The Commodore Hotel, Bournemouth - pub details
Address: Southbourne Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 3TD [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01202 423150
Pokesdown (0.8 miles), Christchurch (2 miles), Bournemouth (2.3 miles)
Brewery: Greene King
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
Pub suggested by John on 16 Jul 2003
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> Current user rating: 6.5/10 (rated by 13 users)
> Local guides: Bournemouth pub guide, Dorset pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Grove Tavern, Southbourne (0.3 miles), Spyglass and Kettle, Southbourne (0.3 miles), Grange Hotel, Southbourne (0.4 miles), Malt And Hops, Southbourne (0.4 miles), Bell, Pokesdown (0.7 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Commodore Hotel, Bournemouth
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| I agree that huge pushchairs are a nightmare in a pub and out of control children charging around far worse,but isn't The Commodore supposed to be a hotel rather than a pub? I think that due to the fact they advertise family rooms and family packages it would be a little unrealistic to expect not to see children in the bar. With regard to the food,aside from a truly appalling Confit Duck quite a few weeks ago I have enjoyed everything else I have eaten there.It might help speed up drink service sometimes though if the Landlord didn't seem quite so loathe to dragging himself round the bar and serving when the girls are faced with growing queues. atticus - 23 Jun 2008 18:55 |
| I really don't know what all the fuss is about with this issue about pushchairs. From a purely business point of view, this Landlord has quite a limited trading space and outdoor space, and is having to maximise its use. Unfortunately, I have been into pubs on many occasions where pushchairs have been allowed in (have you seen the size of some of them?!) and have had to dodge children who are out of control. I've also watched bar staff emerge from kitchens with plates of hot food and dodge the children too, what would happen if a plate of hot food was dropped on a child?. In these days of 'due diligence' perhaps the landlord is avoiding an accident waiting to happen. Some people like going to a pub for a quiet drink and something to eat, so a pub like the Commodore without children running around is just what they want. After all, some pubs don't allow dogs and dog owners just go to one that does, and don't make a fuss about it and go to the local paper. Why not just vote with your feet? I agree with the previous posting that the food isn't very exciting and pricey and I think the housekeeping lacks a woman's touch. dorsetknob - 21 Jun 2008 18:13 |
| I totally agree with southbournebabes comments.Took my baby down there a few weeks ago in his buggy and was given filthy looks by the barstaff even though around the corner and out of the way.Horrible experience,never going there again.Go now to the pub a few yards further down, where they welcome young families.I am glad this problem has come to light in the Echo, as felt like complaining myself at the time. longtail - 20 Jun 2008 15:06 |
| Oh Dear - the local press have been alerted to the new policy of no pushchairs unless folded and in doing so have highlighted the fact that there is STILL no disabled access! Tut Tut Greene King - BIG mistake. Personally I have never been a great fan of toddlers in a public house environment but with the no smoking ban I can see why eating out in pubs would become more popular for young families. With this in mind I would much rather have said children safely strapped into a pushchair than running around everyones feet. The excuse of serving hot food across prams had been used - children under feet are far more of a hazzard! Pubs have to encourage any paying business in today's market - especially with the recent huge hike in The Commodore's menu prices (and subsequent drop in quality I might add) and an all round credit crunch for customers. I am sure this will have a very negative effect on this pub which is a real shame. I believe the saying 'all publicity is good publicity' will not be the case in this instance. southbournebabe - 20 Jun 2008 10:51 |
| This has been our local for years. It's pleasant enough but desperately needs a refurb as it's shabby and grubby and in the time we've frequented it nothing has been updated apart from the toilets. The old landlord used to keep it running to high standards and although he came across as a bit miserable, knew what he was doing. The new landlord seems to treat the place as his personal bar and is often seen drinking with his mates. I've only ever seen him serve behind the bar twice in the months he's been there. The other bar staff are friendly and are quick to serve. The food used to be good but now is too expensive for what you get, probably now aiming at the tourists that keep the place going during the summer months. As with so many places along the cliff top, are Greene King just waiting for an offer to turn it into flats? TTTT - 12 Apr 2008 19:20 |
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