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The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1), Guildford
Guildford
GU1 4RY
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Lloyds No. 1 (J D Wetherspoon)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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dave stray left this review about The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1)
Staff seem a bit unsure of themselves and it can seem awkawrd ordering food. However the Chilli was nice here.
On 21st January 2012
- rating: 6
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dave stray left this review about The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1)
The battered fish and chips here tasted disappointing, I would recommened eating something else from the vast menu.
On 15th January 2012
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dave stray left this review about The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1)
It has not got any worse than previously, probably a bit better than it used to be, food arrives fairly promply after ordering, the food is basic but generally reasonable, the real ale range is normally very good, some of the staff can seem like they don't want to be working here and a little off-hand.
On 11th January 2012
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1)
Not quite sure why this is branded as a Lloyds No. 1 as it has much more of a regular 'spoons look and feel to the place. A large multi-level, L-shaped layout with several bar areas; however, each of these seems quite small which I guess accounts for the difficulties in getting served during busy periods. A large number of handpumps, but many duplicates so the real ale choice isn't quite as large as it first appears. That said, there is usually a fair selection at very decent prices (currently £1.95). Handy for a quick pint if changing trains at the nearby station.
On 8th October 2011
- rating: 7
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dave stray left this review about The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1)
I go here quite a lot but increasingly i've become frustrated at how poorly run it has become. I appreciate they have plenty of real ales on and the food is good value for money, but they leave dirty tables around for hours. Very sloppy standard of running a pub.
On 20th June 2010
- rating: 2
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john mcgraw left this review about The Rodboro Buildings
Vast Lloyds No 1 Bar on three levels. It gets packed with students during term time. A fair range of real ales with a couple from the local Hogs Back Brewery. 5 minutes from the Railway/Bus Stations.
On 8th January 2009
- rating: 6
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Roger Button left this review about The Rodboro Buildings (Lloyds No 1)
Despite being labeled a Lloyds 01 from the outside, the Rodboro appears to have more in common with a normal Wetherspoons (the 300th ‘Spoons to be opened so the sign proudly proclaims). The building was once the factory for Dennis Brothers who made specialist vehicles (Coaches, Fire Engines etc) and the building was the first purpose built vehicle factory in Britain. Whilst not particularly appealing from the outside, the vast split level interior has many interesting aspects with the main bar partly situated in what was originally an open courtyard, now glazed over. It may be quite cavernous inside but there are plenty of pillars and posts to break up the open spaces. The sunken corner sofa lounge will appeal to those who prefer to sink into luxurious leather. They generally have 4 standard ‘Spoon's Ales + 2 guests - quality is fine but staff need to pay more attention in the short measure department. They can also be very slow at clearing tables and the food service can also be particularly sluggish, even when they are not particularly busy. Upstairs is a separate balcony bar albeit there is less choice on the ale front than the main bar. The Rodboro is certainly one of the more interesting and unusual Wetherspoons but is slightly let down at times by the inefficient staffing.
On 15th October 2008
- rating: 6
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