please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Had a good old traditional pub night, nice Ales and some good laughs at The Cock. Friendly crowd too. Had a good week in baldock.
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While on a work visit, took a walk down Baldock High street and popped into The Cock Pub for a pint and was pleasantly greeted with a friendly welcome from the Landlady and staff.
Great atmosphere and lovely pub surroundings. Tried the IPA and found it to be excellent. Supped some Ale at the bar with some of the locals and staff, who had time to chat! Lovely pub, old traditional setting too. Liked the IPA, The St Peter's Best Bitter was great too.
Beers and Guest Ales were tip top, definitely worth a visit or three!
My quick visit turned into a long visit!
Berty
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Well, back in sunny Baldock yet again. Nice going for a drink around town centre.
Some very nice Ales at The Cock Pub, Ale Fresco pretty nice and very tasty Reverend James, then off for a few more pints up road and a lovely curry!
Still a lovely unpretentious pub with great atmosphere and staff...
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My first visit this year and it was bitterly disappointing. Both the St Edmunds and a guest called Sorcerer were in very poor condition. A great shame as this is a nice pub.
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Good Abbots and St Edmunds.... very well kept and went down well.
Loved the guest Ales too.... great choice.
This place has the respect and appreciation of a good crowd that only many years of good management can build.
I'm glad I came back to Baldock and popped in to The Cock on my travels round the area.
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Good pub, nice and warm atmosphere with good ales and beers.
Back in baldock this week and being down the cock on my 'tour of the town', and no doubt back there again this weekend.
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Had a great night drinking round town...
didnt get to do any ov the 'traditional old country pastimes'... but had a nice night... ended up at The Cock...good pub and friendly atmosphere.
Cheers
I'll satnd ya them pints back G
C
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Who cares!!...great beer- great place -
i'm off there right now...
C
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Good pub, good fun and good beer...
Probably one of the best in the town, with 20 years plus top service and loyal customers....
always busy, warm and friendly.
Great guest ales (when they have some on)
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Thats what I have being trying to say, and indeed have being saying for a while ...
that this should all stop, (and never have started really...)
''it should be about reviews only'', and " about the beer'...and what a great pub The Cock actually is..along with its staff.
'Opinions' and 'banter' are indeed just that! Hence its a review site!
Despite some accusations stating alleged 'facts' and 'opinions'.. i have sought to try and calm and negate it when possible.
However... i do NOT agree with harsh online language aimed at anyone.
I too contacted the web site hosts a while back regarding a mêlée of accusations and similar 'defamation' of a character in the first instance, and sought a legal 'opinion' on it as it all got a bit much. As of last week I am ina process of feedback with the representative at 'Beer in the Evening'.
This site should NEVER have being used to cast aspersions or 'get personal'.
After all it is a review site...
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warm friendly pub,
with a heavy touch of traditional stylin for sure, a great
roaring fireplace in In winter,
wiv a cool outdoor area for summer..
n great atmosphere.
Always busy and very popular.
Friendly staff...good crowd
friendly beers n ales ...(go down nice n easy.. ; )
like it lots ...
I always try n come here when pub crawling in town...
miss 8_pint
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Had some nice Ales last night, and a relaxing IPA ..nice evening.
nice place.
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Me thinks the lady doth protest to much!
Haha! wot a laff.....
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Drunkard, Drinker451, Ale_munkey
In case you haven't read anything I have posted here, you'd better do so again, carefully.
I have not said anything bad about the landlord, or The Cock pub. I have simply pointed out, in the support of my friends, that you are distorting the truth - which you continue to do so and go on further to the detriment of my name. You have assumed that I am using multiple accounts on this site, I am not. Nor am I encouraging others to post negative feedback, they are doing it without any input from me.
I have never made any attempt to hide my identity. I have tried to let this all go but you have continued to stoke the fire, and now you have overstepped the mark.
One of you has offered to buy me a beer and yet refused to tell me who you are so we can meet up. Then you accuse me of starting all this, when if you look back you can see plainly that I didn't!
Then "drunkard", whoever you are, calling me a liar and a cheat is defamation, never mind cowardice. In these apparent incidents or activities you are referring to (of which I have no idea what you are talking about), you to seem to be accusing me of illegal or underhand activity - so you better have some facts to hand. As I am a licensee in this town these are serious allegations.
