BITE user comments - hotrods
Comments by hotrods
A rare 8/10 from me. Lovely pub, bar stuff are very friendly, and the Fullers ales are, as always, top notch. Sad as it is for someone brought up as a young's fan, but Fuller's rule the roost nowadays.
13 Jul 2014 18:19
Did not give this a rating as I didnt go past looking in the door. Not my sort of place from the interior and the clientele, mauch better to be found round the corner in the Spread Eagle
3 Oct 2013 20:11
Loved this pub back in the 80s and 90s, but......the place looks the same, which is good, the prices however... yowser! £4.85 for a Ram & Special? Sheesh, it is back to the Royal Standard for me
3 Oct 2013 20:08
Have always taken previous views on how expensive this pub is with a pinch of salt. But £4.50 for a bottle of ESB - thats around 15% more expensive than I pay in Central London Fuller's pubs. As for the supercilious staff.....
8 Dec 2012 13:34
The Mad Bishop and Bear, Paddington
Well maidavale, you seem to like this pub so much, you keep coming back even when the beer is bad, you are allegedly shortchanged etc. There must be something that keeps you coming back.
25 Nov 2012 07:56
Oh dear Fullers, how can you let your brand name be sullied by being attached to this pub? I am a major fan of your beers and most of your pubs, but this is beyond belief. It gets my 2 rating simply for stocking ESB
1 Apr 2012 13:21
The Old White Lion Hotel, Haworth
Have stayed here 3 or 4 times over the last few years, lovely hotel, but also great food (lovely steaks - and breakfasts!), and some fine ales. Thoroughly recommended, and staff are so friendly too. And as for location, one of the loveliest villages in the UK.
9 Feb 2012 19:17
Only go in on the odd occasion now, the ESB and/or Pride always has a little bit of a weird tang nowadays, tho its obviously not your traditional real ale punter this pub is now trying to lure in.
8 Dec 2011 17:45
The White House, Stockley Park
I rather like it here!! Use it as a lunchtime refuge from the hellhole of nearby workplace. Different atmosphere from most JDW venues - as it is on an industrial estate, it does not have the guys who are already 3 sheets to the wind by lunchtime! Friendly bar staff too!
25 May 2011 07:22
Good solid Fullers pub - great ales, nicely busy on a week night - didn't try the Thai food, but it it seemed very popular!!
11 Feb 2011 20:11
The dark haired barmaid with the Lancashire accent is possibly the friendliest I have ever met!!!
12 Nov 2010 14:10
The Old Customs House, Portsmouth
Nicely busy on a Saturday lunchtime - staff were friendly, beer was good - shame it has to be in the middle of a shopping centre!
7 Nov 2010 03:55
Am a massive fan of Fullers beer and Fullers pubs, but this was dreadfully disappointing. Full of oiks.
7 Nov 2010 03:51
Can't believe these last few comments - only been here 2 or 3 times in the last week, but it seems a lovely place. Good drop of Fullers, friendly barstaff and a nice atmosphere. And no, i do not have any connection with the pub whatsoever!
26 Mar 2010 13:51
Presume ownership must have changed, very friendly staff and punters, lovely pint of very potent ginger beer too. And a gorgeous view
15 Mar 2009 10:26
I've been in there, and if this is a real pub, I don't wanna know. There's plenty of proper pubs in Falmouth - try the Seven Stars, Masons Arms, Wodehouse Arms. Just avoid here.
7 Feb 2009 13:22
No Grandmas Weapon Grade Ginger Beer on my last visit, but boy is that tasty!! I love this place!
7 Feb 2009 13:19
Appears the "new determined manageress" did not have the desired effect - is now closed.
28 Dec 2008 13:25
Much improved since the refurb - you can go in here now without feeling you're going to be in a punch up.
16 Mar 2008 08:41
Thank the Lord for Fullers and their converted bank pubs. Havens of sanity and decent beer, and this is a prime example.
4 Feb 2008 12:29
First visit just before Christmas - nice little place, superb views, decent ale.
