The Admiral — Restaurant in Guildford

Popped into the Admiral for some food after a really long day, on a Tuesday. The staff seemed nice, the pub itself was ok there were a few people in. We ordered food and it arrived quickly. Signature burger and pork. No cheese on the burger, they said there was, but we reslly couldn't see any cheese on it, so they took it back and put some on. We tucked in and soon realised that the food was microwaved, it had no flavour and was blistering hot. The burger looked like it had been cooked before, hard, dry and dark brown in the middle, it was not fresh and was basically inedible. The pork belly was really disappointing no flavour, and boiling hot, veg was rubbery and bland. We were so hungry and worn out that we tried to eat it but just couldn't. When the server asked us how the food was we didn't complain because she had already taken the burger back to get cheese on it, and we knew that we wouldn't have wanted any alternative on the menu, and there was no way they would refund our money which is what we would have wanted as it was not cheap. So we left quickly and probably won't return. Maybe it was an off day for the kitchen but usually this chain are reliable across the country so it was a real disappointment. The reason I am writing is because our mouths are sore from the microwave burns and I think it needs saying now. Hate being disappointed on a sit down meal, hate wishing we had just got a McDonalds, hate losing money on bad food and knowing that we won't be going...

update been back March 2024 and Sophie is back. It's back up it's glorious great value roast. Wow! A stunning Sunday roast at unbelievable value can be had here. Booking is advisable as it was very busy. The roast beef, was restaurant quality. Amazing. Perfectly cooked. Up there with the best roast beef I've ever had. The vegetables were also good. Potatoes and parsnips nice and crisp. Lots of gravy and a great big Yorkshire. Everything was piping hot which is a rarity in many places. Plating and service must have been very efficient. If I'm being picky, the cauliflower cheese could have done with being a bit more cheesy and was screaming out for a bit of nutmeg and more seasoning. However, it was only a tiny gripe because it was included within the price of the meal,and not sold as an extra (like most other places). It is a well cooked roast made by a very good chef that loves their food. I can't believe the price, as I've paid much more locally for far less quality. Highly...

Tried to book for Sunday lunch, but they dont have that system available, I sent an email, and 2 hours later I got a reply, saying booked, having read previous reviews saying Sunday roast was wonderful, plenty of meat etc, so was looking forward to our meal, on arrival ordered a drink, went to our table, place was empty, looked at menu, no Sunday roast, asked waitress behind bar about Sunday roast, told they used to do it, and will in the future, but not at present, looking at there menu, anything which has an egg, has been crossed out, apparently the manager has an allergy to eggs, ok, so alter the price of the meal, dont charge for items, not being supplied, we left, and had a wonderful Sunday roast, eat as much as you wanted for £11.99. This pub could be a gold mine if they got there...