About the venue
This wonderful Grade II listed building located in the heart of Guildford, has stood on the corner of Ward street and North Street since 1892 and is an ideal venue to host our events from; being a 10 minute walk from the train station and a 5 min walk from the Castle Car Park.
The building started started its life as a "temperance hotel" (aka alcohol free) so its only fitting that we use it to redress the wrongs of the past!
How to get there
The Guildford Institute
Ward St
GU1 4LH
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Thu 25
Sep
- 2025 -
Discover Wine - An introduction to Wine Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
If you're new to wine-tasting and want to learn more about wine in a relaxed and fun evening, then this is the perfect event for you!
£40.00
Thu 09
Oct
- 2025 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Evening
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Love cheese and wine? Join us for an evening of perfect pairings! Sample six wines and a selection of delicious cheeses.
£50.00
Thu 16
Oct
- 2025 -
Discover Wine - An introduction to Wine Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
If you're new to wine-tasting and want to learn more about wine in a relaxed and fun evening, then this is the perfect event for you!
£40.00
Fri 07
Nov
- 2025 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Evening
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Love cheese and wine? Join us for an evening of perfect pairings! Sample six wines and a selection of delicious cheeses.
£50.00
Sat 08
Nov
- 2025 -
Saturday Discover Wine with Lunch
The Guildford Institute
11:00am
This course will introduce you to the world of wine in a fun and informal setting. Starting with Champagne, we'll taste and learn about wines from all over the world with a delicious two-course lunch included.
£120.00
Thu 13
Nov
- 2025 -
Wines for the Festive Season
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
As the festive season approaches, what wines should you be stocking up to cover all bases...... come and find out
£50.00
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Fri 28
Nov
- 2025 -
Wonderful World of Fizz
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
There's more to life than sparkling wine....... apparently. Join us as we discover what makes fizz so fascinating
£55.00
Thu 04
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Port and Cheese Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Its time to get festive - why does cheese go so well with Port? Come and discover this taste sensation and why it works so brilliantly !
£55.00
Thu 18
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Port and Cheese Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Its time to get festive - why does cheese go so well with Port? Come and discover this taste sensation and why it works so brilliantly !
£55.00
Thu 18
Dec
- 2025 -
Is it Champagne ?? - Christmas Edition
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Think you know your Champagne from your Cava - come and join us for a festive themed blind Sparkling Wine tasting ........
£60.00
Starts Thu 22
Jan
- 2026 -
4 Week World of Wine Course
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Our 4 week World of Wines courses, explore Red, White, Sparkling and Fortified wines.
Suitable for novices as well as amateurs keen to learn more, this course will expand your palates and have you tasting like a pro .
£165.00
Thu 22
Jan
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - Red Wines
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
What is it that makes Red Wines taste so different? Join us as we taste 6 different delicious red wines to discover more.
£45.00
Thu 29
Jan
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - Sparkling Wine
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
What makes fizz so moorish ? - come and compare Champagne with Cava, Prosecco, English Sparkling Wine, and more.
Understand how its made and what to look for
£45.00
Thu 05
Feb
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - White Wines
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Want to know your Chardonnay from your Pinot Grigio then this is the course for you - come discover why white wines can be so different
£45.00
Thu 12
Feb
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - Sweet & Fortified Wines
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
A Port isn't just for Christmas and a Sweet wine isn't just for dessert, come and discover this fascinating wine style
£45.00
Thu 25
Sep
- 2025 -
Discover Wine - An introduction to Wine Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
If you're new to wine-tasting and want to learn more about wine in a relaxed and fun evening, then this is the perfect event for you!
£40.00
Thu 09
Oct
- 2025 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Evening
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Love cheese and wine? Join us for an evening of perfect pairings! Sample six wines and a selection of delicious cheeses.
£50.00
Thu 16
Oct
- 2025 -
Discover Wine - An introduction to Wine Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
If you're new to wine-tasting and want to learn more about wine in a relaxed and fun evening, then this is the perfect event for you!
£40.00
Fri 07
Nov
- 2025 -
Cheese & Wine Pairing Evening
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Love cheese and wine? Join us for an evening of perfect pairings! Sample six wines and a selection of delicious cheeses.
£50.00
Sat 08
Nov
- 2025 -
Saturday Discover Wine with Lunch
The Guildford Institute
11:00am
This course will introduce you to the world of wine in a fun and informal setting. Starting with Champagne, we'll taste and learn about wines from all over the world with a delicious two-course lunch included.
£120.00
Thu 13
Nov
- 2025 -
Wines for the Festive Season
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
As the festive season approaches, what wines should you be stocking up to cover all bases...... come and find out
£50.00
Fri 28
Nov
- 2025 -
Wonderful World of Fizz
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
There's more to life than sparkling wine....... apparently. Join us as we discover what makes fizz so fascinating
£55.00
Thu 04
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Port and Cheese Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Its time to get festive - why does cheese go so well with Port? Come and discover this taste sensation and why it works so brilliantly !
£55.00
Thu 18
Dec
- 2025 -
Christmas Port and Cheese Tasting
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Its time to get festive - why does cheese go so well with Port? Come and discover this taste sensation and why it works so brilliantly !
£55.00
Thu 18
Dec
- 2025 -
Is it Champagne ?? - Christmas Edition
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Think you know your Champagne from your Cava - come and join us for a festive themed blind Sparkling Wine tasting ........
£60.00
Starts
Thu 22
Jan
- 2026 -
4 Week World of Wine Course
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Our 4 week World of Wines courses, explore Red, White, Sparkling and Fortified wines.
Suitable for novices as well as amateurs keen to learn more, this course will expand your palates and have you tasting like a pro .
£165.00
Thu 22
Jan
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - Red Wines
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
What is it that makes Red Wines taste so different? Join us as we taste 6 different delicious red wines to discover more.
£45.00
Thu 29
Jan
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - Sparkling Wine
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
What makes fizz so moorish ? - come and compare Champagne with Cava, Prosecco, English Sparkling Wine, and more.
Understand how its made and what to look for
£45.00
Thu 05
Feb
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - White Wines
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Want to know your Chardonnay from your Pinot Grigio then this is the course for you - come discover why white wines can be so different
£45.00
Thu 12
Feb
- 2026 -
Discover the World of Wine - Sweet & Fortified Wines
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
A Port isn't just for Christmas and a Sweet wine isn't just for dessert, come and discover this fascinating wine style
£45.00