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The Inn On The Pond, Nutfield, Surrey

The Inn On The Pond

3.8
3.8
420 Reviews
£25 and under
British
Situated adjacent to Nutfield Cricket pitch with fantastic views over Nutfield marshs, The Inn on the Pond is a quintessental English pub with open log fires in the winter and outside seating in the summer.

Having undergone a major restoration in 2008, The Inn on the Pond, now offers a large bar area for drinking as well as a separate dining room and bar dining area. A log burner and open fireplace create a cosy atmosphere on winters days. Locally sourced food is served both indoors and outside by the pond and there is a large car park.

As the Inn is situated on the main cycle routes and ajacent to the Nutfield Marshes Conservation area it is also popular with walkers and cyclists - both of whom are welcome. In fact we have our own wellie wall!

Your host is Penny Appel and she and her team look forward to welcoming you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01737 643000
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Coming Soon!
  • Private party contact
    Penny Appel : 01737 643000
  • Neighbourhood
    Nutfield
  • Parking Details
    Large private car park to the side of the pub. Drive pass the front of the pub. Do not park at the front of the pub as this is private residential parking
  • Public Transit
    The Inn on the Pond is not close to any public transport.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

420 Reviews
  1. GillianA

    Kent

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2017

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The service was a bit slow. We had to wait for our drink and food but the waitress was apologetic and very friendly. I had salmon which was slightly overcooked but very tasty and my son had Thai pork which he enjoyed. The desserts were heaven. it is a lovely pub, in lovely surroundings and they had some quite large parties which may explain the slow service. However I would like to go back and sample more of the desserts!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2017

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Many years of Inn on the Pond loyalty, provided us with the worst meal there ever. So sad as our friends who we took thought the experience to be a joke! The Manager accepted our grievance and made suitable retribution, but the prospect of our return in the near future is I fear remote. Sunday roast could not get much worse!

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  3. JK106

    Surrey

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely warm, festive atmosphere, with a good menu to select from. Service was not rushed but friendly and efficient. We sat at a table for two overlooking the front and were able to enjoy a drink before dinner. Will be returning soon.

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  4. PK83

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2016

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Very pleasant staff and lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful food as ever. Nicely spaced out tables. Friendly staff. Great place to eat.

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  6. cfnutfield

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Used to go here a lot and last year menu changed (not sure if chef did too?) and we went couple of times and were disappointed - not good choice, seemed expensive and food only ok. Went to give another try last week as convenient and it was brilliant! Menu has improved again so giving excellent choice, including for the vegetarian in the party. Value seems excellent and whole experience much better than before. Couldn't fault the evening which was for daughters 30th birthday. Appealed to all ages. Thank you for becoming great again!! I shall be back -soon!

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  7. JohnK

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good hearty fare in a traditional pub environment.

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  8. ConnoisseurCeri

    London

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience2
    Extremely nice restaurant area: tables far enough apart for privacy, and very presentable. Having staff in jeans walking through with a mop and bucket and disco and soul music blaring kind of lets it down a bit, however. The food is cracking, and you can tell the chef puts a lot of pride and effort into each plate. Not too sure about the griddled bread with the soup, mind! Quality meal on the whole, and we'll definitely be back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2016

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really superb Sunday roast! The meat - pork for me, lamb for the wife - was absolutely delicious, good selection of vegetables nicely cooked, real roast pots and tasty gravy.

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  10. Dimpsie

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2016

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a table of 11 on a Saturday afternoon to celebrate 2 family birthdays- service was friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. There was something on the menu for everyone and we all enjoyed our meal. We will be going back again.

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  11. Dimpsie

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited for my husband's birthday and had a very nice meal, well cooked and generous portions. The staff were very attentive and helpful. It was only a shame we were too full up for puddings! We will be going back again soon.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent Sunday lunch and good service despite nearly full house. .

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  13. Stow

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2016

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    The food was generally good. The ambience scored low as the restaurant was mostly empty and for a Sunday afternoon that was unusual. However, the service was poor.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2016

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Location was nice but food was not as good as previously experienced.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2016

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Been eating family meals for 4 years, Now it's under new Management the food is Nowhere near as nice, Chips undercooked and burgers Gristle all the way through it, Disgusting taste! Salad Limp also the buns on burger were really cheap and nasty! Food Portions dramatic smaller. All in all the food was Awful! After Many years We will eat elsewhere.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2016

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very friendly and efficient service. Really good food. Nice decor and a lovely location.

