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very sad what this has become. i went here about ten years ago and it was nice...not anymore
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Great refurb since earlier in the year something like 4 miliion was spent on it. However it is certainly not a place you would visit for a drink with the lads. It is mostly there for its house guests although does offer tables for lunch and dinner and the menu is quite extensive. Looks fantastic and all the rooms are very nice however not one for a bar crawl.
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Pure class here and what a great beer selection fantastic seating nice old world charm what more can i say the Captain gives this place the big thumbs up!
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Have they opened the 'HART & GARTER' yet...? It was still closed when i passed last week. Have they kept the same name, or is it a 'Legless Frog' or 'Feasant Plucker' now...? TJ
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The good ol' Harte & Garter, terrific old hotel, with amazingly high ceiling as you walk in. Had a real 1920's feel to it, with potted aspidistra's and the lot.. but unfortunately no atmosphere, and very little custom just before Christmas last (2006) Hence its now closed for a total refurb. Judging by its "bad press" of late, i wouldn't be surprised if they changed its name, and changed its image totally. It needs it. I noticed between the scaffold poles, on the windows recently, notices declaring it opens again at the end of the month. I presume thats February'07. But work looked like it could take a lot longer. (Has serious competition 50yds away with the all-new 'King & Castle' in the high street further down the hill, so the refurb had better be good...!) It'll take some doing to better the 'K&C' tho'...! TJ
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Tourist Bar and Hotel - Expensive Beer served by staff that can bearly understand English (or pour a full pint). I fully agree with "Pubcustomer's comments" Has got a carvery, food passable (depends on what Chef is on), service slow (different dishes come out of the kitchen at different times - for the same table!) - also sometimes you do not get what you ordered. Steer clear at Christmas - Special (limited) Menus with Special Prices. Must admit haven,t been for some time as it was so poor. Not inclined to try any time soon.
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It seems that the chavs have moved from the King and Castle to here. Not worth the trip. Makes me want to burn things just to fit in with the crowd.
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I remember when you used to have to queue to get a table in here, now it is downright poor.
Terrible service, miserable staff and prices made out of phone numbers!
Basically a pub that thinks it can get away with it from the unsuspecting tourists.
0/10
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