The Star Witley in Waverley

We booked for lunch at short notice and were made very welcome on arrival. The food was superb, the service was friendly and professional and the whole experience was fantastic. The Star is an absolute gem, if we lived closer we would be there every week at least!

I visited the star for an impromptu dinner whilst in the area and so pleased I did, both my partner and I had a fantastic meal in this cosy pub. All the staff that interacted with us were friendly and professional at the same time and to top this off with our delicious meal what else you can ask for. Thanks for a great evening!

What a lovely experience! Visited with my partner for the first time last weekend. When I booked the gentleman on the phone was very helpful (always good sign) and the service stayed excellent throughout the evening. I enjoyed the fish dish, which was delicious and refreshing and my other half thoroughly enjoyed his steak with the cabbage and bacon on the side. We shared a cheeky cheesecake to finish which was also delightful. Well done to the team. I’ll be sure to be back!

Fantastic meal. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. A lovely menu with something for all but the specials are just that! Some really inventive, beautiful food from the chefs. The staff were so warm and welcoming too making you feel really comfortable. Another visit already booked in!

Had a lovely lunch here recently, food really delicious and staff warm and accommodating. The pub itself is very pretty and clearly well looked after. Will definitely be back!

A lovely experience at The Star. Friendly welcome with great service at the bar. This was followed by excellent service in the restaurant. The food was truly delicious, with good portion sizes. It was clear the chef had planned the specials well using quality ingredients. Will happily return soon.

We are regular customers and have always enjoyed the service and surroundings of the pub! It helps the food is so stunning ! We love the Sunday roast with unlimited roast potatoes, cauliflower, veg and gravy but we both opted for the fish and chips , absolutely stunning meal! The star you always get it right!

We hosted a party at our house and the pub, which has an excellent and well sourced menu for those dining in, did a cracking catered lunch for us to take out, which was very well received by our guests. Would highly recommend to anyone reasonably local for their parties and events.

Been here a couple of times but never for a Sunday roast, we live in Epsom so took a good 40 minutes journey, but was so worth it, starters were amazing I had the goats cheese and asparagus tart and my partner had the sardines which were delicious, mains were roast pork with crackling and roast sirloin of beef, can honestly say it’s probably the best roast dinner I’ve had out, the cauliflower cheese was excellent, was also asked if we wanted anymore roast potatoes or vegetables which is a great touch, staff were lovely and the prices are really resonable, will definitely be making another visit

Stumbled on this place. Stopped for lunch - fish finger sandwich and steak sandwich - both good but fish was lovely Staff welcoming and friendly

Lovely garden. Traditional old pub. Great menu. Staff are all delightful. Best fish and chips. Treated ourselves to dessert -a rhubarb fumble- so delicious. Can still taste it now!

Had a very enjoyable lunch with friends Bon on Saturday after a great walk around Witley and Milford Commons. The choice and standard of food was excellent. At last ! A gastro Pub that served some great fish dishes. Would highly recommend The Star.

From pulling into this lovely village pub and seeing the gorgeous flowers and generous garden I knew I was in for a treat if they take that much care of the aesthetic. Walked in and greeted at the bar in a friendly manner, then shown to a nice table for two. Staff very approachable, have great knowledge and prompt service all round on what was probably one of the busiest days ever (Father’s Day) the volume of people did not cast a shadow on their ability to give the best experience I’ve had in a while. We had the bread and scallops to start, they were cooked perfectly and the romesco sauce was to die for. Followed by a roast chicken for my son and roast lamb special for me, the lamb was soo perfect that my son ended up stealing my food so we both shared. Lamb was incredible. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle with garlic and herb flavours, the veg cooked perfectly and the cauli cheese was so good I could’ve had just a plate of that, wasn’t written on the menu so an extra given for free where many other places charge you in excess of £6 is value for money. Finished with a coffee and ice cream. Food incredible. Service attentive but no intrusive. All staff smiling when you looked at them knew it’s a good place to work and they enjoy being there. Thanks for having me The Star, I’ll be back!

My son and his wife moved to Witley and this is their local, "WOW " what a local!! They treated me to dinner, and it was absolutely fantastic, the staff were polite and very helpful, even added some peas even though they were not on the menu, the roast potatoes were oozing deliciousness, the Pork was cooked to perfection, the Yorkshire pudding was huge and as for the Pigs in blankets I have not stopped talking to people about them. I am being treated for father's day, fantastic wish I lived closer. For the quality of service and food I would have paid a lot more, service is included in the bill which is a shame as I would have added more.

We had a really nice meal here for my wife’s birthday. Service great, I really like the feel of the whole place and food was really good. Our new favourite pub in Godalming.

