The Drummond

Shame
this place was so loud and not particularly cosy because they had 4 beers, one
of which was an uncommon but tasty selection (Rooster Yankee)
Their burger was pretty decent. Certainly above average

When we first started drinking at the Drummond we absolutely fell in love with it. The staff are usually extremely friendly and tend to look after the regulars.
The food is very tasty and well thought out. I especially enjoy the bar snacks that have been on offer since the refurb.
The pub gently fuses an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings to create a sleek yet bohemian atmosphere and is a great place to lounge around and waste an afternoon.
Sadly the Drummond loses points simply for the fact that after it was refurbished I felt it offered so much yet failed to live up to expectations.
The printed menu comes with each day’s date proudly displayed at the top of it, giving the impression that it changes regularly. If you visit the pub often enough you soon realise that they simply circulate four or five dishes on and off of the limited menu in order to create this effect. In fact, it is quite a rare thing to see a completely new dish on the menu.
What I originally saw as an inspired and varied menu I now see as limited and dull. The food is good quality but if you are only going to offer four starters and ten mains, then you need to change the dishes regularly.
The Drummond has the potential to be the best pub in Guildford but definitely needs to focus on delivering what it seems to promise.

The Drummond is an excellently decadent place to lounge around on comfy sofas, drinking very expensive, but very excellent beers, ciders and wines. The food is reasonable, though I’ve never found the vegetarian stuff to be particularly inspired. I come more for the beer and the atmosphere.

great pub. lots of great continental lagers. great food, good wine list. friendly staff. expensive, but worth it for the experience