BITE user comments - smurfy33
Comments by smurfy33
An enjoyable beer, or two I have enjoyed here at one of Chelmsford's very decent "real ale" pubs. The Mighty Oak beers were in tip top condition and went down a treat.
20 Jun 2010 07:21
A good welcome and pint of beer in a very pleasant pub. Enjoyed the Crouch Vale offerings and would include this pub as being one of the best in Chelmsford.
20 Jun 2010 07:12
This is one of the best town centre pubs in Chelmsford. Its beers are excellent, and enjoyed the St Edmund. The bar staff are friendly and there is good banter. It deserves its accolade as Chelmsford CAMRA Pub of the year 2010.
20 Jun 2010 07:04
Good pub atmosphere and a decent pint of Youngs. If you enjoy sport then you are catered for with coverage of the major sporting events of the day.
20 Jun 2010 06:54
The White Hart Inn, Margaretting Tye
Have been here several times and the beer is always perfect. Enjoyed a lunchtime session and the Mighty Oak, Oscar Wilde was very quaffable. Its good to see that the pub serves a number of other offerings from Essex breweries. My favourite pub in the Chelmsford area and lovely location. All the bar staff are friendly.
20 Jun 2010 06:45
Enjoyed a very good pint of Broadside here. Also had Adnams bitter on draught. Booked a table in the restaurant and were very pleased with the food, good portions, well presented and quality was excellent. The manager and bar staff were attentive and provided a good service throughout the evening. We will be back!
8 Mar 2010 22:23
Stumbled on this place one day after work when I had some time to spare before meeting a friend. Thought it was unusual to find a Shep's pub in this neck of the woods. Enjoyed a couple of beers and thought the atmosphere was pleasant enough. Beer quality was good and will certainly consider returning to try out the food. Good pub away from the madness and claustrophobic establishments of the Tottenham Court Road area.
27 Feb 2007 19:27
The Somerstown Coffee House, Euston
Good atmosphere on each visit. Enjoyed the food and the bar staff were consistently good. Tables cleaned down on a regular basis throughout the evening. Infact the last visit the bar staff who waited on our table were excellent. Decent pub cum restaurant that is my opinion worth a return visit. As with any establishment of this nature its good to see the toilet facilities in good order as well. Cannot fault it so it gets a perfect 10 from me!
27 Feb 2007 19:19
Dear Mr Lehovel, Staff not paying attention? Get off the high horse and be a bit more tolerant. Just remember its brim glass measures for a pint of beer, or have not you been paying attention? Lets think about the physics of serving up a full measure in such a glass and getting it on the bar to the customer without spilling it? Have you ever served in a bar? Within acceptable tolerances, sheer logic tells us that, you are going to be extremely lucky to get a full 20fl ozs of imperial measure in the standard issue brim measure beer glass used in the UK. My suggestion is take a sup and hand it back for a top up with a smile, it helps :)) , and you might be surprised at what you get! If your still not happy suggest you ask the landlord to consider purchasing some of the over sized line measure glasses.
21 Jan 2007 12:53
This pub is simply fantastic. The staff are very knowledgeable and in a friendly way. Have visited several times and have thoroughly enjoyed the well kept beers, snacks (cheese and mustard is gr8) and smoke free atmosphere.
21 Jan 2006 20:29
What a wonderful pub. Have visited several times and the beers are excellent.
21 Jan 2006 20:25
't IJ Proeflokaal (Brouwerij 't IJ), Amsterdam
This place is brilliant and if you go try the full range of beers. The Plzn is my favourite for quaffing. Staff and clientele are friendly.
21 Jan 2006 20:23
The Shooting Star, Liverpool Street
Fullers Ales are always kept well. Staff are friendly and efficient. Simply the best pub in the vicinty around Liverpool Street Station.
21 Jan 2006 20:19
The Chamberlain Hotel, Aldgate
Good pub atmosphere monday to friday. Staff and clientele are friendly. Fuller's Ale are kept in good condition. One of my favourite's in the City.
21 Jan 2006 20:16
In respect of the last posting by the brave "anonymous", one word sums up your comments. That word is rubbish. I have been going to this pub for over 8 years. The current landlord, landlady and staff have never refused a top up and when requested it is always given with good grace. The ales are not poorly kept and for the area are not over priced. I eat here on a regular basis and the food is fresh, correctly cooked and well presented. If you think the food is mediocre I suggest that you get in the kitchen yourself and show us how its done! If things were so bad why didn't you complain? Man, or mouse?
21 Jan 2006 19:10
The Guinness is excellent. It is the oldest pub in Ireland and it was my grandad's favourite in Athlone. The courtyard leads out to the River Shannon and has a good view. From time to time live music is played. Only problem is the gombeens who love to talk over the top of some beautiful singing and good traditional music.
