The Rowbarge Hotel and Restaurant Woking in Woking

Stopped at this pub on the off chance. We were greeted warmley by young barman. Ordered a chicken sandwich to share and a wine eaxh. The food arrived which we were more than happy with. Would certainly return. Food good, staff pleasant and a great atmosphere.

We booked this pub for lunch on Boxing Day via a booking app. When we turned up the pub was closed even though we a received a reminder via the booking app a day before. Whilst I can accept mistakes can happen what I cannot accept is the fact that this pub do not even bother to respond when we informed them of the problem. No idea what the food is like but with service like this you will find many better alternatives in the area where customers are taken more seriously. Don’t bother with The Rowbarge!

Excellent food, when open. Pub tends to only cater food when there are no wakes on which is not advertised. (Understand this) Perhaps employ more bar staff to cater for local clients/patrons

An attractive location with an extensive garden area. What a pity that the menu was disappointing, the food overpriced (particularly the sandwiches) and the service was extremely slow despite only a few people eating. Staffing problems in the kitchen perhaps. There are plenty of other places offering better food and much quicker service.

Always a decent lunch at the Rowbarge although I feel the menu requires an overhaul. Love the pizza's but what about pasta or salad? I know the chef is excellent, so please show me what you can do?

Nice spacious, comfortable pub. Only one real ale on and some of the keg beers were nearly £7/pint! Had Sunday lunch and the buffalo wings were well over cooked, the roast beef was also cooked to death, the roast potatoes weren’t roasted long enough to get a nice crisp, gravy like Bisto and the Yorkshire pud was far too thick and stodgy. But it was good value at £17. Service was pretty good and we did all have a nice time, it was just a pity all the food was so average. This is not a Gastro-pub!

We had family over from the US and were late to book a Sunday lunch… I saw that the Rowbarge had space and I’m be honest, I went to the there over 5 years ago and it was tatty to say the least. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived, the place had be revamped and the staff were amazing. We had four roast dinners and there were generous servings. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for making our visit a good one.. I’m sure we will be back. Ps the loo’s were nice and clean too…

A family meal where the service and food was exceptional. Food was far more tasty than normal pub menus and portion sizes were large Fantastic service and would definitely return

Thank you all for the warm welcome, and the friendly service. Nothing is to much trouble. A great team of people, the new ''Boss'', indeed every one I have met is very helpful, and friendly. A real pleasure to pop in for a drink, and or food. Portions are huge! A child's portion is more than enough for me. Thanks, keep up the good work. Frank.

Ate here last night (Aug 2021) and it was excellent on so many levels. The pub is clean and inviting, the garden is clean and inviting. We sat outside given the nice weather and enjoyed the music that was playing and the garden lights. My husband had the burger and fries and I had a ham and artichoke pizza. We both thought the food was delicious. The service was wonderful. My first choice of main was not available and the bar manager offered for something to be made to my liking. I thought the service was so friendly. I will certainly be back to sample more food and enjoy this excellent pub.

Fish & Chips at it's best. Perfectly cooked, home made tartar sauce and exquisite mushy peas (mint/garlic). Great surroundings and excellent service.

Not a bad word to say I was very impressed with the food at the Rowbarge, my partner and I had burgers which were absolutely delightful they both came with skinny fries, my sister in law had a pepperoni pizza - which seemed to be stone baked and again was delicious! We all had the chocolate brownies with salted caramel ice cream this was once again very tasty. We also shared burrata salad on the side which was extremely tasty and was a very good size. All staff were wearing masks and stuck to covid rules, there were clear signs of a one way system to the toilets! Staff are very accommodating and friendly! Service was brilliant and food was served very quick. We will definitely be coming back soon and recommending to everyone we know!

Had dinner twice now at the Rowbarge and can highly recommend! Food is delicious, served quickly and piping hot. They have an amazing team, very helpful and friendly and the new boss is lovely, makes time to speak to customers. The new look Rowbarge now has a great bar, very spacious and clean. The garden is welcoming with good For the evenings. Well worth a visit. Thank you

They were changing to new menu so reduced choice but what had was quick and tasty. Pub itself was a bit empty but it was a Monday night.

Returned to this pub (formerly a favourite), after a short space of time and was extremely disappointed. There was no lunch menu as such but we were told there were three choices of sandwiches available. On consultation with the chef, the bar staff then told us there was also a choice of four or five cooked options. The attitude was very offhand and unfriendly. We also objected to towels draped over the radiators! Not acceptable. Will not be returning.

