BITE user comments - tophops
Comments by tophops
Excellent traditional pub, don't be put off by scruffy exterior, good beer and food, tried the Reet Pale 4%, so good tried it again.
22 Feb 2016 12:09
truly awful pub in middle of bland suburbian nightmare of an estate, avoid at all cost and go and find a real pub, theres plenty around.
11 Mar 2013 16:14
Fanny's Ale And Cider House, Saltaire
A must visit pub for real ale fans, just a few minutes walk up from Saltaire train station and more stimulating than the Hockney exhibition.
11 Mar 2013 16:10
Visited here on a market day so was busy, service was, however, good and there was a mixture of locals and tourists ( us). Choice of at least 3 ales, would definitely recommend this pub.
11 Mar 2013 16:00
Chain restaurant/pub pretending to be something else, beer overpriced, food pre packed ready meals both served by insincere staff. Try the Hare and Hounds in Barlow if in the area looking for a real pub.
5 Jan 2013 15:09
Visited here twice on a recent visit to Keighley, on both occasions the staff were friendly and efficient and the pub is big enough to avoid sitting next to any of the more dubious clientle.
5 Jan 2013 14:54
When I walk into any retail outlet I would expect the staff employed there to know something about the product they are selling. Being unfamiliar with the ales on sale I asked the barmaid what she might recommend or if not what type of beers they were. She shrugged and said she didn't know and turned to one of the regulars at the bar and asked him what he would recommend. He replied 'The Cricketers ' so that's where I went instead.
5 Jan 2013 14:48
Best pub in Keighley friendly and knowledgeable barman and great choice of beers. Visited on quiet midweek evening so don't know how rowdy it gets when bands are on.
3 Jan 2013 18:30
Good selection of ales but once again crap customer service, if you don't like tourists why work in a pub in Bakewell. Also don't bother with the overpriced food as there is a choice of 2 excellant chip shops round the corner.
19 Mar 2011 10:34
The refurbishment has removed the character this pub once had and is now just an upmarket restaurant trying to attract punters from Chatsworth Farm Shop. Nothing wrong with the beer , but who in their right mind would pay �11.95 for fish and chips?
19 Mar 2011 10:31
Great pub good choice of ales - and were even given free sarnies one saturday aftrenoon to soak up the beer, don't know if this a regular thing but was greatly appreciated
11 Mar 2011 08:00
Excellent choice of beers and helpful bar staff, not cheapest in Sheffield but a far better pub than anything else near the station.
10 Mar 2011 17:20
Visited recently on a Friday night, although packed never waited more than a couple of minutes at the bar to be served, great choice of ales and even the food was good.
11 Mar 2010 11:50
Without doubt the best pub in and around Epping Forest - ignore review from gasperoo 28/12/08- the beer is always in good condition especially Adnams Broadside and the staff are invariably helpful and friendly - unlike the Mole Trap.
11 Mar 2010 11:43
This is a modern Ember Inn, although not to everyones taste it had 4 decent real ales available on our last visit, all reasonably priced compared to other pubs in Epping.
11 Mar 2010 11:35
avoid this pub at all costs, there are so many better places to eat or drink nearby. The beer is poor, the food is worse and the staff unhelpful and unprofessional.
3 Mar 2010 12:19
Best pub in Epping itself , though had a dodgy pint of Bass here that was my fault for making a bad choice, other ales very good.
18 Mar 2009 10:28
The Mole Trap, Stapleford Tawney
Excellent pub , good choice of ales, pleasant outside seating - walked here on a Saturday from Theydon Bois only to find pub closes at 2.30 !! Fortunately Theydon Oak in Epping now open all day (only 2 mile walk from here)
18 Mar 2009 10:24
The Knights Templar, Chancery Lane
Not many wetherspoons like this, impressive building , good service and no down and outs.
10 Mar 2009 11:15
This is the best `Ember Inn` we have visited, good choice of real ales, helpful barman and decent pub grub.The layout of the pub is much improved on the 2 previous revamps in the 90`s with decent sitting out area at back away from road.
10 Mar 2009 11:07
Pay your money- take your choice , at 99p for a decent pint of Greene King IPA I won`t complain about the permanent huddle of smokers at the entrance nor the state of the toilets.
5 Mar 2009 09:31
White Lion, Sheffield
Short walk down from Sheaf View, great pub as mentioned in previous reviews. Went to see live band Sunday 4pm, joint jumping but spoilt by too many unsupervised young children running around, won't be back until this is addressed
22 Feb 2016 12:24