Have been in here a few times now it's allways clean with great cheap food offers and cheap drinks and also great for sports as it has multiple screens would highly recomendHaving recently ditched my local I decided to pop into Bar Med last week to watch the Champions League final, and unlike 1 or 2 reviewers below I wasn't at all disappointed. The place was very busy but the staff were all still friendly and the food was filling and reasonably priced. Nice to see Heineken being served at under £3.00 a pint as well. Although the place is arguably not be for the upper class six figure salary 'Chap', the atmosphere for the football was very good indeed. If you like football or reasonably priced beer/food and want a pub with a bit of atmosphere you'll love the place.

(Please note: I am not a Student, or Old, or an employee of this pub) I recently moved to Guildford for work and wanted to see what was around town, after reading the reviews on here i decided on a couple of places to visit and some that I would not.

Last weekend some friends came down to see my new flat and we decide to go out. On our way into town from the station Bar Med was one of the first places we came too. I had been put off by the reviews but they looked as if they had recently had a refurb and so we thought we would try it out!

The food was really good; I had the lasagne and couldn’t fault it! My friends had various other things including a burger, which looked really yummy! The bar staff were friendly and the place as a whole had a really good atmosphere. After we finished our food we decided to stay for a couple of drinks as the place had picked up and there was a DJ.

After this experience we will all be returning!

I guess it goes to show you have to make your own mind up and not listen to everything people post on here!

In your pub? Now why would I do that? Better places to drink? You don't deserve my cash.

Bye.Hi Septicus ... ever thought about drinking where you will be appreciated ??By chance I moved to Bramley and stumbled upon the Jolly Farmer.
And what a find! If your taste is a traditional public house, serving first class food and good ales this pub is for you. The service is outstanding along with the menu. There are a million curiosites on the walls, old tools, utensils and country art. Try the chicken and chillies and you will have to come back.
I've made it my local, the Sunday lunch followed by a humourous quiz in the evening is an all day event. The locals ride their horses to the pub! Its really very special.

Visited the Royal Oak on its re-opening night - 11 February 2011 - great atmosphere and friendly crowd in there. The beers, Pride, HSB and a guest called Front Row (for the 6 Nations) were good and the HSB was a particularly ecellent revelation! I was so impressed I returned on Saturday to watch the rugby! Staff are a very cheery lot and service is quick! Glad its re-opened and I wish the new management every success! Well done guys.Good old Fullers up their own backsides as normal, dropped a right bollock letting this pub shut, one of the oldest in Guildford shame on you.
When Fullers were the real Fullers Smith and Turner they were a far better company and this would not have happened.Sadly the pub has closed, a pretty sad occasion. A message on the windows says Fullers have killed this pub. All I can say is I hope it opens again soon.

My wife and I have been several time during the last year, and always had a warm welcome and an excellent meal. Today I took a group of 14 walkers for lunch. We hugely enjoyed ourselves, and were made to feel the pub enjoyed having us. All of us were appreciative of the food. Yes, the menu is limited, but in return you get wonderful home cooking. I particularly recommend the liver and bacon, and the stilton and broccoli soup. Service was very friendly, and as fast as good food cooked to order allows. If you want to enjoy yourselves at this pub you certainly will. Keith Gibson, Feb 2011.Very expensive for mediocre food and very poor service. This pub is not a good pub for walkers to stop at.We have eaten here twice in the past few months.
It is certainly a nice destination for a walk.

The food has been good enough for us to return and want to return more.
The staff have varied in their attentiveness and friendliness, but none have been rude.

The most annoying thing is the general state of the tables when we have eaten. Either the place mats or the table have felt like they could do with a bit more of a clean (or being replaced).

We will be visiting again but probably would look elsewhere for a place to take our more 'up market' family members for food.

We have tried and tried to like this place bur don`t.Beer is awful food over priced and it`s not a cozy pub.I wonder-Stevie is this the only pub you are able to get too?? I think normal people to this site will see through your PR stint !!!!
I have eaten here many time over the past year for Sunday lunch and I can truly say I have had a great meal every time. The carvery is legendary. Fresh vegatables, none of that frozen microwave rubbish other pubs serve up. Help yourself to spuds and veg, what more can you ask. Choice of 3 meats from 6/7 with ostrich and venison often on the list.

Some of my party did not fancy the carvery so had meals of the menu. Nice South African theme and the quality has always been great.

The staff have improved over the year and service is friendly and effecient. There is a great atmosphere in the pub and dinning room with the log fires going in the winter.

All in all a great pub and I will not be having my Sunday lunch anywhere else!

Tried to visit today but is still closed for refurbishment.

An e-mail address on the window outsite still says it is owned by HaHa, but we shall have to watch this space.Sources tell me that this place is soon to become an All Bar One...as long as you are aware you are drinking in a chain, this is o.k. the food is adequate and the beer not over priced. there are a lot worse places around.