please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Yeah, like Doyenne says this is a proper pub for the real drinker. Not one of these pay £3.60 for your pint of Kronenburg nonsense. The likes of the Kings Head and the Star are the top pubs around town. You've got Greene King IPA, Youngs, 6X and that Hobgoblin on tap.
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I've never had a bad night in here. A Proper Pub. :-)
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SurreyPubMan i think it helps if your an Emu or is that emo.
Happy days !!!
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Very, very strange pub. Drinks can be charged at very strange prices.. £3.24 for a Corona etc.. Whats that all about? Too weird for me
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Trying to sum this pub is not an easy task. Located on the edge of Quarry Street so basically just off the town centre.
On going in it seems pleasant enough, but then comes the statge where I have to order a pint or two, 1st pint was a Youngs Bitter, terrible tasting, not a good ale at all.
2nd time round I go and order a Hobgoblin, why do they bloody sell this shit! Terrible Ale in every way. Also the crowd was loud and screwed up the bar area big time. The staff were slow and not doing their job well... Ok i admit its hard when its busy but you know come on!
And finally, heard the live music coming from the other room, way too loud and noisy and not good... Man i know it sounds bad, but maybe I just had an off night, 2/10 for now.. :-)
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I'm sure everyone in Guildford knows this is the best place to get totally drunk... I think the studends do like their beer here too :P
7/10
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was awesome in its day but now looking to a bit of a trendy pub (ie: not dank enough for my liking) , foods not bad for a quick meal but nothing out standing
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Its one of those pubs which is ok sometimes, but does not exactly stand out. Pretty average in fact. Better value than somewhere like The Slug and Lettuce though.
5/10
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Had another mini-refurb. Hasn't improved much though. Still the only pub with an outside pool table though!
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Close for a refurb guys not a "sparkle" and try again.
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Its been closed for long term maintanence
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Not sure what has happened to the live music at the Live and Loud bar here, but it appears to be off at the moment. Heard it may be off for a couple of weeks?!
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Not sure what has happened to the live music at the Live and Loud bar here, but it appears to be off at the moment. Heard it may be off for a couple of weeks?!
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excuse my ignorance beergibbon but what's the 'emo crowd'
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Load of wierdo`s in here the night i called and its quite dirty not cleaned that often it looks like.
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Great wonkiness inside due to the multiple levels and general age of the place. Now a bit of a hangout for the emo crowd but at least they are easy-going.
We turned up last week dressed as a Russian person, Frenchman, matador, Morris dancer and Scotsman and no-one even batted an eyelid!
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The pub has improved to quite an extent.
The Gents have now been fixed and there is also a beam which helps to protect your head when making your way downstairs, very handy.
About three real ales on. Was Wadworth, IPA and Youngs on visit. Good quality
Also music is generally on time and reliable
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The food side of things does appear to have improved now - not too long to wait and good quality
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new manager, new chef, new staff. food is great now, bar staff are good and, even better, good looking. can get busy on weekends (and sometimes understaffed at these times) but generally really good. hardly ever get any pikeys in there now (great) but lots of tight acm students (booh). good pub tho
anonymous - 1 Feb 2007 22:14 |
Afraid if you are eating here the wait can be a long time. Better for drinking and the music nights 7/10
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One of the oldest pubs in Guildford and don`t it look it,went past in day light yesterday it looks a right dump.Put me off now.
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Just a minor fault. The Lad's toilet door needs fixing. Afraid some people could get into a rather awkward situation with the way it is now!
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Live music on most nights and nice atmosphere (if you don't mind people from ACM). A few ales on tap, and pretty much bog standard choice on all other things, and in the evenings the service at the bar can become fairly slow.
blode - 15 Nov 2006 16:25 |
The place to come for live music, as its pretty much on every night. The drinks range isnt the best in the world, but at least they sell a nice Guinness
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true the ashtrays arnt cleared as often as mayby they should but the atmosphere is great. my friends and i think its great to just chill in and the live music is actualy realy good and so is the music selection generaly its kind of a studenty bar though and the staff arnt the best but thats kinda what you expect in a student bar. I love it
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Going downhill all the time - Charlotte, the manageress has gone on to better things; Hardly anyone seems to drink in here anymore; barstaff are pretty thin on the ground; ashtrays are almost never emptied.
On the plus side, that horrible American barmaid seems to have buggered off.
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If you like your crowd studenty and weird this is your place. Beer is average.
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Lovely proper pub with blinding music nights! I've seen some great bands here.
The stairs to the ladies *are* something of a hazard after a few drinks, but the higgledy-piggledy nature of the pub just adds to its charm.
From what I can tell, the pub seems well organised, with enough staff to keep things running smoothly (I hate waiting for ages & ages while the bar staff basically faff about so I'm always happy to meet a bar-person who knows what they're doing!)
I feel really comfy & at home here. (There are LOADS of fit young musos to meet!) Cheap-ish drinks prices, Girl-friendly, No Chav element, No trouble. Fab!
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Last time i was in there was threatened with violence if i didn't leave my seat for some drug dealers's fat wife. Who then procceeded to offer me some 'skunk'.When i made the barman aware of the incident, he simply shrugged and laughed. Er, poor..............
