The Albany Pub & Dining Room in 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!

Good little pub to stay in if your visiting G live for a concert and would like a meal and a few beers. Clean rooms and friendly staff.

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

After climbing three flights of very dirty stairs the room was awful carpets grubby , side lamps didn’t work, no lock on bathroom door , the whole place is sad run down . The pub downstairs is very old but charming and the food was great . I must say the bed and bedding was spotless as was the towels

The staff are friendly, the tables are not too close, the beer is good and the food is good value too. Not much more to ask!

Have drank here once when the Rugby was on and it was great so decided to try the food today.I had the Lamb shank which was cooked to perfection. The mash was amazing, seasoned perfectly and the roast vegetables the same.There was nothing to knock about this meal, it really was perfect.Great staff as well

Now there is a chef who Knows what he’s doing. Excellent presentation and flavour combinations. And generous portions. Can’t really go wrong here. to anyone reading, try the chefs food and you will not be disappointed. Top marks.

A really good evening. Very well organised and the food was excellent. Lots of compliments about the steaks and the starters. Thanks to Christina and her team.

Used to visit here a lot in the late 80s when it was called The Rats Castle and it was always buzzing. Not sure why the name change but even so, it’s not how I remember. Stopped by for a quick pint on a Sunday afternoon and sat outside at one of the grotty picnic style tables alongside Sydenham Road. The only ale I could see being served was London Pride and prices were higher than other nearby pubs we visited. Overall a disappointing trip down memory lane.

Came along for Sunday lunch recently had a great experience staff were so friendly and willing to go the extra mile not to forget how amazing the food was would recommend to anyone

I spent much of a Saturday afternoon and evening here, I ate some food and drank some beer while watching some World Cup football. It’s a friendly local place with good food and friendly staff. It wasn’t crowded or rowdy, there’s seating inside and outside, people are just chilling out. Credit cards, including Amex, are accepted.

From the day I walked into The Albany looking for a venue to host a birthday party, Mike was very welcoming, helpful and encouraging. After a tour around the pub and a few suggestions of ideas from Mike i decided to book the venue.

I booked my 40th with the Albany back in July for my birthday at the beginning of October. Mike (assistant manager I think?) could not have been more helpful. We discussed all my requirements in detail and nothing was any trouble. The actual night was brilliant and my guests were all really impressed. My drinks of choice are ale, red wine and gin so I was very pleased with the selection, especially the gin menu! I ordered a buffet too and sadly I didnt get to eat any of it so I can't comment on the food!

We booked a table for five at this pub as a pre-show meal before going to see something at GLIVE. The table was booked for 5.30. we arrived on time. It took a long time to take our order, 15 minutes! Infact in the end we went to the bar to order, because there was no sign of anyone coming. We waited and waited for our food! After 40 minutes I asked when our food was coming... reply, "it's just coming". 10 minutes later, asked again...reply, "just coming" 10 minutes later our food arrived. One hour after ordering!! Reason..."we only have one cook in" our response..." There is only 5 of us, having the same thing! And nobody else in the pub!!!. Anyway....the food was "ok" didn't come with steak chips as advertised, but horrible skinny fries, missing coleslaw (we've run-out) no pickles, and salad which was a pile of green leaves (could have been picked from the garden!!?? Finally, to make our experience even better, we could hear the cook/ chef?? Shouting and ranting in the kitchen about "not even his job, not supposed to even be there etc etc. We would never visit this pub ever again, and advise others not to either.

Fui en aquí la semana pasada a mi consternación, el encantador Sasha ha dejado y el pub y restaurante tiene un nuevo dueño. Estos chicos no tienen ni idea, el personal del bar no tenía idea lento y miserable eternidad la comida y luego hacía frío. Necesita algo serio a suceder aquí, el buen ambiente antiguo de días pasados ciertamente ha desaparecido!

Unfortunately we didnt get to eat here as they had finished serving but the staff were friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed a drink here in some comfortable welcoming surroundings.

Mi esposa y yo estuvimos en Guildford durante un fin de semana largo y habían visitado el Albany antes para bebidas y siempre me gustó el ambiente relajado.

