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Tried again, sorry, still a cess pit and I can't believe this pub has a higher score than Danson Stables, which has really turned it self around. This pub should be demolished, its like a pile of crap attracting disease and flies.
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I have been using this pub for the last five years as it is close to the caravan site at Abbey Wood, ok it is not your designer bar but it is what it is a local bar used by local people and it is fine. I am Geordie and have been made more than welcome by the manager and his family ,staff and the regulars.The beer is well kept and not overly expensive in fact it is the same as my local up here. I have seen no evidence of druggies or beggars but i only go there three to four times a year so maybe i have missed something but i doubt it.It was the high light of my visits to London which i will not be able to do now that Boris has banned my motorhome from the city. I will miss it as will my mate who sometimes came down with me. give it a go
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Gave it a second try last week, and the review i posted in 2008 still applies.
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Dispite all the reviews about this pub being full of pikies and drug bandits upon visiting I learned that the pub is under new management and the unsavoury types have vanished in the past 3 years. Now the pub is bright and lively with a very homey feel. Please be assured that if you order a shandy you won't be killed - after all how would I be writing this review!
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This pub wouldn�t be out of place in the middle of a housing estate and having grown up in the middle of a housing estate I didn�t mind it in here. I see nothing wrong with having a pint in this basic boozer whilst waiting for a train as the barmaid was very friendly and although the air was a bit blue and the locals looked a bit rough and ready I was made to feel welcome by most.
There are five hand pumps, but unfortunately four are unused as only Pride was available along with a standard draught selection.
There are a couple of plasma screens and a projector for the airing of Sky Sports, but as no worthwhile events were on during my afternoon visit a few of the locals were watching Judge Judy which I thought a bit depressing. There is a dartboard at the front of the pub and a good sized garden out the back that has a climbing frame at the rear to keep the kids amused whilst on a mind bending session.
I certainly wouldn�t go out of my way to drink here again, but it serves a purpose and is better than nothing.
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I cannot give this any score other than zero. For the first time in my life I am going to say that this is actually a pub that should be closed down! Absolute grot and scum is attracted to this pub! Never go near this dump, ever!!
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A pub full of pikeys.. Be aware! The pub is near a train station so just pop on a train and go to a decent pub. Its a shame the pub is so bad, had lots of potential. Avoid the trampy drug dealers outside who ask for 20p.
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Ive been drinking in this pub for many years and I am not a traveller or shady character. It's a spacious pub that shows the football on one large projector screen and two flat screens. It's got a great beer garden. It's probably not the kind of place where I would take my missus, but I have spent many a good evening in here. The beer is reasonably priced. I dont find it at all intimidating and have seen many new comers from all over the world come in and have an enjoyable time.
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Have to defend the Abbey a bit here. Ok so it's not the most salubrious of pubs but it is an honest locals pub. Just the sort of pub we in England we reknowned for. I'm afraid the shandy and wine drinkers are running scared. Pubs are closing daily at an alarming rate..what would you prefer ? a block of flats ? If you are too girly and scared to come in then simply don't. Leave the pub to the locals.
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Dangerous, unwelcoming and intimidating.
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Gets a 2 simply because it sells beer. Do not go in this pub. Ever. I was lucky to leave with my life, let alone my watch.... full of the dregs of humanity and sums up pretty much all that is wrong about Britain....
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This is a travellers pub, unless you are one, avoid it like the plague.
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A real dive. Could be an absolute goldmine considering it is right next to the station, but sadly it is just let as a rundown hangout for all the local shady characters.
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