The Castle, Olney

Having seen many managers come and go over the years, it was really refreshing to see the new landlady making a real effort to return the pub to being a clean and welcoming place to drink. Many people including myself had been attracted back from other pubs. I thought she was making great progress with the appearance of this rundown pub & certainly had a good cleaner. Unfortunately that all has gone to pot since she left in August. The place is now back to being dirty, the toilets stink & the couple running it now lack personality & customer service skills. I don't think the pipes have been cleaned since that lovely landlady left as I ordered a pint of Fosters at 10.30 at night that stank of eggs & was told it was the 1st one pulled of the day!!!!!! Note to owners - know a good thing when you've got it (You lost a good girl there) - the pub has gone downhill fast & is full of kids.

8 Oct 2008 20:18