Aunque el pub en sí es muy bonito y el personal es muy amable, el alojamiento era terrible. La cama parecía dormir en una caja de cartón. Que se rompió tan pronto como mi novio sentado en la cama y el colchón era extremadamente incómoda. La alcachofa de la ducha estaba rota y tuvimos problemas para regular la temperatura. No me alojaré allí de nuevo.

He estado comiendo y bebiendo en Guildford durante más de 20 años, así que he conocido este año 1.913 desde los días cuando era el 'Castillo de ratas, que era bastante apropiado en el momento. nombre

Lovely burger, perfectly cooked. Staff were friendly and accommodating as always. Sat outside on the benches with a glass of wine in the sunshine. What's not to like?!

I stayed here in May and the room was clean enough and was a typical business/workers room. All facilities worked well. The room I was in was directly at the top of the staircase which led up from an external door at the side of...

Es un pub familiar con un montón de opciones de grúa (teníamos una marca deliciosa local con tonic y naranja), el vino y la cerveza. Hay un pequeño jardín en la parte trasera para días soleados que es precioso. No probamos la comida, pero me dijeron que no es decepcionante.

We were 6 hungry people who had originally considered going into town for food, having had plenty of the liquid variety, then realised that we could actually eat at the Albany...It was fantastic! We had burgers and the fish and chips, all of us, and not one of us was disappointed. I never normally eat burgers finding them a bit greasy, but this was sublime. Really good, and the chips were nicely hot and served in a separate little bowl. Would I go again? Absolutely, yes.

Pub z restauracją wyglądający niepozornie z zewnątrz, bardzo dobre jedzenie, polecam steki z grilla, rewelacja, wina mają dobre, choć drogie, piwo - no w końcu to pub, do tego miła obsługa .... gorąco polecam

The pub is lovely the staff very friendly and helpful unfortunately I don't know the name of the girl/woman I spoke to but she does deserve special thank you. Never eat there but food looked nice and the beer well kept. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable but would say accommodation does need a lick of paint but over all happy and would stay again.

Met up with a friend in this pub for a pint and something to eat.Very friendly service and good burger.Would happily go back

Stopped off for a quick lunch during a solo part of my trip. Had the fish and chips and a local lager named after the owner's dog. Very friendly service and the food and drink were spot on. Would love to make it back here some day. Cheers!

Been a while since my wife and I have eaten at the Albany. Last time was good, this time less so.Ordered late lunch on a Sunday . Whitebait stater that was plentiful , tasty and fresh.Then mains of cod and Chips, and roast beef meal with Yorkshire pud , pots etc.The cod was small, and not fresh. The roast was a bit fatty, and tough. Vegs were without taste ( except the cauliflower cheese which was good). Carrot tasteless, Yorks pud was small and no flavour. On average a bit of a disappointment , especially as we had eaten there a few times over the last couple of summers and always enjoyed the offer.Final note. The two main courses arrived 5 mins apart. The place was v quiet so no excuses really for not plating up at the same time.

Not your average pub food, great menu choices. Staff very friendly too. Good value for money. Would happily take family there.

Local pub/restaurant had sent a birthday voucher so booked for lunch with friend to celebrate. Great welcome from Charlotte who had found herself working on her own-did a champion job. As did chef! Great food off menu but also able to accommodate non dairy request.

I couln't stop going on about the roasts at this place basing it on my previous experience so decided to take the neighbours! Boy was I wrong. The most disgusting roast I have ever had. The last pork portion that looked like could have satisfied a 3 year old it was tiny. The second I tried it I realised not even a dog would enjoy it. I retuned it straight away and the waiter asked what I would prefer instead. I tried my boyfriends beef and that was ridiculously overcooked, had no choice but to have lamb which I hate and it was so fatty. Although the waiters where very kind and tried to justify themselves by saying their best chef had left it was still not good enough. At one point I was told I would need to pay for my pork as I had now chosen the lamb! Not impressed and won't be returning! It's a shame it used to be one of my favourite restaurants now I would suggest you stay away!

I have been going here for years as the food was nice most of the time. Once my burger was almost raw. Unfortunately I will never come back as several times we had pre- booked on- line and the orders were not looked at so not booked, orders had been wrong so when when with group of friends some had no food, but the main thing is the attitude and rudeness of the manager as if it was our fault they got it wrong on several occasions - will not be going there ever again.

