I've been eyeing The March Hare every time I visited Guildford Castle. I live near the town centre, so I do that a lot. I finally gave it a try when my Australian friend came to visit me. She wanted the experience of a proper British pub lunch, and honestly, this place delivered. The moment we walked in, the warm, cosy vibe was the first thing that hit us. It’s the kind of spot that makes you feel right at home and ready to settle in for a nice, leisurely meal. But the real standout? The staff. They were just so friendly and welcoming—it made the experience even better. At first, I ordered the French onion soup, not realising it had a bit of alcohol in it. I took my first spoonful and felt something was off, so I asked the staff about it when they came by to check on us. They immediately double-checked with the chef and confirmed it for me. What impressed me was how quickly they offered to replace the dish with something else, which they did—it felt like they genuinely cared. The food overall was delicious and hit the mark for that British pub experience my Aussie friend was looking for. She ordered the duck, which she absolutely loved. The menu had a good mix of classic pub dishes and some fancier choices, so there’s something for everyone. One thing to keep in mind: if you’re someone who doesn’t drink, it’s worth asking about alcohol in the dishes, as it’s not always clear from the menu. All in all, The March Hare offers two floors for a memorable dining experience is a fantastic spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner. With its cosy atmosphere—especially during warm weather if you’re sitting in the conservatory with its open doors looking out onto the castle—the lovely staff, and great food, it’s definitely worth a visit.

A very popular pub near Guildford Castle. I didn’t expect pub food can be so delicious and well presented. The staff are friendly and the food is ready quickly.

This is a beautiful restaurant serving world class food in the centre of Guildford without a modicum of snootiness. We had steak and it was cooked to perfection. And we got an amazing table that peeked out over the castle without needing to book. The staff served local hospitality with Michelin level class.

A lovely restaurant because it feels family run and has a nice atmosphere. The service was good, particularly the warm invite at the start of the service. The fish soup was excellent. My steak was medium and I ordered it medium rare. Otherwise, a very good dining experience.

An impromptu meal between two meetings ! What an absolute find. The service was seriously fabulous. We were accommodated without a reservation even though it appeared to have no room in the Inn, but the manager jiggled things around knowing we had only an hour and found a table for two in a little corner assuring us our food would be with us very quickly. ( it was very quick) Our waitress was superb without being on top of us all the time. Well the restaurant was so busy it would have been impossible to be too attentive although she kept a keen eye on all her service area. I felt like it was a modern carvery as you could have a top up of any veg gravy etc Generous servings , and tasty ! But with super service and food not being grappled by the other customers. You get what you pay for, it was great food, superb service and a buzzing atmosphere! Will definitely be going back and it’s not even near home Thank you for accommodating two hungry visitors x