Magpie

Magpie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. K

   Kelly

   Surrey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I went to the magpie for lunch with a friend & we had a great time x
   

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   Paul

   Surrey5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Since I last visited, the pub has been refurbished, it is much brighter, more modern while still keeping the “old pub” charm. It was extremely busy in the pub, the garden and the upstairs function room. Being so busy did not affect standards, the service from Kat was extremely good and the food delicious! The fact that the pub is right on the river opposite the small yacht club means it is the perfect location with a stunning view, paddle boarders were literally paddling up to the pub, and we were able to feed the swans from our table. This used to be a good pub, now it has been refurbished it is a GREAT pub.
   

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   Sabine

   Surrey3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely lunch including two children under 10yr. The new decor is fabulous and the food was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful and particularly Kat looked after us very well.
   

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   Kimberley

   London5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   They had run out of most of the menu and dessert menu meaning our first choices for lunch and dessert weren’t available. This was extremely disappointing. Our waiter then waitress were apologetic and friendly. My main needed more potatoes - one new potato cut in half is not sufficient.
   

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   Tony

   London45 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food quality and location are great. We enjoyed the patio and it was lovely in the sun.
   

   MagpieResponded on April 13, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind review and understanding. I hope to see you soon again.
   

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   Tony

   London1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   - we reserved a table and got a table in the most awkward position. There was a table to the side available but was told it was reserved…. We reserved too… only to find later a walk-in customer took the table. - the Camembert that we received was completely different to what was described on the menu. The bread wasn’t sourdough bread, there was no honey, rosemary or garlic on the Camembert - only a weird red sauce to the side. - we waited 30mins for the mains to be served. No apologies from staff or warning from them that there is delay in the kitchen - we ordered fish + chips and a cheese Berger - as we were served the waitress explained that there was no ketchup. - the roast had caramelised begs on the menu - none were and the portion of the roast was minimal. - the service in general was really sub-standard.
   

   MagpieResponded on April 13, 2025

   Thanks for leaving us a review, if there's anything we could have done to get five stars please let me know by email or please call me directly 01932 782 024 Thank you Ludvik
   

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   Andrew VIP

   Berkshire3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Our feedback - We won’t be back. Poor service. Had to find someone to show us to our table - then 20 mins waiting to order drinks. Food was ok - but no returns of waitress - to ask how we doing etc… deffo not back.
   

   MagpieResponded on April 13, 2025

   Thanks for leaving us a review, if there's anything we could have done to get five stars please let me know Thank you
   

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   Jaz

   London4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Last day of business before closing for refurb, I rarely visit this local as all past experiences have been poor in service, quality and ambience but wanted to show support. This refurb will need to do a whole lot more than just the decor to get me to return, substantial raining and common sense needs to be installed along with an updated menu
   

   MagpieResponded on March 6, 2025

   Hello, please accept my apologies for your last visit. I would really like to speak with you about not only the last one but also previous visits as this will help me to better understand what happened. Can you please give me a call on 07548 896 139 when you have a minute? Many thanks Ludvik
   

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   NigelH

   Devon5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food, service and ambience with a great river view!
   

   MagpieResponded on March 6, 2025

   Thank you so much ! Hope to see you soon again
   

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    Steve

    Birmingham3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2

    When we arrived there was a guy virtually blocking the entrance who was drunk on the pavement. We snuck past asap but he was then led back into the pub so the first objective was sitting as far away from his party as possible but it wasn't a great start. Despite being only. 6.30pm the bar was noisy and just a tad intimidating while the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed. Our reserved table was in the middle of all the hustle and bustle so we asked to sit in a quieter area of the pub. Service was decent from then on but the waiter didn't seem confident and he was chaperoned by a waitress which doesn't fill you with confidence. Food was good but the wine by the glass price (Rioja) differed to the menu price. We didn't complain because we just wanted to leave, needless to say we chose to swerve dessert. I'm sure this pub is a different proposition in the summer due to it's riverside location but it's not for us.
    

    MagpieResponded on February 26, 2025

    Hello, thank you for the review - very sorry about your experience . Can you please contact me directly on via pub as i would like to get some more details about your visit? Many thanks and apologies again Kind regards Ludvik
    

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