The Prince Regent, Herne Hill

Could be a great boozer. The service is just so slow and it's so over priced. On a Tuesday evening we waited outside on a table to order. That took 25 minutes. Then the burger and chips took 45 minutes to arrive with no acknowledgment/apology.
And this is the one to look out for. They use to charge for "table service" but on so many occaisons while I have been waiting at the bar I have heard so many arguments by the bar staff and customers who don't want to pay service for drinks on top of food...now they write "service charge optional" in small writing on the receipt. When I went to pay the guy behind the bar handed me back the chip and pin machine bypassing the option for me to pay the service charge selecting "yes". When i asked why he did that his reply was: "well, customers normally pay us tips!!"
Sadly this may be happening a lot so beaware!

4 Aug 2008 13:45

The Five Bells, West Chiltington

Excellent ale, food and atmosphere. Its one of the last remaining genuine pubs which has been run by a landlord and landlady for the last 25 years and it still has a great family & local feel to it.
Not sure why people don't think it caters for vegetarians?? And as for the comments about the gents? How many gents toilets do you know in country pubs that are that clean?!
Anyway, love this pub!

5 May 2008 22:48

The Elephant and Castle, West Chiltington

What's happened to this pub? It is no longer open to the public! Is it no longer a pub??

5 May 2008 22:40