The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green

So Beergoggles you think that a 'City background' is a recognised CAMRA qualification to run a pub? I do not understand TUPE employment law either but they should make them a financial offer to clear off or put them out to grass on gardening leave as the only loyalty they have is to themselves and nobody else. You may be easily bribed, impressed and fooled by a few bits out of a party pack Iceland special (buy 1 get 3 free) for a quid but a pub needs much more than that to succeed. I personally go to a pub for a nice pint of real ale, not to eat free and well fingered offerings. I would rather go in there and see a new face behind the counter. New broom sweeps clean.

25 Nov 2013 23:35

The George, South Woodford

Great pub, good value for money and cheap grub, not much selection of ale but usually ok for taste and condition. Only downside is the slow service and swarms of alcopop kids who swamp the place.

9 Mar 2011 17:11

The Travellers Friend, Woodford Green

Nice beer but have to agree with the previous comments about the miserable unfriendly staff. You are made to feel that they are doing you a favor by serving you. Odd lot of regulars and especially obese ones who obstruct the bar with large backsides perched on tiny stools, talking utter cods wallop in a pathetic attempt at saving the world.

7 Mar 2011 10:18