The Fox and Grapes, Wimbledon Common

Very disappointing evening on Saturday. Table of six right by the door, howling gale every time it opened (shame refurb did not include double doors). Even allowing for teething problems service poor. Young waiting staff doing a good job but the two senior waiters running round like headless chickens. Nasty starter of eel and ham served as a gloopy mess in a glass with a separate glass of tired salad leaves with no apparent dressing. Waited 1 hour 35 minutes for main course and one arrived cold. "Head" waiter poured red wine on top of white wine in my friend's glass. Said sorry, took it away but no offer of a free replacement. Staff did not ask if we wanted bread or veg when we ordered and were frosty when bread was requested later. Extra chips requested to pad out smallish main course portion never arrived. Coffee luke warm and greasy truffles. Not going back!

13 Feb 2011 14:58