The Onslow Arms in Guildford

Lovely pub serving excellent food.

Slow service, ridiculously overpriced sharing platter and small portions on some of the mains.

Outstanding lunch on Saturday afternoon. Food was fabulous as was the ambience. What really made our entire afternoon was our server Deon. What an absolute legend. This man deserves a pay increase for his sheer awesomeness. Will we return, yes and I’ll be asking if Deon is working. It’s rare to be served by such an infectious and enthusiastic person. Highly recommend.

Didn't live up to its reputation. Service was very variable, fish overcooked and a relatively bland dish. Overall quite average and wouldn't rush back.

Lovely Sunday Roast 😋 very good service Lovely atmosphere

I visited this pub/restaurant for a solo business meal. The staff were some of the friendliest, most welcoming restaurant staff I have ever encountered. The lady who I assumed was the manager treated me like a member of her family and could not do enough for me! Grace, who was waiting on my table was very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing. They said I would be back and they were right - I’ll definitely be going back here. The atmosphere was so cosy and welcoming!

Food was disappointing- it arrived cold and was uninspiring. Chicken Schnitzel was very dry. Service was excellent as always.

Amazing Sunday roast. Roast pork, roast beef, and half a roast chicken all served on a platter with amazing yorkshire puddings. Fresh vegetables stuffing balls and gravy. What more would one want on a Sunday! Top notch food and service! Considering we did not have a booking and they were exceptionally busy, the amazing staff still managed to accommodate us. Thank you so much.

Nice waiter Food very nice It was a bit cold in the conservatory But asked to put some heating on . Which warmed the room up Will definitely return

Starters were fantastic, however mains were a little disappointing. Small in size and very basic which I was suprised by. Overall lovely day though and it’s a great pub.

Great food and service at reasonable prices

We had a bad meal with poorly cooked food and cheap ingredients, even the fries were undercooked. I wouldn't recommend this pub for food but drinks were ok

There was a good atmosphere and service. The main course was excellent but the spiced winter plum fool was disappointing, it was only icecream with fruit compote and slices of plum, not really a fool. Excellent coffee.

We had a wonderful meal with some great bubbles and wine. Only downside was they had ran out of steak. What I had instead was lovely and everyone had a great meal and time.

What a beautiful place. Fantastic food and service. The best fish and chips I have had in England.

Live this pub. Good atmosphere, friendly service and excellent food.

Very nice pub-like venue. Very busy and the service was efficient. I chose battered cod and chips, which I regret. There was far too much batter on the fish! The dessert of winter plum fool seemed more ice cream than plums. Anyway, I’d go back but choose my food more carefully and ask questions too.

Very disappointed with food in restaurant. We have been coming for years but quality and presentation was really poor on this occasion. £29 Sirloin Steak was dry and over cooked with wilted salad on side. Satay Chicken salad was bland and poorly presented. We were tucked away in the corner of a near empty restaurant away from the open fire and atmosphere. £100 bill plus 12.5% service charges added. Extremely disappointing overall experience and won’t be rushing back unfortunately.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Highly recommended

Always a great place to visit for lunch. Great food, nice atmosphere and attentive staff

We are locals, and ever since half the staff went to a neighbouring village pub the service, food is poor. We've been a few times hoping it would get better, but it just got worse. Another pub youngs brewery has ruined.

A terrific lunch had in the pub area. The food was delicious, well prepared and promptly served after ordering. Friendly, attentive staff and a convivial atmosphere. I will definitely be back!

Wonderful Sunday Roast superb staff and service! Always book as it was packed out. If you have dogs you can take a table in the bar area as dogs aren’t allowed in the main restaurant room. But the bar is very cozy so highly recommend!

The food was let down by the beef sandwich being made from what looked like roast leftovers. This makes for a very chewy and unappetising meal. The smoked salmon that replaced it was incomparably great, however. Service always wonderful!

Lovely family lunch in a super pub

We love the pub the staff are amazing and the atmosphere is always great we have children in London and Liphook great half way for a great family get together.

Nice roast with really delicious carrots in particular. They were quite busy so service was slow, and sat near the staff workstation made the atmosphere slightly chaotic.

Overall was a great experience, the staff are excellent but at times not available when you needed them. A party of 5 all ordered roast dinners, was disappointed in the amount of meat you get, and little veg and no gravy. We all had to ask for a jug of gravy. We ended up asking for extra veg too, thought it could've been a bit more impressive. Excellent location and lovely pub but could work on a more impressive presentation of food.