I shall not be posting any more on this site for the short term as I have instructed my solicitors to begin legal action against the three of you for defamation of character - what you have said is libellous and I intend to persue you for damages, a total retraction of your comments, and full apology. I suggest you get legal representation of your own, and think very carefully before you post anything else on this site or any other which has any reference to me personally.
I have also reported this to the web site owners, who I am assuming will be contacting you shortly. My solicitors will be talking to them on this matter.
Any further posts on this site directed at, or about me, will not be responded to by myself. They will, however, be recorded along with all the others on this site to date.
If you wish to discuss this with me further on this matter, it can be done through my solicitors, BBW Law in Letchworth. Please state reference - Scahill:Beer in the Evening.
You'll be hearing from my solicitors, probably through a representative at Beer in the Evening in the first instance, in due course.
I apologise to any other readers of or contributors to this site for the way in which this has turned out, and so publicly. I hope it doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the site.
Regards
Rob
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bypassboy... when you are next around....come on down, its very hard to judge a place from such a distance. and from a while back. ; )
cheers
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when i am next home i may pop my head round the door. hopefully the old caring landlord will be there and not the man i have seen recently
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Woof....i hear an individuals been doing bad impressions of me...and cant spell my name...ruff!
i'd BITE his leg, but i hear its bitter and twisted!!
I'd BITE his hand, but is always diggin' away up his nostrils....
I'd BITE his butt, but im not sure where it begins or ends....
we know who you are...woof woof,.... grrrrrrr
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bypassboy... come on home... there's a warm chair n a cold beer awaitin'...
Sent you a message on BIT E mail....
come in from the cold!!
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No it wasnt related to above. to be honest, wanna come home to how it used to be. Correct he aint no saint but we aint all sinners
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hehe! hilariouz.. great goobldygookz stuff ..see what ya doing robz! space eatin' heeh!
just got back frum week awyz travlin, (dodging too) n log'd to my BITE.... freakin funny.ha!ha!
love it - some croked geez got a roastin today ..made me larf... anywayz, .im off to the pubz now...
fancy a nite with good peops, good company n beer.. l8tsr
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woof woof grrrrrrrrrrrr WOOF!
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Hehe m8!!..no yoos is talkin....
lets just av some good'ales, n all get scroblled
blin'eye to the crapolla..just set em up in a line on .bar n jar after jar m8te.
Its a Great rub, great laff....
ignore the h8trs.... theys saddos... espce one of em...but thast all over
'Heed the call up'..get a beer in.....
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Dear pass boy..
Yes, I was going to keep quiet, but as i had said before, only if the likes of you were to do so and become civilized!
I believe you are 'NOT there 24/7'..unless you are a canine! therefore I am there more than you
Therefore, you are misinformed and quite bitter about it.
If you do indeed live away form the town, then how do you know these accusations are no more than just a one off incident in retaliation to 'extremely aggravating and aggressive customers'... and strictly one offs... please re-read my text... You have no feet to stand on really....
If you did have a unfortunate incident, then im sorry to hear it. i'm sure it was at an unfortunate moment and do hope not related to above .....!!!!
'' Ok..he is no Saint.... but doesn't deserve back stabbing from you... '' is a justified statement.
Im assuming we leave it be now....
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Learn to read 451 - nowhere did I use the word naughty. Thought i had read you were gonna keep quiet. Maybe you should as most of what you write is complete tripe. What he deserves and doesn't deserve is none of your business. I will say the same to you as I did drunkard - as you are not there 24/7 you have no right to defend him blindly. I dont really care anyway to be honest - thank god I moved away from Baldock and dont have to put up with small town shit like this too often. Just a shame when I do come back I have to listen FIRST HAND to the crap the landlord comes up with. Not any more.
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Good point 'drunkard' and 'Carb'
The 'landlord HAS stood by those people who have disgustingly slated him and his pub on this site. They should all be ashamed of them selves.' .... spot on statement.
Attention bypassboy ... It's quite childish to hear 'He has said some naughty things to his customers of late'... sounding like first year school kids now.
Ok..he is no Saint.... but doesn't deserve back stabbing from you...
Lets not forget it was 'brain-bypassboy' plus or aka Rob who started vicious petty mud slinging ....
So - to conclude - it was Rob Schahill who is abhorrent enough to think he can tarnish the Landlord secretly online and get away with it, starting viscous rumors on a review site. Why... who knows!! Perhaps it never was 'about the beer' was it...