Went here for Mother's Day on Sunday, food menu was small as think most places do a smaller menu to make things easier, wasn't disappointed though the roast was brilliant. Beef, chicken, lamb, pork belly. Had the trio of beef, lamb and pork belly. Thinking the portion would be smaller but how wrong we were. It was brilliant definitely go back again would recommend it.

One of the nicer pubs in Guildford, the atmosphere is casual, the staff friendly and the food superb, I especially love the gin cured salmon starter! Visited for dinner but having time before my friends arrived I grabbed some wine and sat on the sofa and didn't feel awkward sitting on my own, in fact I was very comfortable. All the staff were friendly and attentive, without being intrusive and we all enjoyed the excellent food. Would have no hesitation recommending this venue.

We were a group of friends out for early Christmas meal. The food was really top quality and the staff couldn't do enough for us. It was a little Off putting when we arrived as we were just a small table of 7 and next to a large u shape table of about 30. But it was all very jovial and the staff were fabulous. I had rump of lamb and can honestly say it was the most succulent and tasty meal I have had in a while! I would definitely recommend to anyone xx

Very few punters in the bar and only one other person in the restaurant - we should have known! The sharing fish platter was good though the dips/sauces were variable. The desserts appeared to have been bought in - very perfect/uniform and very sweet torte and cheesecake. The staff were friendly but when it came to paying it took at least 5 minutes to FIND anyone...we ended up ringing the pub phone to get their attention. And before that we looked in the kitchen.. it was not clean enough for me, so I won't be going back.

Just had the finest rack of ribs that I have had for many years. It's on the specials menu and only served once a month, but it was mighty fine. I will be back.

come on guys get your customer service back in shape , does it really take 3 people to stand behind the bar ignoring people, food was pretty good though when it came , so dissapointing

This is a friendly pub away from the student hustle and bustle you might find closer in town. It's an easy walking distance from the high street and serves a good selection of beers and wines as well as a good range of food on their menu. In the last few visits, friends and I have tried the steak ciabattas, hamburger, tempura prawns, the Albany sharing platter, duck stirfry, and crispy shredded beef. Everything was of decent quality but the chips in particular are very tasty!

Varied menu. Great food, well presented, fresh and tasty. Great selection of drinks and spirits with a friendly atmosphere.

I have been here several times in the last few months. I came for dinner with my girlfriend, who is a vegetarian, and we were a little disappointed that the veggie options were not all that great.However, a little chat with the chef and he knocked up the most amazing veggie burger. We were so impressed we had him come out so we could say thank you ! Pretty good service and a lovely little beer garden which is super in the warmer weather. Will def come here again !

This is a great little pub and they serve good food too. The staff are very helpful and attentive and the place has a nice, warm, friendly atmosphere. They are also very dog friendly which is important to me. This is a popular pub for professionals working in Guildford to visit after work and this creates a nice jovial atmosphere. I would definitely recommend a visit.

'Continental' breakfast for two was small box of coco pops and small box of cornflakes (never offered a choice) and two bottles of out of date apple juice.The mini fridge did not have a lead so obviously didn't work. The kettle had a broken lid and was dirty in the cracks. There was no soap in the bathroom. The TV didn't work. The mattress was very old. The lumps and springs were visible even with all the bedding on. It was very uncomfortable and spent most of the night awake. I was expecting basic but not unfit for purpose

First time in Guildford and never would have found this place without Tripadvisor. Staff was friendly, service was proficient and most importantly the lamb rump was delicious!

Super pub for after work drinks on a Friday evening. Great atmosphere. Great cocktails and great beer garden at the back. Friendly and courteous staff. It is good place to eat too - particularly recommend it for pre-theatre dinner for the nearby G-Live venue just a short walk away.

Amazing pub with a very lively, warm atmosphere. Caters to non students , age group 25-50. Delicious food, amazingly prepared by a group of professionals. Went there every night during our stay in Guildford & I will most definately go again. The pub also catered to smoker's needs, with a large outdoor tabled area & many heat lamps . A must visit!!!