Good food and attentive staff, but at priced as a 'Gastro pub' well above typical pub prices, making it unsuitable for other than special occasions. I personally seriously dislike the practice of adding a service charge (12.5%) and would rather it was added to the menu prices and the staff paid properly.

We booked a table for 16 for a golden wedding celebration. We had all the conservatory, and the Star did an excellent job arranging this event, from the name cards with what food had been ordered by each guest, to getting all the food out for everyone and it all still being hot. The standard of all the food was excellent. The service from Alex and his organisation skills were top notch. With Alex and Donnas skills it all helped to give my sister and all of us a memorable evening. Thank you.

Visited The Star with friends. Wow, a gorgeous Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Friendly attentive staff. A lovely evening. We will be back.

Very disappointed with our visit, we sat in the bar area and waited for drinks, husbands beer was not right even after 2pints pulled he had to settle for a different choice. We then waited a fair while to place our order for food, I ordered the plaice but asked for the samphire not to be added but was not offered an alternative , husbands burger was fine but we did have a further 45 mins wait for food to arrive. Even with a free glass of processco which came with my dish and them giving my husband his beer for free the meal was still quite expensive and they also charge for service even if they didn’t give any. Needless to say we will not be returning.

As locals we have eaten at The Star a few times, the last time was in the autumn when we had been happy with the food…..so I didn’t have any hesitation in booking a table to celebrate my Birthday with the family. Some of the table ordered the roast, while others ordered from the Sunday evening menu. My roast was cold and I had to ask for the meal to be reheated, but it really was a disappointment, the sausage was hard and over cooked, the meat was tasteless and the vegetables, savoy cabbage and carrots had that strange smell which vegetables tend to get when they have been re-heated :-( the cauliflower cheese had the most peculiar flavour, and with hardly any sauce. The rest of the table who had the roast were also very disappointed with the quality of the meal, the only person who was happy with their meal was my son who had the mussels. When the waitress came to the table to clear the plates we were asked if everything was ok, we mentioned that we were disappointed with the meal, and she sent over obviously a senior member of staff, ( short hair female in a waistcoat) who proceeded to tell us that they never have any complaints about the food and offered no apology, she just went into detail about how many covers they had done that day and that no one had complained …..she really did made an awkward situation even more difficult, with her confrontational condescending attitude! We certainly won’t be returning to the Star again, which is a shame as the building is lovely, and we live within walking distance, but we all thought the meal was over priced for below average food.

Great food and service. We used a Travel zoo birthday lunch gift and enjoyed the lunch three course set menu. Everything was spot on including the bubbly.

Highly recommend.Food was fantastic and flavoursome.lovely ambience.Service great especially from Donna and Honour.

What a lovely experience for our first visit here. The food is excellent and the 2 gentlemen who served us have the most lovely manner and are very welcoming. We had the 2 course lunch with glass of prosecco and thoroughly enjoyed every second of our visit. Will definitely be returning and highly recommend it here.

Had lunch at the Star with a 97 year old friend and his daughter, service was refreshingly good, the table was discreetly near the disabled loo, the request for a white sauce to make the fish easier to eat was met with 'absolutely no problem' and a subsequent jovial request for a chocolate to go with the coffee was met with a totally unexpected and impromptu chocolate brownie cut into 3:with 3 chocolate straws! Staff courtesy was delightful, it often takes very little to turn a modest dining experience into a memorable lunch, but this was certainly our experience here. Thank you.

Absolutely awful. Food mediocre and the service was abysmal. We bought Travelzoo vouchers and upon reflection, wish we hadn't bothered. I saw our main meals trying to be served to another table...tried to get the waiters attention, by which time most of the other guests were laughing as he took them back to the kitchen. Consequently, stone cold when we eventually received them. Dessert - nothing to say. Except long overdue, cold and unexceptional. Oh dear.

Lovely Sunday roast lunch, the food came quickly and it was plentiful, the puddings were excellent and the service came with a smile, thanks Abby.

This is without question the stand-out pub/restaurant in the area. The food is varied, delicious and beautifully presented, Sunday lunches are a sure-fire winner and the team is simply the best. Nothing is too much trouble for Donna and Craig and their staff. You will not be disapppinted!

