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Rating: 3.7

Location: 244-246 High Street, GU1 3JF, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 535255

I think this has closed down, no?]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:40:30 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1133w8h/jo-shmo-s106570316 mjbryan 51.236770760012 -0.56896006392333 Costa http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/cafe/1133v7i/costa

Rating: 3.8

Location: 15-17 Swan Lane, GU1 4EQ, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 449545

Website: http://www.costa.co.uk

This is one of my favourite cafes in Guildford. I shouldn't let you into my secret but the upstairs is better than the downstairs (please don't tell anybody). The food in all Costa Coffees is just OK and also expensive for what you get (what's in the packet appears grilled on your plate - nothing more nothing less). The coffee is where Costa does it best, especially the decaf which is the best of any of the chains.]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:39:42 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/cafe/1133v7i/costa310097259 mjbryan 51.235042806022 -0.5747434825897 Yvonne Arnaud Theatre http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/events/1113u8j/yvonne-arnaud-theatre

Rating: 3.0

Location: Millbrook, GU1 3UX, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 440000

I have only seen a couple of productions here and both were forgettable. I don't share the other reviewers love for the place, it is both dated and dreary inside. The cafe and the restaurant are throw backs from the 70s. Having said that I wish it well as Guildford needs a good theatres however I would always choose the Electric Theatre in preference to the Yvonne Arnaud.]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:32:24 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/events/1113u8j/yvonne-arnaud-theatre624703576 mjbryan 51.233262380023 -0.57623089386998 Lowry Galleries http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/manchester/cultural/1z72p66/lowry-galleries

Rating: 3.7

Location: The Quays, M50 3AZ, Manchester, United Kingdom

Phone: 0161 876 2000

Website: http://www.thelowry.com

The venue has a whole is a great place but some of the space are not ideal. The ground floor cafe does nice cakes but it is neither comfortable or well situated. For example, chairs positioned on a sloping floor is both disconcerting and awkward, the serving area seems hidden away and the coffee selection is a little limited (instant decaf - yeuch!). The rest of the centre is fine although a little cold.]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:20:38 +0000 /review/uk/manchester/cultural/1z72p66/lowry-galleries1408984222 mjbryan 53.470258110509 -2.2967456520577 Bar Centro http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1j41q8p/bar-centro

Rating: 5.0

Location: 1C Sydenham Road, GU1 3RT, Guildford, United Kingdom

Tags: italian, family & home feel, good value, crowded, lively

Top Italian FoodGreat place, friendly staff and best of all fantastic and authentic Italian cooking. Gets a bit noisy upstairs due to all the hard surfaces. Despite being slightly off the main thorough fare it gets surprisingly busy but that is probably due to the great cuisine.]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:51:55 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1j41q8p/bar-centro191607917 mjbryan italian family & home feel good value crowded lively 51.23505 -0.57074 Woodbridge Cafe http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/cafe/1a82e6n/woodbridge-cafe

Rating: 3.0

Location: Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RN, Guildford, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, average brew, quick bite

Classic greay JoeGood British breakfast in a no frills cafe. If it weren't for the slightly unwelcoming nature and lack of traditional style this would be a 4 star.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:43:01 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/cafe/1a82e6n/woodbridge-cafe361000023 mjbryan lively average brew quick bite 51.243167999623 -0.57735774389132 Jo Clarks http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/cafe/1103u8k/jo-clarks

Rating: 4.0

Location: 176 High Street, GU1 3HW, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 563846

Tags: cosy, proper food, average brew, crowded

Good independent cafeNice venue with balcony upstairs at the back. Good food and nice service. Only let down by cramped space and pretty ropey coffee.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:39:52 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/cafe/1103u8k/jo-clarks2054480649 mjbryan cosy proper food average brew crowded 51.235889335903 -0.57041989091457 Caffe Nero http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/cafe/1y78m8/caffe-nero

Rating: 3.5

Location: 69 High Street, GU1 3DY, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7520 5150

Website: http://www.caffenero.com

Tags: quick bite, poky, average brew, Cramped

Once greatThis is a poor example of a chain that has slipped progressively over the years (although the smoking ban may help). There decaf coffee is a testimony to disinterest, should be tried just to see how bad it can get. Have you no pride?

