The Dukes Head, Putney

Surly antipodean barstaff that deliberately ignore you if you dare to stand in a part of the serving bar they have decided is not going to be a service area that day-without signing it as such. A simple "we're very busy (they werent as it happens) Im afraid; I'll be with you in a minute" would be minimal id have thought (in fact, I know - Ive worked in several pubs). I mentioned it to the bar lady and took my leave TEN minutes later. I doubt mentioning it made any difference though; if they are going to be as rude and unprofessional as they were they blatantly do not give a damn about offended customers - and I really was offended - he walked in front of me three times and stood for a moment while the glass washer finished. Directly in front of me.

Come to think of it, did I mention fourteen quid fifty something for four pints? I saw it with my own eyes - Im still trying to work that one out.

My advice is to buy a few bottles of Beligian beer and sit on the benches outside, where they used to serve from a hatch until they closed up and went Manhatten-cum-Grimsby.

If it seems I am bitter it is because I am. And justifiably so.

Nice enough pub with AWFUL staff. Oh, and if they deign to read this, I am sorry for attempting to purchase two pints in your bar. I think I must have offended you in doing so. It wont happen again.

2 Apr 2007 12:20