BITE user comments - egartuo
Comments by egartuo
The Canton Arms, South Lambeth
Food is reasonable but not outstanding. �6.95 for a pretty basic bangers and mash is a bit steep in my opinion.
18 Jul 2005 18:47
Numerous contributors to this board have commented on the friendly atmosphere, the good value food, the excellent range of well-kept beers, etc. All perfectly true.
Unfortunately, success has had its downside. The Priory has won a number of awards, including CAMRA's South London Pub of the Year, but they now seem to be trying to cash in on their good reputation. �2.55 for a pint of ordinary bitter in this area really is a bit over the top!
18 Oct 2004 20:16
For my first visit, I arranged to meet a few friends in the upstairs bar. When I arrived at 7 p.m. on a busy Friday evening, there was just one barperson on duty upstairs. What with his laid back (more flash than substance) style of bartending and a room heaving with thirsty punters, it took all of twenty minutes to get served!
I ran a credit card tab and when settling up time came, I was invited to sign for �16.45 when the detailed bill showed an expenditure of �14.65 !!
Scam or genuine mistake? I'm still not sure, but it took them ten minutes to sort out.
Two more points: this is yet another pub that has not heard of 'drinking up time'; and, although they have a real draught bitter in the downstairs bar, they don't seem able to connect it to the handpump in the upstairs bar.
26 Sep 2004 20:02
Bread and Roses, Clapham
Workers' Ale (undrinkable) and Spitfire (passable) were the only real ales on offer in this alleged "Workers' Pub".
This is, in fact, most emphatically a "Yuppy Themed Pub". Brass and plastic; expensive lager and alcopops; aloof staff and vomit-inducing decor. If they are your "thing", you'll be at home here.
Didn't try the food, but it appeared rather pricey.
21 Oct 2005 00:08