The Withies Inn

Name: The Withies Inn
Address: Withies Lane, Compton, Surrey, United Kingdom, GU3 1JA
Telephone: 01483 421158
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.3

4.3

648 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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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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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday:: 12pm-2pm; 6.30pm-9pm Sunday: 12pm-2pm
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
Area
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

Popular dishes

Homemade Fisherman's Broth£6.50
Withies 'Soup du Jour'£5.95
Deep Fried Whitebait£6.95
Seafood Crepe Mornay£8.95
Melon & Parma Ham£6.95
Prawns in a Half Pint Glass with Mayonnaise Dips£6.95
Mushrooms in Garlic Butter£5.95
Homemade Withies Pâté£6.25
Prawn Pil Pil£9.50
Avocado with Seafood£9.50
Hot or Cold Artichoke£6.95
Paw Paw with Fresh Crab£10.50
Pan-Fried Sardines & Lemon£6.95
Smoked Salmon£8.95
Prawn Cocktail£7.95
Arbroath Smokies with Lemon Mayonnaise£8.95

Entrees

Individual Fillet of Boeuf Wellington£25.95
Half a Roast Duckling with Orange or Peach Sauce£20.50
Escalope of Veal Marsala or to your Choice£16.50
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary£21.50
Tournedos Rossini£25.95
Steak Diane Flambe£26.50
Chicken Kiev£14.50
Boeuf Stroganoff£21.50
Mushroom Stroganoff£13.95
Home Cooked Steak, Kidney & Mushroom Pie£16.95
Vegetable Pie£13.75
Vegetable Pancake£13.75
Half a Roast Chicken£13.75

From the Chargrill

Béarnaise Sauce £2; Peppercorn Sauce £2

Sirloin Steak£21.75
Fillet Steak£25.50
Grilled Calves Liver with Bacon & Onions£18.50
Rib Eye Steak£22.75

Fish to your Choice

Fresh Scotch Salmon£14.95
Whole Local Trout£13.95
Scampi Meuniere or Provençal£17.95
Poached Halibut with Prawns & Brandy Sauce
- Market Price
Dover Sole
- Market Price

Cold with Salad

Scotch Sirloin of Beef£17.50
Home Cooked Gammon£13.95
Fresh Salmon Salad£15.95
Green Salad£3.95
Mixed Salad£3.95

Seasonal Specialities

All main courses will be accompanied by Withies Crispies

Mussels
Meuniere or Provençal
- Starter£7.95
- Main£16.25
Asparagus£8.50
Crab
- Starter£12.50
- Main£23.75
Scallops
- Starter£10.50
- Main£19.50
Oysters
- each£3.00
Grouse
- Market Price
Pheasant
- (Market Price
Wild Duck
- Market Price
Suckling Pig£22.95
Seabass£18.50
Lobster
- Market Price

Vegetables

Selection of Vegetables£4.00
French Beans£2.00
Cauliflower au Gratin£2.00
Spinach£4.00
Broccoli£2.00
Carrots£2.00
Jacket Potato with Sour Cream & Chives£4.00
New Potatoes£2.00
Chips£3.50
Garlic Bread£4.00

