BITE user comments - martincombe
Comments by martincombe
Lovely pub, everything fantastic except sadly the beer choice which I hear has been restricted by Fullers the new owners. At least when it was under Enterprise the tenant had a fair chance of beer choice. Now the tenant only has one beer as the customers, myself included, don't seem to like any of the other Fullers brands.
26 Mar 2013 19:33
Sorry - one other thing. No food but they have a selection of take out menus and you can have it delivered to the pub - saw some pizzas come in looked (and smelled) lovely.
11 Apr 2010 10:56
Its a while since I have reviewed this, my favorite pub in London. I was in last night 8 hand pulls on most micro's, excellent, great to see the lines being cleaned after one went and not simply swapped over with a rinse. Busy as usual but not heaving - although be aware this pub is hugely popular for the rugby, go on an England international day if you are a lover of the atmosphere but best leave that intimate evening with the better half for a sport free week night (some good wines available). I see a quiz being advertised, Sunday nights, and hear it gets pretty busy with a cider infused bar manager running the thoroughly entertaining show. The pub is comfy with an 'eclectic' mix of furniture, friendly staff, the regulars I have met were all chirpy enough once I got talking to them, and excellent real ales. I notice, steadily, the management seem to be gradually and sensitively refurb'ing, a spot of painting here, a new chair there, I suspect they are undertaking this exercise themselves in the closed hours, given what I saw on BBC 'Inside Out' last year. Horrific that a pub this popular with such a good turnover actually makes so little for the operators because of greedy landlords. I will be back - very soon.
11 Apr 2010 10:55
Great little boozer. Has been subtley done up without taking away from its old charm (thank the lord). Stumbled across it by chance now a regular visitor. There is nowhere else like it for miles, serves a variation of well kept real ales, has a smart wine list and friendly staff.
Had a great laugh recently with the moustaches in 'Movember' and the Carol singing was tip top. Looking forward to New Year fancy dress.
Prob's ? if you like a quiet little pub to watch the Engalnd Rugby Internationals - don't come here - ITS MASSIVE.
19 Dec 2007 12:34
The Snowdrop, Lewes
What a joy to get away from the Harvey's mould. Used to be Punch but they couldn't make it work and flogged it. Great beer and brilliant locally sourced food. Might be a bit eclectic for those who prefer McDonalds and canned lager but each unto their own.
29 Mar 2013 11:51