BITE user comments - carlj
Comments by carlj
If there was an award for friendliest pub in the UK this would be a serious contender, every time I've been in there I've found the atmosphere welcoming & the excellent jukebox is another bonus!!
Love the way the beers are listed as 'super, smashing, great ales' & 'the other stuff' showing the guv'nor has got his priorities right!
The bar staff are always lovely, kudos to Jackie & Wendy & the beer is always top class, the Dark Star Revelation on Saturday January 4th was especially excellent.
Add to this the lovely stained glass windows & you have one of the bestpubs in the UK, absolutely love it!!
6 Jan 2014 21:31
Visited this pub one Wednesday evening. Lots of office types visiting for a swift one after work which made for a very civilised but lively atmosphere. The beer was in excellent condition & the staff gave me a top up without me having to ask-always a sign of good bar staff in my book!!
This is an excellent pub that is well worth visiting
6 Jan 2014 21:23
The Grape and Grain, Crystal Palace
The Grape And Grain is now under new management but, to all intents & purposes, nothing much has changed. The new fellow (whose name I've forgotten, sorry) was a friend of the previous co-owner Rick, thus he knows his beer & is sensible enough not to change a winning boozer. The atmosphere in the summer is little short of superb & this continues to be a must visit pub
9 Jul 2013 19:09
The Cambridge closed down about a year or more ago. For ale drinkers it's no great loss, especially with The Grape & grain & The Westow House both opposite so if you find yourself in Westow Hill or any adjacent roads they are well worth your time
9 Jul 2013 18:59
The ale range in this pub is under-rated, it's not the most extensive (usually 3 beers) & it doesn't change very often if at all but what they serve is always in good condition. Yes, it is more of a rockers/metalheads bar, especially on saturday evenings & it attracts an alternative crowd on these nights. If you're not into rock/metal there are other pubs you will enjoy more nearby
1 Mar 2012 20:07
One of the best pubs in Croydon without a doubt. The pub selects an eclectic & often alternative clinentelle & the atmosphere is never anything less than lively but friendly. The staff are very clued up on ale & there is always an exciting & ever-changing choice of beers, usualy on tap but some on gravity, too. If you get the chance to visit this pub take it
1 Mar 2012 20:01
A Very nice bar, decent selection of ales & very reasonable price-wise, too, especially if you go early to mid-week
1 Mar 2012 19:58
The Fat Cat, Norwich
For beer choice this pub cannot be beaten, 31 or draught & gravity as well as a great number of ciders (I'm not a cider drinker myself but good on them for taking it so seriously) likewise the quality which I've never found to be less than excellent. It can be hard to get a seat unless you turn up really early but no real ale or cider lover can afford to miss this gem of a pub
6 Jan 2014 21:38