28 Dec 2007 08:13
Far from the nicest place I've been, and I feared the worst on viewing the clientele. However, the very pleasant barmaid more than made up for this - why can't all bar staff be as friendly!
6 Oct 2007 08:05
Only saving grace was that the Strongbow (yes I know....) was icy cold - much needed after a hike up from Wood Green.
27 Aug 2007 08:57
Not a good atmosphere in here on a pre bank holiday Sunday evening. Vaguely threatening.
27 Aug 2007 08:54
A lot better than the grungy place I knew from a couple of years ago. Obviously now a lot more food orientated, but a nice cold bottle of London Special Ale went down nicely on a hot evening.
11 Jun 2007 07:15
What a find - well worth the longish trek from Malden Manor or Berrylands station (even long if you get lost). Lovely atmosphere, superb walls of memorabilia, and great ESB - what more could a man ask for?
14 Apr 2007 08:08
I see what the previous comment meant re star arrangements - I walked round the place twice because I couldn't find an obvious way to the bar! Paid off though, nice pint of ESB, nice ambience in what can be a bit of a "dodgy" area.
7 Mar 2007 07:22
Now open again after being shut for a refurb. Seems it took two weeks to put up new curtains and paint one wall...
18 Feb 2007 09:21
Wetherspoons, Victoria Station
Actually one of the better Wetherspoon pubs (which isn't saying much). And dead convenient for the train. Not all station pubs are soulless though (see comment by Jimmythefish) - The Bishop & the Bear at Paddington is a very good one.
9 Feb 2007 07:06
Chav central. One of the worst places I've been to. A cocktail stick-chewing barman, who seemed more intent on chatting to his mates than actually serving any punters.
5 Feb 2007 07:41
Lovely, cosy little place. Nice pint too - perfect for pre/post train journeys!
2 Feb 2007 07:06
Very nice place in a superb location. Full range of Timothy Taylors finest - thoroughly recommended.
31 Jan 2007 06:28
Found it hard to reconcile Albert_Campion's comments re this being a "Wetherspoonalike" with my experience recently. Quite a friendly place, some decent ale (Nettlethrasher was good), and some soothing folk music on one evening.
31 Jan 2007 06:20
The Pig and Whistle, Earlsfield
An average pint, an average pint of Special (if that's not a contradiction in terms). Friendly barman.
28 Jan 2007 08:11
Hadn't been here for years, popped back in on a Sat lunchtime. Very quiet, and a not very good pint of ESB. Bit disappointed.
28 Jan 2007 08:03
Quite a nice place, considering the location! Good point of ESB, an excellent restorative after a long journey.
27 Jan 2007 09:51
Extremely quiet on a Saturday afternoon - not a bad pint, and barmaid was friendly.
21 Jan 2007 07:31
Stange place - lots of screens for the football, but strangely empty.
21 Jan 2007 07:29
This seems to be a much larger place than the Morland that it used to be (hope I'm not losing my marbles here). Still a bit down at heel, but beer was fine.
21 Jan 2007 07:28
Virtually empty on a weekday lunchtime. ESB was ok, but not very welcoming at all.
13 Jan 2007 07:31
The Brewery Tap, Wimbledon Village
Rather bland, winebar style pub. London Pride was ok.
8 Jan 2007 09:04
Lovely quiet little pub - wish there were more like this! Good pint of Tribute, or some too-easily drinkable cider!
29 Dec 2006 07:22
Not a bad place - can watch the football whilst sufing the net on your laptop. Beer not bad - usually St Austell Tribute.
29 Dec 2006 07:20
This pub is just like it was twenty years ago - fact. And quite possibly how it was fift, seventy years ago. Lovely pint of Bass, and cosy atmosphere!
28 Dec 2006 11:18
As an ex-Balhamite, just had to visit it once, just to see if all these ghastly reviews were true... And by golly, are they spot on the mark! Absolutely awful. Felt like I needed a shower as I walked out.
4 Dec 2006 10:17
The Spring Grove, Kingston Upon Thames
Excellent "old style" Young's pub. Friendly atmosphere, and the lovely Winter Warmer. What could be better on a cold Sunday night.