From the initial meet with the team from the Rowbarge, the communication and organisation with the management was superb. They hosted 30 people for us for our Christmas meal. We had the Christmas menu, the food was fantastic, a range of different starters, main course and pudding. The service from Louise and her team throughout the evening was faultless. They catered for our every need. I would recommend going to the Rowbarge for an event. Here's to next year. Thank you and Merry Christmas to the team at the Rowbarge.

Excellent breakfast, friendly service and staff. Would definitely recommend. Room was clean and comfortable

I was looking for a room to stay overnight close to Bisley camp as I was attending a veterans shooting competition there. Great reception at the Rowbarge - nice, spacious room and I was able to dry off my cycling clothes in the room which was great. The restaurant is perfect on a summers evening and I was able to sit and enjoy fish and chips and a pint of beer in the large beer garden before retiring to the very comfortable room. Breakfast was very nice the next morning with plenty of choice. The staff were all friendly and helpful and it was overall a great stay - many thanks !

Went here with my Sister for a fabulous 3 course lunch. The food and service was amazing and the staff very friendly and welcoming - will definitely be returning!

Despite having lived in Woking for 13 years, I have visited The Rowbarge only twice.In close proximity to Woking Crematorium and on reading other reviews, it's not surprising that many diners are those who are pre- or post- funeral. That is inevitably going to affect ones' mood. I was also feeling pretty down, because like others, I had just been to a funeral. What I immediately enjoyed about The Rowbarge is that it is clearly independently run, provides wifi and there were plenty of corners for me to keep myself to myself and just surf the net on my phone. The art of being a good publican is knowing when customers are up for a chat at the bar or want to be left alone. I am usually a very chatty bloke, but on this occasion really did need to be left alone and was grateful to staff for reading my mood.I have mistakenly rated the food, but didn't eat on this occasion (apart from a packet of crisps!). Recommended and I hope to return on a more positive occasion.

Booked for a party of 12 at the last minute as we had been let down by another restaurant. Even though they were very busy with a very large wake they still managed to provide fantastic food and excellent service. Thank you very much.

Having booked this restaurant mainly because of it's recommended carvery,we chose this Sunday,not realising it was Mothering Sunday,a few days previous we received a phone call from Andy the owner,stating that due to the date and the amount of people requiring lunches his only option to cater for all was to have 3 sittings,ours being the first.on arrival,drinks at he bar,then shown to our table,we were shown the menu,which had more than ample choices.We had an asparagus soup for starters,very tasty,followed y the roast pork,which came with large portions of meat,then helped yourself to vegetables and gravy..exceptional value for the portion sizes.the staff coped vey well with the amount of trade the restaurant was doing,too came in hot an on time,I would like to thank Andy and team for a delicious time.

Good and not so good. Food ok. Had run out of chicken. How does that happen? Interior needs a big spruce up. They did check to see food ok. Some long pauses after ordering. Lots of meat. Guess I would describe it as cheap and cheerful. Groupon was very good value.

I was using the Groupon deal which has been previously said is superb value.

Having just moved into the area decided to pay a visit to our new local to try it out. Met by very friendly welcoming bar staff, it was reasonably quiet as you’d expect for mid week. Food was delicious and service was great throughout. We’re looking forward to our next visit.

Called in for a quick lunch with a friend. We were made very welcome and the "sandwich" lunch was tasty and very good value. The new landlord, Andy,and his staff are doing a good job. Would definitely recommend the pub.

Went to the rowbarge last night with a groupon voucher entitling us to a three course meal for 2 with free flowing Prosecco for an hour for under £40, food was delicious, I would recommend the Camembert fir starter , the chicken breast in a mushroom sauce, and the sticky toffee pudding, although the other dishes looked lovely too! If you can’t get hold of a groupon voucher, the food is reasonably priced any way. We spoke to the manager who advised that he took over in November last year, we should try and support our local pubs before we lose them. It’s definitely a thumbs up from us and we will soon be booking again for the Sunday roast.