We came back to the Star as we visited last year and enjoyed the food, however totally different experience had this evening, had a drink at the bar then we were offered our table shortly after. The restaurant at this time was very quiet, we ordered our starters and mains, i also ordered a white wine to have with my starter unfortunately this came after we finished our starters. I then ordered a glass of red for the sharing châteaubriand in advance, once again after asking twice my wine did not arrive. We had finished our mains and I told the waitress not to worry about bringing the wine as we had finished our meal, she apologised and said it would be on the house so I accepted, then she came back and said her manager said it won’t be on the house. We asked for the bill which had a 12.5% service charge which we clearly didn’t think was acceptable so I covered the meal and left cash, we left the pub to then see the waitress looking for us outside saying I didn’t leave the correct money and told me to come back into the restaurant, so I got led through the bar into the restaurant to see the manager, I was then told after the manager had counted the money that it was in fact correct, without an apology or any pleasantries whatsoever, in fact I found her to be extremely rude. The food was good and the one waitress serving was great but we felt she may have been put under pressure from the manager as she seemed very nervous. We do not feel the manager should be front of house and is letting the place down. Definitely won’t return due to this poor experience but well done to the chefs.

Craig runs a great quiz night every Wednesday. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, the bar food is excellent and the quiz is always fun and engaging. Thanks Craig - great job!

Fabulous sevice. Fish chips outstanding. My husband had pork special and said it’s the best pub meal he’s had in ages. My mum had a Gunard (fish) dish that was adapted for her as she is coeliac and again she felt it was the best...

The Star is now our favorite eatery. Now in its second year, it for fill’s everything you could wish for in a countryside’s pub. Number one in our wish list is the food.Sunday lunch must be their specialty as now it’s best to book in...

Food was fussy - why do I need to Google what a word means in your menu? Portions were small and overpriced, especially the puddings. Service was fine- but why do you add a service charge ? All you did was bring food to my...

This is a great pub with lovely welcoming staff. The food was great (generous portions and very tasty) with excellent service. I’ll definitely be going back again!

Such a gorgeous pub, the food is exquisite and the service is outstanding! I’m pescatarian and was spoilt for choice, particularly with fizz and fish Friday (what a great idea!) but opted for the cauliflower risotto which was superbly cooked and full of flavour. I...

Last night (a Friday) was our first visit to The Star. Lots of friendly & helpful staff, and great food. We would have given 5 stars but the ‘obligatory’ 12.5% service change added to our bill grated. We are happy to pay for the cost...

Great for a Sunday lunch , good quality food , Craig was very accommodating especially for vegetarian food.Rest of the staff could not have been friendlier Will defintely be visiting again .

We had a lovely family dinner at the Star with delicious food. We were also very lucky to have Craig as our waiter, was lots of fun!

Had previously avoided this pub group because the menu looked a bit pretentious but having decided it was worth a look recently it now realise this was a mistake. The Star has quickly become a firm favourite not least because the set lunch is really...

This was the first time I have dined at The Star and will now be recommending it to all my family and friends. A friendly, warm welcome by superb staff, who were attentive and made you feel at home. Food was excellent, well presented and...

Absolutely lengers food! A Family, community feel & a top bloke behind the bar called James! Had lunch there the next day it was that good!

Perfect roast potatoes to die for. I mean you don’t need to k ow much else but everything about the Star is great. My first visit since it’s been refurbished. Warm welcome, brilliant staff who were very engaged with our lively toddler, the food was...

Another great evening in our favourite smart but relaxed pub. Lovely dinner and welcoming atmosphere. A special shout out to Rosa, who provided excellent service at the end of just her first week!

We moved into the area exactly a year ago , just after The Star reopened. We were excited to experience our new ‘Local’ and it has never disappointed. Our visits have become a mainstay of our weekends , frequently visiting for an early dinner on...

We are regulars and consistently LOVE this place. The food is always good but the staff really make it the special place it is. They are exceptional in how hard they try; they are smart, polite, and personalise the experience. Craig and Honour get special...

We have lived in Witley for 25 years and have seen many re-incarnations of the Star which up until now have been mediocre at best. Since the refurb under new ownership, the place has transformed into a really excellent Pub and eatery. The bar is...

Highly recommended the cheese burger for kids.great service for Erin Michelle 😋 Great restaurant highly recommended for family

My previous visits the food under promised and over delivered. However this was the exact opposite. Roast chicken dinner and plaice with samphire and lemon caper butter. Two meals done poorly with only the roast potatoes and the quantity of fish being the saving grace....

We’ve had Sunday lunch here a few times and the food has always been great, the vegetarian nut roast is lovely and they always offer as much veg, cauliflower cheese and potatoes as you can eat! The staff are all friendly, welcoming and are amazing...

A very good lunch set menu with 2 or 3 courses and a wide selection of choices. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was of a very high standard and each course was prepared to perfection. This was my second visit and most...

