The Dolphin, Sydenham

This is probably the only decent pub in Sydenham, and is quite nice when it is busy, which is rare. The food is reportedly very good but very pricey. I went a couple of Sundays ago for lunch and was disappointed with the quality but my friend - and everyone else to whom I have spoken - assures me that normally it is excellent. The service however was slow and unfriendly.

I am fed up with the service at this pub. I go twice a week at least and never so much get a hello from the bar staff. One of them tried to sell me a pint that had been sitting under the taps for god knows how long. She topped it up and it was still flat and warm. When I pointed this out her excuse was that most people complain that their beer was too cold!!

This place really needs a proper landlord behind the taps who knows his/her trade and what keeps people happy (a bit of attention and a smile for starters).

2 Apr 2010 09:46