The Long Bar & Grill

You'll find yourself in one of Guildford's most characterful dining spaces—a sprawling Victorian conversion that's all high ceilings, period details and that particular kind of elegant clutter that actually works. The Long Bar & Grill sits right on the High Street, but once you're through the doors, it feels like a proper escape. The menu leans into confident, unpretentious brasserie fare; the sort of place where the kitchen knows what it's doing without taking itself too seriously. It's become the kind of spot where locals actually want to spend an evening, whether you're here for something low-key mid-week or making a proper night of it.