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Went Back as in my last review, Pleanty of punters, only one Bar Staff (Friday Night). Good pint of London Pride and Adnams, although had to request a "Top Up" on almost EVERY Pint and we had 20 between Four of us during the evening. Fancied a Sandwich (Fish Finger and Mayo being one of the specials) but they were only available at Lunch time!!, did not want to chance the Mains again. Once again recommend for a Pint as long as you do not mind a wait and check the amount of Head!!! Rated 8 for the Beer!!
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Last time i went in this pub was 24 years ago. went back about a month ago and was naturally surprised in the changes. Had a few good pints of London Pride and others in the party had Adnams both excellant. As a result decided to go for a meal which we did today (Lunchtime) Beer was just as good but the food and service well....... Service only one Bar staff taking Food orders and dispensing Drinks. Long Delays!!!! More delays waiting for the food I think several orders went in at once and it was not even 12:30. I had the Burger (Burnt) and the Fries (Burnt & Cold) also the reish that was supposed to come with it had to be asked for, it came after the waitress checked with the menue!!!!!!. she asked if everything was OK and I told her the Fries were cold but got no comment back at all. The other diners had the mnoroccan Chicken with salad were less then impressed with it and the side order of fries they each ordered again (cold and lacking in numbers). This poub is great for a beer as others have said but do not expect to much from the Food or Welsh Staff. Having said that I will go back in for a Beer but will steer clear of the food in future.
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I can only agree with the last three comments. Went into the Stag on Sunday evening, Guest bitters were all off. So we had a choice of Old Speckled Hen or London Pride. Speckled Hen went off as it was being poured, so we obviously went for the Pride.
What a mistake, it was dire, probably the last of this barrel as well. I don't often walk out and leave half a pint but it was grim.
Bar staff (all in their early 20's) were totally unhelpful, in fact it was a struggle to get served in the first place.
This used to be the best pub in the village, it's such a pity that it's sunk to this appalling level.
WON'T be going back in a hurry.
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This pub needs to get rid of the silly kids who pretend to be bar people and pay for a decent old fashioned barman who can run the cellar and look after the customers. I have lived in the village for twenty years but after the last week's rubbish service, again, and the vinegar that was supposed to be real ale, again, I will not touch it with a barge pole! It was the last straw that broke the camel's back!
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I can't believe how downhill a pub can go. It's dark, dingy, smells stale and the owners are very cold,rude and inhospitable, which seems odd when your running a bar! As for the food well......It's terrible to say the least quite often stale. Who can actually go wrong cooking chips?? Yes that's right chips. They were either burnt on the outside and still frozen in the middle or chewy and dry in the middle. Surly it can't be too hard to cut up some potatos and chuck them in a deep fat fryer???
Basically I would NOT recommend this pub to anyone, however if you wanted a drink in Datchet I would suggest The Manor which is across the road, the food is SO much better and their garden is a little sun trap.
dot07 - 19 Jul 2007 12:54 |
This pub has certainly gone downhill. I've been pretty much twice a week over the last few years when passing through as its location is convenient to motorways etc. I think it is under new management and I have to say not only are glasses generally dirty, they have frequently had no ice, the beer is warm (not that I want to put ice in my beer!) and the staff could do with a serious injection of enthusiasm. Other than this, not a bad place for a pint!
anonymous - 29 Mar 2007 14:22 |
generally an OK pub - in a nice village, its got a reasonably good selection of beers and wines, I think most to suit 90% of us. Its quite friendly but there is a large clique contingent which can be annoying. The staff have been changing, but they did have a bunch of ignorant dopey people working there for a while - e.g. Do you want ice in your Merlot? this wasn't a one off.
The upside is that its a good central place to meet and has a decent atmosphere, even when empty, so I think the location does a lot for it. The food is reasonable by pub standards but expensive. I'd take my kids and wife there if I was passing, but not specifically on a Sunday etc. As a pick up joint it probably has a reasonable offering - there are all types and ages go in so I'm sure there's something for anyone.
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This pub is great nice selection of drinks served here very clean well lit cosey seating areas would recommend visiting
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As a group of about 20 they served us well and beer was good. Very cosy and great banter round the table at the back. Good helping of pistachio nuts for £2 as well.
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Friendly village pub, good ale, now returning to 'guest ale' policy, with now less that 2 to choose from, as well as the usuals, Youngs Best, Fullers London Pride,
Wadsworth's 6X. Well worth a visit
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Really nice pub, great London Pride on pump. Nice barstaff and friendly atmoshpere in the whole pump
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Old speckled hen kept in good condition. Staff and locals seem friendly enough. Haven't tried the food yet but what I saw looked very good.
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Nice one. Hoegaarden on tap so it's sold to me. Freindly staff and punters. Can't say much about food but had the leek and potato soup once and that was nice. Keep it up.
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Great pub, really friendly landlord, staff and regulars. Food is reliably good, atmosphere is upbeat and the live music on Thursday nights is always worth a visit.
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Excellent quiz on a Tuesday night
Beth - 7 Sep 2004 15:10 |
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