We have recently moved to the area and have been going for a roast every weekend without fail. It’s been faultless every time. We love it

Great ambience for lunch or dinner. The Staff were welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious and dessert to die for! The gentleman and lady who served us were absolutely wonderful. We didn’t feel rushed. A great afternoon. I would definitely recommend The Star.

We only live 10 minutes away and have been here before, what have we been missing! Since it’s been refurbished the food is just great, not a huge menu but it is beautifully cooked and well presented. The service was very pleasant and considering the...

Could not recommend this pub more. It has the friendly causal feel of your classic English pub, but with better food and better ambiance. My family and i shared the duck parfait and beef truffle croquettes as starters and then had the chateaubriand from the...

The waiting staff were very attentive and charming. The food was great and the setting very cosy. It was our first visit, we had a really lovely time and will definitely go again.

Over fussy over priced really not good food could do with a much simpler less ambitious type of menu. Definitely not coming back.

What a lovely experience excellent service delicious food and nice ambience. First time here and we went with family.

Came across this place as on a trip I’m local area and wish we hadn’t Menu ..umm didn’t realise it would be so strange especially meat wise .. We got the £17 chicken was absolutely tasteless and came with two slices of gritty stuffing and...

Found this place via reviews online and decided it was perfect for lunch, even though it’s an hour’s drive for us. We arrived to a lovely welcome from Donna who was so friendly and helpful throughout our whole visit. The interior is very stylish and...

Great food, great drinks and really great service. Lovely menu both for food and drinks, carefully considered and well executed. Looking forward to going back.

Im not usually one for reviews but Ive been to the Star a few times now in the past few months and i have to say the food here is unreal and ive found no where better in Godalming or Guildford for quality and fresh...

Visited a few months ago on a Wednesday night. We were told by the Chef that the pub did not accept taste cards anymore. Decided to eat here anyway. Big mistake. The food was not very nice, the chip fat obviously old, food generally over...

Good choice for adults and children’s, food very good, service good, nice garden for children, inside a bit dated. Haven’t tried the restaurant.

When our friends visit the area we always go to the White Hart, with a big birthday next weekend we thought we'd check out somewhere different for the lunch. Arrived at 1458 on Sunday, asked if they were doing food, told yes so brought in...

Had an amazing dinner last night - chicken and chorizo dish. Wonderful flavours and well presented. My grandchildren were impressed with their meals and enjoyed the play area in the garden. Pool tables and pin ball machine made for an enjoyable evening. Definitely worth a...

The building is a piece of history, taking you back in English history. The food and service are excellent. The chef obviously has a great deal of experience and a diverse menu including some old school favorites. You will be made to feel at home...

I visited here with my 3 daughters to celebrate my Birthday, we came on the recommendation of a friend and enjoyed the most delicious food, pipping hot and aesthetically pleasing to both the eye and palette. We ordered steaks which were cooked to perfection, the...

Looking for a venue between Berkshire and Sussex to meet friends for Saturday lunch spotted The Star on the internet and booked a table - always a punt when you do not know the particular pub or the area but we were really pleased. We...

My wife and I had a roast lunch here today, she had the lamb and I had beef. Both dishes were the best pub lunches that we have had in a very long time. The only downside was the price of the beer - £4.20...

The Star is a lovely pub in a great location and has a really nice garden for the summer. They let themselves down with their food though, and I wouldn't be in a hurry to eat here again, having tried a few different things and...

Well second time around it was pizza Saturday, kids in toe so we order the cheese and tomatoe basic pizza which came as describe with mozzarella and fresh tomato as the base , then you get to add your toppings we went for Parma ham...

As a local I would really like to rate this pub highly, but our latest visit for a light meal was disappointing. The staff are friendly, the decor is good and the beer is acceptable. On the other hand the food is a lottery that...

The menu is limited and entirely "pub grub" - no "specials" were on offer when we visited. Best day to go is Thursdays when they have a special steak deal @ £25 for two. Excellent first time we went, but on second visit not quite...

Good service outstanding medium rare roast beef , potatoes to die for four veg ,and what a Yorkshire pudding.Pleasant surroundings and good clean pub,with people who interact and smile behind the bar

Went here on Saturday and enjoyed a meal with my wife and kids, just a good old honest pub trying to survive in this tough business, it's doing a good job!

Nice food served quickly and I had the burger with bacon and chips with coleslaw on the side. The burger was lovely but tiny and at £12.80 food over priced for what it is. I later ordered a coffee which was nice but no milk...

One of the worst pub meals in a long time. Long wait for food (as others have noted, so clearly nothing is being done!) When the food came it was like a throw back to the 80's! Really basic and no presentation skills at all....