Sadly we held my Mother’s wake here yesterday as it was near to Woking Crematorium. The service was terrible and the food very disappointing. There was not enough food for the number of people we had booked for, the hot food was already out on the table when we arrived getting cold, the sandwiches were thin and all squashed together, I had to ask twice for a cup of coffee for one of our guests before finally getting it, I was promised they would provide biscuits with the tea and coffee but they didn’t, I asked for saucers for the cups to be told no one ever uses saucers so we don’t put them out ....... the list goes on! Considering they knew it was for a small wake and we had just said goodbye to my Mum, I really did not expect to be the one running around getting people drinks and asking for a coffee that hadn’t arrived while the 2 members of staff stood behind the bar chatting and ignoring us. This is a very run down place now, gloomy inside, where clearly they have no interest in providing any service or decent food - do not go there after Woking Crematorium. The final upset when we came to pay was they were going to charge us for a higher number of guests than I had booked for. I had to find an email on my phone to prove the number I had booked for. Very poor

Last minute decision to pop out for something to eat. Rowbarge was my destination. Good choice. I decided to have the chilli con carne. It was beautifully cooked. Now do I have a desert?. Great menu, fab staff.

After reading reviews on the Rowbarge for a gathering after a funeral, the Rowbarge proved the perfect setting for our family and friends to gather after my Mother's funeral at the Woking Crematorium. We were served a good selection of sandwiches and quiche with tea and coffee. Some preferred to sample the drinks from the bar. The request for a vegetarian selection was also accommodated. We were seated in a spacious and bright area beside the bar which was perfect for mingling and plenty of tables and chairs to accommodate our party of 20+ The staff were pleasant and helpful.

Everything on hand for a comfortable business trip food freshly cooked and breakfast excellent. New owner Andy makes you feel welcome and serves fresh food

Stayed here for one night and was surprised at just how good the food was. Very tasty and well presented. Landlord and staff friendly too. Room was adequate. Would come back just for the food!

Simple lunchtime drinks, but served by a delightful and friendly barmaid, whilst the new landlord made a special effort to chat to us and make us feel welcome. Yeah, so the place needs a bit of TLC (paint, basically!) but I'd much rather get good service and a friendly welcome in a tired building, than the impersonal attitude of so many modern 'theme' pubs and restaurants.

Service was pretty good, but food was definitely not. Placemats were dirty on arrival.

1 night stay prior to golfing locally. Carpets in room a bit stained but room comfortable and good shower. Steak was excellent, perfectly cooked med rare and friendly staff.

Just a nice local place to have a good meal. Great food and good service. Fast and well presented and at a very good price. Well done

Stayed one night. Staff were pleasant and helpful however the room was WEIRD! I Felt like I was on a hospital ward...it even had a hand print on the wall! there were disabled pull cords all over the place and a bathroom full of disability help. There was no bedroom design or comforts. Just a bed, a side table and a large mirror. The walls were also very thin so thanks to someone coughing to death in the room next to me I got very little sleep. Would have loved to rate higher but I didn't stay long enough ask to move rooms etc and never tried the resteraunt.

Had a overnight stay whilst visiting relatives. Room was Basic but clean and comfortable. Great value for a night sleep. They even welcomed our little dog with no issues. Breakfast the next morning was £8.50 and was well worth it. Really good breakfast.

With the travel office having made a booking for a colleague and myself he was somewhat surprised to have a piece of paper pushed under his door explaining that I wasn't staying there any more, but they had informed me of the change; they bloody well had not and still have not... My colleague texted me the new directions and I duly arrived, after a seven hour drive, to find a B&B;, above a café opposite the train station. Nobody answered the door or phone at 22:45. I had to find my own accommodation but fortunately the excellent Double Tree Woking was just around the corner. I feel incredibly disappointed by the complete failure of the most basic level of interest for the customer shown by this hotel. I'm ok with looking after myself; I am a 6'1" ex-doorman, what would have happened if it had been my other colleague; a 4'11" petite female academic? You should be absolutely appalled with yourselves, there is simply no excuse for your failures.

There was an error with the booking but the staff sorted it all out so that we had a great very tasty carvery meal. The compensation for the mistake went above and beyond expectations and made the celebration memorable. Thank you Rowbarge ☺

Lived close to this pub for over 10 years and finally tried it. So yummy and friendly service. The hotel part looks great too.

This is our go-to place for a really good Sunday roast in Woking. Always really delicious roast meats (too tip, better to get there earlier rather than later) with plentiful sides of vegetables. Puddings are equally as good and include traditional choices that have been really well made. No reheated frozen puddings from Costco here!