21 Jan 2006 18:50
Its a great pub. Enjoyed it when Pete ran it. Holds a lot of fond memories, the quiz notes were entertaining. Could never understand how the team finishing fourth won the quiz but what the hell the beer and company were fantastic. Must get back some time soon.
21 Jan 2006 14:33
The Wych Elm, Kingston Upon Thames
An excellent pub and always enjoyed each visit. The beers are kept in superb condition and it has a good friendly atmosphere. Have been using this pub for over ten years albeit infrequently when I visit relations.
21 Jan 2006 14:20
A fantastic proper pub - draught beers are always superb. Excellent food at great prices. A varied and friendly clientele. Spent many afternoons in here enjoying the ale and patter.
18 Jan 2006 22:34
The Clockwork Beer Co., Glasgow
An excellent pub near Hampden Park. Good range of beers and malt whisky's.
18 Jan 2006 22:15
An excellent pub where you are made to feel welcome by the staff and clients alike. It is a great Cetic pub so it helps if you wear a green and white scarf. Great live music on Saturday's.
18 Jan 2006 22:07
Used to like this pub for its good ale and proximity to Euston. However, frequented by very rude clientele and not helped by the bar staff who do little to discourage anti-social behaviour by middle aged men who should have a modicum of manners.
3 Jul 2005 14:10
An excellent pub. Serving good selection of real ales and superb food menu. Friendly staff and clientele.
3 Jul 2005 13:43
This pub is very good and serve decent real ale and a lovely pint of Guinness.
3 Jul 2005 13:34
Great pub on a summer's afternoon when they have the front open. Excellent beer and lovely nuts, wee bit expensive but worth it. Watch out though for the Hootsmeister, who eyes up every bit of totty.
3 Jul 2005 13:09
Have visited several times. The beer and food are what you expect from a Wetherspoon's good quality at cheap prices. Decor and facilities are pleasant.
8 Oct 2004 16:06
Excellent ales and a proper pub. John the landlord knows how to keep and serve his beer. It has a good atmosphere and friendly staff and clientele.
8 Oct 2004 15:56
Kings Arms Hogshead, Colchester
Enjoyable visit to this pub. Good food and ales with a very pleasant atmosphere compared to other Colchester establishments.
8 Oct 2004 15:53
A decent bar for the town centre. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly bar staff. Good place for chilling out with mates.
8 Oct 2004 15:48
A proper pub with decent ale. A good gaff to spend some quality time in with mates.
8 Oct 2004 15:43
Get in early and out early to avoid the "loud mouthed can't carry the drink brigade" who unfortunately frequent this pub along with the resident barflys. When will they get rid of the former and the latter? Typical Wetherspoon's establishment good quality beer at cheap prices. Breakfasts are good value but watch out for the missing sausage on the traditional breakfast.
8 Oct 2004 15:36
Used to be ok for a swift Guinness before getting the train.It is now a truly dreadful establishment. Last time I was here the bar maid baited a customer who was worse for drink into losing his temper and then called the police to throw him out.
8 Oct 2004 15:29
Great food and well kept beers together with friendly bar staff make this pub a joy to visit.
8 Oct 2004 15:20
A Wetherspoon Pub. Have visited several times. As you would expect from Wetherspoon's beer and food are good at reasonable prices. Last visit was disappointing Lamb Shank served with chips and no excuses or explanation provided!
8 Oct 2004 15:12
Every time I visit Glasgow I make sure that I have a few drinks here. The beers are kept superbly and the friendly bar staff will top your pint up without you having to ask. Scottish real ales are available.
8 Oct 2004 15:08
If you go to Glagow you must visit this bar. A proper pub, serving good food at relistic prices. Excellent beer quality and tremendous atmosphere.
8 Oct 2004 15:03
A Wetherspoon's Pub. Good quality beer and food. Scottish ales are generally served. Friendly bar staff. If you have a Scottish breakfast here check that you are not missing a rasher of bacon.
8 Oct 2004 15:01
A Wetherspoon's bar. Good quality beer and food at reasonable prices. Can get very crowded in evenings and weekends.
8 Oct 2004 14:57
A Wetherspoon's House. Good beer and food at reasonable prices. Scottish beers are generally available and bar staff are friendly.
8 Oct 2004 14:55
A Wetherspoon's house. Good quality beer (with thankfully an emphasis on Scottish ales)and food. Get's very crowded in the evenings and weekends. A classy refurb of a former bank.
8 Oct 2004 14:50
If you visit Glasgow this is a must. The beer quality is superb and the staff and locals are very friendly.
8 Oct 2004 14:46
The Dickleburgh Crown, Dickleburgh
We popped in to the Dickleburgh Crown as we were passing through and decided to stay for lunch. The pub had a good atmosphere, service was without fault and the real ale was in excellent condition and we thoroughly enjoyed our food. A delicious steak cooked exactly as requested and some fine seafood.
12 Jul 2010 13:48