please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Went to Open Mic Sunday, great variety of artists, looking forward to visiting again this Sunday, run by BGT and Chris Dowling, a lot better than any X Factor show
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This is the most fantastic pub in the area, I had a party there recently and the new manager was very helpful and great friendly bar staff, the venue itself is unusual with candles and a friendly atmosphere. Well worth booking your party there.
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Jeff, The Manager has now sadly left this establishment and most of the bar staff too, and taken all the delight out of visiting this place, with the exception of Diana,who's still there, with them. Good luck in your new endeavours Jeff!
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Came in here for a CAMRA committee meeting tonight. Only Doom Bar on but it was perfectly acceptable. They had a pump for Atlantic IPA but it was turned around. Fairly spacious and a reasonable place for a pint. Attractive barmaids.
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Does 'Divi' have a job? I bet if he does then he would be first out of the door when his shift finishes! Need I say more?
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Sad to say but absolute pony now. Used to be good especially thurs.Managment only think of themselves.They can't wait till 11 to arrive so they can go home (but they have had a skin full by then anyway).11oclock bell a treasure to behold, wait for a sarcastic comment and then you know why you don't want to go back!
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Great pub. And a very interesting choice of brewery; that of Rock in Cornwall. The Doomsbar is well worth having.
The thursday night semi-acoustic evening is usually very good.
If it's a non-music night the place seems over large but it's certainly worth going there when the bands are on.
One small complaint; they close far too early.
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sunday nights open mic just got better,run professionally("by Chris Dowling i mite say"),so it`s time for all you locals to come and see for selves.....
anonymous - 9 Jan 2007 20:26 |
Easily the best pub/bar in Surbiton. Great atmosphere, and top class friendly staff. Excellent music every week.
Only thing they could do better is serve food, but you can't have it all!!
Overall well worth a vist!
anonymous - 29 Jul 2006 11:03 |
Lovely bar, not a pub really. Used to have a terrible reputation but now civilised and free of knuckle-draggers (for those, try the Angel round the corner). Very friendly and efficient bar staff, always good for a laugh. The Thursday gigs are one of Surbiton's best kept secrets, the bands tend to have a rock/blues flavour. I would strongly recommend popping in, particularly if Tim Royce, Chris Dowling or BGT are playing. Civilised drinking establishment for grown ups.
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I like this place, even though it is rarely busy and doesn't seem to have an atmosphere. But the bar staff have always been friendly and quick to serve. If you go there with a group of friends for a quite night perfect.
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To Annon,
I think its a shame you share such views when you haven't been there in over a year. The long haired man has gone and things have improved beyond belief.
Live music every week (of good calibre as well), affordable prices, friendly staff and friendlier clientele than most of the mish mash pubs in surbiton.
I'd give it another go....
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Bit of a sad story really. I first visited here in 2001 when it wasn't too bad a venue. Very good layout with centrally located bar and good courtyard style garden area. Big screen sports bar toward back set far enough away from quieter front section. Young friendly staff. But then things gradually deteriorated. Tables never probably wiped down (you're elbows stuck to the surface) and glasses not properly cleaned (unless ladies lipstick on rim is a gimmick). I think manager was/is long-haired blond guy who seemed to be the bar's best customer. As mentioned elsewhere though - very good at attracting good live music. Haven't been for over a year now. Needs new management, and to lose some locals who'd be more suited to The Angel round the corner).
anonymous - 7 Feb 2006 13:34 |
Came here for the first time on thursday 30th june.Very pleasant staff,clean interior and a very goog band....BGT.Well worth a visit.
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The only thing about the Brave to remain consistently superb over the last two years is the live Music - especially the BGT who can be seen one thursday a month
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I don't believe it...they guy who seems to be the bar manager know knows what he's doing and I've yet to find them out of ANYTHING since he started...looks like this place is on the way up again.
Only minor problem is it can get a little too smokey on occasions.
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spit and sawdust spring to mind...
prickly - 24 Aug 2004 13:48 |
Continuing a downhill slide.....
Barry - 17 Jun 2004 15:48 |
Going down hill at 90 Mph!!!
On recent occasions, it has managed to run out of beer, real ale, gas for the kegs, bar snacks and even fags on various occasions!
Rob - 13 Feb 2004 17:27 |
Had a decent restaurant, closed last time I went past.
As jon-paul said, nowhere near as good as the Bun Shop....
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Oh, and nowhere as good as the Bun Shop ;0)
jon-paul - 17 Oct 2003 15:38 |
A bit cold/lacking in atmosphere, Has pretentions it cannot quiet live up to. full of students. However, live music, good bar staff. Worth visiting with friends.
jon-paul - 17 Oct 2003 15:37 |
Great pub. Friendly staff, often live music of some kind or another, and they even have the uncommonly good idea of chilling the beer glasses in the fridge, which is nice.
Chris - 10 Sep 2003 10:22 |
Absolutely fantastic, my friend and I went in for a drink and was pleasantly surprised by the excellent choices of wine, ambience, service and live music. Recommend for 30 somethings crowd.
David - 4 May 2003 14:54 |