Really enjoy this place. We've been now twice and haven't been disappointed. Really nice wines (love the Malbec - both red and rosé) and beer selection. Had a platter to share and it was huge (could have fed 4). It was excellent. That garlic bread - just wow - get it. Next time had a burger and it was really well seasoned, but a bit overcooked (our fault for not asking). They offer a 25% discount off their summer menu if you sign up for their free VIP membership. Well worth it! Great service and nice seating areas. Great place in Guildford!

Went with my brother to taste local ales. They only had a couple, one of which was really good, the other I didn't like, but can't blame the pub for that. Great atmosphere though.

I went in expecting just another pub. How wrong could I be. A fabulous pub atmosphere with staff who could not have been more helpful. Now the Chef, you just do not find them like this everywhere. Clearly a proud man with staff who were proud of him and so they should. Food beautifully presented and great flavours. Home made scampi, the 3 hour drive was worth it just for that. Pubs like this are rare if you are in Guildford forget the chains just walk up the hill to the Albany and escape to a village pub in a city with classy food at pub prices. Spot on the Albany. Your Chef needs to be retained at all costs.

We were staying at radisson blu which is round corner and didn't fancy their menu so we looked online for this pub. My husband had a burger which he enjoyed and I had salmon which was nice too. The staff were friendly and attentive. The only small change I would suggest is the amount of butter on my meal...the fish was swimming in it.(pardon the pun)..it was a very generous amount but was too much. Otherwise was an enjoyable meal. We will come back.

Nice friendly staff, with a small outdoor terrace at the front and a lovely garden out the back. Great Sunday roast & dessert, would like more selection of ales tho :)

I had the trio of meats and my wife the chicken. Both excellent with al dente veg, certainly not raw. Our gravy was tasty too. Only reason I did not finish it all off was saving room for desert.Glad I did, chocolate terrine with homemade salted caramel ice cream was delicious.. Sticky toffee pudding was just as goodTreacle is a beer made for the pub and great it is too. Rare for a pub good wine by the glass, the Gavi is lovelyWe are irregular customers as we don't live in Guildford. If this were our local they would be sick of the site of us

Excellent food, friendly staff, lots of interesting food choices. Perfect for a quick lunch with family or friends. Tucked away location near the centre of Guildford.

We were on our way to the Robin Hood for thier steaks but they had sold out so we walked to the Albany knowing they did food, we sat down and ordered immediately as we were hungry, wife had roast pork and I had beef and pork, we were not expecting a magical meal given the prices are quite low but the potatoes were a little hard, the gravy not flavoursome at all and the vegetables raw, importantly the yorkshire pudding just had a wierd powdery taste. everything underseasoned so left feeling full but under awed........

We happened across the Albany whilst looking for somewhere else, and were drawn in my the look from the outside. We were just after sandwiches and a quick drink. My husband had a crayfish tail and lime mayonnaise sandwich and I had steak and onion marmalade one. The sandwiches were excellent, they came with a good portion of chips, and the portions were very generous. If the rest of the food is to the same standard it will become a regular haunt.The service was excellent, friendly but efficient.We will definitely be visiting again.

Tucked away a few minutes walk from the High Street this is a typical town centre pub lacking character

A group of 20 people booked for the buffet here last night 16/12/2014 for a xmas get together, from the minute we got there the service was extrmley unsatisfactory, we booked a month ahead on the provison of the buffet being a couple of bits per head of 7 dished at £11.00 per head, when the items came out there was less than one itme per head including chicked nuggets, the food was of a very poor quality i.e from party selection boxes from Iceland and they could not produce 3 of the items form the 7 on the menu, spring rolls, prawns and the only suite which was christmas pudding bites, when we questioned first the quantity and then the missing items the answers were the chefs gone home and the managers not around theres nothing we can do, so we all left and had to grab food elsewhere, no refund offered. Please please please avoid this restaurant, it is run by children with nobody able to take reposnsibility. Appalling appaling appaling

Went with a party of 12 work friends for a meal. Ordered things like fish & chips, sausage & mash etc. Very EASY things to produce especially as pub was empty being 6pm on Monday evening. Cod and chips were horrendous - fish was deep fried to an inch of its life, oil covered bottom of plate and chips were under cooked and soggy with oil. Service was slow even though we were the only people eating at the time. Such a disappointment! Will never go back.

have been coming here on and off for the last few years now and visited for the first time in a while last week.menu is good and varied and the meals we had were well presented and seasoned well.. always a good "escape" close to the town centre..

