The Duke of Sussex, Waterloo

Wow.

This is a pretty ropey sort of a place. The barman was alright but the landlord was really rude. Looked as if some of the regulars were a little on the tasty side. We left after two drinks and headed east to Horse which was like the Ritz in comparison.

However lazy you're feeling, don't settle for this pub - just walk a bit further from the station.

20 Apr 2009 13:02

Firefly, Clapham Common

Went to Firefly on Saturday evening. We had a great time. We had been in the Abbeville, down the road, but left because the staff were so unpleasant.

Firefly was a different story and we had a great time. The staff were excellent and we stayed until the bitter end!

20 Apr 2009 12:56

The Abbeville, Clapham South

I'm going to be generous and give the Abbeville a 4 out of ten. As chain pubs go, this isn't as bad as the average All Bar One.

But I think the service is very very ropey. This Saturday one of the barmaids spilt beer all over my mate's back and didn't apologise and one of us actually had to tell the latino barman off for being so unpleasant to us.

They don't sell non-alcoholic beer either, so if you're off the sauce (which I am) your options are limitted.

If you're in the area, I recommend walking up Narbonne Avenue to FireFly, where the staff are, at least, Happy to see you.

20 Apr 2009 12:53