The Phene Arms, Chelsea

I did like the Phene as it was. Due to the size of the place I think a bit more care could have been taken with the "refurb". Perhaps the agressive builder types who did it up where a bit perplexed at the loss of their boozer.

Battleship grey is so nineties dear.

Three people can't work behind that bar especially when thy're not sure what they're doing. I was told they didn't accept Euros when I presented them with a tenner. That's a first for me I tell you.

HR Owen are doing a roaring trade in Chelsea tractors by the amount parked outside the place. I can't swear on this posting which is a shame as there is a great oppertunity to tell a variation on the old what's the difference between a hedgehog and a Range Rover. The third addition being the new Phene.

28 Jul 2005 11:59