Overview
- The Sir Ronald Wates pub is scheduled to open in May 2026 inside the refurbished Wates House on the Stag Hill campus in Guildford.
- Surrey will manage staffing, pricing and licensing under a Wetherspoon franchise model that provides operational guidance and supply chain access.
- The venue will offer Wetherspoon price points, including breakfast from £4.99 and a burger with a drink for under £10.
- Staff from the former Wates House bar have been retained and will receive training in Wetherspoon procedures ahead of the launch.
- The pub will be open to students, staff, visitors and the wider community, becoming Guildford’s second Wetherspoon alongside the Rodboro Buildings site.