Looking for the best pub in Guildford? This guide ranks every pub we found on Google Maps with a Guildford-area postcode, using Google's own star ratings and review counts rather than anyone's opinion.
We found 31 pubs with a Guildford postcode (GU1 to GU4), across Guildford town centre, Burpham, Merrow, Stoughton, Onslow Village, Shalford, Worplesdon and Park Barn. For each one we pulled the live Google rating and review count, and the things customers mention most in their reviews. Every number is correct at the time of writing (10 October 2026).
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, with ties broken by number of reviews. Places with fewer than 50 reviews go after the rest, because a handful of five-star reviews isn’t a fair comparison with hundreds.
Portsmouth Rd, Guildford GU2 4EB, United Kingdom
Get directionsYe Olde Ship Inn on Portsmouth Road in Guildford has 4.7 stars from 750 Google reviews. What customers mention most: pizza (210), pub garden (13), outdoor seating (12) and cosy pub (10).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 12–11pm Wednesday and Thursday, 11am–11pm Friday and Saturday, 11am–9pm Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday. Phone +44 1483 575731.
The St, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7TE, United Kingdom
Get directionsOnslow Arms on The Street in Guildford has 4.6 stars from 3,481 Google reviews. What customers mention most: sunday roast (200), garden (128), outdoor seating (50) and yorkshire pudding (19).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 222447.
2-4 South Hill, Guildford GU1 3SY, United Kingdom
Get directionsThe March Hare, A Heartwood Inn on South Hill in Guildford has 4.5 stars from 2,171 Google reviews. What customers mention most: sunday roast (86), pistachio soufflé (36), conservatory (15) and cheese soufflé (12).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 401530.
52-54 The St, Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BU, United Kingdom
Get directionsSeahorse Guildford on The Street in Shalford has 4.5 stars from 2,009 Google reviews. What customers mention most: roast (66), welcoming staff (55), beer garden (12) and scallops (11).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 514351.
9 Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BE, United Kingdom
Get directionsThe Britannia in Guildford has 4.5 stars from 1,848 Google reviews. What customers mention most: river view (85), dog friendly (63), outdoor seating (38) and dog beds (22).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 572160.
Epsom Rd, Merrow, Guildford GU1 2RG, United Kingdom
Get directionsHorse & Groom Merrow on Epsom Road in Merrow has 4.5 stars from 1,796 Google reviews. What customers mention most: sunday roast (73), welcoming staff (55), dog friendly (18) and scallops (14).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 575375.
Surrey, 55-56 Woodbridge Rd, Guildford GU1 4RF, United Kingdom
Get directionsThe Drummond on Woodbridge Road in Guildford has 4.5 stars from 1,553 Google reviews. What customers mention most: sunday roast (55), outdoor seating (24), vegan options (13) and beer garden (12).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 579395.
Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3RY, United Kingdom
Get directionsWorplesdon Place on Perry Hill in Worplesdon has 4.5 stars from 820 Google reviews. What customers mention most: outdoor seating (25), pond (11), yorkshire puddings (9) and play area (8).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: Google doesn’t list its opening hours, so check before you go. Phone +44 1483 232407.
15 Trinity Churchyard, Guildford GU1 3RR, United Kingdom
Get directionsThe Royal Oak in Guildford has 4.5 stars from 523 Google reviews. What customers mention most: cosy pub (13), real ale (11), outdoor seating (10) and fireplace (7).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 12pm–12am Monday and Tuesday, 12pm–1am Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm–12am Sunday. Phone +44 1483 457144.
The St, West Clandon, Guildford GU4 7ST, United Kingdom
Get directionsBulls Head on The Street in Guildford has 4.5 stars from 413 Google reviews. What customers mention most: pies (39), traditional pub (20), cosy pub (9) and homemade food (9).
Food hygiene rating: 5.
Good to know: open 12–11pm Monday to Saturday, 12–5pm Sunday. Phone +44 1483 222444.
The verdict
On Google ratings, Ye Olde Ship Inn comes out on top with 4.7 stars from 750 reviews. 31 of the 31 pubs we found have 50+ reviews, which is the point where a rating becomes a fair comparison. Ratings change, so check the latest on Google before you go.
Best pub by area
Guildford: Ye Olde Ship Inn (★ 4.7, 750 reviews), then Onslow Arms (★ 4.6).
Merrow: Horse & Groom Merrow (★ 4.5, 1796 reviews).
Shalford: Seahorse Guildford (★ 4.5, 2009 reviews), then The Queen Victoria (★ 4.4).
Worplesdon: Worplesdon Place (★ 4.5, 820 reviews).
Also in the area
The Star Inn, Quarry Street: ★ 4.4 from 1201 reviews.
The White Hart, White Hart Lane: ★ 4.4 from 623 reviews.
Holroyd Arms, Aldershot Road: ★ 4.4 from 459 reviews.
The Queen Victoria, Station Row: ★ 4.4 from 341 reviews.
The Keep, Castle Street: ★ 4.4 from 272 reviews.
Astolat Pub, Old Palace Road: ★ 4.4 from 242 reviews.
The Prince Albert, Stoke Road: ★ 4.4 from 96 reviews.
The Weyside, Guildford: ★ 4.3 from 3345 reviews.
The Kings Head, Quarry Street: ★ 4.3 from 1643 reviews.
Wooden Bridge, Woodbridge Hill: ★ 4.3 from 1504 reviews.
Three Pigeons, High Street: ★ 4.3 from 1451 reviews.
George Abbot, High Street: ★ 4.3 from 944 reviews.
The Jolly Farmer, Burdenshott Road: ★ 4.3 from 936 reviews.
The Guildford Tup, Chertsey Street: ★ 4.3 from 471 reviews.
Anchor & Horseshoes, London Road: ★ 4.3 from 424 reviews.
The White House, Guildford, High Street: ★ 4.2 from 1848 reviews.
The Stoke, Stoke Road: ★ 4.2 from 1307 reviews.
The King's Head, Guildford, Kings Road: ★ 4.2 from 642 reviews.
The Row Barge, Guildford: ★ 4.2 from 571 reviews.
The Cricketers, Aldershot Road: ★ 4.2 from 424 reviews.
The Rodboro Buildings, Bridge Street: ★ 4.0 from 3083 reviews.
How we ranked them
1. Which places: every pub on Google Maps with a Guildford postcode (GU1 to GU4).
2. Order: Google star rating, highest first, with ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews are listed after the rest.
3. “Mentioned in X reviews”: these counts come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven’t picked or edited them.
4. We don’t quote prices, because they change. Check with the business.
5. Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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