The Queen's Head, Nutfield

If you want a pub with a really unfriendly landlord, then this is the pub for you.
He never gives eye contact, never says good evening, how are you or gives a smile.
In fact, he never speaks at all, just holds out his hand for the money after you have ordered your drinks.
Oh, I lie, he actually spoke one Sunday evening about 6.50 when , after being there an hour or so, we asked for more drinks. "You have just got time for one more before I close the pub". When we mentioned that the pub timetable stated that it closed at 8.00 p.m. on a Sunday he said "well, we had a busy lunchtime so we are closing at 7.0 p.m. today". With that he started to turn off the lights and continue with clearing up. He then added that he would only keep it open for his regulars (of which there weren't any of them around) Surprise, surprise.
You will be amazed to hear that he didn't say goodnight and thank you when we left - For good.

22 Feb 2008 17:10