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Yes their are grammatical and spelling errors in my last post, i did write it in a hurry! Sorry.
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As the Landlord of this pub i would like to inform you of the changes since i took over in June 07. We have a large quite area at the rear that has no football or music, good food 7 days a week, great quiz on a Sunday, big football games with a jumbo screen, real ale, great wine and all the idiots are all now barred. I have done all the local residents asked for! Come and enjoy a great time with us!
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Not a bad pub at all. The food was reasonably priced and served very quickly. The drinks can be a little bit expensive, but as the only pub in Hither Green it does a good job.
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For a pub that doesn't need to try (it has a monopoly on Hither Green), this isn't a bad place. The Sunday pub quiz is excellent too, and is miles better than The Northbrook's or The Crown's.
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Nice bar staff. Friendly atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.
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I have used this pub many times in the past,Im not really a drinker so it was more for the food and the atmosphere and I found the staff quite friendly and helpfull. I assume someone recently has taken over because on my visit this bank holiday weekend I found the food awfull and the staff even more so, I received my main meal before my starter and when I explained the problem I was rudely told we are very very busy. Including my self there were two other tables with people eating, in actual fact this was the quietest I have ever seen it. Even after speking to the "manager" there was no cutomer care not even an appology and was made to feel very uncomfortable. I will not be returning.
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If the football is not on it is worth a visit, Good reasonable food, ale was ok.
Football on forget it. Two massive screens in both bars
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To be fair, most of my reviews can be quite harsh, but I have to say (in an Andy Gray kinda way) that the station is a pretty decent local boozer, one of those places which you see from the train and wonder what it's like. Well wonder no more. It's worth the visit
Good size, good beer and screens to watch the sport on.
anonymous - 13 Sep 2006 17:21 |
Fortunately a new governor's on the way in the next week or so...things can only get better...unfortunately his last act has been to let back in the people previously barred for drugs, violence etc, so that's the gonna be the new gaffer's first challenge. A return to it's former glory will be a joyous day for us long-suffering regulars.
anonymous - 30 Jan 2006 16:10 |
Having lived in Hither green for 18 months, I'd walked past this pub a few times and dismissed it as a rough house. I was wrong.
Yesterday (a Sunday), myself, the wife, our one-year-old son and a couple of friends visited The Station for lunch.
The first thing that struck me on entering the pub was the size: Wetherspoons would be proud. Other posters here have referred to the big screens: they are certainly big!
We arrived at about 1pm and the place was fairly quiet. We bought drinks (£7 for two pints, a Tia Maria and an orange juice), then sat in the large area where children are allowed and contemplated the menu. The food is *very* reasonably priced, as well as varied.
Two of us had a Sunday roast (one beef and one lamb from a choice of three@), one had a curry and the other had fish and chips: £23 for very generous portions. I can only comment on my roast and would say it was nice but perhaps could have done with being a bit warmer.
We then spent most of the afternoon in the pub and watched Man U v Wolves. What I assume to be the "football crowd" mentioned in other posts were in and weren't intimidating at all. In fact, without exception, every fellow patron I happened upon was friendly.
If we'd not wanted to watch the football, there really isn't anywhere to retire away, such is the size of the screens and the volume of the crowd. It was a pleasant enough day though and I'm sure the pub would provide a nice quiet hide-away on non match days. The match kicked off at 4pm so we were able to enjoy lunch in relative peace.
The bar staff were humorous and friendly and this is a pub with just about every facility you could hope for: a pool table in its own room, dart board, juke box, fruit and quiz machines and so on. Reasonably priced food and drinks and a non-threatening atmosphere make this a proper "boozer" in my opinion.
I may have only visited once but I will certainly do so again and would recommend The Station to anyone who just wants to go to the pub.
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The governor, Gary, has lost the plot, but I gather he'll be leaving soon, possibly not under his own steam. I'm one of the football crowd mentioned, and I think his 12ft square screen is complete pants. This is the only pub in a large residential area, and all the families that used to use one end of the pub have been driven out by the attempt to turn it into a sports bar. Still, what can I say, I continue to use it in the hope that the Spirit Group will appoint someone who will bar the persistent violent offenders as well as the one poor bloke who is barred for swearing. And after all that, it's still worth popping in because there is still a big bunch of friendly regulars.
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Always something going on here if there not showing some sport (Boxing, Rubgy, Football), its quiz night or a pool night. Good food & cheap beer what else do you want. Always a big crowd for the england games. They also have the massive new screen. GET IN.
Jamoo - 23 Nov 2005 15:27 |
This is a great friendly local. You get all sorts in here from the football crowd(always friendly) to students and old locals. Good atmosphere and the occaisonal lively night. Great for new year too.
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This was a 9.5/10 pub when I first used it 13 years ago, under the management of Ciaran, a big, strong, friendly Irishman. Sadly, in the last year under the current management the pub has slipped rapidly down the tubes.
This used to be a great place to watch the footie, with lots of friendly banter between a great mix of folks. That's all changed and the footie bunch can easily intimidate strangers and locals alike. Perhaps a new guvnor could turn things around and get the crowds back in.
My weak excuse for using the place is that it's the only pub in the immediate area and there are still a bunch of people clinging on in the forlorn hope of a turnaround.
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I love this pub, don't be put off by the local footie fans, they're all very friendly! This is the type of pub you can roll up to any time and always get a nice welcome!
Middsie - 31 Oct 2004 14:38 |
Nice affordable good old british pub. Will serve mushy peas with any dish. Legend
Bob Barrow - 21 Oct 2004 17:50 |
Once again, i am always put off by the "locals" crowd that tend to gather around the front bar and are usually there for the football.
This looks a nice pub from the outside, but doesn't look much better than any old Yates'.
Tell me..am i wrong about this place? should i give it another chance?
Pip - 26 May 2004 17:36 |
The best pub in Hither Green, as it is the only one! Joking aside, ok beer, straightish pool table and reasonably friendly.
adamafurness - 13 Mar 2004 16:13 |
It,s Great, good food and drink, fab and friendy staff offer remarkable service. What more could you ask for?
anonymous - 28 Jul 2003 02:52 |
Great quiz on a Sunday about 8pm
Kim - 16 Jul 2003 19:25 |
Have live entertainment most Saturdays. Food is great with some tradional pub food on the menu. Staff are friendly. What else can I say? Will definitely go back again.
Niki - 27 Feb 2003 11:15 |
Great pub with extremely efficient and friendly staff
Sarah - 8 Jan 2003 16:51 |
Large friendly pub, beers are a bit basic but if you live in the area its a very good relaxing drinking hole.
Nick - 8 Nov 2002 20:47 |
Nice local. Mostly friendly staff. Good value for money. Nice food. Frequently show football matches on the big screens. Otherwise a bit basic.
Andrew Milton - 8 Nov 2002 15:34 |
Quite nice local
Clare - 7 Apr 2002 19:34 |
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