What 648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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steven
Surrey
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food and service as usual but only negatives are having to pay extra for a vegetable on the plate. The habit of Italian restaurants to a fixed service charge no matter, what is also not right.
JM
JenM
Surrey
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Lovely setting, service and food. The Withies is a 'go to' place to enjoy the scenery and friends. I have never, ever felt so comfortable at a table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 August 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
Food was average to poor and very expensive. Service was desperately slow.
AN
ANTHONYB
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We returned to The Withies precisely 50 years after dining there following our wedding on 5.8.72. It was every bit as good as it was 50 years ago and now with the benefit of being able to stay in one of their 7 rooms. Ours was extremely well appointed and spotless although quite snug! The staff are super and really made us feel welcome.
KP
KathleenP
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful setting in the lovely garden on a perfect summer day. Delicious food and good service. Would definitely return one day.
SL
SimonL
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic to sit outside this really old inn on a summer's evening and have the specials of the day (crab then hake).
GM
GaryM
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely food, my wife doesn’t like Liver so it’s a no at home. Here the Liver and bacon with mash is outstanding
j
jamesbythesea
Brighton
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on 28 July 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Nice location. Food ok but limited menu. Wine ok Coffee choicev bit basic unless you're into those old fashioned alcohol coffees Service was bizarre. I counted at least 5 different people serving our table.
WG
WilliamG
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful to meet the former Lady of the Inn, lunching at the next table.
s
susanr
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A wonderful garden area to luncheon with friends on a beautiful summer's day. Varied menu, all our choices were delicious
SD
SarahD
Surrey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 July 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
The lunch was nice. Crab salad was £33.50 which they didn’t tell me when I ordered. It was outrageously expensive for what it was
W
Willy
Dallas
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 25 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food served with a friendly smile. Limited staff didn’t slow things down
KD
KevinD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Food was average, I have been before and great before. Food, very low average for the price. Not sure I would go back at moment.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 July 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely food well presented. Staff really friendly and helpful. Will definitely return.
PT
PattyTalbot
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Withies Inn never fails to please. The menu is gorgeous and the wine list is perfection. Friendly, very professional wait staff and old world charm that is second to none.
L
Lovelygrub
Dorset
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 July 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our favourite place when visiting Compton. Although a little expensive, the food quality is always good and you are always made to feel welcomed.
NB
NeilB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall1food2service3ambience2
Restaurant menu staggeringly overpriced. £22 for standard fayre meat pie (no accompaniments), £18 for two slightly charred fish cakes with a bit of garnish. Two bowls of oven chips from the bottom of the fryer: another nine quid. Whilst appreciative that this is Surrey and everything is expensive right now: there is a fine line between paying a premium for the admittedly quaint surroundings and royally taking the mickey. Go there if you’re not troubled by paying through the nose for bang average food.
JS
JulieS
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 July 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Old favourite - been coming here over the last 43 years. Really special to catch a beautiful balmy evening to enjoy the outdoor dining space. Friendly helpful staff and tasty food but the Withies Crispies were not crispy at all and clearly reheated from earlier in the day. Everything else great though.
JJ
JoJo
Norfolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pub is charming and very olde worlde, the staff are friendly and helpful, the food delicious.
P
Pete
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This 500 year beautiful old hidden gem is still one of my favourite classic pub. Quaint interior that's untouched, displaying all the old relics. Beautiful quiet garden away from busy traffic.
CL
ChrisL
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Visiting here for over 30 years. Minor changes which improve the Inn which remains a wonderful/beautiful establishment.
ZH
ZoeH
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful building and good food. More variety on the menu would be good
CW
CarrieW
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had a very pleasant lunch in the sunshine at The Withies last Tuesday . We sat outside and were served a tasty salad which was colourful and nutritious. The staff were friendly and helpful . We enjoyed it so much we’re going back again next month .Thank you ‘Withies’ see you soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
Surrey
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall1food2service3ambience2
Over priced chicken on a plate warm chips £58.65 for 3 chickens that had no garnish no nothing it was terrible Huge service charge Cost drinks over the top We understand rates have gone up But you have not thought of customer value and we won’t be back so that meal could of been presented well and more taste then you would get more value No sauce with prawn cocktail lol Prawn and lettuce ! Steak tomato chips Hard veg £8 no thanks
NJ
NicolaJ
Surrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Regular visitor, the food and service is always good.
r
rose
Surrey
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really warm day, but everything had been planned to make it a good experience at The Withies, it was delightful.
WU
WilliamU
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
It is always a delight to be at the Withies. The staff are friendly, interested and attentive, and the service is prompt. You know that they have all been well schooled in paying just the right levels of attention to their customers. The gardens are a treat - as are the interiors.
HB
HeretoByron
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Great setting and service but restaurant menu overpriced and our food sadly not as could have been. Tabouleh salad all mixed veg chopped up, fresh but not really tabouleh at all. Few slices cold chicken on top for an additional fiver! Fish and chips looked good but peas seemed still frozen. We'll be back but will stick to bar menu.
WF
WinFM
London
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall4food4service2ambience5
I took a business colleague to the Withies for Sunday lunch. I have been before on several occasions and it always hits the mark for old world charm and decent food. The service was a bit haphazard on this visit but otherwise it was an enjoyable meal.
SG
SusanG
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Been going to this pub/restaurant for years. It is consistently good. Menu not vast but a good selection - traditional fare and well cooked. Service always good and friendly. Lovely setting and old tatched pub - great in the summer to sit and dine in the lovely garden. Now they have accommodation too for staying.
JM
JaniceM
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We enjoyed the meal very much but noticed the prices had increased quite considerably.
B
Buddhaken
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A significant part of a perfect day. Superb service, excellent food and plenty of it - very generous portions of veal masala with ample sides of minted potato and cauliflower cheese. Our waitress was happy to move us to a sunnier table. Our food arrived in good time. A lovely location, no ordinary pub!
CP
CharlesPargeter
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent liver and bacon and a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere.
SD
SarahD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 1 June 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
I had high expectations of the food after reading reviews, but was very disappointed with the overpriced bland 1970s style fare.
TH
TomH
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 May 2022
overall4food2service4ambience5
Beautiful pub, lovely service and cosy environment
d
dinnerlady
London
222 reviews
vip
2.0
222 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Arrived early, but no problem. Seated by the bar. Chose a "special" - turbot. Food arrived promptly. Fish was cooked well but vegetable portions were small. Fairly standard desserts and reasonable wine list.
R
Roger
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fast friendly service Excellent well portioned food
MR
MarieR
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Waiter service was good. Polite. Battered fish was too greasy. Starters of creamy mushrooms was ok. Had chosen fish cakes but no accompaniment so disappointed. Cappuccino tasted watery, no sign of much coffee in it.
VP
VivP
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely old pub set in the countryside with good service and food. Set off the main road so you don’t hear the traffic, only bird song . If I lived nearer I would go there more often
SM
SimonM
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely pub, really enjoyed it. We all thought the food slightly under seasoned. Probably just us!

