Megan's By The Castle Restaurant (Guildford) in Guildford

We had such a wonderful time at Megan’s thanks to Jay. Jay went above and beyond to make our evening special, even surprising us with some delicious crisps to try for free. It was such a thoughtful gesture that perfectly complemented the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance was lovely—inviting and relaxing, creating the perfect setting for a memorable evening. Jay’s friendliness and genuine kindness truly stood out and added a personal touch to our experience. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Highly recommend stopping by!

This was my second visit to Megan's by the Castle i didnt have a reservation but Julia snuck us in to a - we had a great visit, great food and a wonderful server - will come by again

A nice place to eat and drink in the centre of Guildford. I popped in for a coffee and a pain-au-chocolat. Pleasant young staff were very attentive, and the coffee and pastry were nice. Nice decor and ambience. Clean and pleasant washrooms. Not overpriced. I'd go again.

Our waitress, a student, was excellent, as was our first and not our last) lunch out in this charming bistro.

Great service by Jay, we had a lovely lunch.

Food brilliant as per and Akshay gave us great service! Went over and above and we look forward to visiting again soon!

Great food and service, Julia was super friendly and accommodating

Amazing staff! All so sweet especially Georgie the manager.

Julia was so lovely and our drinks were great, thank you!

Julia was a great server. So helpful and lovely.

Underwhelmed and a staff member who shouldn’t be. We came in as a group of 5 for some evening drinks for the night cap promotion. After a friendly welcome and a brief wait we sat down and waited about 10 minutes for our waitress to serve us. The restaurant was by no means busy and appeared to be about half full. 5 drinks, some tap water and a sharing platter took nearly half an hour to arrive with 3 separate requests for a jug of tap water to arrive. The £13.90 sharing platter arrived first (before seemingly opening a tap to fill a jug could be achieved) and immediately seemed tiny and hugely over priced. Eventually the water arrived with a further wait for the initially ordered drinks. A second round was ordered (in the mean time the house white wine stock had been fully depleted by the 2 glasses we ordered with no alternative offered) and a similar wait followed. In total we could only manage 2 drinks each in 3 hours! During this, we observed a male waiter (the only one) pick his nose with thumb (both nostrils) while stood by the till and also squeeze a spot on his upper arm while stood in the entrance foyer in public view. The female who I imagine is the manager asked if we could do a review - so here it is. She offered free baby Guinness shots in return, however these seem to have been prepared in the dark and with a garden spade as there was no separation in the drink and looked more like muddy water. The atmosphere and decor is the only saving grace really. I wouldn’t have done a review ordinarily - but you did ask!!

Jay was great and very attentive and helpful

Very nice place! Super well decorated, staff was friendly and the food was so so good! Would definitely go back!

Zhanna looked after us very well.

The manager(?) had no desire to accommodate people with allergies. Came here for brunch was made to feel like an annoyance and was told to go eat elsewhere even though I just ordered a simple plate of eggs! I eat out all the time and have never had this experience with a restaurant before, I am well aware there is always a slight risk of cross contamination however there was no willingness to try and accommodate.

Jay was the most attentive and kind waiter we’ve ever experienced. A fellow potterhead and Leo, bring king us that sangria like it polyjuice potion! 10/10 total OG

Great food and service, Julia was amazing we'll be back

We were in Megan’s in Guildford today and we had the best experience and service today of any Megan’s we have been in. Jay was brilliant. The upstairs is really lovely and cosy on a grey,wet, windy November day. Thank you.

Megan's was really good but only giving 4 star because I prefer the breakfast at bills, but apart from that everything else was 5 stars

Marcel instantly makes this place feel like home when walking in. He was so friendly and genuinely made us feel so welcome! The hospitality is a reason to come here just by itself. Atmosphere is a plus. Drinks are insanely good.

5$ night cap was absolutely lovely! We had the best server Marcel! would highly recommend! xx

Saakshi was very attentive and helped make a good evening even better

Julia was a fantastic host and everything was delicious, thank you!

Lovely welcome and great service from the lovely Julia

Food was top , something different in Guildford

Julia was a very gracious host and looked after a large party very well.

