please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
What happened? This used to be a great place to get some Thai food and enjoy a bit of footy. It has new owners, and is now just another soulless bar. When I asked what had happened to the former landlord, I was met with snooty guffaws from a woman wearing too much make-up.
No proper beer either.
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No Thais, No Football, No Quiz, No Atmosphere. What's happened?
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Recently heavily refurbished, now called Bar TxT.
Mainly female staff, very stylish place with cocktails and a good range of lagers.
Sadly only bitter is Sam Smith's Smooth (sigh).
They have just started food, but I haven't tried it.
Local celebs spotted include Mark Butcher & Faithless.
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Magnificent Thai food. The best pub quiz in Croydon. Good bar atmosphere at weekends. Recommended if you are on a big night out.
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Dear ''screentrader'', darragh, darragh's friend,
Welcome to the area.
There is no need to apologise to me. But if you have a complaint, it would be extremely constructive to report it to the management directly, rather than hiding behind a keyboard.
First of all, The Tree House restaurant was an excellent choice. It is one of the best restaurants in sunny South Croydon.
Although, I am sure you will agree it was not Bar R's fault that you had to leave the Tree House restaurant to get the service you desired.
Regarding insults, reading my previous post, I can't see a reference to being gay/homosexuality. A Freudian slip, perhaps? I have pasted a dictionary definition of Anal below to help you.
If you would like to meet, without malice, I am only too happy to discuss your annoyances.
RSVP
Kindest Regards,
Amos
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Amos,
Sorry, but I have to agree with Darragh! I am new to the area and went to this establishment last weekend! I had started in the pub (or is it a bar - not being in "the trade" I could be tongue lashed for not knowing!) opposite Bar R and it was lovely, although packed, hence I popped over to Bar R. I have to admit that the staff are not that good - if they were any more horizontal they would fall down! As for the hand dryer - its not so much that, its the fact that the toilets just aren't nice! I know it stinks of judging a book by its cover, but it always turns me against an establishment if the toilets aren't clean and nice - makes me wonder what else is not being looked after!
Its a shame that you are not taking the constructive criticism seriously, but rather personally - this is what this site is for after all, to offer truthful feedback! Don't bring it down to personal insults - calling someone anal or gay is quite offensive and not at all constructive....
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Re: Darragh
A joke of a pub? That's because it's a bar...do you know the difference?
No management in sight? Open your eyes. One of the Thai kitchen staff (hints of racism, perhaps?) is a manager and, on the authority of the Police and Council, is a licence holder. I apologise if that doesn't suit your needs.
I'm sorry the hand-dryer wasn't working for you. Did you press the button? (think Zanussi).
On reading your comment I'm not describing you as anal, but on the expectation of visiting a bar, the first thing that comes to my mind is not wether the hand dryer will be working.....do you not think food/drink?
Regarding lack of atmosphere, by the tone of all your comments on this site I think it's a case of ''people in glass houses.....'' and maybe you should stick to Wetherspoons.
RSVP
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a joke of a pub. no management in sight and when we visited it seemed to be jointly run by the thai kitchen staff and the cleaner! i assume the owner has employed a manager so maybe he or she should er manage.toilets were dirty and hand dryer not working. not what i expected on our visit and this rudderless excuse for a bar was completely devoid of atmosphere.if you can't run it properly then SELL IT.
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Nice Thai food in a lovely setting. A poor selection of drink (with the exception of wine). A bit of a way out of the centre of town but well worth the journey.
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This place was ok, we popped in for some food after Watford had stuffed Palace in the playoffs.
Food was very good, i'm a great fan of Thai food.
7 / 10
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ok. laid back place. open late. no aggro.
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Me and the girls went for a late night drink (costs five pounds to get in though which is a bit steep)but we had a reasonably good time. Comfy seats but be warned the service is very slow and the toilets are very poor. Would go back to try the advertised Thai food.
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I like it here and the food is good...weekend nights aren't the greatest but nice to go on Saturday or Sunday afternoons.
Thursday quiz night is fun...but makes me feel stupid
anonymous - 19 May 2005 10:46 |
Even though this bar is right down in South Croydon it is well worth walking past the other numerous bars on South End to find it. I agree with other comments that it is very friendly and the good service from experienced bar staff is always welcome. Food not the greatest but ample portions if you're, like me, on the large side. Late licence with a bizarre entrance policy, trivial pursuit anyone? Overall very good.
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my favourite pub , has been for years,probably thanks to amos and co.
pete starks - 5 Oct 2004 18:26 |
quirky type of bar and seems quite unique to croydon. Drinks not the cheapest but I suppose it keeps out the riff-raff. One complaint, it's too easy to get lost in the sea of sofa's and my husband complains when i get home four hours late.
Liz Nixon - 29 Sep 2004 06:46 |
Laid back feel to the place.
Good quiz nights. Decent enough food (if you want fantastic food go to a restaurant!). Drinks a little pricy. Nice place for an early evening drink (once the office workers have gone home).
Overall...gets a Boozywoozy thumbs up.
Boozywoozy - 3 Sep 2004 12:53 |
Great Thai food with nice friendly service. Some unusual wood furniture and comfy sofas. VH1 usually playing on projector. Too much football with sound too loud so that you can't hear yourself "drink" ( or eat) !! :0) Slightly unusual atmosphere, they've started doing gig/talent nights on Sundays which is good.
MICON - 1 Jul 2004 15:25 |
Rendezvous is a rare bar for Croydon, it has a friendly atmosphere with no "Chain Pub" feel to any part of it. The music on a Friday night is outstanding too, it makes a change to hear such soulful house music in Croydon instead of the usual RnB and Garage rubbish, but then again I am biased there.
Joe Brown - 28 May 2004 10:08 |
nice pub with good value Thai food. Not the best Thai but still good for the money. 2 courses for a fiver
ash - 18 Mar 2004 13:07 |