A dingy, poky little cafe in an otherwise good location. Doesn't have the quality of Costa but sadly it still retains the ludicrous pricing.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:37:09 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/cafe/1y78m8/caffe-nero814693026 mjbryan quick bite poky average brew Cramped 51.235060236257 -0.5761753949679 Wagamama http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1242h78/wagamama

Rating: 4.0

Location: 25-29 High St, GU1 3DY, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 457779

Website: http://www.wagamama.com

Tags: lively, cheap eat, crowded, japanese

Good value good atmsophereExcellent to both eat in and take away. Three downsides 1) limited menu choices that doesn't seem to change, 2) can become uncomfortably loud and 3) queues. Otherwise, great.

You must try the raw juice, healthy and tasty at the same time.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:14:52 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1242h78/wagamama454677477 mjbryan lively cheap eat crowded japanese 51.235060236257 -0.5761753949679 Zizzi http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1133u8h/zizzi

Rating: 4.0

Location: 272 High Street, GU1 3JL, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 534747

Website: http://www.zizzi.co.uk

Tags: italian, family & home feel, cheap eat, crowded, lively

How chains should beExcellent atmosphere and pretty good food. This is how chains should be run, stylish, clean and reliable (bordering on good) food. Also good for kids.

I do hear some strange rumours about how they pay their waiting staff (under minimum wage made up in tips). If these turn out to be true, everyone should boycott this company.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:10:22 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1133u8h/zizzi1079949751 mjbryan italian family & home feel cheap eat crowded lively 51.236753241096 -0.56752810294974 Thai Terrace http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1333u70/thai-terrace

Rating: 3.0

Location: Sydenham Road, GU1 3RW, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 503350

Tags: expensive, pretentious, thai

Great locationGreat location for a restaurant, must be fantastic on a summers evening. Sadly the food is not good, the service is unfriendly and to top it off it is expensive. However go just for the venue.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:05:22 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1333u70/thai-terrace1565052823 mjbryan expensive pretentious thai 51.235007893013 -0.57187966213263 PizzaExpress http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1143u8g/pizzaexpress

Rating: 2.2

Location: 243-245 High Street, GU1 3BJ, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 300133

Website: http://www.pizzaexpress.co.uk

Tags: italian, family & home feel, cheap eat, crowded

Good for kidsWhat a dull menu and it hasn't changed in decades? Also they used to have some extremely dubious payment practices for their staff. Lovely venue and you get what you see, albeit that isn't going to get you very excited. Where it does come up trumps is for children.]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:02:45 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1143u8g/pizzaexpress706841063 mjbryan italian family & home feel cheap eat crowded 51.236753241096 -0.56752810294974 Old Orleans http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1m31u7r/old-orleans

Rating: 1.0

Location: Bedford Road, GU1 4SJ, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 567882

Tags: american, cheap eat, crowded

AwfulNothing at all good to say about this place. Lousy atmosphere, large quantities of dreadful food (ladled with mayonnaise and dressings to disguise the quality of cooking), loud music. There is one certainty it will never get better. Just don't do it!]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:58:18 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1m31u7r/old-orleans247769880 mjbryan american cheap eat crowded 51.236892902048 -0.57898383093792 Loch Fyne Restaurant & Oyster Bar http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1153w8f/loch-fyne-restaurant-and-oyster-bar

Rating: 3.3

Location: Chapel Street, GU1 3UH, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 230550

Website: http://www.lochfyne.com

Tags: expensive, seafood

Nice ambianceVery nice ambiance it a stylish setting. Shame the food isn't that great and the coffee even worse (avoid). Having said that well worth a visit.]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:54:32 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1153w8f/loch-fyne-restaurant-and-oyster-bar1336926718 mjbryan expensive seafood 51.234143878536 -0.57477126064107 Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1103w8b/ha-ha-bar-and-canteen

Rating: 2.5

Location: 16-17 North Street, GU1 4AF, Guildford, United Kingdom

Phone: 01483 573534

Website: http://www.hahaonline.co.uk

Tags: lively, crowded, brasserie

Why would you eat here?Completely unsuitable for an eating experience. The rooms have no fabrics, so even without the very loud music it is hard to hear the person sitting beside you. Also the food is at best 'chips' based. Not dreadful but not great either. ]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:51:40 +0000 /review/uk/guildford/restaurant/1103w8b/ha-ha-bar-and-canteen391494791 mjbryan lively crowded brasserie 51.236823211681 -0.57325595546975