BITE user comments - alcaholic
Comments by alcaholic
A long narrow pub which is typically Green King in it's apperance. This being comfortable and well kept. Standard GK beers on tap with a wide range of alternative drinks on offer. I was reasonably impressed with the new menu and the service was very prompt and friendly. The regulars are a good laugh. worth a visit.
18 Jul 2008 20:28
It's Ok, I must say it's well work a visit. I had a meal here and was happy, they have a good menu and it was good value for money too. My wife didn't rave about it, but we were checking out the competition you try to pick out all the faults.
Admitittadly it was quiet when we visited so i can't knock the service, and the staff were friendly enough.
It does get busy at weekends and when there's sporting events as it still accomidates sky.
The customers are cool as it's a little off the main drag to attract the drunken idiots.
It's one of the oldest pubs in Hitchin and is a beautiful building with an amazing history. Go have a look you could do worse.
15 Jul 2008 00:48
Here is the latest:
The pub was "owned" by a lowlife pub co. It was almost a done deal where it was going to be sold off for development. And yes, the scumbag pub co had put in a clause whereby the purchaser couldn't use the land as a licenced premsis once it had been sold.
However, I can confirm that the contracts were never finalised. There was an 11th hour bidder who has tabled an offer where the pub co have decided to remove this clause.
This place isn't dead yet, it's just in a coma. I haven't asked the people involved their grand plan, but what i do know is that they are planning to reopen. It will be free of tie, and may be food led. I know that the new owners would like to incorporate the exisiting name some how when they reopen but that is all i know.
Apart from the fact the new owners are real nice people.
What that space
15 Jul 2008 00:15
One of the wonnderful things about Hitchin is that with all the pubs you cant help but find one pub that you like. The red hart has always been a bit if a bikers pub and has at one stage been the local for many a poeple who have spent a fair bit of time living in the town. This place could do so much better, but it's a tied house which is another story. I suggest you:
Don't come to this pub if:
1. You're older than 25 yrs old
2. Looking for a decent pint
3. You want a meal
This pub is for you if:
1. You're out to get blotto
2. You wanna game of pool
3. You're an alchol pops drinker
4. You're under 20 yrs of age
5. you're looking for your teenage daughter and son
A place with so much potential, and a obvious lack of enthusiam for running the place. A watering hole at best. Just make sure you stick to bottles and sprits. Shame.
9 Jun 2007 23:35
No Sorry, thumbs down! Over priced, but I guess that to help pay for the 6ft glitter ball. The place can hold about 200 people but there's only enough seating for about 20. It's all open plan so if you do happen to strike up a conversation with a member of the opposite sex theres no where really to carry it further, outside maybe but then it gets so crowded that if you want another drink you have to queue up to get back in. Nice and clean looks up market and new, but why so much for a pint.
25 Aug 2006 00:37
The setting for this place is lovely, big garden great for the kids. Walk inside, oh dear. Personality, charachter, charm, quaint are some aspects you won't find here. You may consider returning here if you want to take your gran or because everywhere else is booked up on Mothers Day. Shame.
18 Jun 2006 22:08
The Ben Johnson, Weston on the Green
We visited this pub for lunch by chance. We were attending a wedding in the nearby manor house and decided against lunch there due to breathtakingly rip off prices.
If you happen to be in the area this place is worth a visit as it is very picturesque and full of charm. We were the only customers in the pub at the time so the service was as you would expect - very friendly and welcoming. The landlord informed us that he was only temporary as the pub was changing hands. The food was good value for money and best of all fresh! Recommended!
15 Jun 2006 20:17
I visit this pub on a very infrequent basis. Nice big pub and can accomidate families pretty well. On the edge of town so it mainly attracts local residents and not some if the idiots that frequent the town. As mentioned before, very expensive for what you get. If you're wanting VFM on your food try across the road.
17 May 2006 15:04
I visit this place once in a blue moon. A proper traditional pub that's cosy and pleasent atmosphere. I am a bit of a fan for pubs which host a number of diffrent rooms. As this pub is all one bar I guess that this is it's only negative feature. The Landlord and his wife demonistrate a real love for the profession and are well regarded, if they could find a freehouse in Hitchin it could very well be the jewel in the town.
28 Mar 2006 01:21
Cromwell's Bar (at the Sun Hotel), Hitchin
A winning feature of this bar is that it has a number of french doors which open into the pleasent courtyard of the hotel. In the warm summer evenings this can be a haven for those aged 25-40 and I would recommend to all. The security (Arif) has been long standing for not far off a decade and has outlasted numerous "powers that be" mainly because he's one of the few doorman in hitchin who always has a smile for all punters. Not open during the week as it's just a secondary bar to a hotel. If you venture to the otherside of the courtyard (Mon-Thurs) there is a bar with quiter surroundings which serves quality food. Don't waste a visit to the otherside of the courtyard on your mates, take you woman. As an ol' employee you can take this pretty much as gospel!
8 Feb 2006 00:29
A decent pint and nice surroundings. Food was tops not much else to say as we visited when it was quite.
1 Mar 2005 21:59
Used to struggle a bit with the type of crowd it was trying to attract but from what people have told me and what I have seen the landlord has put blood, sweat and tears in to turning this place around. A good pint of ale at attractive prices compaired to the rest of town but a bit off the main drag.
1 Mar 2005 21:49
I'm not a Greene King fan but I have to say that this is a lovely pub. Frendly staff and local's, take time out to talk them and you'll leave knowing that you've made new friends. A definate benefit is that it's in a quite village and in the summer the gardens are beautiful. A Pink S/wich is highly recommended.
1 Mar 2005 21:29
The transformation from what it used to be is pretty impressive. It looks as if someone has put a lot of thought into the decor and the service they want to provide. More of a Gastro pub but that's not a bad thing in any way. Freshly prepaired food and a good menu all of which will make you feel your money has been well spent. This is a must if you are looking for somewhere to go on a first date.
1 Mar 2005 21:18
A staggering amount of real ales on offer together with two scrumpy ciders. Nice atmospheire, and very reasonably priced quality food. Aims at the 25+yrs market. Live music on Wednesday evenings.
1 Mar 2005 12:02
The Sunrunner, Hitchin
It�s a good job that this site points out that the comments posted shouldn�t be taken to seriously.
Gate crashing a private party is usually regarded as bad manners. If centre visited the Sunrunner on the day their comment was posted the party in question was a funeral which was very clearly signposted that the pub was not open to the general public.
As for being rude to disabled people this is an offensive comment. Whilst the outlay of the building is not really suited to those with a disability such as being in a wheelchair (It is a 17th century building, it doesn�t cater too well for people over 6ft in height either). The staff always go out of their way to accommodate those who need help. If they were seen to treat disabled people with such disrespect no one would drink there.
It is amazing that centre is able to post such a detrimental comment based upon gate crashing a private party. It is also hard to contact people who have had a bad experience when the hide their profile.
4 Oct 2008 22:05