The Weyside

You'll find yourself down on the Millbrook, where the River Wey actually makes this place worth the slightly awkward walk from the High Street. The Weyside pulls off that rare trick of feeling genuinely local without trying too hard—it's the kind of spot where regulars prop up the bar and newcomers don't feel interrogated for not knowing everyone's name. The riverside location means you can actually sit outside and watch the water potter by, which beats staring at the Guildford bypass any day. They take their ales seriously here, rotating through proper breweries, and the food's honest rather than showy—exactly what you want when you're meeting mates for a pint after work.