... but at least he seems to have hinted that he wants to stop this of late .. so i agree with him there for once.
All I can say is that its a double edge sword and I'd rather see it stop now...as i'm starting to want to hear more about 'drunkards' 'charity beer festival' story ... as i'm sure he would want to hear the others ones... but this could be too public a place to slate people maybe... don't you think!!!
I'd prefer it was just a review site...
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I agree with 'drunkards' 100% eloquence...
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What a pile of crap you talk drunkard. Unless you are in the pub 24 hours a day 7 days a week you know nothing of what happens when you aren't in there. Therefore I suggest to stop making sweeping statements. The landlord is not the saint you paint him as - FACT. He has said some disgusting things to his customers of late - FACT.
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Well as a man who has drunk at The Cock for several years, let me tell you a thing or two, Rob is a lying cheat who should not be trusted as far as one can throw him, ask him about the incident with regards to the 'charity beer festival', the answer will be shameful, and will implicate a few other 'squeaky clean' people . Johns prices are far too high, The Cock is the most expensive pub in town, and yet go there of an evening and its full, draw your own conclusions. Marcus and Karen are with out a doubt the most opinionated couple I have ever had the pleasure of drinking with, 'weapons grade pomposity' is a comment heard regularly when discussing either, or both, of them. When push comes to shove this is a petty argument involving small minded insular people, they want to be heard well let them shout and scream like children, the truth is this pub is a Greene King pub, so the beer is mass produced flavourless toss, which costs far too much. BUT the argument is about the landlord, and he is a man who has stood by those people who have slated him and his pub on this site. They should all be ashamed of them selves.
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Mmmmm. We'll see.
Just dont seem right an 'ex employee' making such accussations.. I'm glad it's stopping though and over now. Glad you feel able to put a cap on the needless vendettas and slurs.
L8trs
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Like I said, you have to have the last word. Patronising to the end.
Look forward to meeting you in the Engine - can't make it tonight but just send me a message and I'm happy to meet, all you have to do is tell me who you are! Or do I walk into the pub and ask for Drinker451 and see what happens?
Or just let Dan know who you are, he'll tell me.
Rob
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Best thing. It was all coming across as very unprofessional...
especially as you seem to say 'its all about the beer'... then you made it personal.
Bowing out and sticking to normal reviews myself from here on.
If you do indeed end up working in the service sector, please remember to show respect to hard working staff and customers.
Like i said..i will sort you a Ale or two down the Engine tonight.
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Yeah, whatever! I'm bored with this and you now!
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Rob, I had kind of expected you (or one of your hasty alter egos) to sign and reply.
How can I NOT get involved when you clearly have a chip-on-shoulder attitude and create bitter issues and stories.
I am not 'marketing' just defending a great pub against what are clearly slurs and accusations enhanced by you, and voicing mine and others opinion.
An opinion grounded on what i have seen and heard on that day.
You seem to have a problem with people who don't agree with you...
You need to realise this 'Mr K' was out to start a big argument, making wild accusations and was in an attacking mood (i know him well enough to have seen that brewing) to a stage where I saw a fellow drinker step in to keep him away. As i said....action caused reaction. Both were very wrong. I can see way good way to solve all this...
Could your constant 'battle' to belittle a place have any other reason?
Why bother so much over a place you don't frequent....
its a damn good pub... with a good crowd and nice place to chill with a good pint.
Why are you so bitter about this?
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Drinker451
I have to say I've never known anyone who apparently doesn't want to "get involved anymore" continue to participate so actively in things! You can't seem to let any comment you don't agree with (i.e. everything posted on this page since last weekend) go unanswered! I fully expect to see some retort to this one!
And no doubt you'll keep posting positive comments until the other stuff disappears off the bottom of the main review page.
And you ought to know that there are plenty of people who saw EXACTLY WHO started off the incident last friday and EXACTLY WHAT he said. Whatever happened after that was hardly surprising.
Say what you like, but it appears plainly that you and your mate/alter ego are doing your absolute best to market the place, and not doing it very well either!
And by the way, hiding behind an initial or a nickname is absolutely not being "open"!
Rob
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Hi Mr Fly
Re: discusion
From witnessing the 'discussion' in question, you clearly should have seen the the 'guy' was also in a 'relaxed' state, but became antagonistic and decided to instigate the 'discussion' on a day when everyone was in a 'relaxing' and 'reflective mood'.
Perhaps you are 'blindly defending' the person who caused this argument.
