The Britannia

Nice little thing located along the river, complete with those Southern drink prices and that upper middle-​class feel of Guildford pubs. The burger was decent, around 10 quid, and the portion of sweet potato fries was spot on in size and crispy texture. Just needed some salt. A couple of Christmas pints were available and otherwise an okay selection of ales and beers.
I like the charmed interior, with the standard mahogany colored sofas and the fireplace. There are dog treats available and lots of seating so you can bring all your friend and seat them too!
We were served very quickly considering it was the height of pre-​christmas pubbery going on. The staff was extremely helpful overall and really attentive. What I didn’t like is that a member of staff made our male friend take his hat off, which is fine, really. But when we pointed out that several women were wearing hats, we were informed that if it was part of a woman’s outfit, she could but the same didn’t apply to men. I found this a bit of a feminist fail. However, what actually bothered me (proprietor’s rules rule, I suppose) was the snarky nature in which it was said to us. We were also told that we had a problem with this, we were free to leave. Talk about welcoming and hospitality and the holiday season…
But I can’t bring it down any more stars for the fault of one employee.

The Britannia, you’re alright.
Situated on the river, with a large (pay and display) car park and ample outdoor seating, it’s a great place to soak up some sun. We did just that.
Popping in on a Sunday for a cold bevvie, we sat outside in the generous and very well kept terrace that looks out on to the carpark and more impressively, the river. There is another outdoor seating area out the back — so I’m sure, even at peak times, everyone can get to enjoy the sunshine.
The interior is lovely; comfy sofas and a large fireplace covered in candles contribute to the homely yet modern/​tasteful feel. It feels like an upper class chain pub. There’s still evidence of the usual ‘handwritten’ (printed) blackboards and limited beer selection but overall it’s a friendly place to come and enjoy a lazy afternoon tipple or a (what looked like a very decent) meal.
They serve proper pub grub; fish and chips, burgers, Sunday roasts, etc. Everything seemed to be around £10 and the food that wafted past us looked really good value for money. The homemade yorkshire puds had us both dribbling a bit.
There’s also some quite nice touches with a jar of olives on the bar and dog treats available, if you’re into that kind of thing. (It’s a very dog friendly pub)
As with so many places, the let down is the bathrooms — cheap plastic toilet seats, not even attached to the loo, waterlogged floor (I think someone had just mopped — it was one big puddle), pathetic hand dryer and cubicles so small you have to contort yourself around the door to shut it. They didn’t seem to match up to the rest of the standard of this place.
You’re in Guilford, you’re by the river, you’re in a relatively nice pub… no doubt you’re paying Southern prices for drinks too. Since when has a small lemonade crept up to £2.10?!
If you’re mid dog walk and looking for a sun soaked terrace and a reasonably priced proper pub meal (as long as you have tap water), then The Britannia is a winner.

Rubbish Place, the food was cold. There was not much food on the plate. The main course was very poor, my blind and disabled brother could make a better meal. Service was poor, had to wait a long time for the food.
Will not go back.

Decent looking pub with
quite a nice exterior yard (like most in Guildford). Shepheard Neame pub though and I try, I
honestly do, but i don’t like any of their beers

I popped into this pub for a drink with my friend after a walk along the river and I found it very nice to sit and relax outside while sipping a nice glass of Jack one of their on tap beers. They serve food but I did not sample any this time. They have an open mic night during the week and I could imagine having a great night relaxing and listening to some live music there.