The Nags Head, Walthamstow

We used to like the nags head. Lovely selection of beer, great atmosphere, live music on a sunday afternoon whilst sitting in the beer garden.

We now a child and find the draconian rules the landlord/lady are imposing on customers with children completely absurd.

First up was the 7.30pm rule. All children must be out by 7.30pm. OK, not a massive problem, could possibly be a touch later, but we'll deal with it. However, having just been served by Flossy the landlady, who knew we were there with kids in the garden, at around 7.25pm, she then kicked us out 5 minutes later at 7.30 on the dot. No arguments, get out, says so on the sign, tough luck about your drinks.

We continued to visit, remembering to have finished our last drinks by 7.30.

Last weekend we wandered down for a quick pint as the weather was nice. The first sign I read is one that states "All children must be kept seated at ALL times". Thats fair enough, the dont want kids cutting themselves on broken glass. Anyway, our daughter is only 10 months old and is strapped into her buggy. We walked through into the garden only to be stopped in our tracks by flossy who told us "NO BUGGIES IN THE GARDEN!". What? So you want kids seated, but wont allow their seats in the garden? I asked for reason behind this and was told "It says so on the sign". Yes, well done Flossy, thats a very intelligent answer.

We'll be going elsewhere from now on. Its a shame as we do like the pub. Just a shame about the owners and their refusal to listen to anyone's comments.

Oh, the John Smith's extra smooth is always flat and nasty. Dont try it.

23 May 2007 09:54