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A decent traditional pub tucked away off the main road. Well kept cask ales, albeit slightly pricey (especially compared with nearby Holts' pubs!)
alexw - 29 Jul 2018 13:12 |
@localperson2, aren't all reviews pretty presumptuous? They are all based on someones opinions and individual experiences, and if you have one rude member of staff you may very well lump all the staff together. the main issue I had was with tommymulletts review. it wasn't a review, it was someone using this as a way to bitch about people. I know the landlords daughter was extremely upset by it as we have a mutual friend, its what brought me to this site in the first place. Maybe I was a bit gung ho in my review but that's simply because I was annoyed by the pettiness of some of them. In fact you were being presumptuous yourself suggesting I may be friends with the landlord. I'm not, I've spoken to him in passing but that's it. I personally don't see the problem people have with him, and i think his wife is lovely. there is a small older woman who works there who can be rude and does favour the regulars, however I havent found that with the rest of the barstaff. I certainly apologise if Ive offended anyone with my reviews, it wasnt my intent, however I do wish some people would think before writing. These are normal people being talked about, who have feelings and at the end of the day are just trying to make a living like everyone else out there.
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@loudnproud. I put a review on here re. personal hygiene and had a swipe at the staff, maybe a tad harsh but I too stand by that I said. Jollypinkgiant took your comment on because it seemed like you were presumtious on most points. As to writing a review without mentioning staff/owners etc. it's not easy as pubs by their very nature depend on friendly service and in this pub it's very selective. I live locally as my tag suggests and know like most others if your face doesn't fit in there you will have to wait forever to be served (fact). Now you are probably a friend of the current landlord and I'm sure you're treated well but have a word with others who he chooses to dislike on a whim and see what they say.Getting back to the personal hygiene attacks I agree with you that they are uncalled for but using the lavatory and then serving without washing ones hands is also uncalled for.regards localperson2
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Ok, Very Un-Jolly Pink Giant. For a start I didnt say all of them. I was referring to those that choose to simply insult the owners and staff by calling them crude and nasty names or making uncalled for comments. Anyone bringing up personal hygiene in an attempt to insult someone is obviously bearing some sort of grudge and I wouldnt put loutish behaviour past them considering their so called reviews. At any rate it isnt a review of the pub it is merely trying to insult someone. Those are the reviews im referring to. How about you make your own review instead of trying to pick apart mine in an attempt to appear intelligent or righteous. I stand by everythkng I said. I concede I could have been clearer on the reviews I was referring to but I didnt want to draw anymore unnecessary attention to them. I notice you didnt choose to pick those reviews apart by the way.
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Ok loudnproud let's analyse some of your points made. No.1 "obviously written by idiots bearing a grudge". So anybody not agreeing with you is OBVIOUSLY an idiot. No.2 " No doubt due to being told off or barred due to loutish behaviour. " How do you know that? Not agreeing with you again eh! No.3" The landlord is one of the only ones in the area who doesnt tolerwte dick heads," One of the only ones? How can one be one of the only ones? No.4 "grudge bearing idiots" not in agreement again are they? Finally " it truly is the best boozer in prestwich" Your opinion and you're entitled to it just don't call others idiots because of theirs.
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I would highly suggest ignoring most of the previous reviews as they are obviously written by idiots bearing a grudge. No doubt due to being told off or barred due to loutish behaviour. The landlord is one of the only ones in the area who doesnt tolerwte dick heads, hence the bad rep. The staff always seem happy and polite to me, although they also do not tolerate rudeness and bad behaviour. It may be more expensive than others in the area but then again the majority are holts pubs. The safe feeling and the quality of ale and beer makes up for any price difference. Its also nice to see so many locals in attendance, it is always proof of a good pubwhen the locals choose to spend their time there. Seriously folks, dont be put off by a couple of vendettas and grudge bearing idiots, it truly is the best boozer in prestwich.
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Felt very deflated after a visit to this pub on Friday evening. My Friend and I, whilst by no means connoisseurs of real ale, appreciate a decent pint and were looking forward to trying a couple in what looked like a well presented and nice pub.
The interior was nice enough and it was lively. though thats where the good experience stopped. The barstaff were simply plain rude, almost like they were inconvenienced by having to serve you.
We ordered two pints of Pride of Pendle, a normally pleasant pint by Moorhouses in Burnley. I know this ale well and can can say that on this occasion it was a little old in the barrel. We opted for a couple of the guest beers after that, the names of which escape me know and instantly found them to be sour and vinegary. Smell, taste and their look were all completely off so I returned them, very politely to be informed by the bar lady that they were supposed to be like that and had a strong flavour. I agreed that they certainly had a strong flavour, though it was a sour one and the beer was in no doubt off. she called a young lad over and poured him a small glass asking him what he thought of it whilst I was stood at a busy bar and you could see his face turn instantly even though he didnt say anything and tried to hide it. All she would say then is "Its supposed to be like that but what else do you want" in a stroppy and agitated way. We got two pints of something plain and then left.
