Pubs in Guildford

Cricketers

Aldershot Road, Guildford GU3 3AA

After a couple of years as the Black Bison, the pub reverted to it's original name of the Cricketers in February 2017. The pub is north-west of Guildford at Rydes Hill, on the main road to Aldershot. It has a main bar area and restaurant to the rear, which has been knocked through into one and serves contemporary food. There is attractive terracotta tiling on the front of the pub as well as a large beer garden and good sized car park. The beer range may vary.

Mandolay Hotel

36-40 London Road, Guildford GU1 2AE

Albany

80 Sydenham Road, Guildford GU1 3SA

Formerly the Rats Castle, reopened in November 2006 and nowadays the Albany brands itself as a gastropub appealing to a predominantly youngish crowd. It has a modern feel, with tiled and wooden flooring, flocked wallpaper and black leather furniture.There is a single bar serving the main pub area and a raised area to the rear; informal dining is welcome throughout, with food available lunchtime and evening during the week, all day Saturday and until late afternoon on Sunday. The piped music, tends to be unobtrusive and there is a pull down screen for showing major sporting events. As well as two regular beers from Caledonian there is also a changing guest beer available.

Guildford Rowing Club

Shalford Road, Guildford GU1 3XL

Basically a rowing club with a bar, sometimes real ale in a bottle may be available. But in general the club does not normally welcome non members.

Five & Lime Bar

3 Leapale Road, Guildford GU1 4JX

Modern bar and party venue decorated in a contemporary style with exposed brickwork. Situated just off the High Street, popular with the young, hip and trendy of Guildford. DJs most night, playing a mixture of house, dance, nu disco, funk, dub-step, hip hop and garage into the early hours. Three interconnecting small rooms. The one to the left boasts upholstered seats, a larger wooden table and exposed brickwork, the middle section contains the bar and to the right is more seating and a planked wall. There is a surprisingly large outdoor terrace.

Long Bar

3 Alexandra Terrace, High Street, Guildford GU1 3DA

Formerly the White Horse Hotel, one of five 18th century coaching inns of Guildford, later passing into the ownership of the Guildford based Friary, Holroyd & Healy’s Brewery. It is part of the adjacent Harbour Hotel. with the sole reminder of it's former grandeur being an impressive white horse standing proudly on the side of the building. Its latest bastardisation is as The Long Bar, which claims to have the longest bar outside of London with a focus on cocktails and DJs until late on Fridays & Saturdays.

All Bar One

16-17 North Street, Guildford GU1 4AF

Formerly Ha Ha Bar, converting to an All Bar One in 2011. Entrance is up a couple of steps into a small drinking area with a variety of different wooden tables. Pass the massive sloping wine racks, up another few stairs and the pub opens out into the main drinking area, with the bar on the left and an open kitchen to the rear. There is a further bar and drinking area upstairs, which can be hired out and includes a balcony overlooking the main bar. Other features include an old station clock and a chandelier fashioned from old bottles. Food available all day.

Drummond

55 Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RF

A large open-plan pub on two levels, on the main road out of Guildford to the north. The pub is popular with students as well as cricket lovers, when Surrey make their annual visit. The pub is served by a single, wood panelled bar and has an eclectic range of furniture, together with several pieces of modern art and an impressive selection of different chandeliers! Craft Keg beers change regularly and there are various bottled beers available in the fridge. Food includes Burger night on Wednesday and popular Sunday roasts - booking for this essential. Outside there is a large heated patio and garden, with its own bar. There is a quiz on Sunday and free Wi-Fi is also available, while major rugby matches are shown on TV.

Holiday Inn

Egerton Road, Guildford GU2 7XZ

Chain hotel on the northern edge of Guildford just off the A3, near Surrey University and the Royal Surrey Hospital. The Courtyard Bar and Lounge is open to non-residents and is a relaxed and comfortable bar/lounge with two good size wall mounted plasma screen TVs showing BT and Sky Sports. Minimum spend of £10.00 for free parking for non-residents.

George Abbot

7-11 High Street, Guildford GU2 4AB

Named after a former Archbishop of Canterbury, who was born in Guildford the George Abbot wa refurbished following flooding in early 2014. The pub retains its open plan, single-roomed layout but with some partitioning off into discreet drinking areas. Coming through the main door you are greeted by a knight in armour, who guards the way in! Or possibly guards the large basket of board games beside the door. The pub is decorated in a modern, traditional style with a slate floor and plenty of non-matching tables, for food which is served all day. Booking recommended for Sunday roast lunch. The marble topped bar, lit by fake oil lamps, sports a bank of six handpumps however since the pandemic only Greene King beers have been available. Quiz night is Thursday. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere in this vibrant town centre venue.