Live Sports — Pubs in Guildford
Discover live sports pubs in Guildford. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 24 live sports pubs in Guildford
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.
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.
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 City Social Club
73 Josephs Road, Guildford GU1 1DN
Sited in a mainly residential area just a few hundred yards from the Spectrum Sports Centre, the club features a quiet, secluded tree lined terrace, with ample seating. There is a pool table, three big screen TVs and a beer terrace with seating for 40. Upstairs the club has another bar and a full size championship size snooker table and two balconies. Sadly real ale has been discontinued as there is currently insufficient demand to ensure quality.
Guildford Jubilee Social Club
Stocton Road, Guildford GU1 1HH
The Jubilee Club is a members only club, but visitors can be signed in. No cask ale is served here.
Guildford Tup
46 Chertsey Street, Guildford GU1 4HD
For many years the Spread Eagle, this pub is just off the High Street and expanded into the former shop next door, hence the split levels. One main bar, but an outbuilding now houses a pool room which can be hired for functions. White painted walls and black chairs lead to a somewhat spartan appearance. Several TV screens show sport, all channels being available. Families are welcome until 7pm. There is no parking on site, but the York Road multi-storey car park is a few minutes walk away.
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.
Holroyd Arms
36 Aldershot Road, Guildford GU2 8AF
Two-roomed pub with a predominantly local trade in the north-west suburbs of Guildford. There is a large garden behind the pub. Parking is provided but you must enter your registration at the bar to avoid a fine. The rear bar hosts live music several nights a week, principally Friday and Saturday evenings, check website for details. This is branded as Suburbs and there is a charge for entry to the rear bar on these nights, but the front bar remains fee for drinkers. Breakfast is available 10-12 Monday to Saturday.
Astolat
9 Old Palace Road, Guildford GU2 7TU
A modern looking pub just a short walk from the back entrance to Guildford station. They have an interesting arrangement with a take away curry provider, you can order from the curry house on site and either eat it on the premises of take it home with you. Always two real ales in good condition and a great welcoming atmosphere.
Cannon
3 Portsmouth Road, Guildford GU2 4BL
Reopening on 26th May 2017. Built in 1844 as the Cannon Inn and served as the tap for the Cannon Brewery. After a number years as Keystone, the pub has reverted to its original name and a refit to make it more of a traditional pub again.
King's Head (Stoke Road)
27 King's Road, Guildford GU1 4JW
Originally built in 1860 as two cottages that soon became a beer house. Located off the edge of the town centre, this well established pub attracts a well mannered mix of discerning locals and office types in the know. The pub is noted for its attractive hanging baskets, is deceptively large after much enlargement and features service from both sides of a central bar. There is plenty of seating including benches along the outside of the building and a covered, heated courtyard used mainly by smokers. The circular floor hatch at the rear covers a well. Full range of Fullers beers including seasonals is available and cider on draught. Dogs welcome. In addition regular events and promotions are held. open mic on Thursday and TV sport in most areas.
Pews Wine Bar
21 Chapel Street, Guildford GU1 3UL
A compact wine bar and courtyard situated on the attractive cobbled Chapel Street, near to Guildford Castle. Walk in the door and you are immediately upon the bar, with some seating to the left. The single room goes back a fair way, up some steps and opens out into a larger drinking and dining area. Sky sports shows live football in the lower area. To the rear is a compact, courtyard, with comfortable sofas, which is a glorious sun trap in the Summer and is heated in the Winter, with a retractable roof! Over 21s only on Friday and Saturday nights, with live music every Friday at 8.30pm. Some where between Autumn 2018 and Spring 2019 it stopped selling real ale (Doom Bar).
Prince Albert
85 Stoke Road, Guildford GU1 4HT
A small locals pub, visitors are made very welcome. There is no cooked food, but pre-made rolls with various fillings are available on a daily basis until sold out. Real ale kept well and staff are very helpful. There is a rather nice collection of toy lorries above the main bar.
Row Barge
7 Riverside, Guildford GU1 1LW
Reopened in August 2013, under new management, following a few months of closure. This former Branch Pub of the Year, has retained its commitment to real ale with up to 6 available. Built in 1856 and extended for the post-war Bellfields Estate, this two-bar pub with pool room is 1.5 miles along the River Wey tow-path from the town centre. Day and night moorings for customers. Poker night Thursday, open mic on Tuesday. A roast is served on Sunday. Food until 7pm (5pm Sun).