So, poor beer (unless you like standard fizz-font lagers) and unfriendly staff. Not much going for it unfortunately.
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This old and once well run pub has been dragged down by the current owners and unfriendly barstaff. To anybody considering eating there let me tell you that the landlord (the one with the ponytail) doesn't wash his hands after using the loo.His wife trudges around the place like she has just found out there's no Father Xmas and the shortarsed barmaid is truly the rudest thing on the planet. Beer prices are (I think) the highest in the local area although the ale is kept well. Yes a plus point there did you spot it? There are plenty of locals who don't go in anymore and that's down to the general unease they feel when poneytailman stands around giving customers the beady eye. Not for me thanks I'll wait until they've moved on.
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nice old boozer.no scallys or drug dealers but the landlords a complete tw@t! he thinks he's in Cheshire rather than grimy old Prestwich! I remember him when he changed barrels in the red Lion on Bury New Rd!
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I visited this pub recently for the first time in ten years and was appauled.
It used to be the best pub in prestwich but now it is far the worse.
Grubby and disgusting and so were the people who owned it. The landlord was clearly the biggest idiot i have ever met and I agree with pollon22's description of him having a napolionic attitude. His wife was the most miserable faced woman and the daughter who greeted you behind the bar smelt very offensive and had very poor dental hygiene. Her long greasy hair which should of been tied back was stuck on the glass, it was vile she couldnt be bothered to even serve you because she was on her mobile phone. The most unwelcoming family ever and i will never return until they leave. Such a difference from the previous visit when I was so impressed with the previous owners and their team of welcoming and proffesional staff.
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Its a brilliant pub full of character bit expensive but definitely best pub for at least 10 miles.
chuzu - 21 Dec 2009 17:41 |
One of The best pubs in greater Manchester. Historical influence, beautiful surroundings, great atmosphere and good transport links into town. I've lived here now for over a year and this pub is the best pub of a fantasic suburban part of Manchester. Ignore the rubbish posted before, the andlord is actually a pretty nice guy (and I'm an outsider). Very cool pub, highly recomended!!!
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just another comment regarding the one made by pollon22. I have stayed in the hotel roms several times over the past few years and have found them very good indeed. the pillows have not been thin, the bathrooms have been spotless along with the rest of the room. the housekeeper is one of the nicest, hardworking people in the place and I hate to think of anyone insulting her good work! and cobwebs? spiders happen, they're not dirty, and you will occasionally get cobwebs anywhere! get over it!
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The Church Inn has in place a dress code banning tracksuits and baseball caps in order to deter the local 'chavs'. The reason for shutting for two hours on a Sunday is beacuse at one point, every pub in the village shut at this time and trouble makers descended on the Church instead. The pub has been commended by the Caledonian brewery and Wells & Young on its excellent upkeep and sales of Deuchars and Bombardier. The pub itself is far from shabby as all the staff take due care to make it so. Any sleight on the bar staff is unfair as they are all hard working and friendly, with great care being given towards every customer, regardless of whether they are regulars or new customers. Any comment made in a disparaging manner, I can only assume is due to the individual/s concerned having an issue with the landlord himself or from being barred. In all the pub is the best place to drink in Prestwich, and maybe even the whole borough of Bury.
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Very run down from what it was when angie and chris owned it--we were SO sad to see this once fine pub in it's current,neglected state.The landlord looked as though he was a big issue seller- unshaven,quite drunk,and obviously oblivious of his customers distain for his childish Napolionic attitude. Our bedroom looked as though it had not had a decent clean in years--thin pillows--dirty bathroom--cobwebs--ugggh!The staff were obviously untrained-and most unwelcoming, playing with their mobiles and far too busy to deal with 'new faces'.-clearly a pub which now relies on fri/sat night trade,and the income from the letting rooms. Nothing like the lovely place we remember.JANE+MIKE T--from polefield.
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totally agree with the last post. Stuck in the stone age by shutting for two hours on a sunday.
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one of the better pubs in prestwich but the landlord is a bit of an arsehole.
anonymous - 4 Aug 2007 18:12 |
Never seen chavs, perhaps prestwich chap was peering through wrong window as clearly has never been allowed in
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Run down but with character. Unfortunately the Deuchars IPA tastes off by several miles. Could have been so much better - needs money throwing at it.
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prestwichchap has obviously been barred or he would not have made such stupid remarks. The pub is clean of chavs and drug dealers in fact it has a policy of not admitting people wearing baseball caps and tracksuit bottoms The Tapas is authentic Spanish cooked by a genuine Spanish Basque. And the most popular pub in Prestwich if not Bury.
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drug dealers and chavs. Boring tapas in the evening
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Excellent local hostelry with friendly service and separate no-smoking room. Just the spot for a convivial drink, situated in a conservation area next to historic St. Mary's Church.
Stephen Horrocks - 18 Nov 2004 13:02 |