I do admit the place has had some not so good moments with bad language in the 'recent' past, but come on, when people antagonise or create issues quite aggressively towards staff, things can get awful, and said staff will get angry. Every action causes a reaction.
As a regular there I do see both sides of the story, and feel there is no justification for either sides reactions on that day, so I do admit that yes.
Can you? ....from the customer who was indeed the pushy instigator, to the reaction back. But it was only a 'reaction'. The reaction may well have been wrong yes, but so was the arguing customer should never had started this.
I saw 'the guy' invading the personal space, and I saw the surprising aggressive nature of that couple.
Shame on the Mr K for coming directly from a funeral and wake and being so antagonistic and argumentative!
You are right, The Cock is a top pub, great meeting place with a generally excellent atmosphere,
but all pubs have occasional problematic issues with customers, ive seen a few around town, they come and go.
Sorry to be so open - I just belive in saying what i see and honesty.
I wish you peace of mind and may your Ales be chilled and happy!
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i also witnessed the "discussion".
the landlord was somewhat "relaxed " as usualand said some nasty things. nothing out of the ordinary for him of course and the guy got banned for pulling him up on his comments and then not agreeing to let it slide. it appears from previous incidents that the landlord can do no wrong " as long as the fire is on and the beer is good".
shame really as the cock is a good meeting place with a generally excellent atmosphere.
those who blindly carry on defending the landlords behaviour should open their eyes...shame on you!
its a great shame that he is slowly ruining a previously good reputation.
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Marcus
Interestingly, I think you will find via general consensus that it appeared as if you had started the argument in question regarding this 'friend'. You and your partner were very aggressive and pushy, and this was witnessed by a busy crowded pub!
Unfortunately It seemed your argument backfired, and that you couldn't take that, or being asked to leave. The fact you were needlessly aggressive and later your partner came back several times after you had left to try and rectify the damage you caused (it in front of us all) says something i guess.
Now - this may be a flash in the pan - but sounds like you need to resolve this and have closure, and not on a web page!
While i chose to remain a neutral bystander...and witnessed the 'discussion'' you do seem seem to omit the aspect of you antagonistic and aggressive approach to it and seek to blame others for it!
Ok..no one is a innocent here I know.
It seems to me that you need to calmly resolve this with the Landlord involved and not resort to mudslinging antics.
I'm sure your 'friend' would not have wanted you to argue on their behalf, infact knowing her i'm positive of this. Perhaps you just need to mellow out and resolve your issues with her, and the pub to sort the mess you created.
Sorry to be so frank- but thats what I (and a busy pub witnessed)
The rest is a opinion, and friendly advice to you.
I hope you find a resolution and attain an amicable result.
I shant get involved anymore..as i see others are doing so.
D
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The Cock pub is a warn friendly pub, with olde world traditional settings, a great roaring fireplace in in winter, and a cool outdoor and covered garden area for summer.. always busy and very popular.
Friendly staff and owners make it that much more welcoming...
still busy and a fun place to drink... highly rated, respected and busy pub in a busy town.
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Hello
ok, I'm afraid you are miss judged on this a little, as i'm not doin no ones talking, just saying what i see!, Its my opinion etc. and a drinker who speaks openly
Someones gotta stand up and say this as it seems you 'baldockbloke',' bypassboy' and 'scalill' + who ever seem to have started some ludicrous mudslinging, which many people, me included are not seeing when i go drinking... and it seems some serious allegations were made publicly... which just seems very unfair and quite bitter.
There are two sides to all stories.
So, lets clarify then as you wish ....
From what i heard n saw.... it seems the a certain couple in question (now seem to be you now) were talking, and it all somehow got confrontational, offense and aggressive, blowing up some conversation that had started calmly in to a big ol' argument regarding 'person'... quite aggressively confronting the staff member...who maybe was a little 'curt ' back at you... thats the nature of arguing. all seems needles from both sides to me....
So, maybe the fault lies with both you and the staff involved..i dunno!
''two to tango'' n all that, seems more reaslitic an option to me.... both groups to blame.
Surley an argument is not something to start slinging mud and making public accusations on a reviews site... as its not nice and can work both ways
If you have indeed been a long term drinker, surely you can talk about this in a calm way... writing a letter may help and start a process..i dunno.
