Mel's, Earlsfield

The bar is a relaxing place, although the drinks are pricey - 12 quid for a Guinness and a glass of shiraz! Mel's Bar displays the 'Cask Marque', but I was disappointed to find that the only 'ale' they had was 'Spindrift' - a slightly fizzy keg offering from Adnams.

The meal was tasty and good value as we took advantage of their offer of two courses for a tenner.

Sadly, a damper was put of our evening when the rather brusque duty manager informed us just before 1030pm that they would be closing early because there weren't many people in! Despite two of our group trying their best to persuade him to put customer service ahead of his desire to slope off, he had made up his mind. We left in disgust and vowed not to return.

24 Dec 2010 19:52