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Nº 331 in 803 in Southend-on-Sea

Nº 57 of 126 British in Southend-on-Sea

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Very Convenient place with parking place around 👌.little bit Expensive

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M K Binte . 2024-12-22

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Went on Friday 20th December 24. Had a brilliant Christmas meal food hot n gorgeous definitely recommend. Staff brilliant n so friendly

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Canveybird . 2024-12-20

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Just had a festive 3 course meal with my family. 8 if us in total.. All food was delicious, proper home cooked Xmas dinner... All served together and piping hot... Gravy was bloody lovely too... Great service, Laura runs a great ship here... Then after dinner we had a few games of pool with the kids and watched the footy. Love this pub... Totally recommend it.

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Vince Martin . 2024-12-15

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What a smashing pub. We ended up here only because the Wetherspoons in town had closed their kitchen due to a problem and we needed to eat. The pub was an unexpected great find. The staff were friendly, the food was faultlessly good, ( best and cheapest pub food for ages! ) Thoughly enjoyed the steak pie meals. Busy as it was kareoke night, fortunately some of the singing didn't put us off our food. Seriously, it was a fun and an enjoyable evening. Well done The Guildford.

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Paul Devivo . 2024-12-06

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Great place for a drink and service. Highly recommend. Great live performances.

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Keith Watkins . 2024-10-21

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Couldn’t leave 5 stars for food as I haven’t tried it yet, in only rating from watching others scoff . Recently moved close by and was warned that it was full of wasters but pleasantly surprised to find welcoming atmosphere and well behaved punters. Sure they get drunk, but that’s good. Manageress top bird.

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andy lewis . 2024-09-27

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Myself and family and friends had a beautiful meal on Friday served by lovely staff in a very nice atmosphere. Would totally recommend !!

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Paul Jerrom . 2024-09-14

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Great food at a great price. Laura and the team are doing a fantastic job. 4 empty plates, and one of us is a Gary Rhodes trained chef

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Ian Doyle . 2024-09-13

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We booked a table online for 4 of us as we wanted to see the ABBA tribute.On arrival the staff were so friendly and welcoming,I think this pub has lots of locals but everyone we spoke to was so friendly. We ordered food that arrived promptly and all 4 meals were delicious. The prices of both food and drink are very reasonable. This pub has a great atmosphere and we will be returning in a couple of weeks (when we can get a babysitter)

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vegasvince777 . 2024-07-13

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Used to be my local but has gone downhill fast, different staff only a few regulars I knew a totally different pub to what I had known only a few months previous.

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Tony Rose . 2024-06-13

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Great friendly service and welcoming atmosphere from staff, we came for the quiz night and it was a lot of fun. Good choice of food and drinks, and the ladies toilets were spotlessly clean! Will be back for another quiz night soon 🎉

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Kez La (Kezla) . 2024-05-31

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Lovely pub , great staff and nice food . Only problem is limited menu .

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Extra Special . 2024-05-19

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Staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is great.

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Pat Chilton . 2024-05-19

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Typical local boozer lovely place for a cheap pint and food

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Martin Crocombe . 2024-05-07

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Great atmosphere, karaoke is exceptional and a loving crowd of proper people.

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Ginger Jesus . 2024-04-30

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Not a bad pint but not the greatest of food

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Matt Thornhill . 2024-04-27

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Very nice local ..food good value

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Pat Taw . 2024-04-16

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Brilliant night out, I stumbled on this little gem on my way to accommodation. The folks are warm, friendly and very charitable. Lovely staff who appeared to add and enhance the festivities. WHAT A FIND!

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Denize Miller . 2024-04-01

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Top place, top people top service. Very nice toilets

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John Jackson . 2024-03-22

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The Most active pub in southend city. Always something going on, karaoke, open mic nights, quizzes, jack the joker, raffles, fundraisers for charity’s like MacMillan Cancer Support. While out for your drinks n good times, why not do it in a place where you get the full pub experience and do some good while you’re at it.

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AMOS . 2024-03-16

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Well done to Laura and her staff on the well deserved award for there efforts and fund raising so much money for Macmillan.

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paul b . 2024-03-01

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Came here with my boyfriend for drinks and food. We ordered the kebab with chicken strips and sides.. found out it was India who was the chef and it was lush! Amelia gave great service at the bar.. defo recommend to come here!

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PurpleMAB . 2024-02-08

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Brilliant as always!! Laura, polly and arch are always fantastic and are so welcoming. Great for students! Lovely nights each day there is something going and every one makes you feel welcome. What a local!! Love this pub! We always come after football and it’s always guaranteed a wicked night! Legends! COME TO THIS PUB!

