The Phoenix, Watergate Bay

Went here on a Wednesday night in late June.

Staff very friendly. Food and views upstairs were great. The two Cornish ales I tired were also nice.

Went downstairs after we ate, and they had an 'open mike' night.

Apart from one bloke, who was tolerable, the rest of the performaces were some of the worst I've ever heard. Being a surfer area, they seemed to be a few local Jack Johnson (who isn't someone I'd want to aspire to) wannbees, but all really bad. Even worse, from all the smug self-satsified back slapping that was going on afterwards, these people actually thought they were good.

However, in spite of all this, I actually found these poor performances rather amusing and had an enjoyable night overall.

3 Jul 2008 13:37

The Market Porter, Borough

Superb selection of beers. Great 'London Pub' atmosphere.

Also, my girlfriend was very complimentary about the ladies toilets.

8 Oct 2007 10:08