The Nell Gwynne, Covent Garden

Have been into this pub a few times over the last year, normally ok, as others have said it's compact but that's ok, the atmosphere's always been good, and a decent pint. However, on the last two occasions the bar staff have been slow to the point of ignorance, no acknowledgement that you'll be served anytime soon, and in fact made to feel like a pain for wanting a drink.

The last time, just this weekend, we went in and after waiting 10 mins (yes I'm sad I did check my watch) and watching what seemed like "friends" being served, my husband politely said to the sole barmaid "Excuse me I think I'm next" - she replied with a toss of her hair "Actually I'm serving these next". His response was to tell her to poke it and we went somewhere else. A shame really as the pub is in a handy spot!

26 Oct 2010 15:24