BITE user comments - sophiett
Comments by sophiett
Not as bad as some previous reviewers say but nothing special. Like much of Clapham - bland, expensive and part of a chain.
18 Feb 2007 22:56
In contrast to reviews below I went there today (Sunday afternoon) and had to shout loudly to communicate with my friends. Lots of smug 'rah' Clapham types (especially families) which is nice if you like that kind of thing Nothing special drink-wise. Why come here when there are so many other better pubs?
18 Feb 2007 22:52
Agree with previous post - manager is worst thing about this pub; she is never less than abrupt and usually downright rude. Why people continue coming here is beyond me.
18 Feb 2007 22:43
Thats not to say its not good in winter; in fact you might say good all year round
2 Feb 2007 15:28
Heaving on a Sunday lunchtime, couldnt get a seat but number of people eating sunday lunch is testament to the quality of the food
1 Feb 2007 14:50
Fantastic - best in the summer when you can sit out in the large rear terrace area
1 Feb 2007 14:46
Agree with previous review - is good for sophisticated drink and also food. Always plenty of room and table service, very good. Prices are not the cheapest but no more expensive overall than Castle, F Munky etc.
1 Feb 2007 14:43
Seems to be only open on odd nights when they have an outside promoter in
3 Jan 2007 20:35
Not bad - standard range of beers. Two large screens and several small screens to watch the footer.
6 Jul 2006 01:41
Hopelessly understaffed on a recent Sunday lunchtime visit - even though the pub was only half full I and four or five other people still had to wait ages to get served at the bar.
And rather strangely we were told that groups of over four people who wanted to eat had to book even though there were plenty of empty tables and a full menu available - we (a group of 10)got around this by giving three separate orders which seemed to be ok.?
Food (sunday roast) was good if a little expensive, atmosphere standard large pub quiet so good for talking
5 Oct 2005 14:26
Thoroughly pleasant bar in which to while away and hour or two or four in Waterloo. Excellent selection of beers and good wines. Good bar snacks too and very nice restaurant upstairs. Standard central London pub prices but not a rip off for the great atmosphere. Tends not to get as crowded as the Firestation or other pubs in teh area.
19 Sep 2005 13:55
Absolutely heaving after the recent Ashes at the Oval - certainly a contrast to all the other times when Ive been in and there have been a maximum of ten people quietly sipping their pints.
The pub more than rose to the challenge though with loads more bar staff and VB beer for our Antipodean friends.
Thoroughly recommend this pub - it spacious, not pretentious, has a great outdoors area and is very welcoming
14 Sep 2005 11:38
The Crystal Palace Tavern, Bath
V good for Sunday lunches - huge portions, lots of vegetables
12 Sep 2005 14:04
Good local - everything you would want in such an establishment!
23 Aug 2005 15:02
The White Hart Hotel / O'Dwyer's Bar, Calne
Good restaurant/ hotel/ pub with late night bar with live music on Friday nights. One of the better places to go to in Calne
23 Aug 2005 14:54
The White Horse Inn, Compton Bassett
Good historic local, excellent range of food and dining facilities and traditiopnal front bar. Also does accommodation
22 Jul 2005 10:21
Sheffield Waterworks Company, Sheffield
On a recent visit I found it not as bad as other users have found - good range of (standard) pub meals and very good range of beers including the mighty VB. Lots of children though
23 May 2005 13:57
Horrible, horrible, horrible!
Went there as we had two hours to kill in Barking on a Sat afternoon; huge pub but at 4pm full up already with usual Wetherspoons customers ie drunk old men and the like attracted by exteremly cheap beer. Paused for a pint and then left swiftly - Spotted Dog next door much better; spacious, airy and good beer.
5 Dec 2004 13:22
The Royal Albert, South Lambeth
Service receives seems to be a bit variable - depends very much on which member of the bar staff takes your order as to how quickly you get served drinks.
Food can take a long time too - again seems to depend on who takes your order
3 Dec 2004 23:54
The Rose and Thistle, Camberwell
Ok - standard pub, nothing special. good for drinks
18 Jun 2007 16:31