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Todd H . 2024-02-04

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Top class service from all bar staff - credit to Laura for all the work they’ve put in. They have made students feel welcomed - appreciate all the work they do. Well done to all staff involved. J

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Jonny Allison . 2024-02-04

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Nice local pub, friendly staff loads of big TVs to watch the football get served really quick, have lots of social evenings with different events, staff make an effort to ask how you are etc - would highly recommend a visit

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Danny B . 2024-01-28

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Service was very good and friendly. Food was also good and great prices. The meal deals are fantastic for hungry customers.

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Falcon F . 2024-01-27

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The pub has it all,land lady 100% goes out her way to make you a part of the pub,bar staff are the same,plus also the time and effort to help charities ,if only more pubs were like this.cant thank you enough.

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Martin White . 2024-01-27

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I had a great Friday night in pub recently, there was a band playing 60's,70's,80' and although it was busy we didn't have to wait to get served. There was a mixture of ages young and old singing and dancing which made a really good atmosphere👍 All in all a really good night

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Darren D . 2024-01-27

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Super friendly staff and Laura in particular made me feel very welcome. Good selection of drinks and food. I have heard that the Sunday roast is very good so need to come in on a Sunday to check that out.

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petem946 . 2024-01-27

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Good staff and service.Food was excellent but gents toilets are disgusting.They have all sports chanells but really need some investment.

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paul b . 2024-01-19

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Absolutely terrible service. I ordered some drinks but they didn't come. I spoke to the guy behind the bar and he was refusing to served me. He said the receipt didn't print off. I was showing him the receipt on my phone and I have paid but he was been incredibly rude and refusing to serve me. I was talking to him trying to get it sorted and he just turned around and walked off. Absolutely incredibly rude. So if you want to get ripped off and spoken to rudly, then this Is the pub for you.

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Jayden Simmons . 2024-01-18

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Laura and her team are amazing always making me feel welcome. Good selection of TV screens to watch sport.

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Peter Mann . 2023-12-09

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Excellent food and service will definitely return and recommend to my friends

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Robert Lamb . 2023-11-19

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The new Manager has ensured that there's a good atmosphere to enjoy a drink with friends and family. Plus also it's a dog friendly pub. Well worth a visit

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Peter Slattery . 2023-10-23

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Returned to the guilford, our local, after a number of years after a couple of awful visits that really put us off. Wow what a turn around, Laura and her wonderful team are doing a amazing job , they go above and beyond with helping me and my disabled husband and better still the guilford is really dog friendly. We now attend quiz evenings every week and enjoy a very affordable Sunday roast most weeks, highly recommend and thank you Laura and team for all your hard work

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annarobandroxy . 2023-10-16

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Great little pub, regulars all make you feel welcome, food and drink very affordable, events on weekly including quiz and live music, Laura and her team are really helpful and doing a great job, really look forward to going there, and it’s also super dog friendly

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Anna Powell . 2023-10-16

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Good food cooked with care by helpful staff. In a good atmosphere. And everyone is welcomed and respected

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Splatterss . 2023-10-15

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Loving the new menu, new cheap deals, very competitive prices too. The Cider/Ale festival is still on. Where else Abbot Ale for £2.50?

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SCHARL2273 . 2023-10-14

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Had amazing time at the gig Friday 🙌

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Madelaine Smith . 2023-10-07

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Guildford is like my second family, the staff is perfect, I can order what I want without even saying something. Food is better then in a restaurant and even when I broke a glass there was no conserns. Every one is very friendly and helpful.The manager lady is very cool and understanding, I wouldn't change nothing about this pub. 10 stars!

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Janik Cukrik . 2023-09-17

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Alway happy to go there for a pint. Great staff ver nice and friendly people 🍻

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Jan Romok . 2023-09-16

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My family and I visit this pub quite regularly. The staff are always very friendly and go above and beyond. In fact recently, my mum was quite poorly and when the pub were informed of this, they were so thoughtful and sent her flowers and a card signed by all the staff. This was such a lovely thing to do and I don't know of many other places that would do such a kind gesture. I would definitely recommend this pub whether it be for food, drinks or entertainment, you're sure to be very welcomed and looked after I can guarantee it. 💯

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peterssandra53 . 2023-08-05

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The food was lovely, and we stayed for the entertainment (which was also fabulous). Definitely will return!

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Peta M . 2023-08-03

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Quality pub with good food and drink lovely atmosphere just what you want from a pub 5*

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ALAN BACON . 2023-07-16

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Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and locals, good quality beer and enjoyed a free game of pool. Even has a lemon tree on the bar!

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Lurkio88 . 2023-07-14

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This is a lovely pub. Everyone is extremely friendly, including the bar staff, as well as being very helpful. Food is great with very competitive prices and always well presented. Very clean and tidy throughout. They have a band or DJ every Friday and Karaoke every Wednesday and more entertainment is planned for the near future. Has a pool table, all sports channels and a beer garden. I would recommend anyone to try this pub as it caters for all ages.