Tell you one thing..i dont like bullies or mudslingers...
i have no quarrel with any of ya personally...
re_ constantly trying to get everyone to forget is only going to keep reminding.
im not trying to get people to forget anything,.... you are welcome to waste your time and keep yer little battles and tizzys if you like.
I would prefer a amicable line drawn and to move on... as its amusing to see these comments, and certainly provided us with a craic n laff.. but wasting time.
Im disappointed in you really.
I just wanna get on with drinking and review reading... not see no more bitter comments.
I hope it all calms down for you all...
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OK – we would like this to stop here. This (mostly) anonymous mudslinging is very undignified. Not being able to speak to the landlord, we wrote him a letter on Monday expressing our opinion, but sadly it appears that he’s using “drinker451” and “Ale_munkey” to do his talking for him and so we’re posting this on here with very great reluctance.
We want to make it clear that we are not “Baldockbloke”, who has only been in the pub a few times since the last great landlord explosion at the end of March (hence his post in May). We hope that this will put an end to this sorry episode and allow everyone to move on.
To clarify, this started because the landlord of the pub made some extremely offensive comments about a friend of ours in an aggressive manner, as witnessed by several people – and has barred us because we don't agree with him. Although, of course, anyone has the right to post whatever they want, we’re not happy that a private dispute is being aired on the Internet, with several of “drinker451”/”Ale_munkey”’s posts implying that the fault lies with us.
We’ve drunk in the Cock for thirteen years, made many good friends, and had excellent times - we are extremely sad that those times are finished, but just can't see a way back from this now and so join the very long list of people unwelcome in this pub.
The ludicrous duo of “drinker451” and “Ale_munkey” has at least provided laughter to us at a time that has been very stressful. Bit of advice to you – constantly trying to get everyone to forget about what happened is only going to keep reminding people about it.
Marcus and Karen
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HI Baldock bloke
Ok... Sorry to hear you had a bad experience mate...
it can happen in any pub guess...
I can understand you have your 'own opinion;, and you stated it with much more grace than previous people.... but i find it the 'obnoxious' bit hard to believe. Theres always two sides to a story as ive seen drinkers get very rude n aggressive and have to get thrown out in pubs a lot.... sometimes sh••t happens.... shame really.
So, no hard feelings...we just gotta discourage people putting bad old rumors out there as it spoils the point of this web site... we all meant to be drinking good ale and having a laugh n using this site positivly aint we.... . Thas wat its for....
but they must be doing something right as its always busy when i manage to go there.
cheers and good drinking to ya
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hi all - interesting views. i have to say that as someone who has sung the praises of this pub and used to find the landlord pleasant that it is not as it used to be. i have as much right to post a negative comment as i do a positive one and in recent times i have witnessed the landlord being obnoxious with people without reason. i am not in the habit of bad mouthing anyone without having the evidence to back it up. i am sure that if you are unaware of any of the stuff he has been saying that it is a perfectly nice place to drink. unfortunately for anyone who has been in earshot of his comments it no longer holds the same appeal. i would love the old times back again but i think it is a forlorn hope. as for anyone who drinks in there and loves it that is brilliant. it always was by far the best craic in town.
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Lovely pub, traditional fabulous atmosphere and extremely well kept ales. .. (many awards and recognition of this) a good solid comminity pub where you can hear yourself think and enjoy conversation with those around you.
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haha... you is quite funny...ya got me, nooot! ....not quite miss marple!!! i had just registered after a drink n a chat with a mate who told me about this.. Just discovered it all... oddly enough down the Hart, then the Cock . Finally got a decent phone.. wiv wifi....! neat
So...While your looking at dates...so called 'bypassboy' 'baldockbloke' and 'rob sclill' seem to be all saying the same thing and joining each others angry mails, linked even... 'bypassboy' registered just after your comments with a nasty slur, and blindly supporting you... mmmm!....so perhaps they really one person! who knows! Why so angry?)
Anyway, dont you just love Conspiracy's...call me cynical..
To set the record straight - im not involved with anyone on this, (i dont normaly bother with these review sites....im not into marketing or nowt - dont give a crap about it... i just dont like seeing people being a bully or try and slur a good place where I drink with mates. I drink down engine, cock and Hart. Play footy a lot and love Ale.
