The Victoria Inn, Borth

Have been visiting Borth for ten years and we have some lovely memories. However, over Easter weekend we had a strange experience in the Victoria. My nephew was waiting at the bar, which was busy. We were a big family party of 21. I approached the bar, just as the barman asked my nephew what he would like to drink. The landlady indicated to me and told the barman to serve me first. I indicated to my nephew and said he has been waiting. The landlady, who wouldn't have known we were in the same party, said, "He can wait." Why was that? I wish I'd said something at the time. He's a hard-working young man, and you can tell just by looking at him that he's a decent 23 year old; and he'd only had one drink. It just seemed very rude and unnecessary, but of course, my nephew took it on the chin because he has been brought up better than this unfortunate landlady!

26 Apr 2011 08:00