The Moat, Wrotham Heath

a kind of beefeater type place but a bit better. Food is overprice and a bit dull but the staff, the building, the atmosphere (when people are in there) and the garden is pretty good. there is a selection of drinks which should cater for most tastes and the wine is pretty nice.

it's good for those who come off the motorway and are in need for a refreshment before heading to another destination due to the massive car park and the free papers (so if by yourself you can sit and read the paper in peace with a drink so as not to feel uncomfortable on being by yourself)

its also very much a family place with an outside play area and children's menu. pub is pretty big though so if you don't like sitting near kids you should be able to find another table further away.
its a real mix of cliental so it feels inviting to all.

26 Oct 2015 14:59

The Royal Standard, Blackheath

have been here several times over the years. mainly after an evening match at the valley.

they have recently done it up. quite a bit has changed. still not brilliant. before it was a pretty average large sports pub. Now it's kind of like an average Blackheath style gastro pub with quirky decor. Lots of 50s fashioned adverts occupy the walls. old marmite and coca cola ads.

there is one part of the bar where there must of been a difference of taste when it comes to furniture so as a compromise they ordered every type of chair and table going, problem is none of them look that comfortable. especially the stools facing the wall. why not have them at the bar I don't know.

the other areas of the pub are a bit less hectic with furniture and is similar to what it was like before. just cleaner and less mice running around.

the drinks are ok. Camden hells and London lager should give you an idea on what kind of pub they are. lots of shiny pumps, lots of choice, most you haven't heard off, and all at a high end of price.
when I was in there 4 beers were on. I had the ghost ship which is a fav of mine.

The loos have improved drastically. instead of there being several urinals out of action with black bin bags covering them up it now actually has the plumbing in working order.

Out the front they have really pushed what makes this pub attractive. the building itself. with bright spotlights and a lick of paint they have made it a real standout.

I used to call the pub the sub standard (as you can tell I'm a funny guy) now its just become the standard. which is an improvement at least.

26 Oct 2015 14:29

The Pier Hotel, Upnor

I've been to this pub a few times and sat outside the front. it's the only place you can go to keep away from the little irish guy whose been mentioned below a few times. He is a complete and utter knob. if he's not there then you are in luck.

the place offers quite a good selection of drinks. I haven't had food in there so cant comment on that. the inside is pretty offensive on the eyes. a collection of fairy lights bright Hawaiian umbrellas and green and orange wallpaper.

26 Oct 2015 13:27