The Keep

Stopped in for a drink to take a break from a hectic day of travelling and found a cosy, welcoming place with comfy seats beside the fire. Friendly staff and a reasonable selection of beer. Having a quick pint did not do this place justice.

Cosy pub that deserves a visit. It was quiet when we visited at 7.30pm on a Thursday, but got busier. Well kept beers and friendly bar staff made this an enjoyable evening

Nice little Guildford pub, often a bit quiter than others around. Good selection of beers and drinks but quite pricey.

This is a very nice pub opposite the Guildford castle. It's very cosy qnd pretty, and it is not loud and crowded as other places in Guildford. The menu is simple but there are a few things to have a bite if hungry.
There is a warm and welcoming garden, but sadly people smoke and the smell gets to some tables.
Service is great as well.

This place is great. I and a couple of friends recently booked the upstairs room for a joint 30th birthday party, and we and friends had such a wonderful time! Staff were friendly and so helpful - they set up the room before we arrived so beautifully, and more - just thanks for such a wonderful evening. Highly recommended. I've visited before just for their gin menu - it's the best in Guildford!

Great pub tucked away but in the centre of Guildford. Lovely atmosphere with large selection of gins in particular and friendly bar staff . Will definitely be back.

Great little pub that know how's to create a relaxed and pleasant environent

The Keep is a lovely cosy Guildford pub and over the past decade or so, it has been a favourite of mine.

However, I feel that the owners have recently employed disinterested, inexperienced staff who are begrudgingly serving.. To go in and have a few drinks ( happy for the custom in these recent times) and then when you wish to be served another drink past 10pm, be told they are closed because they basically can't be bothered is rather grating.

Especially when said staff never ring a bell or have the courtesy to inform patrons of any last call.

Add to that the fact that the advertised closing times are never observed by the staff on duty who basically want to go home when it is quiet and they have had enough.

The owners should seriously take note .They may be unaware of how it is managed in their absence., but in these trying times, things like this can really tip it against their long term survival interests