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  17. FILLY

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2016

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We have dined here on a number of occasions in large and small groups. The atmosphere is always pleasant and the food normally very good. This time however I was disappointed by the quality of the fish and chips, well the fish actually. It was over cooked with the fish inside the batter very dry. We felt the staff were under a lot of pressure and they appeared to be understaffed with only two waiting staff and one behind the bar. Waited a long time for our order to be taken. We are not blaming the staff themselves they were working very hard to cater to the every need of the diners.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We have been coming to the Inn On The Pond every quarter for a lunch meeting for a few years now and we are always pleased with the service, food, atmosphere. We travel from all over the South East to attend. Can recommend this lovely place.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We had a great evening, staff were attentive but not over the top, food was great. Only criticism would be the desert menu and lack of a desert wine choice but I'm being picky.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    First visit to the Inn on The Pond and was not disappointed. Friendly staff, a good atmosphere in the dining rooms and a fantastic Sunday Roast and desserts. Will definitely be back.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A cosy restaurant. Comfortable chairs. Plenty of room. Staff give you an attentive, warm and friendly service. The chef produces excellent food with good portions. The bill was appropriate. Parking was easy. It was good to have fresh cutlery after the starter, and a real fully encased pie. These are things so often absent in restaurants today. An excellent experience all round my wife, daughter and I agreed.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2016

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Went for mothers day with the family. The booking system was great and the pub came back to me promptly with a query I raised. the pub externally is looking quite tired, there was what looked like an abandoned car out the front so first impressions weren't great. We were seated in the upper section of the restaurant, which really lacks any character and makes you feel as if you're sitting right in the thoroughfare for the kitchen. The set mothers day menu seemed good for the price, 3 courses at just under £25. We asked if we could swap a starter dish from the standard menu with the mothers day but we're refused. Out of the party we ordered 2 roast dinners, these weren't great. They came swimming in gravy which unfortunately wasn't a very nice tasting so ruined the meal. The roast potatoes were so bland and tasted like they had been frozen. The real disappointment came at pudding, we ordered the chocolate brownie bites from the children's menu, firstly to be told there was one left then told they'd run out. My son opted for the ice-cream instead then to overhear (when the waitress was serving our desserts) the waitress very loudly announce to another waitress that the brownie bites were back on (not sure how they had found them all of a sudden?), would have been better firstly not to announce this across the restaurant as my son overheard and secondly if there was going to be a delay on the bites then it would have been nice to have the option. Had expected a much better experience. There are many other pubs in the area so I'll be opting for another one for our next outing.

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  23. MSfoodie

    London

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2016

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I have been eating at the Inn on the Pond for more than four years and am sorry to say that since it has been taken over By Shepherd Neame the menu has changed and the food is no where near as good as it used to be. It is all formula with a few specials (which are very good as created by the original chef )so not the dining venue it once was. This is a huge shame as the setting and staff are lovely but it has now lost it's individuality and the selection and quality of food is just not the same. I would still pop in for lunch if in the area but the food really was top notch interesting and varied but alas, no more. Also, they no longer have a cheeseboard !!!!!!

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  24. Sevenandsix

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great restaurant and pub in lovely setting. Fabulous Sunday lunch, good atmosphere and friendly, efficient staff. Good for food or sit in the garden on a Summer evening and watch the sunset.

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  25. DavidH

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall a pleasant evening meal in relaxed atmosphere. Friendly helpful service. Food served hot and good presentation. Tasty and enjoyable. Excellent beer. Have been previously and that's why we came back again. It's on my radar to return again.

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  26. lazylunch

    Hampshire

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sunday dinner in the lull between Christmas and New Year, so restaurant was really quiet, only one other table. None the less, we had a very pleasant meal with friendly, attentive service and good value.

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  27. jojomcd

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had a great evening. Although the place was very busy, nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They took orders at table and cleared efficiently and brought drinks to table too. We waited a little on the food but when it came, it was worth the wait. Thoroughly enjoyed the pies and the steak was well received too. Scampi and chips a firm favourite but the sweet potato chips are brill Thanks to all

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  28. ABFizz

    Surrey

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Having taken my disabled aunt I was overwhelmed by how helpful the staff were, my Aunt had a lovely time.

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  29. SteveH

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    6 of us ate here for the second time in 6 weeks and it was great on both occasions. It was very busy and felt a little chaotic but the staff still smiled and the Sunday roast was absolutely marvellous. Roast pork with fabulous crackling and tender roast beef with huge crispy Yorkshires. Thoroughly recommended and its very pretty, plus you can sit outside by the pond in the summer.

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  30. MrReverend70

    Surrey

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2015

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    My wife's ham in the ham egg & chips was so tough that even a steak knife had trouble. It was changed for a Tikka without any question. Only other problem was a table of four with very loud voices. My wife unfortunately stumbled & fell on the last step down from the restaurant on our way out but both the staff & other customers were brilliant.