Extremely welcoming and friendly

I don’t normally write reviews but I felt it was worth the effort to write one for our visit to Meghans in Guildford. The staff were incredibly friendly, we were served by Preethi and Honor (sorry if I get the spelling wrong). We went for a last minute celebratory birthday breakfast. They were very attentive and helpful with giving advice on the best gluten free options for breakfast for my boyfriend. We had the n’duja turkish eggs, the eggs Benedict (and a complimentary eggs Royal due to a little mix up). It was all absolutely delicious, and to top it all off they also gave my boyfriend a complimentary gluten free brownie to say happy birthday. Not to mention that the decoration of the restaurant is so so nice and cosy. If u want a tasty brunch with a lovely atmosphere and really lovely staff I cannot recommend this place enough. We will certainly be back to try the other nice things on their menu.

Smashing Mediterranean restaurant!

I had an amazing dinner at Megan’s! Zhanna provided exceptional service, making the experience even better. The food was outstanding—fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Highly recommend for a perfect evening!

Megan’s is one of my favourite spots for coffee, brunch and lunch. The atmosphere is delightful, the service is excellent, and everything I’ve tried so far has been absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!

Great food and Jay's service was fantastic

An excellent and delicious meal, and fantastic and service by Zhanna - thank you for being very patient with us, and an excellent waitress. The Open Chicken kebab was very tasty.

Arrived for a booking with a large pram, no ramp on the venue so pressed the door bell as the sign said for help up the stairs. No on arrived to help, left after a few mins and went elsewhere. It’s 2024, sort your accessibility issues out

Beautiful in decor but that’s it. Service from staff was with either non-existent or rude. Food brought to the table was wrong & both meals were tasteless & not very pleasant. Would not recommend & would not return.

Wonderful food and fantastic service from Julia. Highly recommend, we will be back, thank you.

We had a lovely meal at Megan's the staff are brilliant, especially Julia she made a warm and welcoming environment and was great thank you Lucy & Kirsty

went to megans last week for lunch and had a lovely experience with our waitress phoebe. she was very professional and very friendly, especially with my little one who was a little temperamental! definitely recommend! thanks so much for a fab lunch xx

We always enjoy our experience at Megan's and it's definitely now established as a family weekend favorite! On the last couple of visits we have been served by Phoebe who has taken the experience to the next level. Attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and just a good with children! She is a credit to the restaurant and we look forward to our future visits :]

Megan’s is dependable for an easy breakfast with good service. I am yet to try their evening or lunch options but they do boast free wine for the table in an effort to increase returns which is a lovely gesture. Service has always been nice but when I went before and asked to take a service charge off so I could leave cash instead the waitress seemed sheepish to accept it, so I sincerely hope gratuity does make it to the teams that earned it. Potions are never the biggest but would argue they are appropriate for early morning meals. Overall would recommend!

Julia was fantastic - very friendly, quick and professional.

Love Megans Guildford great food, amaaaaazing frozen cocktails & lovely decor. We had amazing service on Thursday evening by Julia. We were a big group of 8 and we were well accommodated so thankyou! Reccomend the open kebab, honey halloumi and the fraperol!!

Service and the vibe of the restaurant has been lovely. Marcel is amazing, very lovely and helpful. Would recommend 🙂

My birthday celebrations have been immaculate and better than I could ever have imagined. Absolutely sensational. More thanks than I can even express to Marcel - you will stay with me forever. Lots of love Alex and El xoxo

Marcel made sure we had a fabulous evening. Service was impeccable and drinks delicious. Will be returning soon!

Marcel was so lovely and gave great customer service! Would come here again:)

Marcel was an incredible host and was very attentive to our needs.It was a friends birthday and we were made to feel very welcome and were well taken care of.

Could have been better. The open lamb doner had such a small portion of meat within it, it was more flatbread and salad. Service was ok but not 100% attentive and stuff was ordered that didn’t appear on the table, but appeared on the bill. 50% food discount offer & I still think it was a bit pricey. Good cocktails though fully deserving of the price. Marmalade Martini is worth a try

Sue didn’t make my day. She made my life. We had such a fab birthday and she made it all the more special. 10/10 bottomless brunch. I wish i could come back sooner but bottomless isn’t healthy! Thank you x

Thank you Annelise for serving us and recommending some bits from the menu. Great atmosphere and good food

Very lovely place, extremely cosy venue and wonderful staff - shout out to Julia who was very kind, nice and all round good vibe! :)

Chahla was very friendly and helpful when it came to talking us through a few dishes. She was also very generous when she found out that we were celebrating a birthday. Thank you, Chahla!

