The Porter and Sorter, Croydon

The plus point of this pub is its proximity to the station - very handy.

Minus points. You can really smell the toilets, its infested with fruit flies in warmer months and the food is basic pull it out of the freezer, bang in the fryer type fare. Its over light and not really a comfy place to enjoy a drink. Its pretty tatty and could do with a lick of paint.

Having said that, the beer is ok, nothing too much to complain about, its never going to win awards, but its not poor. I've never really noticed the short measures, but have seen the grumpy bar staff.

Its a handy pub and a little bit of investment in key areas (including an air freshner for the toilets) could make this place a cracker, but its falling short currently.

9 Oct 2009 10:22

Ryans Bar, Purley

I went to this pub and as Ryans and saw that it had changed to Brass Monkey so checked it out. Its a much smarter bar with a nice atmosphere and friendly attentive staff and reasonably priced cool crisp beer.
I noticed a food bar and a pool table that were previously not there too.
The new colour scheme is great and much more classy than the old colours - seems this pub is really on the up

28 Aug 2006 22:43

Monkseaton Arms, Monkseaton

Very popular locals pub. Beer and wine are kept to a decent standard - nothing special but in no way a bad pub!

23 Mar 2006 09:51