Woolpack, Bansteadback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
NOT A LOT I CAN SAY REALLY OK I SUPPOSE
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visited this pub on sunday, the first bank holiday weekend in may,had a lovely steak meal for less than a tenner, my wife and our friends enjoyed their meals too. was surprised footie wasn't on, but when we got there, there was a good family atmosphere and the staff were friendly. stayed there the rest of the evening where a very good four piece live band called 'alter ego' performed,which finished off a perfect evening.
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Excellent turnaround of a basic pub to a very good one. Same management,I believe, as the Dukes Head in Tadworth. Good parking, food and friendly staff - and entertainment. Just shows what effort and ability can do.
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The Woolpack has had a bad reputation in the past but since the current landlady has been there the woolpack has consolidated its position as the only decent pub in the banstead/chipstead area! It is a friendly local with very high quality drinks, though not cheap, as well as very edible pub grub.
The local drinkers and bar staff are friendly and the place has a good atmosphere. I wouldnt recommend it as a place to take children but is perfect for a bite to eat or a good drinking session.
dm221 - 30 Apr 2008 11:46 |
I believe this pub had a "reputation" a few years back. No sign of that on my visit last night. What I found was a decent friendly local.
Neither an uber trendy wine bar, nor an old fashioned roaring-fire and snug-bar public house, it may be a bit bland for some tastes. A middle-of-the road, know what you're getting kind of place. The Bryan Adams of the pub world, if you like.
For a quiet Sunday-night pint or two, it's just what you need.
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this pub has really changed not so much fun any more
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Last night we stopped at The Woolpack in Banstead for dinner. From the outside this looks like a typical country pub. Inside it is an old-fashioned pub as seen in London many years ago. The food is excellent and not over-priced. I had a great shortcrust steak and ale pie with my favourite Young's Biiter and Selina enjoyed her sausages and mash with a good French Vin de Pays Rouge. This is the third time we have visited Banstead and the third time we have used this pub, the last two visits being solely for that purpose. I guess that says it all.
Does this pub have any competition ? We have not seen any other pubs in the area.
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If you must visit a pub while in Banstead, you won't run out screaming. Decent food, a bit tatty on the inside.
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Personally I've always liked the Woolpack after John the old guv (from Sunderland) left. You get some v friendly staff there, for instance Shrek was great for a laugh especially when his beloved Sunderland was on tv. I haven't been there since Xmas (I live in Newcastle now) but I'd definitely suggest it as a place to go. Good collection of friendly regulars and some great bar staff who are always friendly. The food is pretty good, wished they'd kept the sky for the football but other than that its brilliant.
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fresh food, v.clean, freindly staff always smiling , new landlord/landlady always up for a laugh with the cumstomers , i love it here
anonymous - 2 Feb 2007 22:09 |
new owners have completed changed this pub around in the few months of owning it. got rid of the rough lot an in with the friendly customes every pub wants. not only is this a huge pub, but the food is worth every penny making you feel right at home with the new sofa's infront of the fire. ye you have the youngsters but dont you in every pub? atleast they are wel respectable and show cosideration for every person who is in the pub. i defonalty recomend this pub to every body ....
anonymous - 2 Feb 2007 22:08 |
CLEAN,FRIENDLY,GREAT FOOD,NEW GUV,LOVELY FEMALE STAFF,
NO ROUGHNECKS,GOOD PINT & THE KAZZY DONT SMELL
anonymous - 1 Feb 2007 14:22 |
i have to agree with KRobbo81, the service you get is great, they dont leave you waiting at the bar there on you straight away. the landlady makes you feel very welcome. so all i have is praise for the place, highly recommended, and by the way, i never see any chavs in there....
cfc55 - 12 Jan 2007 01:00 |
Contrary to the comments and after a couple of visits I have to disagree. I have found this an enjoyable place to enjoy a drink, have a nice bite to eat and spend time with friends. The service from an excellent bar staff is superb and don't leave you waiting for long to be served. I totally recommend this pub and will definitely be visiting more often. Excellent work!
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The Woolpack in Banstead is actually Ok. Yes, it is quite chavvy. No, it isn't the sort of pub you'd want to take your granny to. And no, it isn't the greatest pub in the World. However, some 'Woolpack facts' for you in support of this fine pub...
It's the best pub in the Banstead area by some way. If you don't believe me, visit the others. In fact, despite the chavness of the place, there are a number of other pubs within a one mile radius that manage to outchav it by some way e.g. "The Wheatsheaf."
They put on an excellent effort during "special" times of the year e.g. the world cup, Christmas etc. The landlord, who, weirdly enough, you never see at other times of the year, appears to spend entire days getting the place decorated and right into the spirit of things...
Despite being scandously underused, the pub garden at the rear of the building is nice and there's also a pretty decent seating area at the front, perfect for those 'warmer evenings.'
The prices aren't too bad. It's a John Barras pub, so, if you can overlook the "2 meals for £7" posters that litter the walls and decroate the tables, you get a pretty reasonable deal for your money.
There's a pool table and a couple of decent games machines! And they serve an outstanding Ceasar Salad in there!
anonymous - 28 Aug 2006 16:38 |
Dodgy pub, no atmosphere, ok for chavs
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Nothing special inside, but a pleasant garden on a nice day.
Nick - 19 Jul 2004 13:06 |
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