Welcome
If you've not visited the pub before, you'll find the Refectory a fascinating building seemingly built from architectural salvage, a legacy of its time under the ownership of a family of renowned antique dealers. The Refectory was originally a cattle barn belonging to Milford House, which is the enormous house to the right of the building as you look at it.
It is extraordinary what you can make of a cattle barn: open fires and ancient wooden beams create a homely, cosy feel, whilst outside the extensive grounds and terrace garden are great for enjoying those rare days of sun.
As well as freshly prepared, seasonal food, you are sure to find a buzzy atmosphere, plenty of cask ales, and an enviable collection of whiskies.
We look forward to welcoming you,
Mitch and the Refectory team.
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Menus
Our passion lies in finding quality fresh ingredients and preparing, cooking and presenting them in a modern but unpretentious way. Our menus have a spine of classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world. We upload them to our web site each day so that you may peruse them at your leisure.
- Good Beer Guide2016, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Guildford in Bloom: Best Pub in Bloom2023, 2024
- Guildford in Bloom: Gold Award2022
- The Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Standard
- Coeliac UK AccreditedWe are proud to have the processes in place to meet this standard and serve gluten free food safely.
- AA and VisitEngland - Visitor ReadyThis badge displays a commitment to operating safely so consumers can visit with confidence.
- Good Pub Guide (No longer published)2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
AllTrails have kindly created a circular walk from the pub to help you work up that thirst/appetite. You can view the walk details via any of the routes below. (varying levels of tech savviness required -Ed)
The Refectory and Milford Common an AllTrails walk
We’re lucky to have lots of attractions close by, so we thought we’d put a list together, in case you fancied heading along to one before or after you visit us.
Things to do near usSunday isn’t complete without a proper roast! 🤭 Tender beef, crispy roasties, and all the trimmings — served fresh at your local favourite. 🍽️ Speaking of local, why not pair it with one of our wines of the month! Greyfriars Yolande. 🍾 A local vineyard, based in Guildford - delicately crisp with a beautiful floral finish. Get yourself and loved ones booked in for one of... read more on our page
