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
Fri 07
Nov
- 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
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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 11
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 -
Discover the 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 26
Feb
- 2026 -
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
Sun 12
Apr
- 2026 -
Cheese, Charcuterie and Wine Pairing Evening
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
A glass of wine on its own gets lonley, it really comes to life with shared with some food packed with flavour, join us for a delectable tour of some of the best of these pairings.
£50.00
Starts Thu 16
Apr
- 2026 -
Under the Grape Skin Series
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
A 3 part tasting series designed to peel back the layers of 6 of the world’s most expressive red grape varieties. Each session focuses on a grape pair; revealing how grape variety, terroir, and winemaking choices shape what ends up in the ...
£160.00
Thu 16
Apr
- 2026 -
Under the Grape Skin - Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Get Under the grape skin of two of the world's most beloved red wine varietals. Join us as we taste our way through a selection of 100% pure variety wines and blended wines from around the globe finishing with a France vs USA wine off!
£60.00
Thu 23
Apr
- 2026 -
Under the Grape Skin - Syrah & Grenache
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Get Under the grape skin of two of the most expressive and food-friendly red varietals, that taste great solo but also blended; Come sip a selection of 6 of these great wines from around the globe - finishing with a France vs Australia wine off!
£55.00
Thu 30
Apr
- 2026 -
Under the Grape Skin - Pinot Noir & Gamay
The Guildford Institute
7:00pm
Come explore what lies beneath the skin of two of the world’s most elegant grape varieties, being thin-skinned they produce light-bodied, expressive wines with lots of character. Join us to taste through 6 wines finishing with a UK vs USA ...
£65.00
A 3 part tasting series designed to peel back the layers of 6 of the world’s most expressive red grape varieties. Each session focuses on a grape pair; revealing how grape variety, terroir, and winemaking choices shape what ends up in the ...
Come explore what lies beneath the skin of two of the world’s most elegant grape varieties, being thin-skinned they produce light-bodied, expressive wines with lots of character. Join us to taste through 6 wines finishing with a UK vs USA ...