20 Nov 2006 06:33
Hello colourshifter - I just seem to remember it being a bit more friendly, busy and "clubbable". Of course, It is quite possible that my rose tinted specs are on here....!
4 Nov 2006 09:23
In here early on a Sunday evening. Horrible atmosphere, uninterested bar staff, shocking pint of Special. Cut my losses and ran.
25 Sep 2006 08:28
Have changed my rating since my previous comments a year or so back. Since refurb and new management arriving, the place is great!
12 Aug 2006 10:22
The Waggon and Horses, Surbiton
Friendly bar staff, comfortable seating, nice Ram & Special
29 Jul 2006 08:34
Nicely air conditioned, especially on a baking hot Sunday afternoon - an excellent Ram & Special too.
26 Jun 2006 07:01
Nice place - good pint of London Pride and friendly guvnor.
17 May 2006 08:47
first visit on Sat night - obviously had been recently redecorated (lovely smell of paint), but quite friendly and good ESB
7 May 2006 08:17
Have to agree with comment below - one of the better Wetherspoons I've been in. Even the food tastes better - must be the sea air!
30 Apr 2006 09:40
Can't quite put my finger on it, but never feel comfortable in here. Vague feeling of a threatening atmosphere.
30 Apr 2006 09:15
The Worcester Park, Worcester Park
Have been here when it was a music pub, and more recently as more of a bar. Liked it on both occasions, have always found the real ale to be ok!
26 Apr 2006 06:53
Lovely atmosphere on a Sunday evening. Good pint of Badger, and interesting rugby memorabilia. Can imagine it being absolutely packed during internationals.
24 Apr 2006 06:45
The Hook, Line and Sinker, Twickenham
Fairly quiet on a Sunday evening. Good pint of ESB, friendly service. Will come again and try the food.
24 Apr 2006 06:42
The Mad Bishop and Bear, Paddington
One of the better station pubs - infinitely better than Waterloo's, for instance. Perhaps it's the lovely ESB that does it!
2 Apr 2006 10:24
Dark, dismal, depressing. Scary punters, depressed bar staff
2 Apr 2006 10:16
quite surprised by comments below - although I'm only here on the odd lunchtime, beer is usually in good nick, and service friendly.
2 Apr 2006 10:13
Visited one sunday lunchtime - very quiet, and not the place I remember from 10 years ago!
2 Apr 2006 10:11
Can only echo the statement below - used to be pre Cornwall stop off, so hope it reopens, but can definitely recommend the Victoria!
2 Apr 2006 09:53
An essential stop off before train trips! Lovely pint of ESB, friendly staff.
2 Apr 2006 09:51
Nice little hidden away place - �2 for a pint! Good place to watch the football.
2 Apr 2006 08:54
Walked past the other day and this pub has now closed, not sure if permanent. It certainly was the place for a cheeky half (or two) before your train - certainly to prepare you for that walk up the hill!
2 Apr 2006 08:49
Always an essential visit before a long train trip to Cornwall. Quiet but friendly atmosphere
29 Dec 2005 14:13
The Hole In The Wall, Waterloo
Nice little pub, which seems to be exactly the way it was 20 years ago. This is a good thing.
23 Aug 2005 14:49
Relly nice place - cannot understand ban on mobiles though. They are are a part of modern life - surely they should have gaslights and only hand pumped beer otherwise?!
28 May 2005 10:06
Loads of tellies for the footie - shame about the rude bar staff
14 May 2005 10:30
The British Volunteer, Weybridge
A nice pint, dogs are lovely and the food is great. Don't agree with comments that non regulars are unwelcome though.
10 Apr 2005 11:09
Always good for a pint after work and before the train home - and to watch the football.
10 Apr 2005 11:06
Off The Rails, Weston Super Mare
Found this by accident, got to the station to find my train was delayed by nearly 30 mins - then spotted this little haven, a lovely place to spend a quick half hour with a pint of lovely cider and the newspaper. Could not have asked for more in the circumstances
24 Feb 2015 20:26