please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This was renovated a few years ago and now serves food. On the positive side, it is consistently good and the menu is varied, although relatively expensive, and of the 'something with a something dressed in something drizzled with something garnished with something' variety - randomly substitute chorizo, coriander, chilli jam and creme fraiche for the somethings. Pizza is generally to be avoided though, very bread-y and feels like it has been spread with basic Dolmio sauce.
Unfortunately you need earplugs and a booming voice to be able to converse with anyone at your dinner table. I don't know what acoustical problem plagues the restaurant area, but every time I've been it has been incredibly noisy, and this just makes people shout louder. Unless you can sit outside, it is just going to annoy you, and a real shame or else it would score higher.
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One of M&B's Premier Country Dining Group and therefore pretty much like all the others. Staff seemed friendly and helpful, and the food was really good, though my sister had been there a week of two before and the service was slow, this time it fine.
Gastropub rather than pub, but all the PCDG places I've been to (7 so far) have a reasonably-sized drinking area (usually about 1/4 to 1/3 of the place) where you *can* eat, but the tables aren't laid up) and a larger restaurant area.
And bar stools at the bar.
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Not really a pub any more by my estimations, but a noisy gastro emporium. St Austell Tribute was off on Monday but the Tongham TEA was very good. Food was pretty good for those interested in such matters, but could do with more soft furnishings to deaden the noise of clanking cutlery and crying babies...
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Have been popping in here when in the area for many years and was pleased to feel welcome in the new surroundings. The beer was good, and the staff attentive and friendly. The pub was warm and comfortable and stylish. Will be going back to try the food but as it was, a great place for a quiet drink away from the town centre
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This pub is one of a smallish chain and we had one as our local where we used to live. Very pleased to see there is one here in Woking. Although, that does mean that we're used to the menu, which doesn't change very often. This is a shame, as it means you aren't as keen to visit regularly as there isn't much variety. We visited recently and it was a nice experience, prompt service, lovely decor and good wine.
Lou30 - 20 Sep 2010 13:38 |
Refurbishment fantastic - been here for lunch with kids and dinner with friends - both great experiences. Food nice. Staff friendly and hospitable. Attracts a cool crowd in the evening. Shame the location (at a T-junction of fairly busy roads) spoils the outdoor seating area.
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A complete re-build using the original Victorian structure as the core but substantially expanded. The new owners have done a nice job (the current picture is pre builders). There's a good buzz to the atmosphere but not hysterical (unless you're unlucky to hit ladies who lunch bringing screaming babies in their buggies). Menu is good, not too big with a mixture of standards and some imaginative dishes. However, food execution needs improving - it's a bit hit and miss. Dried out starters which have either been in the oven too long an or under an infra-red lamp keeping warm and fried fish with soggy batter are teething problems that should have been shaken out of the system by now. Overall a good experience with helpful and enthusiastic young staff.
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Since the re-opening I'd highly recommend both the food and the beer, the half duck in orange sauce is to die for quite frankly.
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took the misses there last week and it was decent good food well presented and not to bad on the pocket def worth a visit
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went to the grand re-opening party last night. had a great time and some FATASTIC food. and too much champagne lol
highly recommended :)
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Great pub, been going there for years... long overdue refurbishment due to finish soon and re-opening from November 14th 2008. Now owned by same group as the Minnow in Weybridge and the Seahorse in Shalford, which bodes well.
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soon to re-open after being fully refurbished!
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Sadly this pub is now boarded up.
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very quiet but pleasant pub friendly staff
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Has changed hands again, ok if you like drinking in a library, its soooo quiet
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Nice lady manager, called Sarah. nice little pub. Haven't sampled the food yet or the beer. I should think it will be all fine.
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GREAT LITTLE PUB, HAD MANY A GREAT TIME.
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