Came in for the first time in January 2014 because we could not find seating at a nearby pub, what a great thing this was. Nice ambience, great food, friendly staff, love seating in the sofas. My new favourite pub in Guilford along with the White House.

Had such a good lunch here today , £12.50 for a roast dinner and desert or starter and it was probably the best roast I've ever had !!The lamb was slightly pink and cooked to perfection , lovely homemade cauliflower cheese and vegetables including parsnips !!Such good value too , I had Eton mess for pudding which was gorgeous , couldn't fault it !!Will be back very soon , won't go anywhere else for a Sunday roast now :-)

The Albany is a hidden gem in Central Guildford. The scene is quiet and peaceful and the food was a great treat. My friend and I each had the Albany burger and it has to be on my top 10 burgers of all time. The portions are very generous too.

Did Sunday late lunch with my better half at short notice. The Albany offers a two course meal for £12.50. This is great value IMHO. A good selection of starters and mains. We has garlic prawns and battered squid. Main course was Roast Beef with york shires, veg including a very enjoyable cauliflower cheese. Both were tasty and came in short time, considering we arrived at 5pm when the place was quiet , they were better than we have had from the carvery in other Sunday afternoon establishments. There is a nice sun trap garden at the rear, and a comfortable lounge inside to kick back and read the Sunday papers. Definitely worth a visit

Working my way through the menu on a regular basis food here is home cooked and portions and quality are consistently good and with the VIP free offers to temp you make them even more tempting at lunchtime good service friendly staff and atmosphere keeps me returning time and time again

My partner and I discovered this pub/restaurant quite by accident and were very glad we did. The food is reasonably priced, tastes lovely and fresh and comes in generous portions. The staff were very friendly and happy to accommodate our food requests (I asked for my meal without the baby leeks on the menu and got lovely mange tout instead.) The chocolate brownie was to die for! We liked the ambiance and the fact that the dining area was away from the main pub. The decor is nice although I guess if I was being picky, it could be improved a little. There is no parking on site, but we parked across the road on the street which was free after 6.

I have never eaten or stayed here, but it has become a favourite place to chill in the early evening before going out to eat. I travel on business alone, and this place is never intimidating to sit and relax with a drink and a book. As a single female I appreciate that. It is nicely laid out and decorated, with lots of comfy chairs and sofas. The bar staff are informative and friendly and the wine varied and well priced. Recommend!

Didn't actually eat here, but had a private birthday gathering in February and were allocated one half of pub. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff and owners were very accommodating.

I stayed in the top-floor room above the pub for 2 weeknights. Don't be put off by the stairway hall, which has seen plenty of boots and suitcases. The interior of each bedroom is nicely fitted out with solid modern furniture and nice TV. Bathrooms are new, with granite tile finish. My room was warm and quiet and clean. Wifi even on the top floor was excellent.Downstairs, the pub is clean and welcoming, with a nice mix of bar tables and comfy couches. I had the warm chili beef salad which was a perfect lunch. Fair warning... if you want a quiet bed on a Thu/ Fri/ Sat night, don't stay in a pub anywhere. Parking is indeed a pain, though the staff were very helpful when I asked for advice.

I can see the type of place this is trying to be however it really does need an overhaul. We stayed in a room which was just a student dig, terrible stains on the carpet and the noise from the road was noticiable even late at night/early in the morning, there is no parking this costs the princely sum of 80p for 30mins until 6pm and after 830am which meant we had to get up very early. Im not sure how you would escape in a fire, there ws no fire exit and it was on the third/top floor. The window appeared painted shut. No breakfast available. On the plus side the staff were very friendly and when something wsnt quite right with the meal I recvd a glass of wine on the house unprompted. The heating was not on in the pub or the room (they provided an electric fire despite there being rads in the room)

We stopped in here after a bit of a shop and settled in for the long term. Cosy leather sofas and the papers:perfect .We decided on the very reasonable 2 course lunch for £12.50 and had a delicious starter of fish cake and another of braised chorizo and onions.The mains of beef and lamb roasts were also very good with vegetables cooked to perfection and served separately.This is my fave pub at the top of town and they have some very good offers. The pub is also prettily decorated with lights outside which I think they keep all year.

