Sunday Lunch Recommendation in Guildford (or environs)

[Don]

Hello Chaps and Chapettes of the TV&S forum. Salutations!

I could do with some local knowledge.

In late February I need a Sunday Lunch venue for a family gathering of eight or so. My niece is doing a show at the Uni (she studies dance) and it's also my wife's birthday...so it needs to be a little bit special but not ludicrously priced, either.

Ideally something like a gastro-pub or a relatively informal restaurant would be great. Doesn't have to be IN Guildford but can't be far from it either.

Venue suggestions would be most appreciated.

[Don]

anonymous said:

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Thank you! Looks good!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

We were always fond of the Squirrel, just south off the A3. Been a while since we've been, so might not even be there by now

[jeremyc]

The Black Swan in Ockham. A little bit more than pub fare in lovely rustic surroundings with plenty of parking. A little way north on the A3 from Guildford, but worth the trip.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

We were always fond of the Squirrel, just south off the A3. Been a while since we've been, so might not even be there by now

Looks like it closed down, then reopened...so scratch recommendation

[D14 AYS]

jeremyc said:

The Black Swan in Ockham. A little bit more than pub fare in lovely rustic surroundings with plenty of parking. A little way north on the A3 from Guildford, but worth the trip.

This gets the from me.

[Vixpy1]

Don said:

anonymous said:

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Thank you! Looks good!

The White hart is a very normal pub, good, but like any other Pub.

The Fox at Fox corner is excellent for lunch, proper menu with proper food.

[bmw2002]

A bit of a drive out but The Donkey in Elstead does fantastic Sundays lunchs.

http://www.donkeytilford.co.uk/home.htm

[xllifts]

bmw2002 said:

A bit of a drive out but The Donkey in Elstead does fantastic Sundays lunchs.

http://www.donkeytilford.co.uk/home.htm

Donkey is spankingly good!

[dreamer75]

The Inn at West End is good, and keeps winning gastropub awards...

[Jonny671]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

We were always fond of the Squirrel, just south off the A3. Been a while since we've been, so might not even be there by now

Apparently..

The previous owners took lots and lots of deposits for Christmas Dinner and were gone one morning with all the money and no one heard anything again.

Back open now though, and does look like new management.

xllifts said:

bmw2002 said:

A bit of a drive out but The Donkey in Elstead does fantastic Sundays lunchs.

http://www.donkeytilford.co.uk/home.htm

Donkey is spankingly good!

Very nice! And nice little place too.

[Don]

Thanks for all the recommendations. Really helpful, thanks. I can now show the list to the missus.

[rah1888]

The Dog & Pheasant in Brook is also worth a look.

http://www.dogandpheasant.com/

[Ozmira]

Michael parkinsons pub is nice or the fat ducks pub. both a bit £££ but well worth it.
www.theroyaloakpaleystreet.com/
www.thehindsheadhotel.com/

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/fo...

Edited by Ozmira on Tuesday 26th January 12:16

[SVTRick]

dreamer75 said:

The Inn at West End is good, and keeps winning gastropub awards...

It should be good and win awards for the prices charged.
Watch the cost of the wine and additional items added to bill.

You may need to consider taking out a small morgage.

[Whitey]

SVTRick said:

dreamer75 said:

The Inn at West End is good, and keeps winning gastropub awards...

It should be good and win awards for the prices charged.
Watch the cost of the wine and additional items added to bill.

You may need to consider taking out a small morgage.

Indeed, it's not a gastro pub at all, but a restaurant that charge too much (London prices) for mediocre food and service. In my view that either need to up the game (food and service) or drop the prices/menu change and make it a proper relaxed gastro pub.

I blame the nearby competition. ie. there is none!! I will go back as I'd like to be proven wrong...

[SVTRick]

I used to drink in there a lot but at over £4.30 for AG
and st bar service he can shove that right up his arzzz

Edited by SVTRick on Tuesday 26th January 23:33

[grumbas]

rah1888 said:

The Dog & Pheasant in Brook is also worth a look.

http://www.dogandpheasant.com/

Seconded, and they now own/run the Squirrel at Hurtmore mentioned earlier too so on that basis it should be good.

The Parrot at Shalford is quite nice too. Also worth a look are the Inn on the Lake in Godalming and The Refectory in Milford.

If you want to be in Guildford then Jamie's Italian is worth a go and very reasonably priced.

[Jonny671]

grumbas said:

rah1888 said:

The Dog & Pheasant in Brook is also worth a look.

http://www.dogandpheasant.com/

Seconded, and they now own/run the Squirrel at Hurtmore mentioned earlier too so on that basis it should be good.

The Parrot at Shalford is quite nice too. Also worth a look are the Inn on the Lake in Godalming and The Refectory in Milford.

If you want to be in Guildford then Jamie's Italian is worth a go and very reasonably priced.

We had our Work Christmas Dinner at The Refectory, very nice! And the staff are very nice too

[beergibbon]

I tried out the Hollyhock bistro in Bramley the other day (used to be Edwins but now rebranded). Very impressed and they even serve a real ale on tap so no having to drink bottled lagers!