The Hop Poles, Enfield

Amendment to previous comment! I think I'm right in saying that it is no longer a Thai restaurant but now has a more varied menu !

19 Feb 2005 03:31

The Hop Poles, Enfield

This pub has recently undergone a facelift and a much needed change of landlord. The new landlord Ken is a breath of fresh air! Not only is he aware of the needs of a good pub and getting the punters through the doors on a regular basis but he is also aware that this pub is situated within a residential area and reguarly consults with local residents on coming events to ensure that no body will be inconvenienced. The staff are friendly. There is also a Thai restaurant within the pub serving well cooked and enjoyable food in a friendly atmosphere! For those who want it there's a pool table and Sky sports! It manages to cater for most needs. It is always busy without being rowdy!

5 Feb 2005 18:15

Bar Me, Enfield

Thank God they've closed the Barmy, sorry, Bar Me, getting confused with the clientel! What a dump! It proves that there's no place in Enfield for a pub of this type. Time the breweries started catering for the locals rather than the transient trendies! Let's see what they do with this wonderful old building next! A brothel perhaps? Nah! If they couldn't sell beer how are they going to sell broth?

5 Feb 2005 18:03

The Enfield Arms, Enfield Town

Having not used this pub since the seventies I cannot really comment it! It is sad however that one of Enfield's true locals has bitten the dust in the name of progress (I use the term loosely). Whilst I have no doubt that Enfield as a whole may ultimately gain from this latest bout of redevelopment I think the loss of the Enfield Arms was avoidable!
I also think the brewery has missed a fantastic opportunity. About 100 yards away there's an empty pub, The old Bar Me, Coach House, Hennekeys or whatever depending on your time zone! Anyway, name aside why on earth didn't the owners of The Enfield Arms seize the moment and transfer the name, staff and ambiance of this wonderful old pub over the road to this redundant building? They had a winning formula and a ready made clientel.
This empty pub has changed names and themes and styles so much over the years that no one is going to miss it. So why not change it's name one final time to the Enfield Arms (Or even perhaps The New Enfield Arms) and retain one of Enfield's few remaining traditions. I would be interested in hearing other people's comments. Perhaps a campaign could be started before the whole idea and the memories of the Enfield Arms get swept away in the tides of time!

5 Feb 2005 17:55