The Pontefract Castle, Marylebone

Usually an ok pub, but a friend of mine once booked the area downstairs for a party, and despite having spent lots of money at the bar (which shouldn't matter anyway), some of the bar staff was extremely rude to everyone. There was no rowdy behaviour whatsoever so there was no reason why the staff should behave that way. It was agreed that the bar would remain open until midnight when the room was booked, but they decided to shut the bar at 11. Finally after a lot of negotiation they decided to have the bar open until 11.30, but one barmaid was serving with such venomous attitude you wouldn't believe. And at 11.30 on the spot everyone was nearly physically shoved out of the joint. Pity, as it's a nice space, but I now avoid this place at all costs.

28 Oct 2010 12:59

O'Neills, Clapham

Avoid like the plague. Have never seen ruder bar staff in my life.

28 Oct 2010 12:53