We arrived just after lunch on Friday, our room wasn't quite ready so we were served complimentary tea & soft drinks in the bar whilst we waited. Room was very comfortable, at the end of the block which suited us fine. Nice linens, plenty of towels. TV was very small, could maybe upgraded, carpet was quite stained. Ate in the restaurant on Friday night, food arrived in good time, was plentiful, nice & hot, very good value for money. We came & went over the weekend and did not sample the full English cooked breakfast until the Monday before we left, what a treat, did not need to eat again that day until the evening, really good quality sausage/bacon, plenty of toast, cereals/juice, would definitely recommend, lovely location for Woking, Guildford & Godalming.

Si el pastel de pollo en el menú, ¡anímate! Yo estaba allí sólo por una noche y la lubina sería una segunda cerca elección. Me dijeron por los parroquianos que la lasaña era genial también, pero llegué tarde y estaba agotada.

Tuve un tiempo maravilloso aquí, tuve que organizar una escapada junto con amigos mientras yo estaba de visita desde Australia. Había alrededor de 30 de nosotros, nos sentamos principalmente en el gran jardin agradable. Algunos de nosotros tuvimos el almuerzo o la cena, ya que estábamos allí desde el mediodía hasta la noche. La comida era excelente, las porciones son enormes! El servicio también era muy buena. Un lugar ideal para un evento como el que tuve. Altamente recomendado!

Very good food & Sunday Carvery is good value for money, New managers have kept up the quality. Always good for a mid week burger or fish & chips.

Visitamos el Rowbarge durante el almuerzo en un día caluroso y soleado, así que fue muy agradable poder sentarse fuera en el jardín.

Registro de superficial, poco personal educación. La habitación era pequeña, la cama era muy incómoda y tengo las almohadas toallas más gruesas de lo ofrecido. El baño era grande para el tamaño, pero nada en la ducha para dejar los artículos excepto por el suelo. No hay información en la salida, o había ningún sitio para dejar las llaves así publicado por la puerta. Sin duda, no su intención de regresar.

Fue un agradable almuerzo. Todos tuvimos comidas diferentes y disfrutamos mucho de ellas. El servicio era excelente. Sólo un tiempo pena era basura así no era el ambiente que esperábamos que con y el servicio. Una reforma planeada en el camino que le ayuda este sitio alcance su pleno potencial en el futuro a la mejora de la zona de juegos exterior para niños cansados y crear un espacio interior más acogedor. Esperamos oír una actualización y volvería otra vez.

Tenía un delicioso almuerzo todos tarde de nuestros platos era verdaderamente delicioso (recomiendo el whitebait) excelente chef, Pauline, el nuevo propietario era muy amable y muy acogedor con Heidi cuidarnos con nuestra comida/bebidas con su encantador y amable. Gracias a todos por una tarde realmente encantadora, volveremos muy pronto. El Gowar's

Popped in for a pint on Saturday while walking my dog to be quietly advised that dogs are not welcome in the bar area. Won't be back in a hurry and wouldn't recommend the pub as it does look a little tired. One to avoid.

Absolutely awful service they took a booking of 17 over the phone. When we arrived the table wasn't ready so we all had a drink why we waited. Not a huge problem but should of been ready at the time booked for. Our table was three tables put together... fine but a few of the guests couldn't get their legs under the table as table legs were in the way.. very cramped.A young waitress than came over took all of our dinner choices... most were carvery with a few people choosing from the main menu.She then came over about ten minutes later saying there was no food left. They were told on the phone majority of people will be having carvery. This ruined my fathers whole birthday lunch and he wanted to leave. The manager then come over and was useless... I've worked in hospitality and honestly this place needs new management.The manager went on to say 'I'm not blaming you but you did add 3 to your table this morning'Ok... so you are blaming us and them three added wanted steak anyway so shouldn't of made a difference.Useless pub/restaurant with useless staff it's a no go ever again from any of our party.Thanks for ruining my dads birthday !!Just a quick note if anyone is reading this go to the station down the road that's where we ended up and it was lovely!

Went for a family meal and had a curry which I was told was homemade, it lacked any flavour and the sauce was split. My niece had a steak which she asked for medium - it was barely shown the pan and when she asked for it to be cooked more it came back cremated, flew off the plate when she tried to get her fork in it. The pub ran out of lemonade (even though there is a shop round the corner) and when someone asked for a glass of tap water the man behind the bar said he wasn't qualified to serve it !!!Another in our party had the stroganoff and the beef was very tough. Shame as it could be a lovely place but it obviously needs a bit of TLC.The owner Anna was friendly and welcoming and tried her best but some of the staff were lack lustre and bordering on rude.

