The Dove, Bethnal Green

I have never before been in a pub, having a fun time on a Saturday night with friends to be told we could not be!! A security person came over and told us we were being too loud (we had only recently arrived) and whilst they could not explain or reason any policy the Dove has on this, it was made clear that we were not allowed to make any noise.
We may not have been the quietest people in the pub, but there was only banter between ourselves and the general noise level was, as you would expect at gone 11 on a Sat eve for the type of pub it is pretty loud. What is going on!! We left of our own accord after some heated words at the complete bafflement of why this was being asked of us. Freedom to noise in pubs, isn't that what they are there for?!

The Dove really needs to look at how it is presenting itself. It used to be much better, I score 2 for the beers, but for this alone. The customer service is shocking and the loos leave a lot to be desired.

Yes people, do not go to the Dove unless you don't want to have fun and laughter!

23 Oct 2006 13:38