please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
This place should be a lot more busy than it is, good setting, very comfortable seating and cosy ambience, why is it always half empty and a different manager every time I go in? Lost potential because of incompetent management?
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nice place to escape the masses with decent folk and good value food
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much better now they have security, friendly staff and the atmosphere is more like it used to be with good music. Hope it maintains the new culture, still a bit pricey though
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From an Avon and Somerset Police bulletin issued today:
Taunton Deane Borough Council's Licensing Sub Committee heard and application for a review of the Firestone's licence on Tuesday, March 4.
Police sought the review after problems with management at the venue and a glass related assault.
The venue has now pledged to work closer with police and the licensing authority, train staff, employ registered door supervisors, improve CCTV and supply toughened or plastic glasses.
Taunton Town Centre Team Neighbourhood PS Mike Griffiths welcomed the Firestone's pledge to improve its safety to those using the venue.
He said: "Ourselves and Taunton Deane Borough Council are pleased that the licensee has pledged to improve their management of the venue and make it safer place for all concerned.
"Training staff and having properly registered doorstaff is a vital part of managing a venue and ensuring it is safe and compliant with the law and licensing regulations."
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Glad to see that they're trying to make new start and even a grumpy old man will be safe. I've only been in at lunchtime and find it a pleasant and relaxed place to go to. It seems to be a place to eat and drink rather than drink, and I don't think too much here for a CAMRA member to enthuse over.
Staff still seem to be on another planet (or do they enjoy themselves every evening???) but nonetheless friendly and courteous, just disorganised!!!
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Actually, chopin, the old manager, Matt, chose to leave so that he could fulfil his travelling ambitions,of which he is now doing...
Last I heard he is very happy doing this.
And he sends his regards to The Firestone and all of us back in sunny Taunton!
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QUOTE
"PUB LICENSE TO BE REVIEWED"
"Police have expressed concerns about The Firestone in Castle Green, which has had six different managers in a year, after they were called to a "glass related incident" this month"
(Somerset county gazette 31st Jan)
Seems that even the local Rozzers want this place closed down now!
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But do they still do their special brand of speed-dating?
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The old manager got the sack, and the new one (understandably) wnts to start off with a clean slate.
I have to say that so far little has changed.
Expensive beer, poor quality and poor service
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