Had a family dinner in the restaurant but have to say food was below par. A plus was the staff they were very good and friendly.Wouldn't eat here again.

After receiving terrible service on 3 different occasions having booked rooms for family to stay, we complained via email and post multiple times and have had absolutely no response to that or our trip adviser reviews.On all 3 occasions we made roomReservations, there were issues with the room bookings in advance or on the day. Not helpful when booking for family to stay when visiting the area. When we have visited for meals the table bookings have been overlooked and food is very inconsistent. Just shocked by the total lack of acknowledgement to our complaints. A terrible way to treat people who would have been regular customers.

HOTEL:Wouldn't recommend to anyone to go here, extremely disappointed with level of service. On two separate occasions we made bookings for the hotel and on both occasions they messed up the bookings saying at the last minute they didn't have the room available. Finally got it sorted and then made to feel like they were doing us a favour when it was there mix up in the first place. RESTAURANT :Food is average, inevitably one of the dishes always has to go back for being the wrong order

I just fancied fish and chips this Saturday lunchtime. What I got was perhaps the best example I've had of an often-abused favourite in years. The beer batter and the chips were crisp, the haddock fillet thick, flaky and tasty, the home-made tartare sharp and creamy and the tarragon-flavoured mushy peas a clever addition. Thanks!

My husband and I visited the restaurant on 21 October 2016 for lunch. The sea bass fillet meal I chose was absolutely divine. Every item deserved to be on the plate. Each element tasted wonderful alone and together. ROLY the Chef deserves the highest praise! I think he should enter Masterchef or Great British Menu!!! Laura and Anna who served us were very welcoming, smiled (important!) and very efficient. I understand the menu was due to be changed on 24 October, but hope they keep this choice on it! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Thought we would try this little gem, haven't been here for years, glad we went back, we had warm welcome, from the staff and the real fire.We looked at the menu before we both agreed to stay to eat, there was plenty of choice and all at a good price too.We ordered our drinks and food at the bar and then found a table in the restaurant.I went for cod and chips which came with mushy peas and tartare sauce, and my partner went for the home made burger, which came with chunky chips and salad also three very large onion rings. Both meals were very tasty and well presented, I just about finished my plate, my partner left some chips and half the bun and was full.Well worth a look, great food at a great price

Spent an evening in this idyllic village pub as visiting family for a get together and once again the atmosphere and hosts were terrific I will always recommend this location to anyone visiting St Johns I am yet to meet the landlord there but his good lady was very hospitable along with the other staff Congratulaions on running a fine establishment

We once again stayed at the Rowbarge on August 25th after flying back from New York, we were given a warm welcome, and sympathy as we were suffering from jet lag. The room was clean and fresh looking, the only down side was the carpet could do with a clean. We ate in the restaurant that night, and the food was fabulous, better than normal pub food. We will stay here again in the near future and recommend it to others.

My boss,colleague and myself were there for lunch.The location itself really nice,very calm and quiet.Very friendly staff and we had a very nice meal.Definitely will go back for another meal and would love to recommend to others as well.

This is a lovely little pub, good food (bit expensive but that is Surrey)Best bit is the bouncy castle every weekend. Kids love guessing which one it will be and that and the climbing frame keeps them busy while we can have a refreshing drink.

probably the best carvery I have had the pleasure of eating. The beef is always cooked to perfection and the roast potatoes are the best you will get in a carvery (nothing will ever beat mum's) Staff are all friendly and its a lovely pub - give it a go.

We stayed here for two nights at a very emotionally fraught time with family. The staff were so friendly and helpful and we were looked after wonderfully. The food was stunning and plentiful and the drinks were a reasonably priced addition, they didn't seem to mind the noise we were making when gathered in a large number and we can't fault them for that.The rooms were clean and comfy and the grounds were lovely.Would stay again.

Visited busy Saturday late afternoon...fab fresh food..plenty of choice and lovely staff.Garden is perfect and what else could we have asked for...well nothing ...this pub is one of a few left in the area so well done all!

