The Keep, Guildford

Recently had a nice meal here. The food is all home prepared and has its unique style. The beer was TEA and St Austell Ale. I'd of liked a Surrey Hills but did not see it here. Pretty empty in general but don't mind that.

The Keep is a very nice little pub hidden away off the main high street in Guildford, opposite the Castle grounds. In essence it’s a single room pub but does have an upstairs room with a smaller separate bar. Downstairs the interior has a modern feel with a wooden floor, bare brick walls and leather sofa seating. And then there is a small courtyard garden beyond this room. The bar here supports three hand pumps and one of these was dispensing a very good Surry Hills Shere Drop. Well worth searching out when in Guildford.

I was a little harsh there - its still definitely one of the towns best pubs.

On a recent visit to the Keep in early October 2011 the pub was found to be in a rundown state. The pub furniture looks pretty messy and the place looked a fairly sad state. The Surrey Hills beer was reasonable but the beer was someway off being topped upto a full pint which was strange. The food was edible but the menu has not changed in over 3 years. Needs to improve.

The upstairs bar has reopened as the Castle Lounge with stunning views of Guildford Castle, both bars have been refurbished with the aim of creating a relaxed contemporary atmosphere in a traditional Pub. The Keep still serves Surrey Hills & other local ales eg Otter,Hogs Back TEA plus Addlestones & has a wide range of quality wines from a local supplier or you could sample the wide selection of malt whiskies & boubons. We are proud of our homecooked menu & have just put on our Summer Menu which includes a good selection of freshly prepared Salads.I take Maiden man's point about the entrance door & its on our list . We love our Pub , so if you are looking for somewhere slightly off the main drag where you can relax when you are in Guildford, Please come & see us.

The friendliest pub in Guildford - with the best chilli !!!

There is also a room upstairs, so more than just the one room in this pub. It is excellent for local ale, since they often sell the Surrey Hills beers here. It is slightly hidden away and thus often seems to be quieter than most pubs. Definitely a good real ale find.