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The Withies Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 648 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

14 Aug 2022

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Withies Lane, Compton, Surrey GU3 1JA

Additional information

Area
Compton
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday:: 12pm-2pm; 6.30pm-9pm Sunday: 12pm-2pm
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

The Withies Inn

Make a booking

Additional information

Withies Paté

Green Salad

Vegetable Pie

Hors D'oeuvres

Homemade Fisherman's Broth£6.50

Withies 'Soup du Jour'£5.95

Deep Fried Whitebait£6.95

Seafood Crepe Mornay£8.95

Melon & Parma Ham£6.95

Prawns in a Half Pint Glass with Mayonnaise Dips£6.95

Mushrooms in Garlic Butter£5.95

Homemade Withies Pâté£6.25

Prawn Pil Pil£9.50

Avocado with Seafood£9.50

Hot or Cold Artichoke£6.95

Paw Paw with Fresh Crab£10.50

Pan-Fried Sardines & Lemon£6.95

Smoked Salmon£8.95

Prawn Cocktail£7.95

Arbroath Smokies with Lemon Mayonnaise£8.95

Entrees

Individual Fillet of Boeuf Wellington£25.95

Half a Roast Duckling with Orange or Peach Sauce£20.50

Escalope of Veal Marsala or to your Choice£16.50

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary£21.50

Tournedos Rossini£25.95

Steak Diane Flambe£26.50

Chicken Kiev£14.50

Boeuf Stroganoff£21.50

Mushroom Stroganoff£13.95

Home Cooked Steak, Kidney & Mushroom Pie£16.95

Vegetable Pie£13.75

Vegetable Pancake£13.75

Half a Roast Chicken£13.75

From the Chargrill

Sirloin Steak£21.75

Fillet Steak£25.50

Grilled Calves Liver with Bacon & Onions£18.50

Rib Eye Steak£22.75

Fish to your Choice

Fresh Scotch Salmon£14.95

Whole Local Trout£13.95

Scampi Meuniere or Provençal£17.95

Poached Halibut with Prawns & Brandy Sauce

Dover Sole

Cold with Salad

Scotch Sirloin of Beef£17.50

Home Cooked Gammon£13.95

Fresh Salmon Salad£15.95

Green Salad£3.95

Mixed Salad£3.95

Seasonal Specialities

Mussels

Asparagus£8.50

Crab

Scallops

Oysters

Grouse

Pheasant

Wild Duck

Suckling Pig£22.95

Seabass£18.50

Lobster

Vegetables

Selection of Vegetables£4.00

French Beans£2.00

Cauliflower au Gratin£2.00

Spinach£4.00

Broccoli£2.00

Carrots£2.00

Jacket Potato with Sour Cream & Chives£4.00

New Potatoes£2.00

Chips£3.50

Garlic Bread£4.00

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