The Shakespeare, Victoria

We went into the Shakespeare before our show and had a bottle of fizz downstairs in one of their booths. The barmaid looked quite bemused as though she'd never sold Cava before! Had to get glasses from upstairs, be asked for an ice bucket and had difficulty opening the bottle (I did it before anything could go wrong).

Foolishly returned after the show for a, nightcap but went upstairs where we were ignored whilst standing at the bar. One of three barmaids looking as surly and disinterested as I've ever seen anyone before finally served us after serving someone else who had arrived at the practically empty counter before us. She didn't crack her face (I am well aware of the pressures of serving alcohol all night and know people can be tired) and seemed more interested in something else going on behind the bar than getting our order of three drinks right.
Horribly overpriced for the quality of service, drink delivery and atmosphere. It appauls me that this bar is situated in a prime location and subjects us (as Londoners) and the tourists that support our city to such appauling service and attitude.

13 May 2010 11:02