Pubs in Guildford

Britannia

9 Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BE

This attractive high-pitched roof pub is just a stone's throw from the river Wey. The pub is smart and tidy with a selection of family board games and magazines. Rear patio offers sheltered seating with heaters, whilst you can watch the river world unfold in the summer from the front patio tables on an attractive cobbled terrace. Inside the single bar, has a line of bar stools arranged in front of it, with plenty of standing space behind. There are a couple of areas with sofas, one next to the fireplace and a number of alcoves with seating around the pub. There is a selection of photographs depicting brewing and rural scenes throughout the pub. To entertain you is a selection of board games and live music takes place twice a month on Sundays. Food is available all day, until mid-evening.

G Live

London Road, Guildford GU1 2AA

G Live is Guildford's Concert hall, with stylish bars on each level, but only the main bar in the lower foyer sells real ale. The bar is open in the evening prior to performances, typically from 1.5 hours before the show starts, until midway through the second act. Drinks in plastic glasses can be taken into the main auditorium except for classical concerts. A Beer Festival is held in September.

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.

Komo

Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3YA

Late night cocktail bar just to the south of the town centre, with regular live music. An entry fee of £5 is charged on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm.

Alley Bar

3 Milkhouse Gate, Guildford GU1 3EZ

Late night bar, located up a narrow alley off the main High Street. No real ale but a reasonable range of craft beers. Usually quiet until after the pubs have shut, when the small, narrow bar will suddenly spring to life. Comfortable and spacious seating areas spread across two levels from the Lower Terrace to the Loft Bar and Roof Terrace, DJ Friday and Saturday.

Tudor Antiques

144 High Street, Guildford GU1 3HJ

Accessed via steep stairs from a narrow alleyway, off the main Guildford High Street. This first floor bar is now only open as a weekend cocktail bar, although it is available for private hire at other times. Small and compact, it is a real mix of old and new with exposed beams contrasting with video pictures on the wall. A separate room to the rear, leads onto an attractive garden terrace. To gain access you need to email tudorantiquesguildford@gmail.com to get the door code for entry, 8pm till 10pm. Entry after 10pm is through the Alley Bar next door

T.G.I. Friday's

2 North Street, Guildford GU1 4AA

T.G.I. Friday's is an American theme restaurant/bar. No real ale is served here, but it is a good place to celebrate the odd occassion (birthdays etc).

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.

Guildford Golf Club

High Path Road, Merrow, Guildford GU1 2HL

Woodbridge Hill Club

29 Aldershot Road, Guildford GU2 8AE

Cosy Club

14 Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford GU1 3QY

Despite a very unassuming entrance within the shopping complex on climbing the stairs you find an opulent, dining room, decorated with vintage wallpaper and chandeliers. Primarily a restaurant, though drinkers are welcome with a choice of two local beers available.

Growlers & Cans

24 Chertsey Road, Guildford GU1 4HD

Craft beer bar and bottle shop, in a a former Chinese grocery shop which has a beauty salon above. Near the top of Guildford High Street it opened on 2nd February 2019. There is seating for approx 20 people, the basement is available for overflow and free hire. A single real ale is occasionally served from an independent brewery, but there is always a selection of 6 keg beers available and a wide variety of beers in cans and bottles to sample both on the premises or to take away. The draught keg range varies with Firebird and London breweries well represented. No food served, but you are welcome to bring your own or order a takeaway to wat in the bar. Card payment only; cash not accepted. Beer themed events and live music. Growlers' signage shows a growling bear's head in place of the O.