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Rats Castle, Guildford

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Opens at 4:00pm
80 Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3SA (View on Google Map)
(01483) 572410
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After 16 years as the Albany, the pub reverted to its former name of the Rats Castle in September 2022 following a refurbishment and rebranding. The focus is on televised sport with beer and pizza takeaway and delivery offered. There are 2 pool tables, a dart board and a jukebox which are all very popular.

The Rats Castle is conveniently close to the G Live theatre pre or post drinks and food. There’s a front garden terrace with seating and heaters, a back garden which sometimes has a Brazilian BBQ.

Historic Interest

In 1865, James Smith purchased the site of the Rats Castle from Dr. Sells and having built the public house and two cottages adjoining, sold them in 1869 to Joseph Williams of Farncombe. Williams let the Rats Castle to Messrs. Taunton of the Cannon Brewery, Guildford, which passed under the control of the Friary Brewery in 1874. The origin of the innsign remains a mystery although a number of possible explanations can be made. There was a building shown as the Rats Castle, opposite the present Sanford Arms in Epsom Road on a map of proposed Borough boundaries. (Source: Charlotteville Jubilee Trust Website)

Information for this venue is provided by the Surrey/Hants Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Guildford Arms; Albany
Local Authority
Guildford District (B)
Last updated
22/01/2025
Last surveyed
21/01/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SHB/269
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz Tuesday
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Stagecoach: 6, 7; Compass Bus: 18, 23, 25; White Bus: 462, 463; Repton's Coaches: 478; Falcon Buses: 479, 715
Nearby Station (550m)
London Road (Guildford)
Ordnance Survey Reference
TQ001496

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