Evenings this weekend
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· 17:00 – 19:00
Happy Hour 2-for-1 drinks
2-for-1 on selected cider and cocktails when you order two of the same drink together — including Hugo Spritz, Sarti Rosa Spritz, Cornish Orchards bottles and other listed drinks. Or take £5 off a bottle of house wine (Le Pionnier white or red).
When: Sunday–Friday 5–7pm; Thursdays extended to 8pm. Available now, while stocks last.
The venues
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March Hare
Nestled just off the High Street and alongside Guildford Castle, The March Hare is perfectly located for shopping, sight-seeing or enjoying a great catch up with family and friends. It's also a stone's throw from where Lewis Carroll wrote Alice Through The Looking Glass. The March Hare really does have something for everyone – from a light and colourful dining area, to a beautiful conservatory for those sunny days, and a large private dining room upstairs for those special occasions. Renowned for serving fresh, seasonal food alongside perfectly poured pints, an expertly curated wine list and a delicious selection of cocktails, The March Hare is your home from home. Dogs are very welcome in our bar and garden. Please let us know if you are bringing your four-legged friend along so we can reserve you a table within a dog-friendly area. Water and treats are complimentary for our canine guests. Every Friday, join us for Live at The Local – our feel-good way to kick off the weekend with live music, comedy, magic and easygoing entertainment.
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Wooden Bridge
The Wooden Bridge is a Greene King pub in Guildford, positioned for casual food, drink and live sport with the group’s familiar menu and deal structure. The location is handy for a meet-up before or after other town activities.
Expect pub classics, screens for football, rugby and more, and a friendly all-ages daytime into evening atmosphere (check under-18 licensing cut-offs). It is a practical neighbourhood / midtown Greene King rather than a specialist craft venue.
Good for match days, family meals within licensing rules, and straightforward Greene King hospitality.
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The Jolly Farmer
The Jolly Farmer in Bramley is a family-run independent freehouse — same family since 1971, freehouse since the mid-90s — and one of the few remaining of its kind in the South East. Steve, Chris and the team aim for the highest possible standard of food, drink and accommodation in clean, attractive surroundings, backed by a warm welcome and a pleasant traditional atmosphere.
A traditional ale house at heart, it keeps a constantly changing selection of up to eight real ales from breweries big and small across Britain, teamed with delicious home-cooked food made from fresh local ingredients. Rooms are available for overnight stays, and the pub’s calendar has long included quiz nights and dog-friendly hospitality.
A destination freehouse for Bramley and the Surrey Hills when you want serious ale, proper cooking and a family-run welcome. Worth the short hop from Guildford for anyone collecting independents rather than chains.
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King's Head (Stoke Road)
The King’s Head on King’s Road is a friendly neighbourhood pub with an Indian food twist — a completely different venue from the historic Quarry Street King’s Head. It positions itself as a home-from-home local for a pint and a chat, a relaxed bite with friends, or a lively night out, with genuine hospitality in a historic Stoke-area building.
Expect Indian and pub dining under one roof, live sport on the screens, and a What’s On calendar that has featured open mic, acoustic nights and quizzes. Functions space makes it useful for parties and gatherings as well as regulars popping in after work.
A solid Stoke pick when you want curry and a pint together, or a neighbourhood evening with sport and live music. Book a table for busy food services and check the site for fixtures and entertainment.
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Astolat
The Astolat is a warm neighbourhood pub on Old Palace Road in Guildford’s Onslow area, known for well-kept ales and beers alongside an Indian food offering that sets it apart from a standard local. Opening tends to lean evening through the week, with food available into the evening most days.
Expect a friendly community atmosphere with regulars, curry nights and quiz-style evenings featuring in the What’s On calendar. The pub is dog-friendly and sets itself up as an inviting spot for a pint and a proper meal without heading into the town-centre crush.
A solid choice for Onslow and Westborough locals, students nearby, and anyone after Indian pub dining with a relaxed Surrey vibe.
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The Drummond At Albury
The Drummond at Albury is a 19th-century Peach Pubs gastropub by the Tillingbourne in the Surrey Hills. Stylish bar and conservatory, excellent food, garden seating, free Wi-Fi, parking, dog-friendly away from the restaurant, and rooms including wheelchair-accessible options.
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Stoke Park
As Guildford’s largest and most popular green space, the award-winning Stoke Park spans 52 hectares of scenic rolling grassland. This Green Flag park features a variety of attractions for all ages, including an outdoor mini-golf course, a children's playground, and a tranquil rose garden (dogs welcome on lead). The main gardens open daily at 8:00 AM and close at dusk or 8:00 PM. Visitors can take advantage of multiple nearby parking options, including free parking at Burchatt's Farm and up to 4 hours of free parking (ticket required) at the Nightingale Road and Lido Road car parks.
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Guildford High Street
Steeped in centuries of Surrey history, Guildford High Street is one of England’s most picturesque thoroughfares, famous for its iconic granite setts sloping gently toward the River Wey. Dominated by the striking 16th-century Guildhall and its famous cantilevered clock, this vibrant hub seamlessly blends historic character with modern life—where timber-framed Tudor facades house boutique shops, cozy cafes, and popular retailers. Framing breathtaking views of the distant Surrey Hills from its crest, the street offers a quintessential English town center experience rich in architectural grandeur, bustling market energy, and timeless charm.