The Grenadier, Belgravia

Possibly the worst pub I have ever been to. The situation and d�cor are amazing and the selection of beers available is very good.

The pub itself is very small, what little space there is has been divided into a drinking area and a dining area, though the latter was not in use when I visited (and I�m not surprised having found out since that the menu prices are higher if you choose to sit in the dining area) we were not allowed to sit there for a drink. This really brings me to the reason I was moved to write my first ever internet review of anything.

The short, grey man behind the bar (I believe him to be the landlord) is the least hospitable man I have ever had the misfortune to be served by. He almost seemed to be put out by paying customers wishing to keep his business going. I recommend going to this hole just to se this man in action. He is the pettiest, most small minded publican I have met, I really can�t see why he thought running a pub would be a good career move.

Additional points to note, due to the lack of seating (that you are allowed to use � seriously, he�ll actually shout at you), customers are forced to stand around on the street outside (so much for all that atmosphere the guide books prattle on about) in what is actually a pleasant street. Consequently, it is damned near impossible to get a real glass (if I�d known how rude he was about to be to me, I would have demanded he re-poured my order into glass as I was sitting inside). Finally, beer is served in nominal pints only, don�t expect a top up when you point out that it is only four fifths full.

Go there or don�t, the only reason I can give for going is to see this man in action.

7 Jun 2010 18:05