I hadn't been to The Star before until a friend suggested we meet there last Wednesday for an early supper and try out their tapas. We ordered three dishes each for £13. The servings were generous and the food tasted fresh and delicious. The chef...

Undoubtedly like many, I have been driving past The Star for years and have come to recognise it as a landmark for a journey. We (spouse and child) stopped early evening for a quick bite en route and we're so glad we did. It was...

On a drive out to Petworth House, we took the country roads home & found the Star for a late sandwich lunch. The lovely door stop bread, well filled with Brie & Cranberry came with crisp chips & salad. The jacket potato was large &...

We were lucky enough to head for The Star after a long day at work last Wednesday, to find that it was the first of the Wednesday Tapas evenings. Great selection of dishes, cooked with fresh ingredients and at a 'we must do this again'...

out on a family trip ,and we thankfully stumbled on THE STAR this lunchtime ,the food was fantastic ,the chef and bar staff were very pleasant,,we live a good hour away ,but when in the area we will certainly be revisiting, this very welcoming pub...

I have eaten at The Star numerous times and always found the food to be excellent. My mum took us for Sunday lunch recently and the food didn't fail to disappoint. The only problem is the lack of staff. There are two rooms - the...

Met with friends for a midweek supper. We were the only diners and the dining area was chilly. Had the chicken hotpot which was over cooked and salty. It came with no additional vegetables and just a hunk of white bread! The roasted vegetable lasagne...

It was raining, but we had booked our fathers 96 birthday lunch, at The Star. Parking was easy, as was access, and we had the choice of tables. Although not busy, we were warmly welcomed, and found a good choice on the Menu. Or food...

We went here for lunch based on other reviews. The pub was empty bar one other family eating. We should've realised then that we were in for a poor experience. We had to wait to order at the bar. Think they only had one chap...

I had a burger, and to be honest it was the best burger I've had in a long time. Served with plenty of chips and coleslaw, it was top drawer. My companions had ham, eggs and chips, breaded haddock and chips, a roast chicken dinner....

We were grateful to be squeezed in for a large meal at the last minute. Regret the squeeze in the end. We were surrounded by a christening party that was noisy and encroaching. Heard member of party moan about us and said they would make...

My brother-in-law held his sons Christening after party at the Star, he had arranged for them to bring out food for the party of 30 ish including children and elderly relatives, the star had booked a large table in at the same time and then...

I saw a sign outside the pub for 2stakes and 2drinks for £25.00 on a Thursday...so myself and my husband went in...we arrived after 7pm...bar staff were very helpful..we asked for the stakes as advertised...we asked for them plain (no sauce ect as husband is...

Called in recently with family for a Friday night meal and drinks, everything was literally AMAZING! The pub its self and restaurant was fairly busy, expected for a Friday night, but all of our food came out together and was simply stunning. Top marks to...

Very nicely decorated pub with a homely feel. The owners have created a very nice atmosphere and ambiance - nicely lit (although their website really could do with a make over and some new pictures). Mixed opinion in so much as I could not fault...

Came in for early evening meal with friends and family. Excellent friendly service. Food came out altogether even though we all ordered different dishes. Really good home cooked food served with a smile. Wine and Ales were first class. The staff were very attentive. Interesting...

Wow. Came for impromptu family meal. Absolutely amazing meal. Everything is so wonderfully freshly cooked. Everyone around the table was raving about their meals. Wonderful food with great service.

19/10/2015 Great lunch here , food home cooked and delicious, so full, no room for dessert ! Leek and potato soup really filling and tasty

Beef came out raw in the Sunday lunch and the Berry Eton Mess turned out to be cream with meringue and hot apple?? Made the cream melt and then the melted cream made the meringue soggy. Nice waiting staff but really the food was a...

Stopped here on the way back from a fab day at the Goodwood Revival. We were welcomed by ' I'll be with you in a minute' ,we stood there like lemons for nearly 10 minutes! Finally ordered our food and it took 20 minutes for...

Decided to go out for supper. The Star was central to where we lived. A nice surprise Classic pub good menu. Four of us and we each chose a different meal. All plates cleared. Hopefully the new chef will continue the slandered he has set

Characterful pub on a quietish road which does food and also a small but effective range of beers. Not sure about the food. Seemed to be very busy - I took a while to get served even though there was hardly anyone in the front...

Good honest pub food that tasted very good and at exceptional value hence my score. Our meals were enjoyed by all and the device was very good.The beer, Doombar was well kept and there was a Marstons on pump too. I would have liked to...

Having moved to the area quite recently I wanted to find a nice local that would be good for family visits and social occasions. The food here is excellent, great choice of wines and beers and a lovely friendly atmosphere. The staff are smiley and...