Our visit was the 6th November. As we came through the doors I was not clear where the restaurant was but eventually found it around the side of the bar and towards the back. It was nicely situated away from the entrance and bar area. It was a Wednesday evening and not too many people about. A few people that looked like they may have popped in after work for a meal. I had actually downloaded a voucher from the internet (found on their site) and decided to try this restaurant and use the voucher. The waiter was lovely (he was new it was his third week there) and he was very helpful. The music was great and you could clearly hear it without it being too loud and inappropriate. The chairs were comfortable and we were able to have a nice conversation and not get heard by the people sitting at the other tables. It was a nice place for a private intimate meal. We had lovely meals of fish and chips and I had fishcakes. Both were great. We haven't really thought about going back there but not because we didn't enjoy the meal, it is just that there are so many other choices out there. Parking was easy to get to by just parking on the same side of the road but about a minute further down the road (past the front of the restaurant). If you haven't been and are thinking of going, I would say it is good to try this place. I think it could be noisy if you go there late as you will be able to hear the noise coming from the bar area but midweek around 7 was probably a good choice for some quiet time with good food. To be fair to the place, I have said poor for special occassion only because unless you book out the entire area I wouldn't consider it a great place to go for a special occassion.

We both had the Lamb Stew, very tasty and plenty of tender meat. However apart from Carrots and Dumpling it has no root vegetables even potato! The addition of these would have vastly improved the dish.

We booked using a Group On voucher for 2 course dinner and 1 nights accomodation, the welcome was warm and we were shown to our room, which was ok although certainly lacking in attention to the smaller details. The food we had was very good much better than most pub food and a much more varied menu, the service was also very good. The pub itself was quite noisy which was certainly not improved when the live band arrived, if you are in the business of renting rooms a heads up to your customers who are staying upstairs. For us a very late night which defeated the reason for us staying in the first place,

This is a very nice, quaint neighborhood bar in Guildford. If you get a chance, grab the back alcove (left of the car) when you walk in. Is ad sofas and seats that make for a more intimate setting than the open area that makes up the rest of the barFish & Chips were the order of the day and this place will not disappoint. Yummy. Even the locals were raving of their Fish & Chips which I must say was very good.

We stayed at the Albany (which is more of a pub than a hotel) last Saturday night using a voucher for a 2 course dinner and overnight stay.We arrived in the afternoon and received a warm welcome and were shown to our room. The rooms have a separate entrance to the pub and are up a couple of flights of stairs. The room was large enough, nicely decorated with an en-suite shower room. The double bed proved to be 2 singles joined together - although to be fair I don't see how they could have got an actual double up the stairs. There is a kettle with tea, coffee and drinking chocolate and biscuits in the room. There was plenty of hot water for washing and showers - you need to run the basin tap for a while. There is also an ironing board and iron on the landing.A table was reserved for us in the pub for dinner and we both had a starter and main. The menu is better than normal pub food - check their website for the menu. Maybe because it was a Saturday night it was quite noisy. The Albany is in a quietish road in Guildford just a short walk from the High Street with all the shops and restaurants. As it doesn't have it's own car park we parked in the public car park just down the road. Street parking in the area is free after 6:00pm. In short it's not somewhere to stay for a week but is perfectly fine if you need to stay for a few nights in Guildford.

My wife and I went for a late Sunday lunch at short notice. Nice ambience, and very good Sunday lunch - roast lamb with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and generous side dishes of parsnip, sprouts and cauliflower cheese. The lamb was rarer than requested but tasted very good. Accompanied by the Chilean merlot made for a very satisfying lunch. Minor complaints were that we were not given the opportunity to taste the wine : two glasses and the screw top bottle of Merlot were plonked ( !) on the table and we had to serve ourselves!

Our party of 10 ate here early on a Saturday afternoon. The pub was quiet and relaxing. Service was good. The food was fine if not anything special and prices were reasonable. The 'wow' factor wasn't there ..... it was decent, pleasant and acceptable. Some nice beers on tap.

