The Coal Hole, Strand

Jay i fully understand your comment about the amount of pubs owned by Nicholsons, Fullers, Sam Smith etc in central London, but I don't think you should hold it against the individual pub, they are only doing what have to do, opening their doors and giving the people what they want, a drink. As for the Eastern European bar staff comment, I agree there should be more British staff behind the bar in central London pubs, but jobs are only given to people who actually want them. I worked for Nicholsons for 2 years, in 3 different pubs, the assistant manager at the Coal Hole and British I can count on one hand how many CV's I've had from British people but every week we're getting CV's from foreigners and for the record many of the work a lot bloody harder than some of the British staff I worked with.

Wes Mantooth apologies about your "cliche 70's sitcom" moment, one thing I know is that because you told them something was wrong, they have learnt a lesson. No one is born with knowledge, you have to start from somewhere, don't you?

I'm not attacking you guys, your reviews are your opinions on your visit, all I can do is invite you guys down and anyone else that has had a bad experience, and wish them a better one. If you have any complaints about anywhere you go, tell the person in charge and if that person wants to improve their place they should listen.

30 Apr 2010 13:13