saturday night. It was taking 45 mins to simply get a drink and...

Visited here tonight, been a few times but unfortunately the standard of food was not great, in fact poor. I was quite hungry after arriving in town late just wanted something hearty. Anyway, I went for the chicken burger which was overcooked and the bin...

What a hidden gem! I have lived in Farnham for over 5 years and have never come across the Lost Boy! My new go to place. Came here on Saturday, it was fairly busy and staff were run off their feet but so lovely, nothing...

Food was good, the service was exemplary. Member of staff, Achilles, was especially helpful. The place was quite busy but the staff were well on top of their game!

We had an absolutely lovely time this afternoon for Father’s Day. A young gentleman looked after us and he was honestly so kind that we would just come back for him! The food was lovely and the desserts were even more amazing! This was our...

Very disappointed, we waited over 2 hours for our brunch to arrive. Service is slow, even ordering drinks takes forever! They ran out of glass, so drinks came in paper cups!!! This could be a really good place if only managed properly with decent staff....

We were asked to give our credit card detail as people had left without paying on numerous occasion. We later found out why… our food took two hours to arrive!!! After half an hour we got our drinks only to be told there was a...

We went on Saturday with our 3 children for lunch and the Burger and bacon brioche was very dry and we did not receive any cutlery or napkins until we asked for it. However, the bar staff who we ordered from was very friendly.

The building and interior are outstanding but sadly it all went down hill from here. We arrived for 5pm early dinner it was not particularly busy and we politely told them we had limited time to eat. The main meal was prompt but overall the...

I’ve always been quite fond of The Lost Boy but my experience this week was average at best. Firstly, they need more staff to make the experience smoother. A couple of the main courses were bland and dry but still edible. One of the cocktails...

Nice ambiance but food took forever to arrive and when it did the chicken in the chicken burgers was so over cooked it was like eating shoe leather. The delay could’ve been down to the fact it was lunchtime on a bank holiday Monday -...

Great food great atmosphere, food was delicious, great vibe, great staff heard there’s a new head chef he’s doing a fantastic job by the looks of it

Have been here twice in the last two months. I have been impressed by the menu and have found the food excellent. The service has been really great too.

Absolute rip-off! Just be aware that even that you go to the bar yourself and spend over £40 you will be charged a service charge! Not even given the option. Over priced and over rated?!!

Great food as ever and fantastic service too from Iwona. Good portion sizes and a very varied menu with something for everyone.

We have been to the Lost Boy before and the food, especially the pizzas, were fine, but this time we chose the Sunday lunch roast beef. We looked forward to having lean beef, but the beef served to us was so fatty it was hard...

It pains me to write this because I’ve had a few good experiences here. But last Saturday night, our experience was terrible. We are a family of 4, with 2 kids under 12, and it took ages for our food to arrive. We were waiting...

Came yesterday for a roast with my friends. Food was average, meat was very fatty so I couldn’t eat majority of mine, neither could my friends, and for £20 you’d expect better quality than that. The service was extremely slow, we were there 3 hours...

Return visit and as good as previous visits. Early supper before a film, so not busy. Two male staff members who dealt with us were professional and friendly. Pizzas were very good (not an adventurous choice but very well executed). Some interesting wines too beyond...

We phoned and booked in for Sunday lunch at short notice as we were in Farnham. The pub is dog-friendly and we were seated at a comfortable table in the bar area. Staff were welcoming and friendly as well as bringing a bowl of fresh...

Always love coming here. It's my place to meet friends and I am proud of "showing you off". Guaranteed great food, service and quirky decor with lovely outside space.

Beautiful setting in Farnham town with lovely gardens Great selection of food and drinks and Sophie was ultra helpful and friendly and could not do enough for us with a 9 month old grandson Would highly recommend

Nothing was cooked properly, steak was tiny and overpriced , service was slow, food was bland and al dente spaghetti shouldn’t be crunchy!

Visited here over the weekend and everything was great! The perfect garden for the sunny weather, staff were really friendly and the food was great. The garden bar was also open which was very convenient

Just wanted to write to say that they a have definitely made improvements here on their service and the food was delicious. We booked here for convenience (Friday 31st March) as we had a show at The Maltings and both the meal and service were...

What an evening! Was greeted by happy and smiling staff. We was greeted by Toby who arrived very quickly! We didn't have to wait to be seated. Graeme was very professional and polite and made our drinks for us to take to our table. Our...

We went on a Friday night ordered gammon no pineapple, peas or decent size of gammon for the cost I got sausage and mash tasted nice but small and hubby had over cooked fish and chips. Under size portions for the money

Friendly staff, ordered the fillet steak for nearly £32, portion size was ridiculously small it verged on sample size! Ordered medium rare received medium. Wouldn’t return to eat as a result

On several occasions now we have tried to book a table at The Lost Boy, both by phone in advance and as a walk-in. It feels all too familiar to hear they are fully booked, and yet there are plenty of empty tables. I’ve asked...

Came with friends and their children, sat in the lovely out door garden and had some drinks, nice wines and good service

Came into Farnham for lunch with my auntie, we hadn’t chosen where we were going to dine, and came across this charming place. Very clean and tidy and absolutely lovely decor and style. For food: we started with Halloumi fries, standard fare but could really...

We had booked up with friends for an evening at The Lost Boy on Thursday night 9th Feb at 19:30. We were greeted by a really excellent and efficient young waiter Alex. From then on the evening just got better and better. Our main waitress...

