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King's Head (Quarry Street), Guildford (King's Head)

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Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3XQ (View on Google Map)
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One of the oldest pubs in Guildford, constructed in the late 16th century in the heart of the town close to the Castle. Inside, there is a broadly open plan layout but with a few nooks and crannies. As befitting a building of its ages there are low ceilings, stone flagged floors, brick walls and exposed oak beams. Pictures of old Guildford adorn the walls and to the left of the main entrance is a full suit of armour. To the rear is a patio area and terrace on several levels which is popular all year round with large umbrellas and heaters that provides a great spot for an alfresco pint. A popular quiz is held on a Monday. Various food offers are available through the week. The pub features heavily on tours of haunted Guildford. Acquired by Shepherd Neame in June 2016.

Historic Interest

The Kings Head is a timber framed construction dating from the late 16th century/early 17th century. Originally it consisted of two houses that in the past have been knocked into one to create a public house. In the cellar there are the foundations of a square corner of the castle's former outer wall which once ran down Castle Street and along Quarry Street. The earliest records show that the pub was sold in 1819 to Edmund and William Elkins. Subsequently The Kings Head was sold in 1847 to Hodgsons Kingston Brewery who were in turn acquired by Messrs Courage in 1943.

Information for this venue is provided by the Surrey/Hants Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Guildford District (B)
Last updated
18/06/2025
Last surveyed
18/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Shepherd Neame
Pub ID
SHB/730
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

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Hogs Back - TEA TasteMatch Prediction

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HOGS BACK TEA PUMP CLIP-1
Hogs Back - TEA Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once.
HOGS BACK TEA PUMP CLIP-1
Hogs Back - TEA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at King's Head (Quarry Street), Guildford.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Shepherd Neame - Spitfire TasteMatch Prediction

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Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire Session Bitter • 4.2%
Spitfire good summer and winter
Shepherd Neame - Spitfire

This beer is served regularly at King's Head (Quarry Street), Guildford.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at King's Head (Quarry Street), Guildford.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.9% Spotted twice.
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale
Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at King's Head (Quarry Street), Guildford.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
No children after 21:00
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
In garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
Compass Bus: 24; Compass Bus/Metrobus: 32; Stagecoach: 53, 63
Stop ID: suratgwj & suratgwm.
Nearby Station (700m)
Guildford
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU996492

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