Pubs in Guildford

Mandolay Hotel

36-40 London Road, Guildford GU1 2AE

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.

Casino

Corner House, Guildford GU1 4SQ

Formerly a Coral bingo hall before Guildford-born entrepreneur Michel Harper bought the premises in 1991. A night club opened on this site in 1991 owned by Michael Harper. under the name of Harper's, but this was later changed to The Drink. In 2009 that the club received its current name and branding and remains the most popular night club in Guildford. The complex has hosted a number of other bars, operating ancillary to main night club, including Bar Mambo, Players Lounge and Voodoo Lounge; now closed.

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.

Popworld

2/3 Armour Buildings, Guildford GU1 4SB

Previously Edward's bar, then Flares and now reincarnated as Popworld, as the name suggests this night club, focusses on pop music, with live DJs most nights. Open most evenings until late, with free entry until 10 or 11. There are various different theme nights as well as a range of cocktails.

Electric Theatre

Onslow Street, Guildford GU1 4SZ

This is a bar mainly for theatre and event attendees, but everyone is welcome to pop in for a drink if they wish. No cask ale is served here.

Boileroom

13 Stoke Fields, Guildford GU1 4LS

Guildford's main independent music venue, converted from the Elm Tree in 2006. Live music is performed several nights a week, with the bar only open when events are on. Whilst some shows are free, for most you will need a ticket for entry. Food consists primarily of pizzas. No real ale but a good selection of keg beers from Signature Brew and Fierce. Successfully listed as an Asset of Community Value in September 2016.

FLG Bar (Fairlands, Liddington Hall, Gravetts Lane Bar Club)

Fairlands Avenue, Guildford GU3 3NA

Entry to the bar for non-members of the club is discretionary and there may be a visitor's charge. Situated in a 1950s village hall the FLG Bar prides its self on giving value for money and providing regular music and other entertainment for all ages. Wednesday is quiz night and bingo is on Friday nights. The family skittles and fish and chips nights are very popular.

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.

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.

Angel Hotel

91 High Street, Guildford GU1 3DP

An historic hotel in the centre of Guildford, the sole survivor of Guildford's many famous coaching inns.

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.