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  31. Mange2

    London

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2015

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Whilst food was tasty the size of starters was unbelievably small. Lamb kofta starter was one small skewer barely one mouthful and the chicken tandoori two small skewers/mouthfuls. Shame as the food tasted nice. Similarly main courses were small. Vastly different from a year ago when the portion sizing was much bigger. Is this cost cutting? Setting for the pub and the pub/dining interior are very good. Serving staff willing but inexperienced. Would go back but they need to look again at the portion sizing...left feeling hungry!!

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  32. Greenie59

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2015

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    I booked Sunday lunch for myself and my partner having eaten here some 18 months earlier. On this occasion we had a table in the restaurant but moved to the bar area at the front because the seating was not particularly comfortable. After a considerable wait we had to attract the attention of the waitress in order to request a menu and make the order. The food arrived fairly quickly but was luke warm and the vegetables were so over cooked that it was hard to tell what they were. Potatoes were not crisp and overall the taste was bland. I had to ask for sauces for the roast lamb and beef which took some time to arrive. We felt extremely cold which made it uncomfortable. The radiators were not on and when I remarked to the waiter that it was rather cold and whether the heating could be turned up, he informed me that the heating was on but because this was such an old building there wasn't much more that could be done. We felt his attitude to our concern was far too dismissive. We decided not to have a dessert and after a coffee we left. The setting of this pub is beautiful and tranquil yet the service and standard of the food were not up to standard and we would not venture there again.

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  33. Raprhino

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very Friendly Staff and Food was 10/10. Lovely atmosphere and very well priced.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 2, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food on the menu was very good quality. It is a shame the menu has been severely reduced and many of the 'home made' items are no longer available. One of the reasons we used to visit as frequently as we did was to try out the various items available. Can't fault the ambience or the service.

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  35. Robb

    Kent

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2015

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Took my wife for dinner last Friday evening. After buying drinks , it was 7pm and they ran out of scotch obviously didn't fill up from the lunch time . We had to wait while they went to the store room. We were shown to our table by a very pleasant waitress and given our menus, 20 mins later she returned to take our order! Another 20 mins and we got our starter which was only ok. By this time there were about 12 people in the restaurant. We wanted another drink as there were no waitress at all in the restaurant I went to the bar myself to witness all the waitresses talking together round the till, one broke away and said she would bring the drinks to our table. On serving them, you'll like this, she said just ask us and we will bring them to you in future. But they were all in the bar!! The main course was again only ok, the menu is disjointed and lacks any imagination. A superb location with everything going for it except it is not well run. The quickest thing of the evening was when I asked for the bill, it was there instantly. Did I make a fuss on the evening ,no I didn't . On leaving there was no one around the bar and no one to offer thanks for our business!

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  36. MrReasonable

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything satisfactory; convenient to book on line; plenty of car parking space; although busy waiting time was bearable and more bearable because they had the sense to ask what we wanted soon after arrival. So we had a bottle of wine and something to nibble on while we waited. Food was good, service was friendly, and cost what one might expect.

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  37. HeatherA

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2015

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Having been here many times before, it was disappointing to find that the Sunday roast was not as advertised. We were not told that there weren't any Yorkshire puddings when ordering. (the younger members of the party were looking forward to these) Had we been told this on the outset it may have changed our order and experience for the better. How does a restaurant run out of yorkshires!! ( Maybe minor but did affect the evening) Whilst some of the service was excellent, some was not.... The desserts were given out without cutlery !! The wine by the glass was not as ordered, but by then we could not be bothered to complain. Our table was booked for early evening to accommodate the younger members of the party... and before we had left the chef had gone for the evening . I realise they close earlier on a Sunday now, having seen this on the board outside when leaving...perhaps they should finish their restaurant bookings off earlier so they don't run out of food.

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  38. hardmouse1

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The evening was very entertaining considering it was a busy in the restaurant. Living not far from the venue. I will be definitely be returning as it is great value and food is fit for a king 😀

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  39. sonic65

    West Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had sharing crispy potato skins unfortunately when they were brought to the table they were black and tasted burnt. We asked for them to be changed as they were unacceptable and once a new dish came out our food was excellent and was served by a friendly waitress and the 4 of us had a lovely evening . Will go back.

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  40. Drosselmeyer

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2015

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Since it was taken over a few years ago the food here has been consistently reliable. On this occasion it took a long time to appear...I think the restaurant was unusually busy at that time (Wednesday lunchtime).

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The Inn On The Pond is rated 3.8 stars by 420 OpenTable diners.

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Nutfield Marsh Road, Nutfield, Surrey RH1 4EU

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Nutfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Large private car park to the side of the pub. Drive pass the front of the pub. Do not park at the front of the pub as this is private residential parking
  • Public Transit
    The Inn on the Pond is not close to any public transport.
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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