Energy is the word that comes to mind. Whatever time of day, whatever time of year, the kitchen and service are consistently high standard. The menu is traditional but somehow modern and always delivers value for money. If you like big red wines, try a glass of the Chocolate Box pinotage-style South African. That’ll set the tone.

We're always celebrate a special occasion in Onslow Arms for many years.the staff are very accommodating and friendly the foods are excellent and it's a good value for money.

Nice venue, good food and great staff

Best ever service I had, friendly, attentive and engaging but not intrusive, amazing. We enjoyed the whole evening, the food was excellent as well.

Fantastic meal , with friend, fun and efficient service! Older crowd so not as buzzy but we made our own atmosphere. Catered brilliantly for gluten free!

Every time I eat at the Onslow Arms I am never disappointed. The standard of food is excellent and the staff very friendly and efficient.

Service was very slow after arrival. Kids food came quickly but the quality of the sausage and mash and beef bolognaise was poor. Charcuterie and crackling not worth the price paid. Kids fish and chips was good though. Had to ask for our mains after waiting a long time. Calves liver was ok; steak wasn’t worth price paid. Would have stayed for dessert if we hadn’t had to wait.

I was so disappointed I had arranged a special family meal for three of us. The food was prompt; we ordered the pie which was so disappointing as it was tasteless and lukewarm - the mash was far from perfect - lumpy and warm. Didn’t want to make a fuss as it was a special family time. Crumble was chilly and topping hard. Not what I was expecting - in all with one glass of wine a pint of beer and coffees 120.00!! 12.5 service charge I am afraid was a step too far - not with service - but substandard food. Wish I had had the fish and chips🤢

Two of us went for lunch on Saturday. Our first visit. Without exception, staff were polite and helpful. There was a mix of young families, couples and others young and old. We had prawn cocktail and ham hock terrine as starters, followed by trout and battered haddock and chips. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. Portions were generous. Despite being busy, staff did a good job attending to everyone. Prices seem fair. Including a pint of ale and a large glass of (decent) wine and service the bill was £87.13

Beautiful pub. Delicious food. Everything cooked well. And such a delightful venue. I recommend.

Great food, but service just went slow , waited almost an hour for desserts.. will definately go again in case this was a blip.

Conceived of a walk to go and try this place out (because of the name). Now I will have to come here by train sometime and really enjoy it. Lovely light lunch with a nice pint and the chips are to die for.

Worst experience ever at what used to be a fairly dependable place to eat. Waited over half an hour to get our first drinks order, which finally arrived, but after our starters had been served. Both Bloody Mary’s had far too much Tabasco in - we like spicy but there was no Worcester Sauce or other seasoning (celery salt, pepper etc) so were quite unpleasant. Prawn cocktails were bland, not enough Rose Marie sauce, and what there was of it was lacking any flavour. They were accompanied by a piece of dry brown toast which was overdone with no butter, even on the side. Main courses were one roast beef (which actually was the only thing that was good) and one wild mushroom gnocchi supposedly with truffle and basil. There wasn’t even a hint of truffle (one of the main reasons for ordering) , no basil, and absolutely no seasoning. Another totally bland dish. Ended up leaving half. We weren’t offered any more drinks - we had to search out a staff member to request them - then they were left at the bar for 10 minutes till WE went and retrieved them. So utterly disappointing. We did complain to waitress and an amount was knocked off bill (we were also offered free desert/coffees but declined) but we’d rather have paid full price and had a great meal and experience. Sadly, won’t be visiting ever again. There are far too many other places to go where food and service is much better. It was clear they just want maximum covers (place was far too packed for the staff and kitchen to cope with) with minimal outlay. And judging by comments and complaints from neighbouring tables, we weren’t the only ones having a bad experience.

A Great Pub. Staff are always really friendly and attentive. Worth a visit!!

Didn't get a full pint in my beer glass. Never seen it so quite.

Gone downhill now that the yoke of the Youngs Corporate Machine has control

Three of us had a late lunch in the garden. Beautiful pub with an excellent outside seating area. Very busy, popular place. I had trout with mashed potatoes and onions. Delicious! Im a pescatarian who does not like fish to look like fish. So what i liked was that it was a trout fillet, with no heads or tails visible. Service was a little slow, however, they were very busy. I would certainly go there again.