We recently moved to the area and decided to try the Rowbarge, I had the cob salad and I would advise anyone not to order it. The chicken is not fresh, the bacon was burnt and it was bland. For nearly £15 it is certainly not worth it. I had informed the staff and the response I got was "oh sorry, I will inform the chef". I submitted a form on their "contact us" page on their website, only to be ignored. I called to ask if they had received it and the response I got was "management isn't available". We waited 30 mins for each course to come out and they weren't even busy. Definitely wont be going back.

Good service and there is a pleasant outdoor space for eating or drinking. Loved the surf and turf. We both had it, juicy rump steak cooked to our liking. My only complaint is the lobster is too small! The sweet potato chips were excellent. Husband says there is a good selection of beers. The wine list is not extensive but very reasonable prices. We were in the area because of Farnborough Airshow and chose the pub on recommendations from TripAdvisor, definitely worth a visit.

I go to The Rowbarge occasionally as it is a nice cycle ride along the canal and has good pub food. In the past we've had fish and chips which were a cut above normal pub offerings and especially good burgers and chips.A couple of weeks ago I went there with my cousin, who is over from the States, as I had promised her some proper pub food before she went back. It's a shame that the weather wasn't good as it's nice to sit outside, although inside is pleasant too. We all ordered handmade burgers and chips which seemed to take a lifetime to come. We got as far as asking how long they'd be as we'd long since finished our drinks. The pub was fairly busy but it wasn't heaving with customers.When the food arrived, it looked delicious. My food, however, was cold. The chips were hot but the burger was lukewarm and hard, and the chilli on top was actually cold to the touch. It had obviously sat around waiting for the chips to be cooked. My cousin and my uncle's food, however, was piping hot, chilli included.When someone came and asked if everything was OK, I said that my food was cold, and was asked if I wanted to change it. They weren't particularly apologetic or interested. I explained that, as I had waited so long and was so hungry, I'd eat it rather than wait for another meal to be cooked.I am guessing this is a one-off as it hasn't happened before, and I shall definitely go back, but it was disappointing service.

I recently ate at the Rowbarge Pub in St. Johns for a friends birthday and have to say I was nothing but impressed. I'm trying to think of a time that I've had better food in a pub and honestly nothing springs to mind. I had a salmon dish for my main and was absolutely delighted with it. It just seemed to be a touch above anything I've had in that sort of setting before - tasted fresh and was certainly more imaginative than your regular pub grub! Every member of the party was completely satisfied with the experience as a whole. I shall be returning in the future - WELL DONE. :)

I came here with a group of friends for some food and drink. I was so impressed by my specials board three course meal. The Bloody Mary Mussels were divine, the Lamb Kofta was something outta Greece and the Pana cotta... Mmm... I'll be back, that's for sure!

San Miguel on tap and a delightful assortment of delicious daily specials, what more could one ask for? Oh, only the tallest darkest most handsome man behind the bar with his team of sexy sidekicks. Be sure to try the mussels - they're boom

I have been here many times with my family and friends, it is great for families as it has a loverly pub garden decorated pleasantly with a variety of flowers and plants. On sunny days there is also a bouncy castle which keeps my neice more than occupied. I can't fault the food and my family have even booked for my sisters pre wedding meal to be held here. A loverly pub with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere!

I stayed a couple of nights at the Rowbarge but didn't eat there because frankly it seemed a bit seedy, which was very surprising considering how much it cost!The room was large and clean, but most other aspects were minimal eg tiny TV, half a bottle of handwash and no toilet roll. The adjoining room had a door from my room to it and you could hear every word spoken by the 'neighbours'.On the plus side it was fairly quiet, so I was able to sleep. I was able to park close to my room and the staff just left me 'to get on with it'.

Walked down from Knaphill for drinks and ordered a bottle of sauvignon blanc (nz) and they didn't have any. Went back to the wine list and decided on champagne instead, they didn't have any of that either!?!?!? Hilarious that th5eee were tables set up for an engagement party later on. Let's hope they didn't fancy a decent glass of something. We left and won't bother coming back, such a shame as the pub garden was lovely.

After a very long trip back from Montego Bay via Gatwick, we urgently needed to sleep.The food a great and the team are very friendly and helpful.

Comfortable area provided for the group. Drinks offered upon arrival. Food was a mixed hot/cold buffet and was excellent - just a bit slow being produced. Some of the group had actually gone before the food was laid out.

Nice pub, with great food. Staff friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. My ten and nine year old's love the bouncy castle. Only down points are, I object to be called "love" by female bar staff who are young enough to be my daughters, and no pepper or salt mill. Surprisingly for this purported up market pub/restaurant.

