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Yesterday I had dinner at the Jolly Farmer (Worplesdon). I paid £16 for a salmon that was so salty it could have caused me a stroke!Moreover the potatoes were half cooked and that food just did not worth £16! Maybe £4. I did not complain because it was my lovely manager’s leaving do, but I’ll never go back there again. There are 100 million places better than this!
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Got to say when this place was a Free House it was something special,to me it`s lost that now,but it`s kept the prices.Fullers arn`t a bad lot but not as flexible as they should be.You can go to other Fullers outlets get the same food at a far better price.It`s ok if you enjoy drinking Fullers ales in a restaurant enviroment.
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This is my all time favourite pub, the setting is fabulous in summer (garden) and winter (open fire), and the food has never disappointed (except when they took the belly pork off the menu).
Meal prices are higher than your average pub but then you're not paying for your average pub's food.
Visit TJF at least twice a month and this is one spot I always take friends/family when they visit the UK.
Also a great location if you enjoy a walk in the country to work up your appetite before lunch/dinner.
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We used to go here a lot and love the setting and the atmosphere inside, but the menu has just got too pricey and there are few lower cost options. The drinks also seem more expensive than most pubs so sadly, we have relegated this place to an occasional rather than regular haunt. Would not argue with quality of food though but landlord, if you ever read these comments please could we have some lower cost options on the menu, both for lunch and dinner!
anonymous - 5 Nov 2007 10:31 |
I used to love going to this pub. Great food, beautiful scenery etc. Unfortunately the last two times I went there I was really disappointed. I asked the barmaid what lagers they had bc I could see around the bar, and she said "i dunno, look around the bar." Then she proceeded to read out the bitters. Then when I ordered the food, I gave them my table number, and the food was given to a different table, then taken back inside. by the time It came to our table all the chips were cold. The sandwich was okay at best. Just like I could have made at home.
On the plus side: clean bathrooms, nicely maintained garden, great quaint corners to get tucked away inside.
Negative: moody staff, just okay food.
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The food really seems to have improved over the last 6 months. They have a very tasty and varied specials board to compliment the standard menu and I invariably find myself choosing something from there.
Service is good, although a few more smiles wouldn't go amiss from some of the staff.
The only major complaint is the lack of parking - a problem if you don't get there before 12.30 on a sunny weekend lunch.
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Really nice garden, great for a relaxing ale, Food I am a little dubious, Roast was a bit tough and not all items were in Seafood basket as advertised. Still a pleasant visit, will be back.
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Fabulous in winter by the fire and even better in summer sitting out in the garden.
Food a bit more costly than usual pub meals - but meals are much better than most pubs as well, you get what you pay for. Homemade, delicious and generous servings.
Highly recommended!
anonymous - 14 May 2007 12:35 |
Nice pub especially for a lunchtime. The food was great, I had the homemade burger which was cooked just right and well seasoned.
Still mainly Fullers and Gales (which is now Fullers) but a good choice and homely atmosphere.
Staff were pleasant and friendly, will definitely go back again
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Went there this weekend. This is definitely one of the three good food pubs in the area (the others being The Fox and The Olive Tree). In fact, the Jolly Farmer is more of a restaurant than a pub, having just a bar counter now, everything else is restaurant seating.
Food is much better than described in other reviews - home made, good flavours and huge helpings. Specials included beef wellington (but £20), sea bass with risotto (£15) and shank of lamb (£17).
Service generally good though sometimes slow, but lots of friendly staff.
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Nice village Pub, however the food was far better under the owners before sold to Fullers. Use to eat here a lot before it was sold and the food was brilliant. However, now it is just like any other chain public house with the same menu. Have eaten Sunday lunch here which was very expensive but OK. We go mostly now just for a drink in the evenings. Previous owners now at the Olive Tree in Woking. Go here a lot too. Lovely atmosphere.
anonymous - 3 Nov 2005 11:02 |
Only been here once when my train got stuck at Worplesdon. Nice sunny day sit in the garden, nowhere near any traffic with a golden pint of Cheswick, could not get better ! It is surrounded by heath land so good for ramblers.
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I worked at this pub in 2002, whilst au pairing in Sutton Green. Disappointed to see that the owners have gone elsewhere. The Jolly Farmer was always busy, and the meals always looked great. I'll be sure to visit the owners in their new place on my next visit to England, so I can tuck in to a great meal!
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A great place for a drink and lunch when the sun is shining and you can sit in the large garden. The food is not cheap but is pretty good - barbecued dishes are available sometimes.
The beers seem well kept - 2 Fullers beers plus Hogsback T.E.A.
Part of the interior is non-smoking now which will be better in the winter - it could be a bit smokey...
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Food, beer, and service have been excellent for the last few years. Even better value uner the new ownership. A fantastic pub!!
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I went to the jolly farmer with my 2 children and one of their freinds. I had rung before hand to check that food was being served all day,and the barmaid that answered the phone even went to check. When we arrived the manager refused to serve us, even tough i explained that i had telephoned, we had walked there and the children were hungry. We walked back across the common to the worplesdon place hotel, where we had a very good meal. We wont be visiting the Jolly Farmer again, the manager is not child friendly
anonymous - 23 Jan 2005 18:36 |
Good Grub excellent beer especially the Pride and the Tea. Superb staff and service There was 16 of us and all the food was served quickly and Hot would thoroughly recomend.A very satisfied customer
anonymous - 30 Dec 2004 13:27 |
This pub has gone down hill over the past year or so and I have found out the previous owners are now in The Olive Tree in Sutton Green, which is approx. 5 mins drive away - go check it out - its worth it!!!!
anonymous - 21 Dec 2004 16:56 |
very fit barmaids lack of stella glases tho but a very nice pub
anonymous - 29 Oct 2004 16:58 |
Nice traditional pub at the front with huge open fire, they serve a good pint of pride. Restaurant area at the rear and an excellent beer garden away from the road. Food has gone noticably downhill since the Fullers takeover.
D Jones - 28 May 2004 15:34 |
This is now a Fuller's pub but it seems to be the same as before, although only Fuller's beers now. Would echo Jules' point - the food is not cheap, but it is good. Gets very busy on Sunday lunchtime so booking a table is advisable.
Graham - 4 Sep 2003 23:10 |
Food is excellent although not somewhere you stop for a quick (cheap) sarnie. Excellent sized garden and Moet & Chandon umbrellas what more can you say!! V V nice Surrey establishment and off the beaten track.
Jules - 7 May 2003 10:54 |
Good pub in country area. Good beer and excellent food. Only drawbacks are that it closes on Sundays and is hard to find (address is Burdenshot Road off the Woking Guildford road)
Dave - 22 Jan 2003 13:08 |