Delicious Sunday roast dinner in a lovely place. Amazing atmosphere and lovely helpful staff

This was a special occasion for my 80th birthday with all the family. The Onslow Arms did us proud. The table location was great,as was the food and the overall atmosphere. Our waitress,Gabby,was extraordinary and gave us great service. It will certainly be a place to revisit regularly.

What a fabulous pub-restaurant. The venue is beautiful, old but light and welcoming. We were a large party and everything went perfectly. The food is absolutely delicious and the staff are amazing - highly recommended. Thank you Gabby!

Very helpful and friendly staff. No issue with accommodating our dog. Food and service was excellent, especially the pan fried trout. And open at 11am on a Sunday 😁

Amazing experience ! Food is very tasty and delicious. Stsff are nice well kept and professionals. Top of the top ! The atmosphere is perfect, rustic with style and cosy. Also, the customers were mdium high class, which made the experience more enjoyable. Definitely recommend 👌. Thank you for the amazing dinner 🌈

Lovely meal tonight as per usual. Friendly, staff, great food & atmosphere Thank you Ciara for being so lovely...Rebecca & Sarah. The girls that gave you a hug. 😁💕

A great ‘lunchtime pub’ - and probably just as good in the evenings! Had a quick lunch here today with colleagues - atmosphere, food and staff all really good. Great car park too! Will definitely visit again.

Good range of dishes on the menu and food was excellent. Friendly and attentive service.

I was disappointed as we have really enjoyed this pub in the past. I told them it was a 50th birthday celebration but no effort made to make the birthday special. The service was extremely slow, we were not offered any more drinks and had to literally leave our table to find someone to help us; get sauces, clear plates, etc. I asked if the crackling was “crackly” and was given a sample of a bar snack which was out of a packet but when the pork arrived it was covered in rubbery crackling. The food was ok but a bit cold on arrival and not overly tasty. It felt like the restaurant was too packed and understaffed which hugely impacted the experience and service. Won’t be returning any time soon.

Seems to have gone down hill. Is that due to Youngs' increased influence? Beef was a bit chewy and vegetable accompaniment (Sunday lunch) was very limited (used to be varied and tasty).

Really great meal. Love this pub. Good selection of beers. Gabby our waitress was fantastic. Thank you

Our waitress Ella was lovely and friendly and the food was delicious

The most consistently delicious food in the area. We try other pubs but are always lured back here to celebrate big family birthdays because they do everything very well.

We always go to the Onslow arms for a special occasion or when we have visitors and have always been impressed. BUT on this occasion thr food was awful (vegan Wellington was all pastry with a tiny amount of bland vegetable inside). Service was appalling. Our drinks, which we ordered well before our meal did not arrive until our main Course came.

We were so well looked after by Ciara . It was our friend’s birthday and it made her day. Ciara is a credit to Onslow Arms. From Celia & Brian Westen

Thanks for looking after us Gabby! Roast was delicious, esp the roast beef

Consistently a good place for dinner and dog friendly too.

Ella was our server, she was really friendly and made the experience very enjoyable!

Ella’s lovely, she kept evening on great vibes for us. Wishing her the best of luck for 3rd year uni !! <3 xx

Great lunch with excellent service from Ella

We love Gabriella! She is happy, knowledgable, super patient and efficient. It is always a pleasure to eat at The Onslow Arms and so much of that is down to the fantastic team you have built and having people like Gabriella as a part of it.

Lovely building, food and service were faultless. A really lovely 60th birthday lunch.

Unfortunately our lunch today was very disappointing, we've had some far better meals there in the past, we won't be going again any time soon!

Excellent lunch and first-class service! We were very well looked after - thank you!

Lovely setting, a very comfortable pub but today our dishes - all popular meals / specials - were average at best. We've been going to the Onslow for over 20 years, had some excellent meals in the past but today was not one of those days. Lunch for 4 was over £180, it was poor value for money. We will not be returning in a hurry! The staff were pleasant and helpful if a little inexperienced.

A fine sandwich and pint for lunch. Subsequently I visited with a large crowd of family and the garden was perfect.

We came in 4 paeople. Ordered 2 steaks and a fried haddok. One steak ordered as rare, but received somethin which would not cut, and could not be eaten, we had to return the steak and after additional grilling it was ok, no more. The 2nd steak was ordered well, and what was provided was unchewable and unedible, the person had to speat out the meat. The haddok was fried to a crisp, it was dried and very small. Seems like the fish was used to clean the used oil (see photo) i had to scrape pieces of the fish off the cover. I can say the fries were good, and the cider was good. You can go if you want beer and fries, but avoid the food.