I agree with you on one thing.... The Cock is a beautiful pub, the bar staff are excellent, a top pub with a very busy and happy clientle....
many years of good drinking, great team and landlords etc and punters. I've being going there for years, and pub crawling for years round hitchin and baldock. the place had a great warm atmosphere for ages..thats why i pop in there with after footy and whenever I can in the week....
re: Baldock's a small town, everybody knows what goes on everywhere. Thankfully most people can make up their own minds and not generally be swayed by someone with a vendetta....!!!!! You said it !!
not so sure about 'many of the customers being mates of yours'... being one of them...
pushing yourself on people dont make them yer mates!!!
That did make us laugh though.... reputations can be a double edged sword ...
You do make me laugh though, not sure what yo are going on about on ''won't have me in there, for reasons still unexplained'' people aren't barred from a pub without a good reason.....
....come on, you claim to have worked in a bar..... I've seen it in many towns over the years in pubs i have worked in as staff.
So in all honesty, i just don't like bullies, any one who bullies or hold hollow vendettas against good people and good pubs... if you are truly 'honest and open' you will know that too.
geezer 451 has a good point - let it lie.....
Maybe next time I see you in the Engine or Hen i will explain it clearly over a pint or three -dont worreeee..... im buying!!!!
S
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Ale_Munkey - you seem to be answering things addressed to Drinker451! Ironic that you both claim to be big drinkers and (apart from today's Engine comment) have not commented on any other pub! Nice to see the friendly banter though.
And, concidentally, Ale_Munkey, you registered on the site and did your first post precisely 12 minutes after drinker451 posted again in defence of the pub on the 13th. Call me cynical, but it seems to me you're the same person! And it seems you're desperately trying to defend the pub and being very economical with the truth sometimes. Of course, that's just *my* opinion!
Conspiracy's abound! Anyway, Baldock's a small town, everybody knows what goes on everywhere. Thankfully most people can make up their own minds and not generally be swayed by marketing!
For my tuppence worth, The Cock is a beautiful pub, the bar staff are excellent - most of them and many of the customers are mates of mine. I personally don't much care for Greene King's ales or the brewery's limited choice of "guest" beers, and it's a shame The Cock not been in the Good Beer Guide for a couple of years, but I'm sure it'll be back one day.
And just for the avoidance of any doubt, with my belief in honesty and openness, I don't drink in there any more as the Licensee won't have me in there, for reasons still unexplained.
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ok Mr Ale... know where ya comin from... lovely traditional pub with a fabulous atmosphere and extremely well kept ales.
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Just read some negative reviews form baldock bloke, who is named in other reviews....
really not sure why they are being so bitter about this place.... is a lovely traditional pub with a fabulous atmosphere and extremely well kept ales. .. (many awards and recognition of this) a good solid comminity pub where you can hear yourself think and enjoy conversation with those around you.
Current bar staff team and LL very friendly as is the crowd that get in there.
Outside coverered courtyard for summer evenings - great log fires and loads of atmosphere for the winter nights. I go their with my friends or alone and are always welcome.... Long may it remain the same!‎
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'Ale testing day' - can i have you job..? Lucky bugger....
im stuck in an office with a hangover and ringing ears from standing in the base speaker too long!
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Hey guys...it's a good old pub... i just go there regular like and have fun with mates n some great drinking nights round town... (Ok..i know that bloke gets a bit drunk sometimes and it can all get a bit embarressing... but dont we all!)
Baldock bloke.. just read reviews n your story.... i do sort of remember you working there a while back.... how ya doin'mate.?
I still say its a great fun pub....
anyway - off to an Ale testting day i go...
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Hehe!...too right - it got well messy drunk all weekend....
great fun...great music in town... ended up drinking at The Cock n had a good night...
not sure where these arguments are coming from but lets all just enjoy our selves huh!
Ale be there....
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Blimey...i drink round HItchin, baldock n Cambs.... i find this all hard to believe!
I like most of the pubs in baldock and have always found them welcoming and friendly...
my fave two..one of them being the Cock. Ive drunk there for years.... a good crowd
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i agree with baldockbloke. The landlord said some disgusting things about my sister who had never been in there before. Greene King should throw him out. Landlords shouldn't get drunk and then pass revolting sexual comments about their clients. I would certainly never go in there and advise anyone else to not bother either.
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drinker451 - either we are talking about different incidents or you are a relative/friend of the landlord. He is the one who gets drunk on red wine and either swears at his customers or says improper things to them - usually the women. Around town he now has a reputation for his actions. As said before - a real shame as it used to be a real pleasure to pop in there if you wanted a good pint in a traditional pub.