Very quiet mid afternoon, cold in the restaurant area and food was not fantastic however the red lentil soup was one of best I've tasted, overall was OK but not what expecting

We went to the Rowbarge as our works christmas party. Its probably 25years since I last went here and have only the vaguest recollections of it. We had a warm welcome from the Owner and the staff and bought our first drinks. This was the first sign that this was not going to be a cheap evening. A large red wine was £7 which was at least £150 higher than most pubs in the area. I must admit that you couldn't fault the food, It was well presented and beautifully cooked and although it was a christmas menu I have never tasted anything like it before. The service was very good with the staff being attentive and responsive. It must be remembered that although a reasonably small group of 9 the total bill for the evening would, no doubt, have influenced the quality of service.It was the sort of pub I like. i.e. A pub that provides a food service rather than a restaurant that has a bar, but the cost to me means that I would not frequent this establishment unless it was a very special occasion that warranted a good service and good food regardless of the price.

Had lunch there, was very nice. The young lady servers were extremely nice and very attentive. Food was excellent. Thanks to everybody for looking after us.

We moved into the Woking area a few months back, and after trying a few disappointing pubs, we stumbled across the Rowbarge one afternoon.What a treat! Super service, great food (and value for money), and an interesting selection of beers. Genuine charm and a homely feel. We have returned on several occasions with family and friends, tried a range of the menu, and it only continues to impress. The Sunday roast is top class too. Can't wait for the summer when the outside sections can all be used.

Thanks to Megan for the recommendations - lunch was excellent - beef cheeks were great and apparently the roast was too.

We now live quite close to The Rowbarge and have been in for food twice so far, both on Sundays. The first time we went we opted for the Sunday carvery, which was good, but I wouldn't say it was something to write home about. The second time we decided to go for the main menu and definitely will again! All three of us had different dishes and were very impressed. I had the steak and ale pie which was delicious! I was also pleased that it was a proper pie and not just the filling served in a pot with a pastry lid plonked on top like many other places do. The portions were very generous too, but at no sacrifice to the quality. Both times the staff were very friendly and welcoming, and there was an easy-going, relaxed atmosphere about the place.

Came here to celebrate new year with friends, had a great night good atmosphere friendly staff will definitely be returning. Xx

No Doom Bar bitter again. For the last three months this pub has managed to run out of their best selling bitter at least once per week, sometimes twice in the same week. My complaint today was answered by "It's Christmas week. We've been very busy". When asked about the previous failures I was told "There's plenty of lager". I went elsewhere tonight and may well have to continue to go elsewhere as I Am informed by long term locals that criticism is not welcomed by whoever is allegedly in charge.Nevermind, I'm sure I'll find a pint elsewhere.

My son had been with me to an appointment,and as we both needed cheering up he suggested lunch. As we were near the Rowbarge we decided to go there. How fortuitous! The welcome couldn't have been warmer, the food (we had delicious beef sandwiches)couldn't have been tastier, the atmosphere was friendly and convivial. The Rowbarge is obviously a popular local pub.I would guess it's good for children in the summer months as there is a good play area outside.What a lovely place. I will definitely be back

I have been here on a number of occasions and enjoyed the facilities offered. My most memorable occasion was a sunny afternoon when we met my partners son and fiancé, we sat and enjoyed several drinks and the ambiance of the garden relaxed everyone, the garden was full with families with children. there was also a good selection of food on offer.

Was invited by a friend in Summertime to eat there, really nice setting .Loved the Spaghetti with meatballs would go back again

We love it here and come often in the summer. It is particularly good on sunny days as the kids can enjoy the swings and slides while you catch up with your friends. Food is really good and reasonably priced

The Rowbarge was recommended to us by a friend and we were not disappointed. Excellent food and very friendly, helpful staff. A really enjoyable lunch, looking forward to going back.

Blown away by the food , this was something you would expect in a top London Hotel or Restaurant.. We were 4 of us having a reunion catch up meal after years of not being in touch..., I had driven up from South Wales to what was a briilliant venue choice! I was absolutely delighted! The idea that the waitressing staff are knowledgeable about the food and can describe every detail and recommend different food choices or wines is wonderful! This is what all restaurants should be like!!. The atmosphere was great, it was extremely busy but we had a great team of staff who couldn't do enough for us! Outside is a huge decking area with nighttime heaters kept under a parasol awning. The food was served in no time at all and looked divine! I had seabass and one of my friends had duck which looked incredible! The desserts were so beautiful, to look at and heaven to taste. Definitely coming here again. Best Chef!! Best Staff!! Best Price...! It is a dining experience that I would want to bring both my family and business colleagues to, it's impressive! I can't wait to come here again!

