BITE user comments - DrBarlow
Comments by DrBarlow
The Globe on Morning Lane, Hackney
Decent pint of Pride, lively in the evening but not "in your face".
Friendly staff, I like :)
18 Aug 2009 01:59
I must disagree. I guess the new landlords have sorted the place out as it was lovely. Very friendly, good food (best chips I have had - cooked in goose fat!), a thousand times friendlier than the Anchor in Hillfarrance a few miles away, but not quite as nice as the Notley Arms!
16 Aug 2009 16:02
I have just endured the frostiest evening for a long time. After a surly greeting by the landlord we were shown to our room. When we asked for soap, as there was none supplied. I was surprised that this was such a rude request from my wife, as judging by the landlords muttering response he clearly thought I was asking far too much. Although looking forward to the Sunday Carvery unfortunately was all wrong. Potatoes, parsnips & turkey undercooked, everything else soggy. When i approached the landlord in a quiet moment to ask if it was ok to swap my Turkey for some beef, he said, & i quote: "I'm bloody sick of you lot always complaining & moaning. after you've finished check out quickly & go back to where you came from." I come from London, but I am Black. Was this a racist comment? What do you think? I hasten to add we stayed at some lovely pubs in the area, including the Royal Oak (just up the road from the Anchor & nicer in every way in my opinion), The Carew Arms & The Notley Arms, where in stark contrast to the Anchor were all delighful.
16 Aug 2009 15:57
The Duke of Wellington, Hackney
The beer garden is a must in Summer! Relaxed atmosphere. Toilets a bit on the unwashed side, but perhaps I just got there at the wrong time! Decent price & snacks
18 Aug 2009 02:01