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The Britannia
A small independent riverside pub near the Yvonne Arnaud, popular for live jazz, Guinness and local atmosphere.
Indoor
Visit website ↗Why we like it
“It feels like a real local, and the jazz nights give it more personality than the average small pub.”
Highlights
- Independent riverside-adjacent pub
- Near Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
- Live jazz reputation
- Good Guinness
- Strong local feel
About
The Britannia is a smaller, more characterful inclusion that gives the Guildford list some proper local range. Close to the river and the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, it is known less for polished dining and more for atmosphere, live jazz and the feeling of a pub people actually return to for a drink.\n\nThat makes it especially good for pre-theatre pints, relaxed evenings and anyone who prefers a more intimate independent pub over a larger branded venue. It is not as broad in appeal as some of the bigger names, but it is more distinctive for the people it suits.\n\nFor local charm and a different side of Guildford's drinking scene, it earns its slot.
Best for
Pre-theatre drinksSmall pub atmosphereLive music evenings
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