The Drummond

You know the kind of pub this is the moment you walk through the door—no Instagram angles, no craft cocktail lists, just a proper watering hole where people actually want to spend their evening. The Drummond sits right there on Woodbridge Road with the sort of unpretentious charm that's become rarer in Guildford. The regulars clearly outnumber the tourists, and that's exactly how it should be. You'll find decent cask ales on tap, a menu that doesn't overcomplicate things, and staff who treat you like they're pleased you've shown up rather than like you're interrupting their shift.