THE BEST PLACE IN GUILDFORD
For Christmas Parties
Christmas in Guildford
This Christmas, join us by the warmth of our homely wood-burning stove and take in the beautiful views over the River Wey.
We’re serving a delicious three course Christmas Feast menu – perfect for office parties, festive dinners with friends, or family get-togethers. On Christmas Day, we’ve created an extra-special three course menu to make the day truly memorable.
Our Barn, boathouses, and stretch tent are perfect for larger celebrations, all dressed in festive decorations to get you into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy mouth-watering Christmas sharing platters while our talented kitchen team takes care of the cooking. This year, let our family look after yours.
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Christmas Celebrations
Our heated stretch tent is the perfect venue for larger Christmas drinks celebrations – a twinkling, oh-so-cosy space where you can toast the season in style. With festive lighting, plenty of space to mingle, and mouth-watering Christmas sharing platters, it’s made for memorable get-togethers with friends, family or colleagues.
Looking for something a little more intimate? Our private Boathouses offer a warm and inviting setting for smaller gatherings, festive dinners, or that extra special Christmas catch-up. Whether big or small, we’ve got the perfect space to make your celebration truly magical.
Festive Feasting
When it comes to festive feasting, we’ve got everything you’re craving this Christmas! Whether you’re going all out with a decadent three-course meal or keeping it casual with generous sharing boards, our chefs have cooked up the perfect menus to suit every kind of celebration.
With a range of private hire spaces across our Guildford riverside pub, there’s a perfect spot waiting for your Christmas gathering-big or small!
Christmas Day
Our talented chefs have crafted a truly special three-course Christmas Day menu, filled with seasonal favourites and indulgent festive touches. From beautifully cooked British meats to delicious vegetarian options and decadent desserts, every dish has been thoughtfully prepared to make your day unforgettable.
So gather your family, sit back, relax, and leave the cooking (and the washing up) to us. Whether it’s your first Christmas with us or a much-loved tradition, our warm and welcoming team will be here to make you feel right at home.
This Christmas, let our family take care of yours.
Plan Your Party
We know that Christmas is all about sharing good food, good wine and good times with those closest to you, which is why our Boathouse has been transformed into a cosy, festive retreat, ready to host up to fifteen people for a Christmas feast, or just drinks, depending what you fancy.
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Gift Vouchers
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Whether it’s a three-course feast, a cosy weekend away, or just a couple of well-earned pints at their favourite local – give the gift of good times with a Young’s Pub gift voucher.
Treat someone special to unforgettable moments at the pub this festive season. Because let’s be honest – who wouldn’t love the gift of the pub?
See in the New Year, Weyside-Style!
This New Year’s Eve, we’re throwing a good old-fashioned barn dance – so dust off your dancing boots and get ready for a night of toe-tapping fun, live music, and unbeatable atmosphere right by the river.
We’ll be serving a special set menu all day, packed with seasonal favourites and celebratory dishes to keep you fuelled from daytime delights to countdown cocktails.
Whether you’re joining us for a delicious dinner, the dancing, or both – it’s set to be a night to remember. Let’s welcome 2026 with great food, great company, and a proper knees-up!
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Christmas FAQ'S
Bookings Bits
Yes, deposits are required but are redeemable against your bill on the day of your booking. For Christmas parties there is a deposit of £10pp. For Christmas Day bookings we require full payment in advance.
You can check our full Booking Terms & Conditions here.
The quickest and easiest way is for us to send you a secure link for you to pay online. However, if you prefer to pay in cash, you can do so at the pub.
If you require an invoice to make payment, our pubs require confirmed, cleared funds at least 2 weeks in advance of your party.
During the festive period we require all food to be pre-ordered for group bookings. Both the Christmas Feast and the Sharing Boards are only available if ordered in advance. These pre-orders are typically requested 7-10 days before the booking date.
To ensure perfect service we ask all guests to dine off the same menu.
Yes, we take allergies very seriously and always want to ensure all guests are able to enjoy their Christmas celebrations regardless of dietary requirements.
Please make sure to list all allergens alongside the specific guest’s selected menu choice when pre-booking your food. Then, on arrival at the pub, please ensure you re-inform the team of any allergies.
We definitely can. We have several drinks packages available, just ask and a team member will send over options and pricing.
We will always try to accommodate an increase in group size, but please check with us first before confirming with your group. Please note there may be an additional cost/minimum spend for this and it is subject to the availability of the space.