BITE user comments - paulgough
Comments by paulgough
Well, the toilets are working now. They were a necessary change. Some of the other changes were not.
It is clear that the Half Moon management have fought hard to stop Youngs/Wells vandalising this pub in the same way they have to so many others in the area. There is still too much of that mauve/grey paint for my liking and they have removed the old long tables.
The pub has lost a little bit of atmosphere, but this is still an excellent pub with great beer and staff. Thank God the Half Moon has not gone the way of the Horse, the Duke's Head, the Halfway House and the Duke of Cumberland [where the nightmare began].
5 Nov 2007 15:30
I am rather surprised by some of the previous comments. This is a good pub. It has a large open area at the front, which suits large groups. It has tables running next to the bar and in the back area that suit small groups. The decor is nice, with wood and vintage tiles predominating. The beers are good, with a usual range of Young's. The only food I have had is Sunday lunch, but this cannot be missed. It is a really great meal. Make sure you go there hungry! All in all, this pub is a quality place to relax and meet friends, it also suits if you want to bring a crowd. It beats the Hell out of the Sloaney Pony accross the Green and Aragon House down the road.
9 Mar 2005 13:19
This is a lovely pub. It is just around the corner from the sea front. It is out of the way of Market Jew Street and the main shopping area and can be a bit quieter because of this. It does great food, HSD - once tasted you need never drink any other liquid even again - has a juke box with a good range and a pool table. These two last features are in a small room at the back, which means that neither interferes with the main pub area, should you want a quiet pint, or meal.
25 Feb 2005 16:57
The Bunch Of Grapes, Knightsbridge
This pub has an excellent location. It is right on the edge of the Knightsbridge shopping district, dominated by Harrods. This road is covered with restaurants and caf�s. Whilst there are pubs of the road, this is the only real pub I can think of on that stretch of road. It has a good lay-out, with a central bar. The furniture and fittings are clearly designed to go for the 'traditional' feel.
Unfortunately the beer and food really lets down this great site. If you're happy with that standard Stella, Kronnenbourg 1664, Guinness and John Smith's Extra Smooth, then this is the place for you, if you actually want some range of beers - and some ales, then forget it. It's a shame. This place could be brilliant. The pub is aimed at tourists and is not really bothered with being attractive to real pub lovers. This leads to nitro-keg internationally branded beers and poor food.
Don't get me wrong, the place is still nice - and a great place to meet up to go on somewhere else - but it really could be so much better.
25 Feb 2005 16:47
The Duke Of York, Belfast
Simply great bar. Narrow, but long room downstairs with a side room which is opened in the evenings. A lot of pine. Third room upstairs used as a disco.
Really nice for an afternoon session, when it isn't too busy. Also good in the evening, but it does get PACKED Thursday to Saturday nights - although the side room can help you avoid this. Don't be surprised if you can't get in after 10.30pm.
As has been said, loads and loads of whisky and whiskey, Including Dunville's and another brand in giant glass dispensers in the side room. Also the Guinness is really good here.
Complete mix of people. Everyone welcome, never any bad atmosphere and friendly staff. It is just an excellent establishment.
Not too easy to find, but definitely worth the effort.
19 Nov 2007 14:09