I booked a table to have lunch here about a week before but when we arrived they said they didn't have our booking, I was a bit concerned as there were seven of us.It wasn't a problem and they managed to fit us in.Staff were kind and helpful.The food was nice however we thought sunday lunch was expensive,one course for £12.

My wife and I had dinner at this venue last evening and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and the pleasant service.There is a good choice and a wine list with some good wines, but none were 'cheap'.My wife had the rack of lamb which she declared to be one of the best. I had the rib-eye which was fine, but not outstanding. The special knife supplied with the steak was useless as it was very blunt, a common fault I have found in restaurants. Surely a really sharp knife gives an impression of tender meat. Overall we thought it was a good choice.

Go here from time to time as you can rely on good service and lovely roasts! Staff are helpful and friendly always. Real roast potatoes and lovely veg.

I visited The Albany with my friend on Tuesday eve. We were greeted by a very nice lady who I believe was the owner. The atmosphere and food were excellent, the staff were attentive without being over bearing. I would recommend this pub.

Met with friends at The Albany to chill and watch an England 6-nations game. They had booked a table so we had a great position for the game. The placed packed out quick and the atmosphere was excellent and some good banter flowing round. The manager/owner was buzzing around making sure all was well and people could see and get a beer. The bar service was quick given how busy the pub was and bar snacks were delivered quickly when ordered.Will be going back for those important sporting events and meeting with friends.Thank you guys at the Albany.

We've eaten at The Albany a number of times over the past couple of months and have always had a good experience. We're a liitle surprised to read some of the less enthusiastic reviews on here.... I guess you can't please all the people all the time. We love the salt and pepper squid and the sunday lunch last week was very good indeed. Service is always very good, high quality ingredients, and there is a good selection of wine and beer.We are surprised The Albany isn't much busier than it appears to be. We eat out a lot and its quite difficult to find a combination of quality food, good service, and reasonable prices in Guildford and the surrounding area. The Albany provides all this in our experience.

Four of us had a late lunch on Sunday (2.30) still a good selection, roast pork very good, potatoes and veg delicious. Cheesecake for pudding was huge - easily shared between two. Wine reasonable.

Took my wife for a Valentine's treat. She ordered a Gourmet Burger, and asked for it to be rare.When, after 20 minutes, it arrived, it turned out to be very, very well done. We were told that health and safety prevented them from serving a burger rare; if so, shouldn't we have been told this when we ordered it? IN fairness, when we returned the meal they gave a full refund without question.I thought that not much could be wrong with my fish and chips. They would probably have been fine if both the plate and the food had not been stone cold. I left mine after a few mouthfuls.A very pleasant manager did come to apologise, and asked us to ask for him by name the next time we came there. I'm afraid that there is unlikely to be a next time.

The service at the Albany was appalling! A group of 6 of us ate there and the food was fine (not great, just average) but the service was shocking! We repeatedly had to go to the bar to ask for drinks, menus, dessert etc. They basically left us and forgot about us. The guy who took our order (possibly a manager) got it wrong several times, e.g. we ordered a small malbec and ended up with a large merlot. He also rolled his eyes when we asked to have our coffee with the desert.

Greeted by the lovely pet -not sure it was the pub's- into a very welcoming atmosphere. Started was lovely and fulfilling. After a rather long wait, finally got the main -sea bass was totally worth the wait. If it wasn't because the slightly undercooked potatoes, the fish would have been superb. Yet, dish worth trying, and well above the gourmet burger!

I've eaten here once before on a Groupon & thought the food was delicious. I had the gourmet burger & wasn't disappointed in the slightest. Roll forward 6 months or so & I'm attending a friends birthday where 40 odd people are eating. £16 per head for a starter & a main doesn't seem too unreasonable & when I saw the gourmet burger on the (very limited) menu I immediately ordered it as I'd had a such a good one before. I don't think I'm exagerating when I say it was awful. Huge bun, one leaf of lettuce, & sat unceremoniously in there was a lukewarm, dry burger. The chips were also a let down as they were cold & not pleasant to it. A gourmet burger it most certainly was not. The starter saved it slightly (a tapas type board) but even that had to be eeked out between 4 people as it seemed more suited for 2. This was pretty embarassing for me having told the group I was sat with how good my last one was, so they all ordered it! What on earth has happened here? I can only assume they were very underequipped to deal with the large group, although that said, they advertise around the pub that they can cater for up to 100 - I can't imagine what that must be like. I would avoid this place if you have a large group booking.

