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Good location near Shepherd Market, looks OK inside and out, beer (London Pride on this occasion) perfectly acceptable, but - yes - most that you read below about the staff in this place in correct in my experience...
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Why dosen't Boris Johnson open a dueling field on Hyde Park, so all the disgruntled customers who have suffered rude and indifferent service, (from all pubs and bars) be allowed to challenge said individuels to a duel. Indeed this is a shocker of a pub it is a pisshole par excellence.
Great location, grotty decor, plastic drinks and disinterested bar staff, it's little wonder that the pub trade is dying a slow and undignified death.
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Just got back from London yesterday and I couldn't wait to write this review. This pub was just a few blocks away from the hotel so I tried it,(even after reading the bad reviews). The bad reviews were kind to this pub!
This pub's staff were horrible. The blonde girl behind the counter had a less than friendly attitude and the guy actually tried to talk us into leaving! Walked out within minutes of entering, not eben willling to try a pint after that those attitudes.
STAY AWAY!
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surly bar staff, bad pub in a good location. shame
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Turned up hungry, left late and annoyed.
Come for beer, not for food. Pub food service around here is not good generally, so do your eating somewhere like the nearby Sofra restaurant and stick to liquid refreshment at the Tavern.
The Tavern's beer (eg London Pride) is delicious, however on a recent visit, it took 1 hour 15 minutes for our lunch to arrive, and we were only offered 10% discount as compensation (after some discussion).
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This pub is part of the same chain as the Kings Arms round the corner next to the Grapes. Please please dont go out of your way to go to these pubs. The buildings are lovely but the food is microwaved and the worst I have tased for a very long time. I asked the staff to recommend a good local ale/beer and she sarted to tell me the beer and largers that she had. Our food was dumped down - dry - all of it - plastic left in it..the waitress ran off even though we were THE ONLY PEOPLE EATING and my boyfried asked for mayonaise. None arrived until he had waited then decided to finish his dry chicken burger. The waitress apologied BUT SHE WENT onto say" You didnt mention when I put food down soooo" We hadnt said a word about the mayonsise it was obviuos whole place is dire so when she then tried to say it was our fault my boyrfiedn didnt get his mayonaise really riled me. Dreadful - please dont eat here - I wish I had gone to cafe or sandwhich shop - at least fresh!
We were lucky though at least they could use the microwave quickly in The Shepards Tavern, we initially went to the Kings Arms where it was packed but people were clamouring at the bar saying they had waited over 2 hours YES TWO HOURS for one course to arrive! ( MYabe the microave there had blown a fuse!).
Lovely buildings both of them but please vote with feet and say NO to this chain that has destryoed two lovely pubs.
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Have been twice for beer and fish and chips and enjoyed it both times. Lots of tourists.
anonymous - 6 Feb 2006 12:03 |
was in here a couple of weeks ago, won't be back, serious attitude from manager type girl who doesn't seem to realise when a customer asks for a pint that is exactly what is meant. food was pretty poor as well considering the price. there are much better places to go nearby
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Best pub in the area by a long shot!!!
Good beers, good staff, didn't have to wait too long considering how busy it was and great company with the regulars! Food is normal Scottish and Newcastle stuff you can get in any other S&N pub in London but more expensive (it IS Mayfair, y'know!!) but I just wanted a drink not to take the missus out (and I wouldn't bring her here for a meal!!)
All in all a good pub if a pub is what you expect!
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racist bar staff, especially the women. too busy flirting with the american tourists, therefore will not ger served. boring pub compared to what else is available in the area. will not go again.
anonymous - 22 Sep 2005 16:12 |