What a lovely place to stay for the evening! Lovely atmosphere, snuggly corners and dog friendly Staff very friendly and attentive and food was delicious also. We will be returning!

Ashlee served us for lunch and she was lovely, very attentive and welcoming. Thank you! Great cocktails too

Nice atmosphere on the Friday evening that we visited. Service was not bad considering it was busy and our waiter was friendly. Food was nice enough but not absolutely amazing. It is pretty pricey. I had the nourish bowI and ate a bit of my...

I come here on a regular basis and have had nothing but good experiences. The food is very good with a load of choices. Salads, Burgers, nibbles and more. Kimi the assistant manager is nothing but attentive and welcoming. Definitely will be back again.

We were a party of 7 plus a dog for a meal. From the start Seb our waiter was very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. I don’t usually write reviews but feel that he deserves recognition as everything was perfect .Thank you Seb...

We tried this restaurant for the first time last week which was a birthday meal, beautiful building and very cosy/inviting atmosphere, however everything else was poor and downhill from there. Very slow service, and when our food did come out the half chicken was charred...

Overpriced for below average food!!! Service not very good either. Menu limited as they had run out of certain items. Would of thought they would get it right for Christmas.

My friend and I went for a pizza for a lunch after Christmas. The staff were charming and helpful. The ambiance in this restaurant is most pleasing with a definite Georgian feel. Our pizzas were excellent. Over the past month I have had some real...

Yesterday I went there for brunch and was very disappointed. Here are the reasons: > An unorganized table booking system. > Teapots and dog water bowls taking a long time to arrive > Gluten-free toast is not available. > The receipt shows a charge of...

So four of us went the pizza was good the burgers good but the boneless half chicken it was the size of a sparrow almost it was just two small pieces, half a chicken would be a wing , a breast, a thigh and drumstick...

Particularly chose this establishment as their website states they are 'dog friendly'. They need to define what this means. Was very much looking forward to a meal with a friend; seated in the bar area. A waitress attended the table and said we did not...

We booked a table for three for Sunday lunchtime. On arrival we were sat down to our table. After 15 minutes there was no offer of any drinks so I ordered at the bar. When the food arrived we noticed that one of the meals...

Greeted warmly on arrival. Generally the waiting staff were offhand. We ordered sparkling water but they had run out. Starters were tasty but quite small portions. Porchetta was lovely. I had avocado salad. Avocado was cut into tiny pieces and I doubt there was an...

Good service and atmosphere but my lunch (Shakshuka) was dry and overcooked. Rubbery, unpleasant eggs. I suspect that it had been put on a warming plate for too long.

Myself and my friend enjoyed a delightful meal and was cooked perfectly. Great atmosphere and amazing service from Emma who was lovely, very professional and polite and a lovely friendly manner and always smiling. Will definitely be back and highly recommended - thank you for...

Waiting-staff were buzzing like bee’s, friendly and attentive, unfortunately food coming out the kitchens took sooo long it took the shine off everything. We genuinely thought they’d not put our order in?! This was for every course. When the food eventually came it was hot...

We were shown to a table next to a staff 'station' so all we could hear was staff chatting. The restaurant was very quiet and there were plenty of other tables available. The chairs were dirty - covered in crumbs and stained - and the...

We had an early dinner here prior to seeing a film at the close by Maltings. It wasn't busy when we arrived but filled up by the time we left. Waitress was exceptional, very friendly, very knowledgeable and very helpful, really made all the difference...

Every single meal and visit to The Lost Boy has been second to none. I am always excited to return, and I thoroughly enjoy my meals each time. My partner and I are well travelled around different pubs, and this is by far the best...

Not a very good experience.I’m not one to normally write negative reviews, however having worked in hospitality this establishment fell well below my expectations for a quite highly priced restaurant in Farnham. Arrived and ordered coffees at the bar, no problem. Asked for sweetener with...

We had our first visit to The Lost Boy today and we had the best time! The food was fantastic, friendly staff, and the outside terrace area is just gorgeous!

Excellent outdoor area for enjoying a cocktail or two in the sun. Vast range of drinks and good prices for the area. We didn't eat on this occasion but all the food we saw coming out looked delicious.

Been coming here on and off since they opened. Food always good and the staff accommodating, lovely and helpful. However, serious lack of staffing at both bars and in the outside dining areas made tonight’s visit painful and disappointing. Every stage takes an absolute age,...

My husband and I went for Sunday lunch. I had beef he had chicken. My beef was grey it was so overcooked , I returned it and the replacement was no different. His chicken was dry but he was too hungry to return it. Nobody...

On the 11th august we decided to have a meal out and from the start was very poor. We waited as we were told by the front for our 7:30 booking, it was only till 8:05 where we actually had someone come over and get...

Myself and my sister visited The Lost Boy on Wednesday 3rd August and what a fantastic time we had! Our waiter Darren was so attentive, Chatty and very professional. We never had an empty glass on our table. Whenever Darren realised we was nearly finished...

It’s a quiet Tuesday, they have one table planning their food. Declined a table when almost all free as only do bookings. No walk ins. Cote the beneficiaries of their inflexibility

We enjoyed a delightful meal, food was scrumptious and had service with a smile. The atmosphere is relaxed with a modern décor. My only reason for 4* and not 5* is the price; it's genuine daylight robbery. I probably wont be returning for that reason,...

Came in on Wednesday lunch time, couldn’t fault it. Service, food and venue all faultless. Didn’t realise the venue had such a wonderful outside area. All the staff were friendly, despite being busy they didn’t just forget about us. Will definitely be coming back. MUST...