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If you are young or want to be with young people who are into music, this is the place. Forget about the quality of anything you will ingest or who or what serves it to you, that's just for adding to the atmosphere. There is some genuine talent brewing musically in the area and this is the place to see it. And there are two staircases you can watch pissed people fall down, not just one. Don't wear anything you don't want ruined or spent too much money on to begin with. Can anyone name a better place that's worse?
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I am the assistant manager of this pub and I can I just reasure anyone reading this website that we are very proffesional i our running of our band venue. We operate a strict over 18's only policy have a very warm welcoming atmosphere. We are very student friendly and anyone who has been in The Star recently will know we have also spent a lot of money creating a fantastic venue for the local bands og Guildford to play in.
anonymous - 11 Sep 2005 18:12 |
Cheap and rough enough to keep the Ben Sherman brigade out. Brilliant.
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Lovely place for a sunny Saturday afternoon. The Full English is well worth the price and the seating outside on two levels is well shaded and quite pleasant.
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Not sure why the manageress is so stupid, maybe she should explain why a 17 yr old who is with an adult and is not drinking alcohol cannot use the pub on a Monday evening, to play with her band, maybe the promoter and the manageress should find another hole to crawl under, and is'nt it strange that the young lady in question was allowed to stay when there was no other bass amp to use except for this young ladies, BUT as soon as another bass amp arrived she was chucked out, perhaps future bands should think about playing at another venue where they are respected,
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An excellent local pub with cheap beer, great food and good service. The old building adds to the atmosphere of the place, including watching pissed people fall down the narrow stairs to the toilets. Small outside area at the back on two levels, can’t really be described as a garden, but still nice in summer.
anonymous - 17 Apr 2005 19:03 |
very strict and dont think everyone knows what they are doing in their..but good bands play there!
Unknown - 13 Oct 2004 19:10 |
The only realistic live venue for local bands. Decent live room, be a GREAT live room on
Sat 13th November when
DesolatioN
play there :) www.desolation.org.uk
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The best pub in Guildford. Really cheap bear. A really old pub, allways packed with people
Norwegian viking - 14 Sep 2004 15:03 |
Not the best pub in the world but they do have some great bands playing there most weeks in the back room. Saw a band called electric audio who rocked!
Dave - 12 May 2004 13:24 |
They have karaoke on Sunday nights now.
That will either attract you, or really put you off. Don't get dragged into it, that's all I'll say.
Norn_Iron_Dave - 5 Apr 2004 14:29 |
Avoid it like the plague. Used to be an excellent place to pass a convivial evening or afternoon.
I was in recently - nothing on hand pumps and a 55 minute wait for two simple sandwiches that were a very poor immitation of those descibed on the menu.
Dead - 10 Feb 2004 20:47 |
I believe they have just been awarded a late license to 12.30 a.m. on Friday & Saturdays
Mortonian - 5 Feb 2004 10:49 |
Used to be a good pub, now it's a very mediocre run - poor selection of beers and grubby look to place. Few decent pubs in Guildford nowadays - and this isn't one of them.
grecian - 30 Dec 2003 12:34 |
Got some really cheap bear! Best pub in Guildford.
Christian - 16 Nov 2003 23:39 |
Big room out back with massive big screen. Could open it earlier before match but I guess that is to allow the landlord and his mates to grap the sofa at the front...
Matt Le Ross - 26 Jun 2003 15:41 |
This is by far the best real pub in Guildford great music Great atmosphere and Great food and drink.
Live music four nights a week including Battle of the Bands every Thursday and Boos Quiz on a Tuesday and too go with it a Great good fun sociable management team of Adrian and Nicky
Come on The Star Inn is the place to be.
JUST A CUSTOMER - 5 Jun 2003 10:19 |
yup...come see workin lunch with lucky goldstar play there on friday night and also on july 11th!
workinluncher - 3 Jun 2003 14:46 |
hi people.
i host a bloody good quiz night here every tuesday night 9pm since 2002.. trivia & music round's
i give away free pints... £15 & £25 is up for grab's its £1 per person entry.
i play non stop music all night might see you there...cya
boo the star's DJ - 17 Apr 2003 22:03 |
The pub had a nice atmosphere. However when we arrived it was 10:45 and we were not made to feel welcome. We had no fun. The beer I had was vinegary and I had to complain to 2 people before I got my money back. My friend then put money in the duke box and immediately someone turned it off and wouldn't give him the money back. We had no fun.
tim - 15 Apr 2003 18:35 |
If you're into original rock music then come and watch Bind and The Roosters on fri 25th april!
Andy - 28 Mar 2003 22:14 |
ALL BANDS/ACTS
The venue will charge you to play!
They say that you have to bring your own doormen, pa, lighting and engineers. They will not promote the gig in any way and will expect you to do all the dirty work! STAR CHAMBER will not be playing the Star Inn now as they disagree with PAYING TO PLAY. For all the up to date gigs and news on the band please visit...
www.star-chamber-music.com
or email at address to join the mailing list.
Thank You.
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Great pub for live music on Friday nights - bands always seem to be top quality
Greg - 17 Sep 2002 14:31 |
Very expensive drinks, even for Guildford! Not recommended for bitter drinkers
Geordie - 1 Aug 2002 08:59 |
Great for televised football and Rugby matches. Large room in rear with big screen. Get there early to ensure a seat. Lower ground floor seating is the best for atmosphere but be prepared to share with students.
Tyrone - 29 Jul 2002 11:24 |
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