My server, Jay, was great :friendly, warm and interesting, engaging me in conversation. They had no problem with me being a lone diner. I would come again as it's a good place to eat and read.

Our 1st visit and will not be our last , brilliant

Megan’s messe feast on the menu mentioned the pricing was £21for 2 people however we had gotten charged for 2 meals which we had not before hand been told, aside from that the service from Annelise was great!

Love Megan’s. Fabulous staff Fantastic food Friendly atmosphere

Our server Chahla was so lovely! Thanks so much

Second visit. Still incredible food and atmosphere. Restaurant was incredibly busy as was half term . But special mention to ANNALISE who was extremely helpful, kind and under duress- she will go far in life

5 stars! Me and boyfriend love Megan’s, and Julia really made our experience tonight. The food was amazing, the atmos was vibes, and the waitress Julia was super lovely and helpful and checked up on us . Employee of the month we think! See you next time.

This is my go-to place in Guildford. The food never disappoints, the atmosphere is perfect and the servers are the nicest! I took my parents there and they loved it! I cannot recommend it enough

Overall a nice place to eat. The food was tasty and the service was good. The interior is very nice, and also very clean. It was a good atmosphere. Only issue I had was that I thought for what I had to eat, it was a little bit pricey. Another thing, which isn’t really an issue but just something to be aware of.. they don’t take American Express. Apart from that, very enjoyable and would definitely go back.

Interesting decor in a stylish setting. The menu is great for sharing a dish with the table.

Disappointed especially after a lot of people had recommended. Food was mediocre but service was good

Julia was so polite and helpful when serving me and my friends today. She was so jolly and made us laugh. Would definitely recommend Megan’s!

Thank you marcel for great service!

Fabulous meal, lovely relaxed atmosphere, friendly helpful staff.

Very crowded, prices are normal, variety is ok.

Shocking service from Megans. Went for a birthday meal with 6 adults and 3 kids. Starters took over 45 minutes to arrive even though we ordered very basic starters. Lighting was extremely dim and music was too loud. The mains were the real kicker an hour and 40 minutes after starters were finished we then received our mains only to have wrong orders. Very very disappointing especially when we choose this place as a birthday meal. Horrific service. Much better restaurants with great service just around the corner.

Went today for brunch, service was amazing by our server Shivanai who looked after us well. Handled nut allergy request very professional. Food took a little time to arrive but was worth the wait and we were not in a rush. Highly recommend the Biscoff Latte and the Eggs Benedict. We will be going back

What a gem. Amazing decor, friendly staff and good sized portions of beautiful food. Definately coming back :)

Lovely cafe in the heart of Guildford. Charming atmosphere. Loved it.

I’d not been to a Megan’s until now and was expecting it to be good. In short, it was good and clearly a lot of money has been spent creating the look here. The service was a little ‘wooden’ - polite but not that friendly. Would have expected a more welcoming and relaxed service, however it was nice enough and no reason I wouldn’t go back.

Great area to work remotely from and had the most amazing service from Jay! Excellent food and coffee. Would highly recommend this spot for anyone in the Guildford area

Lovely food! A great place to stop for lunch with a welcoming and warm atmosphere. A great menu with lots of different options. Staff are very friendly! The restaurant is dog-friendly so don’t be shocked if there is a dog sitting at the table next to you.

Excellent restaurant which has the bonus of also being dog friendly.

