The Globe, Dunstable

What has happened to the Globe? It has gone from being one of the flagship Bedfordshire pubs to (at best) a mediocrity.

The landlady Mo doesn't appear to care about the pub and the only time I've seen her recently is either walking in or out with her dog or boyfriend (or both). She doesnt appear to do any work behind the bar at peak times nor does she talk to the clientele in general. In fact, Lord Lucan is far more likely to be seen behind the bar.

The quality of the beer is so-so - there would appear to be no cooling system in the cellar such that the beer is often lukewarm and Martin at the brewery who chooses the beer would appear to have no idea. The choices go from say all strong beers to all dark beers and then onto all light beers rather than giving a choice of a couple of each at any one time. I was rather disappointed at the choice and quality of the beer at the last festival such that I ended up drinking the Edwin Taylor Stout at the bar (which is by far B&T's best beer).

The bar staff are a pleasant enough bunch but they too seem to be disheartened and one long term barmaid has just left with another one likely to be not far behind.

Morbid Mo and the 2 lads at B&T need to get their act together soon or I will, like quite a few of my friends be voting with my feet. There is more competition in Dunstable than when the Globe started but please take action now or otherwise Mel's hard work will be just a distant memory at (yet another) failing pub.

27 Jun 2011 20:21