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Went in here recently for the first time in years.. Enjoyed the front room vibe. And everyone turning round to look at you when you go in. Having said that, it's not all bad, and preferable to say, the Admiral Nelson..
TheGP - 25 Aug 2008 20:25 |
This might look and feel like someones front room, but I have enjoyed this pub every time I have visited it. It does not even get that busy on match days but they do have a policy of different prices for locals and non locals which can be really annoying, especially when you only live up the road. Most probably the best pub in the Whitton area (even though it is listed as Twickenham on this website)
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Going downhill rapidly,owners only interested in rugby and concert money these days.Whatever you do ,do not have the temerity to criticise the quality of the beer to the landlady or you will be barred.Not that she will have the courage to do it herself,she will get a lackey to do this whilst she is not even on the premises.She has however been overheard discussing the fact that the previous landlady is in the habit of `bouncing` cheques on her,and this to non regular customers.BE CAREFUL!!
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A very good traditional pub, Friendly staff and most probably serves the freshest pint in the whitton area.
Pleasent beer garden and friendly atmosphere between the locals.8/10
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Had a great Pint in here today and last week when I stopped on my way to Twickenham. Nice to be in a busy pub but not one which is completely mobbed by the crowds like the ones in Twickenham centre itself. Two great advantages of this pub are one it must be the closest pub to the rugby ground. Two it is a great meeting up point, esp good for me as I was meeting up with friends from Wolverhampton.
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They even have a pickled egg eating competi tion,unfortunately the greaseball wasnt as good as he thought.However it proved that he does have a sense of humour,well he made everybody laugh anyway.The poetry competition is next.Something new every day and great fun.
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Sad to see that someone who makes disparaging remarks is unwilling to put his/her name to them. This is a lovely little local pub with friendly staff and regulars.
OK, their "in house" games may not be to everbody's taste, but a good percentage of all money raised by this and other efforts is donated to a local charity.
Well done to the landlord and his wife for keeping a well run house and excellent cellar!
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I couldn't agree more. The service is poor and I was sickened to discover recently that the locals are running a regular sweepstake on the next famous person to die.
This was once a beautiful family pub but has gone right down hill.
anonymous - 23 Jan 2007 22:04 |
Initially I was pleasantly surprised.
But on every occaision I've been there since the new landlords arrived...
* They've let the squaddies back in.
* Dogs have been allowed to run around in the "garden" area.
* & on the last two visits there's only been one lady serving behind the bar. She's really friendly and doesn't let anyone jump the queue but the poor thing's hopelessly overworked.
So last week I gave up and went elsewhere - had to wait ten minutes to be served which really isn't on.
issas - 13 May 2006 09:09 |
This pub was runined when it was run by landlords who didnt look after it but now under new management it is a lovely little pub to visit. They have a good quiz on Tuesday nights, darts on Wednesday and the atmosphere is fab on Rugby days, it may be a small pub but its really welcoming. The pub is made up largely of locals who once you get to know them are also a good laugh and very friendly. The foods good and very reasonably priced. Its well worth a visit - the picture on this site doesnt really do the pub justice, it has a lovely sized beer garden perfect for summer and a good range of beers.
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New owners just before christmas 2005.
now a good friendly local with great food.
Club sandwich highly recomended.
very friendly atmosphere great on rugby days, closest pub to the stadium.
Try it you'll now be plesantly surprised.
anonymous - 20 Jan 2006 12:19 |
Beer and food both great. Theres a new landlord who seems like a nice bloke. Well worth a visit.
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Yes, you too can wait patiently in line for your beer as two other completely ignorant and selfish people jump the queue and get served first.
Pocket your unspent money, about-turn, exit the premises, turn left and head straight on to the White Hart where they do seem to give a toss about customer-service.
Used to like it here, what a shame!
Note to the barman...
W A K E U P !!!!
issas - 25 Aug 2005 16:21 |
I haven't tried the food but the staff are always friendly and the beer is always good.
However, I'm not sure I'll go back as I did see the landlords allowing their dog to foul the green seating/play area at the back. It put me off the place to be honest.
anonymous - 21 Oct 2004 12:18 |
This is a great little pub. The food is just brilliant and the land lady is marvellous.
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I am not surprised only 2 people have rated this pub, as you would be hard pressed to get more than 2 people inside this pub it is so pokey.
If you are not known in the area, there is not a reason to enter this place.
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