Coach and Horses, Claphamback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Visited this pub after a recommendation by a friend. I can only assume that my friend last visited the pub several years ago as both myself and my partner found it fairly dismal.
The pub itself is actually quite nice and looks like it has undergone a recent refurbishment, nice tables, fresh walls, clean toilets etc and the staff (two waitresses and a woman behind the bar) were quite pleasant. The problem I have with The Coach and Horses is with the food. The menu looks quite appetising but the food itself is a far cry from the description, very bland lacking almost everything that you would associate with a tasty lunch.
The problem I feel is, the ingredients (and possibly the cooking itself). For example, as a starter I had Pate and for the price of it (and this pub is not the cheapest in the area) I would something reasonably tasty. Not so, the Pate in this case had obviously come from the local Cash and Carry and probably the discount bucket, utterly grim. Next I had a pasta dish which lacked all flavour, I had to add a ton of salt just to make it taste of anything, and that ended up being… salt. My partner, who normal shovels down most things, was equally unimpressed. It seems that only the most basic, bare minimum and cheapest ingredients go into the dishes and it shows (or tastes).
I am by no means a snob or a food critic but when I pay £40ish for 2 starters 2 mains and 2 drinks I expect to be left content and The Coach and Horses failed miserably to achieve this.
Nice place, rubbish food, I will not be returning until I see a big sign outside saying “new chef and new menu”.
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6.9.08
Have just been to lunch waited an hour for the food to be brought to us wouldn't have minded but it was only ham egg and chips, not exactly mind blowing hard to cook! When it arrived it was not very hot and not very appetising, very disappointed. Had not been there since had a makeover and will not be going back, looking at the small amount of customers in there perhaps it would be time for a re think.
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sobrien you have only reviewed 1 pub and the review was made on the day you signed up for this site which sounds very dodgy, i think you maybe an owner or work here
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This is one of our local pubs and have never had an issue. We always have a good chat and a laugh with the people working there, and when we have eaten there, do not find the prices any higher than other pubs in the area. We have spent many a pleasant evening sipping beer and sitting in the garden with friends and would highly recommend it.
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Terrible, overpriced Belgiam type bar in the middle of nowhere. Not how it used to be many moons back. Not sure how long it will stay open for as you can't run a pub with no custom.
Rude and unhelpful barmaid!
AVOID!
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In my humble opinion this place was far better when it was the Acre Tavern. There is a touch of nouveau silliness about it now.
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Visited on a wednesday evening, 3 of us, no bitter available ! stayed till 10 pm( arrived at 8:30) when the landlord called last orders and informed us that as there were less than 5 people in the bar he would be closing early! ordered and drank last two drinks as we were about to finish our drinks landlord said we must leave. Bar staff then said to my partner I should not have served you in the first place as you were rude about not having bitter available!! she was not rude. landlord then said to my eastern european partner who has been in this country for 15 years " you should learn to be polite in this country" The barmaid was from eastern europe too !!
As we were leaving I said I will not be back was then given a torrent of abuse from landlord " F@cking good because I have been waiting for the last hour for you to PIss off, if I came round to your living room and sat there would you want me to leave" STRANGE on a quiet wednesday evening I would have thought they would have been glad of our business. RACIST STAY away..
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Oh ..dear, looks like my earlier reviews no longer stand true ....Visitors - caution.
Biker - 29 Mar 2008 06:07 |
what a rubbish pub.over priced,a menu that does not know what country its in,very rude and unhelpfull staff.give it a miss.
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"This is how a pub should be"! Ridiculous. It's in the middle of nowhere, tarted up to look like a Belgian bar, ridiculous prices. Nothing like a pub at all.
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This is how a pub should be! On entering we were given a warm greeting by the staff behind the bar. The menu was presented to us, and it was noted that they can cater for dietary requirements. When we explained that I was vegetarian & lactose intolerant, the staff were full of suggestions, which was so welcome. Most staff in eateries don't even seem to know what lactose intolerant is! I opted for the vegetarian kebabs, whilst my partner went for the chicken pie. We have eaten as some of the best restaurants around, and can honestly say that the food was better at the Coach & Horses, than many a top London restaurant - we can't recommend this put highly enough. Despite others comments that the interior doesn't suit - poppycock, it's very much in keeping and sympathetic with the period of the pub. We'll be back!
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We had an anniversary meal here on the 28 Oct, first class. Yes, you do have to pay a bit more but...this level of product and service justifies it.
On a more general point of interest to those organising Christmas Parties etc. and going out for Christmas Day, it may be time well spent giving their special menus for these events a second glance. 9/10
Biker - 29 Oct 2006 07:00 |
Visited for the first time today.Not what I'd call a pub,more of a restaurant,so Im not sure it should be on this site.Guess it depends on your taste but the place is done out in what I'd call contemporary old fashioned - it didn't work for me but my partner thought it was nice.The staff were friendly and helpful.Thought the roast was a bit overpriced at £9.50 and the drink was a bit pricey,£3.50 for a Magners.The roast beef was really tough but the rest of the veg were excellent.We were asked how the meal was but as typical Englishmen we said it good.Apple and Almond tart with Amaretto was good
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Built in the early 18th century, this pub has had its ‘ups-and-downs’ (no pun intended) but has now been saved from that dreaded metamorphic process that turns pubs into blocks of flats overnight!
Now completely refurbished to the very highest standards, aimed at the upper quartile of the market but with prices in the middle, the Worthing area has finally gained a Flagship Pub for others in the trade to measure themselves by.
The bar, an ever changing selection of real ales and top of the range lagers – the Flowers is to walk on hot coals for! Wine from almost everywhere in the world is available but I’m afraid my knowledge of this subject is ‘corked’
Now for those of us (eg. me) that happen to be pub food freaks, you have just found the earthly version of heaven when you read the menu – ring them up and I expect they will send / fax / email you a copy. The dining area is worth taking a picture of and that’s all I can really say.
Garden, gravelled, nice furniture and within easy reach of the loos. Car parking easy and safe.
My wife tells me this is where we WILL be going on her birthday!!
Biker - 26 Jul 2006 14:32 |
New owners, new approach and totally professional.
OUT are the fruit machines..juke-box etc...etc..and all other related junk..
IN is a first class range of beers, lagers and a proper menu, no pre-cooked food bought in and reasonably priced.
No sign of 'pap-on-tap' (or plate)
ps they also keep and serve a seriously fine pint of London Pride.
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