Great local pub with a good selection of beers

Our waitress Anna was excellent

Had a lovely roast dinner with my partner Ian. The beef was cooked to perfection, however I was very disappointed in the vegetables which untortunately were not enough, very tiny portions, couple of csrrots, one parsnip and small amount of greens. please do not skim on this as everything else was great! Our Waitress Gabby was very attentive. However I would not go back again for a sunday roast because of this. Juliette and Ian

Stopped in on way back to Essex for a quick bite, unfortunately wasn't that quick. Waited about an hour for food. Understandably they were busy, but it was the people coming in after us that were being served before us that annoyed us the most. Got a free round of drinks as an apology. Maybe we were just unlucky I don't know.

The food is always amazing and we've eaten here a lot but this time the service was extremely slow which is not good as we had our grandsons with us and our little grandson was so hungry waiting over an hour for our food , so very stressful which is not ideal when it's a birthday celebration with family,it should be fun and enjoyable.we will probably not come back which is a terrible shame as the food is beautiful

As always, a good dinner served by Ella, very friendly and very efficient.

A beautiful, quality Sunday Roast in a cosy setting. Beef, pork and chicken all delicious - large portion size. Service team led for our table by Gabby were all friendly and efficient on a busy lunchtime service.

Tasty burger and our hostess Ella was very friendly and helpful.

Lovely food, great service (thank you Daisy!) and lovely setting. Highly recommend the roasts!

Food and service very good as always - thank you Gabby!

We had Sunday lunch here for our 40th wedding anniversary. Gabby was very attentive

Ella was very personable, kind and attentive

Great service and friendly atmosphere.

Attractive pub, with goats, and next to the canal. Friendly staff & good atmosphere. There were a few vegan options on the menu & I enjoyed the vegan Moving Mountains burger.

Food good but unusually brought wrong chicken dish and said sorry it's chicken satay not chicken salad is that ok!? It wasn't but we accepted it. Still got charged for it!!

We have always enjoyed visiting this pub, for all sorts of occasions. The food & service is consistently excellent. We really appreciated the nice touch of bringing my 85 year old mum a birthday ice cream and a rendition of Happy Birthday - thank you! The only gripe we have is that there is absolutely no vegan dessert on offer (at least not listed on the menu) & hope this would be considered in the future. We will be back, so maybe next time? Many thanks for a lovely lunch.

Lovely bank holiday lunch, all the staff were very friendly and attentive and our daughter's food allergy was taken seriously and not an issue, they even had dairy free ice cream, which made a 3 year old very happy. Will definitely return!

I spoke to Pascal on how well trained and motivated Alena was. A really good meal and great service

One of the best pub in this area !

Food and service excellent. Booking a table is essential - its a popular pub ! The curry sauce with the haddock is NOT curry sauce as I understand it. It tasted like it might be out of a bottle of HPcurry sauce. Everything else 5 star.

Had a very nice time. Lovely garden and the wine was a good pub wine. Really polite bar staff and good service. Food was a different menu from the normal pub grub and that was interesting and I liked the different choices. Although very burger based. But… my pet peeves was that everything was “sticky”. Sticky menu’s 🤢, sticky bar 😬. Such a simple fix, yet leaves a concerned impression.

Think this place has really good quality food and ambience. Superb roast dinner. Plenty parking, good access, lovely summer garden.

Great place with delicious food. We had reserved a table for four for a Sunday dinner but had to wait over an hour for our meal. Otherwise everything else was very pleasant.

Very nice Sunday roast in a beautiful garden.

We booked a table here for my birthday and what a fantastic place it turned out to be. It's got ample parking and a wonderful outdoor space with tables and chairs, some underneath thatched roofs, and a garden area if you want to sit in amongst trees. The place is full of character with beams and is very picturesque. We had a table inside and were seated as soon as we arrived. The staff were exceptional and very friendly. Our drinks arrived quickly, and we ordered our food with the waitress. I had the chicken ham and leek pie with vegetables and Jersey royal potatoes, my girlfriend had Trout Nicoise with a salad. Of course we had desserts, I had apple and rhubarb crumble and my girlfriend had the chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice-cream .We both agreed that the food was the best we've had and the place was beautiful. Honestly hope to go back there one day.

Always does good food and has good beers on tap. Have been coming for years and not had a bad experience yet!

Very good food excellent service most enjoyable evening with family of 6

Good as always. Excellent and smiley service from Gabby.