BITE user comments - brynweb
Comments by brynweb
They should have called this place 'The Rappers Room'. As mentioned, it's over the road from the Elbow Room, but doesn't compete where playing pool is concerned, as they only have 3 pool tables, which are usually occupied by gangsta rapper types.
Downstairs is pretty cool - great for a dance. At least it would be if they played less of that angry rap shite and something a bit more happy. However, rap is what people want these days, so these places have to run with the majority vote (remember, it's just MY opinion)!
11 Sep 2006 17:42
I quite like this place. It's not the cleanest pub in Archway, but I find the locals non-threatening and it's good for a game of pool.
Also, they occasionally get musicians playing there, which livens things up no-end.
11 Sep 2006 13:23
This place is just around the corner from me, and is one of the better pubs in the area. There is a warm atmosphere, with the type of clientele who aren't going to snatch your mobile phone and 'leg it'.
The prices are a tad high, but this keeps away the chavs, hoodies, and other aggressive image-types.
I have always found the staff miserable, as if they don't want to be there - maybe they don't share the huge profits made from food sales. I've yet to be served by anyone friendly, but it never stops me from approaching with a smile! On one occasion, I asked one of the girls who served me if everything was ok as she didn't look like she wanted to be there. She wasn't ready to make friends with me (or anyone).
If it wasn't for the miserable staff, I'd go there alot more often. It's a pity because as mentioned, the pub does have a lovely atmosphere about it. At the end of the day, good customer service gets continued business - Gone are the days when managers used to have the attitude of "Treat the customer nicely, and they will respond nicely".
8 for atmosphere, 3 for customer service.
11 Sep 2006 13:16
Hmmm. I live 8 doors away from this pub, and only got the balls to try it out after about 2 years of living there. Turns out I hadn't been missing out on much. Just as expected, I got the threatening 'get out of my pub' type stares from a couple of locals propped at the bar. Smiling with a polite 'hello' simply encouraged a grunt followed by an inquisition as to whether I was 'the old bill'. Forgetting the locals, I did find the bar manager/landlord very welcoming and polite - maybe he thought I was the police too.
The place obviously scared away many others, since it has recently changed hands and just last weekend re-opened as the 'Pink Chameleon', which, as you can guess from the name, is a gay pub/bar. I am unable to comment on it under its new outfit, since frequenting gay bars isn't my scene (the majority of lesbians seem to take a keen disliking to straight men).
11 Sep 2006 12:54
Winchester Pub Hotel, Highgate
If I worked in a pub, I would aim to treat all customers like they were regulars - that is how you ultimately earn true regulars. When paying for a round of drinks, I asked if they offer a cash-back service, I was told "You can have �10, unless you're a regular, in which case you can have up to �20". I lied and said I was a regular - she disappeared to check with the 'manageress', then returned to say, "sorry, it's �10 for you". The money was intended to be spent over their bar!
Petty I know, but I won't be returning here because they openly discriminated me, which was embarrassing and incredibly rude. Needless to say, I finished my pint and left with my measly tenner firmly grasped in hand.
23 Feb 2007 11:05