I don't often write reviews but having had such a disappointing meal at The Albany this weekend, I felt the need to. I went as part of a group of 45 for a friend's birthday. We were all asked to pay £16 per head for shared starter platters and a choice of main meal. I thought this sounded pretty reasonable and had heard good things about the food there so was looking forward to it. On arrival I was slightly disappointed to find only 4 choices for the main meal but given that it was large group I could understand that. The shared platters consisted of bread, baked camembert, olives, humous and cured meats. The amount per person was probably smaller than a usual starter portion but that didn't really matter and it all tasted nice. For my main I had chosen "The Albany Gourmet Burger" as someone I was with had recently eaten it and said it was one of the best burgers she'd had. But sadly this was not. It was possibly the worst burger I've ever eaten and thats not an exaggeration. Firstly it was very cold, as were the chips and I don't mean slightly cooled down but they were rubbery and floppy as if they had been left for half an hour - horrible! The "gourmet" burger also tasted of absolutely nothing and if it wasn't for the chipotle mayonnaise (which we had to ask for) I don't think I would have been able to eat any of it. To top it off, all that was in the bun with the burger was lettuce. Burger King don't claim to sell gourmet burgers but at least they give you gherkin and tomato. Everyone I spoke to who had the burger agreed that it was terrible. Some people may argue that with a large group you shouldn't expect the same standard as normal but if they can't cope with the numbers they shouldn't accept the booking. Also having since looked at their menu online I also think we were hugely overcharged. The burger is £8.50 and a meze platter £12 which I would expect to feed 2 people but actually we were sharing it between 4 so I think we should have been paying around £12 per head instead of £16 so lucky them, they made a killing. To top it off, next to the bar was a sign saying "free prosecco for large groups" but when my friend who had brought in a huge amount of business for them asked about it they told her we were already getting a deal with the food so wouldn't qualify for anything else! If I was given that standard of food on a normal day I would have refused to pay for it which I have never done before, but as it was a friend's birthday I didn't feel it was my place to complain. I certainly won't be going back there for my dinner though!

I've only eaten at The Albany once but thought the food and atmosphere was lovely! Looking forward to going back. I had one of the best burgers I've ever had, not to mention there's a really cute guy that works there ;)

I liked the Albany and would stay/eat there again.The food was good value, as it was a cut above the usual pub grub, without being priced at gastro pub levels.The room was modern, comfortable, clean and functional, meeting my expectations of a "pub with rooms." Frankly, I have stayed in much worse places whilst paying a great deal more for the privilege!My only note of caution is the availability of parking space. There is none onsite, and the street parking is limited, expensive and expires early in the morning, which whilst not important for business guests could be an issue for people taking leisure breaks. There is a multi-storey in the vicinity, but I advise dropping your luggage at the hotel prior to parking, as it is a bit of a walk.The Albany is located slightly away from the town centre, but it's within easy walking distance of the shops, cafes, bars, etc.

I have been here several times for food and drink. It's only down the road from my office. We have had a number of office drinks there. It's nice. The food is over rated and over priced. The atmosphere almost makes up for it.

Recently celebrated a birthday here, using a groupon deal. The food was amazing and fantastic value for the prices. Portions were very generous. Would definitely come back and happily pay full prices. Only slight let down was the service, which was a little slow, especially when paying at the end. Overall had a great night though.

My husband and I had a lovely dinner here during our vacation. Being that it was a rainy weeknight, the dining area was a bit empty, although a good mix of professionals, families, and other neighborhood folks congregated near the bar area. The location is a tucked-away neighborhood a few steps away from the main shopping street in Guildford.Our server was attentive and friendly, and took time to point out his beer and food recommendations, which were all spot-on. I had the bangers & mash, and the accompanying red onion gravy was to die for!

Went on a Groupon deal this evening. Food was excellent and service extremely good. Recommended

while on my business trip I went to Albany to see a Euro 2012 game. very nice atmosphere, nice place:)

New menu, and a good choice of meals. I went with a group of 15 and the food arrived pretty much together and all hot.