Our recent visit to Megan’s in Guildford was nothing short of extraordinary! We were a large group of 10, and from the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and impeccable hospitality. The hostess greeted us with a friendly smile and swiftly arranged our seating, making us feel at home right away. What really made our lazy Sunday afternoon unforgettable were our amazing servers, Martha and Dan & another young chap who unfortunately we didn't get the name of. They went above and beyond to cater to every single one of us, attending to all of our needs with such grace and enthusiasm. Despite the size of our group, we were never left waiting or wanting for anything, Martha and Dan were always a step ahead, ensuring drinks were topped up and that every dish was served perfectly. Their attentiveness and genuine care our table truly stood out, making the dining experience feel personalized and special. The food, was delicious, beautifully presented, fresh, and full of flavor. The cozy ambiance of the restaurant, coupled with the incredible service, made for an unforgettable afternoon. If you're looking for a place with top-notch food and even better service, Megan’s is the place to go. A huge thank you to Martha, Dan, and the entire team for making our meal so wonderful. We will definitely be back soon!

With my allergies it wasn't possible to eat. I noticed people's portions being very small

Great service in the restaurant today from Martha and Priti - the dog bed and treats were such a lovely touch, he loved it and felt really welcome

Amazing experience, special thanks to Dan and Martha, best service!

First visit to Megan’s absolutely won’t be the last. Fab restaurant!! The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful they explained all about the different dishes and we didn’t feel like we were being a nuisance or taking up too much of their time even though they were very busy . The food was delicious some of the best I’ve eaten. A gem of a find and an asset to Guildford’s dining out experiences. Well done to everyone in Megan’s Guildford.!!

Great brunch options, staff very attentive and friendly. Will definitively go back!

Overpriced They really need to state the size of drinks on the menu to avoid disappointment. I paid £7.50 for a nonalcoholic Shirley temple served in a small tumbler full of ice. I could have downed it in one! I would have expected a long drink for the price and it being alcohol free!

Our first visit to Megan’s but won’t be our last! The food was delicious, especially the cheese fondue, and plentiful - the sharing dishes were easily shared between 3 with a couple of extra sides. Service by Akshey & Dan was attentive, quick and helpful with recommendations.

best restaurant ever!!! Marcel and Chala were so helpful! wonderful restaurant with wonderful service. thank you for being such kind people

Had a delicious breakfast in the Guildford branch today . Really lovely space to meet friends with super friendly staff. Our table host was Dan who could not have been more helpful. He was so friendly , yet professional and handled our complicated order with good humour . Very impressed .

We've been over to Megan's in Guildford for the first time for dinner this evening and we absolutely loved it, great foods, lovely stuff and a very welcoming restaurant. We'll definitely come back!!!

Really lovely meal, super yummy cocktails (especially the frose). Jay was great, Super friendly and helpful

We dined on a Sunday and although the food was good, the service was terrible. 40 mins to get a drink, over an hour to get starters, another 40 mins to get mains and about the same for deserts. The staff are very polite and friendly but perhaps there just aren’t enough of them for the amount of people. It’s also not cheap, so until the service improves I would think twice before going again, especially on a Sunday.

Very nice restaurant, excellent food and great service. It ticks all the boxes

Lovely atmosphere, great food and excellent service. We had a fantastic waitress (Su?) and very much enjoyed our meal. Highly recommend eating here. The outside decor does not do the inside justice - it’s much more interesting and sparkly! (Plus you can take your dog - ours was very happy!)

Charlla, our waitress was delightful

The food was absolutely FANTASTIC, the service was IMPECCABLE and the premises are cozy and warm, we’ll denitely come back. Our waitress Preethi was really lovely.

Terrible food and service. Lady manager was very rude with the staff. Food was cold, very small portion and no taste at all.

Delicious brunch at Megan's, was very pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was and the very pretty decor inside. Thanks to our waiter Dan for his good recommendations, personable manner and great service.

Really lovely service from Anya and the rest of the team!

Great food, waiters friendly and accommodating. Lia excellent then after she left, Dan took over who was funny and helpful

First time eating at Megan's and it was a fantastic experience. Food was exceptional and the staff so friendly and helpful

We had a lovely time at Megan’s today!! Had open chicken kebab and it was an amazing dish!! And we were really looked after!!

Jake was an Incredible waiter and made sure we had constant dri ks and won't and really confirmed us. What a babe! The kind of restaurant I'll come back to!!! Xxx

We got served by Alice about three weeks ago! Special shout out to her! Amazing at her job! Fantastic service, so helpful and so kind! Food was delicious and environment was lovely! Will return!