The Withies Inn

4.5

939 Reviews

£41 and over

British

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

For Sundays reservations please contact the venue.
Located in the tiny hamlet of Compton in Surrey, The Withies Inn dates from the 16th century, and has been unobtrusively modernised to accommodate a small, first-class restaurant. Attractive low beams and an eclectic interior add to an atmosphere which is relaxed, informal and individual. When weather permits an attractive Pergola allows meals to be eaten out of doors in the delightful garden. Compton itself lies directly on the historic Pilgrims' Way, possessing a church with a rare two-storey chancel, and a picture gallery devoted to the works of Victorian painter G F Watts. The Withies Inn stands in unspoiled country on Compton common, just below the Hog's Back, and on the edge of Loseley Park and it's charming Elizabethan Manor House. Very well-known and mentioned in many discriminating reference books, The Withies Inn is extremely popular. A warm welcome awaits you.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01483 421158
Website
http://thewithiesinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Withies Lane, Compton, Surrey GU3 1JA
Neighborhood
Compton
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Compton is easily accessible by car as it is signed just off the A3 south of Guildford. Take the B3000 from the A3 signed to Godalming/Farnham and then Compton.After the roundabout at the end of the slip road take the first left onto the B3000. Continue along the B3000 for 2 miles until you see the sign for The Withies Inn.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 939 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Withies Inn offers a charming atmosphere with "first class food" and friendly service. Guests appreciate the "exceptional" Beef Wellington and the option for special orders. The venue features a pleasant garden and ample parking. While some dishes vary in quality, the pub's traditional offerings, attentive staff, and superb breakfasts stand out.

939 Reviews

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Neil
Surrey
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Still a great pub and the special order beef Wellington was exceptional. Punchy on prices nowadays but still a lovely place to meet and eat!
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David
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First class establishment, first class food. Service is traditional. Well done.
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Anthony
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. We requested a special dish for our visit and Hugh kindly provided it. Excellent Rack of lamb!
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Rachel
Essex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was disappointed by the food quality. My food was not cooked throughly and I had to send it back. The waiter was very accommodating and immediately confirmed that the food would be removed from the bill. On the positive side there were plenty of staff to serve.
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michael
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant venue with good car parking. Friendly staff giving good service.
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David
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal & service. We were also given the option to sit in the quieter area of the restaurant away from the bar, which was very nice. Overall great value for a 'special event' meal
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richard
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I was recommended The Withies but it was a bit of a disappointment, mainly in relation to the quality of the food. 50% of our table were disappointed and I really wasn't happy with the tabbouleh - it was slimy, made with the wrong ingredients, had little taste and was wet. I should have said something at the time but the staff, whilst pleasant, didn't seem very approachable and didn't check with us during our meal to see if everything was ok. I'm told that if you order traditional pub food like their pies, it's worth visiting. Given the quality of the meal and that we only had one glass of wine, one pint of beer and then only soft drinks, we felt as though the cost was pretty high. The setting is very pretty and the garden very pleasant and inside has the feel of an old traditional pub. I will go again, but will choose my food more carefully.
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Valerie
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partners fish cakes were delicious but a very small portion for a main course. We had to buy chips to bulk it out. My ham salad was average - I was expecting the salad to be nicely chopped but the tomatoes were just cut into quarters and the lettuce thrown on the plate with big slices on unpeeled cucumber and some avocado which I actually don’t like. Ham was nothing special. My partner had a shandy and I had a small wine - with service bill was nearly £70. We stayed overnight at the Inn - the room was lovely and the breakfast superb so this somewhat made up for it!
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MarcC
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely brilliant lunch for my birthday all round five stars. Wonderful staff and food
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Heather
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food fantastic, staff very attentive- we will be back
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Withies Lane, Compton, Surrey GU3 1JA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Compton
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Compton is easily accessible by car as it is signed just off the A3 south of Guildford. Take the B3000 from the A3 signed to Godalming/Farnham and then Compton.After the roundabout at the end of the slip road take the first left onto the B3000. Continue along the B3000 for 2 miles until you see the sign for The Withies Inn.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://thewithiesinn.com/
Phone number
01483 421158

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Withies Potatoes

Vegetable Pie

Selection of Vegetables

Hors D'oeuvres

Withies 'Soup du Jour'£7.95

Deep Fried Whitebait£8.95

Melon & Parma Ham£8.95

Mushrooms in Garlic Butter£7.80

Homemade Withies Pâté£8.95

Prawn Pil Pil£12.50

Avocado with Seafood£12.50

Smoked Salmon£11.15

Prawn Cocktail£11.15

Entrees

Escalope of Veal Marsala or Milanese£21.25

Mushroom Stroganoff£16.75

Home Cooked Steak, Kidney & Mushroom Pie£21.95

Vegetable Pie£18.50

Half a Roast Chicken£17.75

From the Chargrill

Grilled Calves Liver with Bacon & Onions£22.85

Rib Eye Steak£35.00

Fish to your Choice

Fresh Scotch Salmon£19.25

Dover Sole

Sea Bass£22.85

Crab & Salmon Fish Cakes£18.50

Cold with Salad

Honey Roasted Ham Salad£16.75

Fresh Salmon Salad£18.75

Green Salad£4.50

Mixed Salad£4.50

Tabbouleh With Avocad, Beetroot & Sundried Tomatoes£16.25

Seasonal Specialities

Grouse

Pheasant

Wild Duck

Lobster

Vegetables

Selection of Vegetables£4.00

Cauliflower au Gratin£4.00

Spinach£4.95

Broccoli£4.00

Carrots£4.00

Minted New Potatoes£4.00

Skin on Fries£4.50

Withies Potatoes£4.10

Sweet Potato Fries£4.50

Creamed Mash£4.00

Tomato Onion Salad£4.95

Coleslaw£4.00

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