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amandasA1536XF . 2023-06-29

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Proper old school local pub. Chilled atmosphere and some great bands on most Friday nights. Def worth a visit

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James Earnshaw . 2023-06-29

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Nice little pub, good atmosphere food was nice.

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TAM . 2023-06-20

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good pub food. Don't usually have food but thought I'd try it today, amazing burgers cooked by Jake. I'll definitely be having food next time can't wait. 😋😍

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Fiona C . 2023-06-07

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Went to the Guildford southend yesterday. Believe me i am a nightmare to eat out with, coz im so critical. 2nd time we have eaten here and burgers are awesome. Will definitely return. Bar staff lovely and landlady so welcoming. Do not judge this pub...

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Lucy H . 2023-05-29

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Had the build your own burger meal and it was lovely. Food arrived hot and well presented. First time eating here and I definitely will be returning. Staff are friendly and helpful. The only reason for not awarding 5 stars was service was a tad slow

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emma nolan . 2023-05-27

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Excellent service great atmosphere Great selection of drinks top quality food an all round great experience

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ALAN B . 2023-05-23

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Great pud good prices and fair quality food. Always a nice crowd in no louts. Very dog friendly pub with water bowls and treats available.

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Joe Seabrook . 2023-05-17

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Amazing place, great staff brilliant time, recommend the all day breakfast. Drinks are fair price. Great atmosphere.

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Grant W . 2023-04-28

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Always a great time, nice staff and amazing food.

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Grant Wesson . 2023-04-27

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Jake always does best food at the Guildford. I would highly recommend it, they have nice staff that are always pleased to help.

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Ashley Carter . 2023-04-21

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Decent local pub and not too badly priced.

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Thomas Gibbons . 2023-04-21

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Last nights entertainment with Paul Jerrom was so good !!! Everyone had a good time, he knows how to get the crowd going. Bar staff were good as always thank you Guildford team. So nice to have the entertainment back 👍

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Sophie Montgomery . 2023-04-08

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Always pop in when up from Margate.. Lovely food as usual and nice and welcoming with the dog.

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Eve Fasham . 2023-03-28

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Never actually been inside the pub, however I feel I am still able to make a comment on the place. I live locally, and can vouch that in the summer time especially it consists of a lot of fighting and arguing.

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Emily Faith . 2023-03-11

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Visiting UK and tried a gammon steak for 1st time at the Guildford. Beautifully tasty and juicy gammon with free range eggs and crunchy chips...all perfectly cooked and piping hot Absolutely delicious! Reasonable price too 🙂 Will definitely eat at this pub again.

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Julie Holloway . 2023-03-05

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Great band atmosphere.. great value!

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Donna . 2023-03-01

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poped in for a few beers and football. Ordered food and got a fantastic burger meal cooked by the lovely molly. Lovely pub and very friendly staff.

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W5588UQmartinb . 2023-02-28

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We have been coming down The Guildford since 1992 on and off. We've moved away and come back a few times. We now live in Sheffield but come back often. We love The Guildford, it's a good traditional pub with fantastic staff. The food is fantastic (as pub grub goes) and is very good value for money. Jake, one of the bar staff is so helpful and can't do enough.

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jenny craig . 2023-02-27

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The atmosphere was good, the staff were friendly, the Guinness was good as was the food.

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Steve . 2023-02-10

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Lovely pub, friendly staff, good atmosphere and good beer. What more do you need?! Will definitely be back

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benjibigdawg . 2023-02-09

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A review from a different perspective. My band Fake News have played at this venue twice now and we have found the crowd and the bar staff a real friendly bunch. A great crowd and a great pub!

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Matthew O . 2023-01-29

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Great little pub. Cheap beer , good food and friendly staff.

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Kirk Upton . 2023-01-22

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Absolue Dive. Urine all over the toilet floor and stank, clearly hadn't been cleaned properly in a while. My beer was definitely past its best as well.

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Clifford Laysell . 2023-01-15

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Bar staff are lovely as usual A++ Good atmosphere in the Guildford. Must say its such a shame about the karaoke not being on any more on a Wednesday , loads of people miss it, it breaks the week up it was so good with the DJ Dave. Its definitely quiter with out it, Hopefully in near future it will return : )

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Sophie louise Montgomery . 2023-01-12

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My family attended for Christmas Dinner, the food was absolutely delicious, the service was great. It is obviously a local community pub, and was packed.

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Peter Potter . 2022-12-29

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Not too sure.....people friendly that's other customers not staff !!

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louise holder wirdnam . 2022-12-29

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We had our family Christmas meal today and could not find fault, staff were lovely, the food was amazing, its always a great atmosphere there. Good value for money and realy beautifully cooked.

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SueB220976 . 2022-12-18

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We had a great time today having our Christmas meal. Great food, amazing value and the staff are always lovely. Thank you so much for making it a great start to Christmas. Great value for money and beautifully cooked.

