All Bar One, Guildford

Its been a while since I last went to ha ha, but wow! what a change a break makes. It has had a total overhaul, both inside and out. the new decor is modern and creates an atmosphere that shouts quality and style and we werent let down. We came on a Friday night around 8 expecting the usual loud and overcrowded ha ha we remembered, to have a drink before going for a meal. Instead we were greeted as we entered by a most charming guy who I can only imagine must be the manager and convinved to try the upstairs restaurant and eat. Upstairs looks like a top class restaurant that wouldnt be out of place in London, and was surprisingly quiet and civilised. We ended up enjoying a fantastic 3 course meal and a great bottle of reasonably priced chablis. The service was throughout friendly and efficent, even though the restaurant was busy. How had we missed this place for so long? Everyone else seemed to be regulars! To cut a long story short we ended up staying on afterwards and settling in to a corner sofa downstairs for what ended up being a lively night. No chavs, no 18yr old kids, no fights, just some nice funky house being played at a volume that wont make you lose your voice. Sian even had a little boogie, although she'll deny it. What a real gem in the midst of so many mediorce bars and rerstaurants in my fine Guildford town. It closes a little earlier nowdays, so get there earlier to make themost of it.

10 Apr 2009 13:58