BITE user comments - jueast
Comments by jueast
The Black Bull Hotel, Coniston
I havent posted since June 07/ June 08 but this time unfortunately the regard i had for my favourite Coniston pub has taken a plunge!
The prices of drinks are just daylight robbery!, we always expect to pay a bit more in these popular places which is fair enough but there comes a time when you have to say whoa! this is just beyond a joke! getting near extortionate!
I guess i will always pay a visit but i refuse to be ripped off, so i guess our days of staying at The Black Bull are not looking as welcoming these days.
Had an episode with one of our meals this time, we sat waiting ages patiently for the vegetables to come, eventually i had to go to the bar, the bar man went to the kitchen then back out to look at the menu, obviously they didnt know the meal included veg, why a chef doesnt know what meals he makes i dunno?, anyway by the time the veg arrived our meal was cold, by this point we had just had enough so got our money back, it was very disappointing and i must say we never experienced this before, i guess just a blip in the system?
Hate to complain, but i think it helps for them to know whats we feel. are you reading Mr and Mrs Bradley?
The fish and chips are always class!
16 Feb 2010 14:37
When i visit The Sun i prefer to sit outside weather permitting it's a bit small inside but it looks cosy in winter by the fire, never been tempted to eat there so cant comment on that yet?
14 Jun 2008 01:26
Not the best beer in the village! true no atmosphere, i think it would be better re-arranged inside, cant really get comfortable in there! SKY sports is good for the footy though!
14 Jun 2008 01:21
I walked down there in January for a meal but it was closed!, i think it must be a seasonal pub? or they just have certain opening times maybe?, whenever i go there it seems to be closed i will take note of the opening times next time i pass. I did have a drink there a couple of years back and it seemed quite a pleasant pub!
14 Jun 2008 01:03
The Black Bull Hotel, Coniston
I was there end of May beginning of June not to stay this time though, still great food i also missed the chicken but the haddock n chips are the best! i was gutted to have to wait for my Bluebird! Helen is a star always makes me laugh! (did anyone find a pack of special cookies?) if so dont eat them i'll be back sooooon!
14 Jun 2008 00:54
The Black Bull Hotel, Coniston
Yeah i agree netty the sausage were real cumberland type sausage and the only thing bad about the breakfast yuk! (more than sufficient of everything else though) I love my visits there the fish and chips are great! its the only time i drink a pint of bitter ie Bluebird, i like to try them all out and that Fruli is very refreshing after a long walk! Helen the waitress is great fun and very helpful see you in August Helen! Sue the owner is also very welcoming, luv it!
15 Jul 2007 23:19
The Black Bull Hotel, Coniston
I last posted in Feb. 2010 my quote > "the fish and chips are always class" er well just forget that :( ..it is not the same these days.
They had a menu re-haul a while back and since then the food has taken a turn for the worse, the lovely big fish with light Bluebird batter has been really over cooked the last two times i have had it, also the specials board is always the same things every time we go that is if there is anything left, so not good if like us you are in Coniston regularly.
It is going down hill imo, they must not be too bothered as they get passing trade which is very disappointing.
The beer is good but still way over priced! i mean waaaaay over!!! it truly is daylight robbery, they should be ashamed of them selves!
30 Jun 2012 11:21