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Sue Bailey . 2022-12-18

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Fantastic afternoon at the Guildford Would highly recommend Thanks to Kerry and staff Great food and beer

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Dave Henderson . 2022-11-25

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Had a great night at the Guildford it was my birthday and karaoke night and Dave the dj is a star the pub is so friendly and the staff well they are amazing they couldn’t do enough for us all if you haven’t been there it’s a great pub to visit

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Tina Gore . 2022-11-24

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Very good pub first time going there just to watch football with my mate and drinks and food very good prices and stuff were friendly will come back

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Jack Tozer . 2022-11-22

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Friendly local pub reasonably priced.

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Jamie Awdry . 2022-11-20

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its a shame no proper wheel chair / disability facilties

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Paul Harper . 2022-11-01

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This is my local pub & each time I visit all the staff are very accomadating. We got a voucher as a wedding present that neither we or they had seen before. Both Jake & Kerry tried many different ways to see what it would...

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JadeTripp22 . 2022-10-29

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This is my local pub & each time I visit all the staff are very accomadating. We got a voucher as a wedding present that neither we or they had seen before. Both Jake & Kerry tried many different ways to see what it would be under which they eventually found out. Both very polite & friendly. We will be returning soon to spend the rest of it.

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Jade Tripp . 2022-10-29

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Food was lovely, we ordered on the app and it came really quickly, as did our drinks. Staff were lovely and very helpful, a credit to the business! First time visiting and will definitely be back 👌🏼

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snewpdawg . 2022-10-21

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Average food bit run down needs a good refurb

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Carl Barber . 2022-09-26

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A great community pub with affordable prices and a wonderful atmosphere. Very friendly and recommended!

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Nigel Thomas . 2022-09-07

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Good food, good drinks great atmosphere and friendly staff

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Just Another comment . 2022-09-05

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Pleasant staff, gents toilet disgusting, standard of table condiments very dirty and lacking, considering what appeared to be nice standard of lunchtime customers, food OK

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alan bates . 2022-09-01

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Highly recommend this pub with a great atmosphere, delicious food, different selection of drinks and the manager/staff are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.

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Andrew Doherty . 2022-08-18

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Great pub. Best in Southend. Friendly staff, great food and even better beer

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ben crane . 2022-07-24

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Lovely pub with good beer and friendly staff. They do some nice grub too. Live sports and dog friendly. Perfect local pub

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benjibigdawg . 2022-07-24

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Always a friendly welcome, great food and drink deals. Great variety of entertainment and community spirit, with staff taking part in things for charities

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samanthawN580ET . 2022-07-15

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Amazing friendly staff, amazing food great drinks. Very friendly atmosphere suitable for families. Couldn’t recommend anymore definitely be back again. Thankyou for your hospitality.

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Kaymorz . 2022-07-15

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Staff good as gold Cheap beer Cheap food Live sport Everything you need in a boozer………………,……………………..

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596irishs . 2022-06-27

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Regularly visit this pub, food is always really nice and always a great atmosphere and a great pint with welcoming staff

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ryanaarmi97 . 2022-06-15

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Good service. Staff you can have a laugh and a joke with. Enjoyable pub experience.

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mark bridger . 2022-06-15

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This is a friendly and welcoming local pub with lots of regular customers. And for good reason. Although I am not one of the 'regulars', I always feel welcome. The staff are friendly, and although, as I say, it is not a regular for me...

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andyhE8471TM . 2022-06-15

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Come here regularly, lovely set up with great staff and management. Both a pool table and dart board, beers are always quality! Really improved since new management and highly recommend

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C4190FZpatrick . 2022-06-15

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This is a friendly and welcoming local pub with lots of regular customers. And for good reason. Although I am not one of the 'regulars', I always feel welcome. The staff are friendly, and although, as I say, it is not a regular for me the staff are very friendly and often remember my 'usual'!. Vicky served me today and as usual, she was very polite and always welcomes you with a smile. The food is good value pub food, and although it is part or a large chain and menu is the same as many others, it is always cooked well and served promptly. It's dog friendly which is great!! They have a pool table, darts and 5 fruit machines. Plus loads of free board games to play. If you want a friendly, welcoming pub you can't go wrong!

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Andy Henderson . 2022-06-15

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We come in every Tuesday and the staff are always very friendly! We have a few drinks and some food which is always top notch, can’t grumble at the price either! Proper local pub that I will keep coming back to.

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W5588UQmartinb . 2022-06-14

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Amazing pub, amazing staff and the food never disappoints!

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Martin Beckett’s . 2022-06-14

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Marvellous local pub, friendly regulars, attentive, courteous staff. Good value food, karaoke weekly, special mention To India, Jake, and Emma. Excellent customer service.

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SCHARL2273 . 2022-06-12

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