I had a party to celebrate with friends and family reaching a certain milestone - we booked all the rooms for guests coming from afar and food was laid on along with live music. It was a fantastic evening - 5 star food and service - the guests who stayed in the accomodation were very happy -the music by Mimi the singer and her guitarist got everyone dancing and the atmosphere was so good. The staff were excellent. I would recommend the Rowbarge time and again.

It's not everyday I am blown away by an eating experience, but this place was unbelievable and not something I was expecting. We were a party of 4 girls and it cannot go without saying what a difference a good hostess can make,and we had Megan; who was so cheerful and helpful & nothing was too much trouble, She had a very attentive attitude and better still was her knowledge base on the menu, wish more restaurants took this on board. I did like the complimentary olives and bread with different dips and fragranced olive oil on our table. On Megans menu recommendations we made the right meal choices. The food didnt take long at all to come to our table and when it arrived the 4 of us were speechless...this was a breathtakingly beautiful display of culinary delights one would only expect in a top London restaurant. This was absolutely divine!! What a Chef!! Of course we had to try the desserts and these too were like heaven on a plate. The bill was as normal as one would expect for a meal, we were surprised!..Long may it last! Thankyou.

The Rowbarge restaurant is In St. John Rd. We could walk from our house. We celebrated a family affair last Sunday. It was our first visit to the pub. It was cosy and the atmosphere pleasant with a smooth music. The carvery presented lamb, beef, gammon, chicken and the vegetables were perfectly cooked . All very tasty and the desserts were really nice. Good selection of wine. We were greeted and served inmediately. Very good friendly service.

We booked the Rowbarge for a family get together on Sunday 27th September - there were about 22 of us. Special mention and thanks to the chef for the incredible 'starter platters' we had outside, whilst awaiting our group to arrive. For our main course, we opted for the Sunday carvery, which worked out great for our large group and the homemade desserts were lovely. We drank way to much wine on the day, and the staff ensured we were kept stocked up - and if a particular bottle that we were drinking was running out, they always made a great suggestion for a substitute.Many thanks to Brian who took our booking and answered my many queries and to Laura who looked after us all day and ensured we had a great time. I definitely recommend the Rowbarge pub for a great day out, good food and friendly service!

We have driven past here many times but had not ventured in before however we went here for lunch with friends and wish we had gone in before now. The pub is welcoming and bright and the resturant is in the large conservatory area overlooking the garden. There are also lots of tables outside where you can enjoy food and drink when the weather is warm. The food menu gives lots of choices from simple snacks to full meals. After starters (homemade tomato and basil soup, chicken liver parfait and scallops with bacon) we had the liver and also the Italian meatballs - both of which were excellent. Portion sizes are generous and the service friendly and welcoming. Having found the Rowbarge we will certainly be back and I can only recommend this pub / restaurant to anyone who is in the area.

A delightful pub set in a rural part of Woking the atmosphere was really good and it became very obvious it was a locals pub but all very friendly and there was some good conversations taking place that generated some very interesting reactions the food was good and the designated eating area well set aside if you wanted too but we chose to remain in the bare area and engage with the regulars even if they did pinch a chip or too all done in good taste the staff were excellent very friendly and knowledgable and will definetly visit again if in the area

We moved to St Johns village a year ago but it has only been the past few months that we've started to visit the Rowbarge pub round the corner. I'm not sure why we waited so long.Since our first drink there in June we have been back at least 10 times - either for a quick tipple after work or for an extended lunch in the sun with friends at the weekend. The staff are excellent, the interior is lovely (I understand it underwent a refurb earlier this year and it shows), the beer garden is huge with plenty of seating and room for kids to play (including a playarea with climbing frame and slides), and the food is above average pub-grub - with massive portions. The Sunday Carvery is also very good. Prices are reasonable for Surrey and it has always had a buzzing atmosphere when we've been there.The Rowbarge isn't going to win any awards, but for a local village pub we're very happy with it and we'll be back again ... and again!

Staff and food have always been first class on my 3 visits. Good choice of menu and Sunday lunch very tasty.