BITE user profile - rantandrave
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Have been involved in the hospitality sector for over 30 years, as an operator, a selling agent and a financier, and have very strong opinions about what a true British pub should be, and offer.
Username: rantandrave
Age: 65
Sex: male
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Funny old world, here we have an establishment that is constantly reinventing itself to please the punters, but the punters aint happy.
I have always regarded Sankeys as the premier lunch venue, agree with earlier comments, would not risk an evening due to the beer heads.
Lunch however is an absolute must.
18 Feb 2008 12:53
The Beacon Hotel, Langton Green
Worst over rated food in Kent. Tragic efforts post smoking ban, they even say where you can smoke out doors. Smokers area, two tables out of about 40, guess where, next to the swill and rubbish bins.
thank you, will never ever return again
28 Nov 2007 17:39
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rantandrave has been registered on this site since 31st July 2007
The Nevill Crest and Gun, Eridge Green
As the leader here says, Beer has very little knowledge of this establishment, nor should it based upon the previous owners Whitbread. They seemed to think that they could occupy this wonderful building and run a Brewers Faye enterprise of the lowest calibre and get away with it. The building was virtually derelict, as were standards and any semblance of staff training.
Now, 2011 the owners are Brunning and Price, a seriously class act. The main building has been totally restored refurbished and extended and is a glory to behold.
Whilst I accept that it is early days, my only comment is that it must not forget that it is a pub, and that it has locals, and whilst it will always be a food destination venue, please be a little more welcoming to those that just want to drink.
Drinkers become diners too. At the moment every table is reserved which is fine if there is a bar area as such, but having fully integrated the bar area into what is obviously the dining area one feels uncomfortable at the tiny bar servery. We were six, our rounds were coming to �15 plus, and we had to plead to be allowed a table to sit at. We stayed for two, we would have stayed for more, but each time we put down an empty glass it was whisked away with a �have you finished with this�
This is a great house, the food looks great with a varied very comprehensive daily menu, staff a bit formal but this is very early days. Well done Brunning and Price, this will be a jewel.
4 Jan 2011 07:15