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I'd be very interested to hear who"Drinker 451" thinks the people are who were asked to leave and the reasons for it. Of course, I'm not afraid to show who I am. I'm Rob, who used to work there. so hopefully "drinker 451" will say who , he is... or does he work for some marketing company? Honesty, in my book, is always the best policy.
Nice to see The Victoria made it into the Good Beer Guide this year... consistently cracking pint of Deuchars IPA in that place.
It's all about the beer!
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''without a doubt this is the best beer in the best pub for miles and miles around. the locals are fantastic and friendly and there is always someone to chat with and share rounds with. all the bar staff are brilliant. a real bonus is no kids, no fruit machines, no loud music, no pool table , no dart board, no karaoke, no happy hour (they are all happy) no keg-like beers and no food - unless you count cheesy moments as a meal! superb way to spend a evening''
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Still a great pub, had some great parties there recently and love the award winning IPA and mix of Ales... Ok..as 'baldockblokes' review pointed out - theres been a few trouble makers in recently who got asked to leave....who did swear and cause some issues...but they are all gone...and its back to a cosy fun place to drink with a really solid mix of customers from all ages...
Love it still...best pub in baldock
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Heard the landlord telling his customers to f off a while back while trying to enjoy a pint having come home for the weekend. Apparently he can be a nasty piece of work. Shame - I used to enjoy drinking in there.
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Great pub, excellent Ales and a nice rich pint of IPA... tastes great and seems to me to be presented in the real manor it should be. (The walls are adorned with awards for top quality ale and beer.... so seems they must be doing something good)
In fact I had some top quality ales there just the other night...
A busy place, yet with a good crowd....
I disagree with previous comments about IPA being thin, or miserable staff.... having being there many times I find it a warm and comfortable place with a great atmosphere, and top landlord and landlady and great . In my travels drinking all around, thats a very special thing to find... a place where you feel like you belong and have great beer.. and a great open fire place
The staff are all good fun and friendly...i give the place a 10/10 for sure.....
I find as a regular around many pubs that the complainers are just not in the pub thats right for them.... when i was younger I wanted loud hectic pub/clubs.... now i want calm cool and traditional pubs with great drinks and atmosphere... The Cock has just this.
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Traditional pub with the emphasis on well-kept ales, comfy surroundings and conversation. The interior is 'brewers' rustic', but has plenty of separate seating areas and a superb log fire. Well worth a visit for a relaxing pint.
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without a doubt this is the best beer in the best pub for miles and miles around. the locals are fantastic and friendly and there is always someone to chat with and share rounds with. all the bar staff are brilliant. a real bonus is no kids, no fruit machines, no loud music, no pool table , no dart board, no karaoke, no happy hour (they are all happy) no keg-like beers and no food - unless you count cheesy moments as a meal! superb way to spend a evening
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Was in here last week. The place was packed to the gunnels so must be doing something right, or maybe it's just small. Nice pint of Bonkers Conkers, but thought the IPA a little on the 'thin' and tasteless side. Somebody agreed with me as saw them take their pint back to be exchanged.
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Best pub for miles around, great host, great atmsosphere, no kids, great beer. Friendly banter always available, one critism is this pub is just too comfortable!
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This pub comes into its own in winter with the log fire and chestnuts available for toasting.
Without doubt the best beer to be had in Baldock and thankfully one of the few pubs Greene King has left alone is its 'refurbishment' programme.
A minor point but the landlady is Danish ( a fact she is proud of) not Dutch.
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The posts left by others made me laugh hard! If it's still the same landlady as about 4-5 years ago, she is actually very nice. Maybe it's because she's Dutch as to why everyone thinks she's miserable. Funny stuff!
It's a great pub and I've enjoyed many a good time in there. Great fireplace and the landlord doesn't mind it if you chuck another log on the fire in the winter, if you feel a bit chilly.
Great locals to chat to and there's almost always someone at the bar on a weekend to have a chinwag with. All in all, an excellent pub.
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A good traditional pub. Sometimes has live music on a Sunday. I think the landlady is really very nice persion - she is just a little reserved, not miserable. Good puib to visit in the winter as they have a big open fire.
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fantastic beer in a good old fashioned no smoking pub. friendly bar staff except for the miserable landlady - would have got a 9 without her! easily the best pub in the area though
anonymous - 21 Dec 2006 10:03 |
A Greene King pub, with a good selection of quality beer, including a mild, and guests.
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