The Albany Pub Dining Room - Guildford

Very disappointing visit as used to be a lovely pub. No precautions in place for covid no details being taken from visitors and just 1 small token bottle of hand sanitiser on the bar. Big groups of very young people (made me feel old in mid 30s!)with no attempt at social distancing. Toilets were dirty and smelly. Won't be going back!

Visited here for the first (and probably last) time a few days ago. Asked to sign in as we arrived but no other obvious protocols in place. After we arrived a group of around 20 students (and a couple of adults) arrived in small groups. Not a single one was asked to sign in, and every single person hugged and kissed every other single person, directly in front of the bar, with no member of staff making any effort to give them guidance. It will be places like this that put us into lockdown again. They could at least make an effort. The risk for me is too high for me to visit again and I would urge anyone who has any concerns about coronavirus to consider an alternative drinking destination, such as Rogues up the road who do a great job of balancing safety with common sense.

More of a locals pub at the top end of town but found it very welcoming. Only stopped for a quick drink but found it comfotable and pleasant. Nice pub, may try the food another time.

As a couple, we enjoy going out for meal quite often and discounts with Groupon give us the opportunity to do this regularly. Guildford seemed to be a perfect Sunday destination for lunch and the tempting photo of a rare sirloin of beef with all the trimmings presented on a wooden board was enough to click 'buy '! The pub itself is quite well presented but would benefit from a thorough clean: tables are sticky and chipped, wooden floor is dirty and badly scratched, going to the ladies you pass the gents which stank! Service was very slow, we were there 2 hours for 2 courses which we were told was because there were only 2 persons to cook/take orders and serve; however, most people were 'groupon customers ' who had had to book so surely the management were expecting a certain number of customers?! The food was a Sunday roast (not rare!)drenched in gravy and really nothing special. So I appreciate that Groupon discounts are enticing but they should not be misguiding. It is the opportunity for a business to 'showcase ' their service. I am afraid we will not be back there even at 50% discount!

Sunday lunch. Prepared by a top quality chef. Recommend anything ion the menu Close to Harbour bridge or Mandalay hotels. 10min walk from High St