Royal Oak
Trinity Churchyard, Guildford GU1 3RR
The Royal Oak has been serving real ale for 150 years, since 1870. Built as an extension to the then next door rectory, with a hall upstairs and rooms at ground level. These rooms are now the opened up bar area and show the building’s heavily beamed structure. The ambience is one of a cosy village pub with an airy modern feel. A patio area is to one side of the pub plus a couple of outside tables overlooking Trinity churchyard. Three ever changing guest beers available here. They are planning to introduce real cider in the near future.
Stoke
103 Stoke Road, Guildford GU1 4JN
A large Victorian pub 10 minutes walk from the town centre comprising a central bar with separate areas for relaxing in easy chairs and dining. Food is served all day every day, pizzas from a proper oven are a speciality. Roasts are served on Sunday. Facilities include a quiz machine, a pool table and several TV screens. Quiz night is Thursday. There is a large, spacious garden and a smaller patio for summer eating and drinking. A large function room (capacity up to 180) is available for hire.
Turtle Bay
1 North Street, Guildford GU1 4AA
Caribbean themed pub restaurant opened in November 2014, which claims to "capture the Caribbean island vibe by serving up spicy, authentic dishes in an environment inspired by the love of laid-back living." The focus is very much on Caribbean food, with an open kitchen, with speciality drinks being a range of cocktails. The pub is open plan with a triangular beach bar in the centre and a myriad of twinkling lights all around.
Keep
29 Castle Street, Guildford GU1 3UW
Near to the High Street opposite the castle. Comfortable wine bar feel with some deep sofas. The outside area is in the form of a courtyard to the rear with a smoking area. This is one of the few regular outlets in the town for beers from the local Surrey Hills Brewery. The Castle Lounge upstairs has a separate bar and is comfortably furnished. Food is available all day and until mid evening Monday to Friday.
Parkway
Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP
A Beefeater pub restaurant adjoining the Guildford Premier Inn, close to Guildford Spectrum Leisure Centre.
Bench
Richard Meyjes Road, Guildford GU2 7AD
The bar of the Surrey Sports park, which is open to everyone, providing a place to relax before or after sport and with panoramic views of the outdoor pitches. A wide variety of University Sports Clubs use this as their 'clubhouse' and venue for their social meeting.The bar is also very popular with families, especially at weekends. It is also pleasantly decorated with pine furniture and sofa.There are 4 banks of TVs showing a range of different sporting events throughout the day, but with a focus on live football, when this is being shown. You can also play pool here.Two changing guest beers are provided. They are invariably local to the South East and often include Hogs Back and/or Andwell.
Wooden Bridge
Woodbridge Hill, Guildford GU2 9AA
A former hotel, built in 1936 and featuring a more recent 50ft-long bar. Its interior blends traditional pub decor with contemporary elements – armchairs mixed with standard and high tables, and carpeted and wooden flooring. There are usually seven TVs showing sport, often with no sound and with music playing throughout the pub. Sunday is quiz night.
Guildford Hospitals' Social Club
Gill Avenue, Guildford GU2 7WW
The social club at the Royal Surrey Hospital, the club is only available to the 900 staff and members of the Hospital Trust and not patients, although CAMRA members are welcome to visit for a drink.The Main room of the club is brightly lit, with a TV and pool table, and there are a couple of snugs off to one side, for a quieter drink. Basic food is available. A wide variety of events are held, including monthly live music, Halloween party, fireworks together with Summer Solstice and Oktoberfest Beer Festivals. Usually closed at weekend, when it is available for hire for private functions.
Guildford Cricket Club
The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road, Guildford GU1 4RP
Homely bar on the upper floor of the clubhouse, with an excellent view over proceedings on the pitch. Generally only open for private functions, or when cricket matches are being played. However, a very popular Beer Festival, open to all, is held to coincide with Guildford Cricket Festival. The bar itself is only open on match days and does not server cask ale.
March Hare
2-4 South Hill, Guildford GU1 3SY
The March Hare is a pub with restaurant, serving well kept ales and an interesting unique menu. It is very close to Guildford Castle and some staff have seen the ghostly presence of a cat.